Paramount Log Homes Wins Lawsuit on Construction Lien for Unpaid Invoices
On March 19, 2025, the Judge Donald L. Harris of Yellowstone County District Court issued the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order for RG Enterprises, LLC dba Paramount Log Homes (PLH) vs. Angel B. Viren, Matthew E. Viren, and First Interstate Bank (FIB), in which Judge Harris found valid PLH’s construction lien for […]
Yellowstone County State Senator Elected Future President of the National Conference of State Legislatures
Montana Senate Republicans announced in a post on X the morning of Wednesday, August 7th that State Senator Barry Usher of Yellowstone County has been elected to serve as Vice President of the National Conference of State Legislatures, which also means he will assume to role of President starting in 2026. The NCSL is a […]
NWE Plans New Transmission Line to Meet Growth Needs
NorthWestern Energy has announced plans to build an additional 230 kV transmission line that will serve customers in Yellowstone County and the region that will provide “critical” additional electric transmission capacity. The 21-mile long line – expected to cost between $25 million and $30 million – will run from NorthWestern Energy’s existing Shorey Road substation […]
Worden Fire Considers EMT Solutions
With less than five emergency medical technicians (EMT) to respond to medical calls, Worden Volunteer Fire Department (WVFD) is considering proposals for third party EMT services for the Huntley Project area. On Thursday, February 6, WVFD held a special meeting to discuss potential proposals where Intermountain Healthcare could provide a 24/7 EMT service for the […]
McNiven Meanderings: Lives of Yellowstone County
Did You Know Them? Well, Folks, last week’s paper was our Christmas Edition as this week is our “Lives of Yellowstone County” special edition. This is our 3rd time we’ve done this special publication and paper honoring, remembering and reflecting on those who have passed away this last year 2024. We chose to start this […]
Alleged Scammers Posing as Fundraising Partner for Huntley Project Schools
Over the last week, multiple local companies have been approached by an individual claiming to be fundraising for the Huntley Project Football team according to Activities Director Tim Kaczmarek. Kaczmarek stated that the individual was offering promotional, marketing and sponsorship packages to the companies in order to secure funds for football t-shirts. Shantel Oblander was […]
Joy Named to Replace Kerr-Carpenter in House District 46
On Tuesday, Densie Joy, a member of the Billings City Council, was selected by Yellowstone County Commissioners to fill the House District 46 position left vacant when the County Commissioners selected Emma Kerr-Carpenter to fill the Montana Senate seat vacated with the resignation of
MetraPark Awards Contract, Purchases Tent
Yellowstone County has awarded the bid for the dirt work for the MetraPark Outdoor Events Arena to Knife River. The contract price is $374,944.25. The county is investing $2.5 million to build an outdoor arena and grandstands which will provide about 3,000 seats. The arena will feature events like rodeo, motorsports and is expected to […]
Potential Scam Alert: Scammers Posing as Fundraising Partner for Huntley Project Schools
Over the last week, two local companies have been approached by an individual claiming to be fundraising for the Huntley Project Football team according to Activities Director Tim Kaczmarek. Kaczmarek stated that the individual was offering sponsorship packages to the companies in order to secure funds for football t-shirts. Shantel Oblander was one of the […]
Huntley Water Hires Engineer to Map System, Secretary/Treasurer to Step Down
The Huntley-Yellowstone Water District has hired an engineer from the non-profit Midwest Assistance Program to map and enter Huntley’s water system into a geographical information system (GIS). The GIS data will allow operators to quickly and effectively locate valves and lines in the system during emergencies or when communicating with other utilities working around the […]