Yellowstone County to test sirens
On Wednesday October 17th at 6 PM, Yellowstone County Disaster & Emergency Services (DES) will conduct a county wide Emergency Siren Test. The siren system is to alert citizens of possible dangers such as, natural or man-made disasters, extreme changing weather conditions, chemical emergencies, or national emergencies. The 24 sirens will sound for 1 minute at […]
2018 “YCN Snap Shot” – Photo Contest
The Yellowstone County News started the “YCN Snap Shot” photo contest to help encourage creativity and expertise with capturing moments and memories that last forever. Click here to view pictures that made it to the final round! Let us know what you think either here, by email or on Facebook!.
Rutherford: Counting ballots will take 2 days
Originally published in the 10/5/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Because the ballot is two pages long for the general election on Nov. 6, it will take two days for the Election Office in Yellowstone County to count the ballots, reported County Elections Administrator Bret Rutherford to County Commissioners, last Thursday. Most […]
Meet the Candidates – 2018 Special Election Edition
The 2018 general election is peaking and all campaigns are or should be in full swing at this point. The absentee ballots in Yellowstone County will be going out in the mail on Friday, October 12th. Bret Rutherford, Yellowstone County Election Administrator, stated that they receive back about 1/3 of the absentee ballots within 7-10 days. […]
Guest Editorial: You didn’t build that!
Originally published in the 9/21/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. “You didn’t build that.” When President Obama said this, I found it breathtaking in its unexpected revelation of what the progressive movement is all about. It was probably the single most important statement he said during his entire presidency. Whether or not he meant […]
US Congressman Greg Gianforte visits small business owner at MontanaFair
US Congressman Greg Gianforte stopped by the MontanaFair to visit with locals and small business owners. Here, Congressman Gianforte visited with small business owner Anna Meeks, who owns Sticke Beans craft and stationary material in Billings at the MontanFair, briefly about her business while also visiting others during the day. More Details and full story […]
Trump Jr. headlines Montana Republican Party Convention in Billings with Exclusive Interview
Originally published in the 6/29/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News . BILLINGS — In an exclusive interview, Donald Trump Jr. offered Yellowstone County News one of only two interviews as he arrived in Billings to headline the Montana Republican Party Convention dinner Friday evening in high spirits to support Republicans on the ticket, including […]
Yellowstone County News Lands exclusive interview with Donald Trump Jr. and Matt Rosendale
With excitement brewing in the air at the Montana Republican Party Convention in Billings, Yellowstone County News announced that they have landed one of only two exclusive interviews that were given this weekend with Donald Trump Jr. being the keynote speaker at the convention’s dinner. Donald Trump Jr. arrived in Billings to speak to […]
Ag research could make better beer, bread and pasta
Originally published in the 6/22/18 print and online edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — Want a beer? How about a sandwich on really good bread? How about some sugar for your coffee or to bake a cake? Plant research happening today at Montana State University’s Southern Agricultural Research Center at Huntley could affect all […]
“Research is not a free thing”, “Come and see where your tax dollars are going”
Originally published in the 6/15/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — Agricultural commodity prices are down. Profit margins are slim. And “research is not a free thing.” But ag research is a key to keeping farming profitable as plant varieties and farming techniques evolve. To help growers stay ahead, every other year, the […]