Fifty-Three Candidates for MT Legislature Sign Term Limit Pledge
Recently, 53 candidates for Montana’s state legislature signed pledges to support term limits if elected. Of those candidates, 11 are running for seats in Yellowstone County, all of whom are Republicans. On the State House side, Gary Parry (HD35), Larry Brewster (HD43), Kassidy Olson (HD45), Stephanie Moncada (HD47), Curtis Schomer (HD48), Sherry Essman (HD49), Jodee […]
Election Department Asks for federal funds for More Workers
Because they are having trouble filling the positions needed on Election Day to monitor and process the voting process, Ginger Aldrich, who heads the Yellowstone County’s Election Department, has received approval of Yellowstone County Commissioners to request funding from the federal government. The county department is requesting $28,310 from Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which […]
Meanderings: The Importance of this Senate race, Our decision to Endorse Sheehy
Well, Folks, as many of you saw on the front page of our newspaper this week, we have made the choice to endorse Montana U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy over MT Senator Jon Tester. This decision was not taken lightly as we have never publicly endorsed a candidate before in this manner in the 10 […]
Yellowstone County News Endorses Tim Sheehy for U.S. Senate
Given the gravity of the Montana’s U.S. Senate race this election cycle, the YCN editorial board has decided to endorse a candidate for the first time in its history. The YCN editorial board endorses Tim Sheehy for U.S. Senate over the current Senator, Jon Tester, and other third-party candidates. We believe Sheehy outperforms Tester in […]
MontanaFair Sets Records
MontanaFair set new records on many fronts this year, according to MetraPark Manager Stoney Field. Total paid gate numbers set a new record, as did concession sales commissions, carnival rides and sponsorships. The benchmark they were comparing to was 2022 and “We beat all those numbers,” said Field. Field went on to report that they […]
Laurel Gardens Seeks CDBG Grant
The Yellowstone County Commissioners set a public hearing for Tuesday, September 24, 9:30 am, seeking public comment on a proposed application to the Montana Department of Commerce’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for a grant to fund the second phase of the rehabilitation of Laurel Gardens, located at 313 South 8th Avenue. Laurel Gardens […]
New Emergency Alert System Available – YCI
To better warn citizens about emergency situations, Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services is implementing a new emergency system called Yellowstone County Informed (YCI). Citizens are encouraged to sign up to receive emergency notifications via texts, emails, cell phones, etc. at https:// member. everbridge.net/ 305943405396532/ new. The new notification system serves all residents of Yellowstone County […]
Worden/Ballantine Water and Sewer Votes to Move Forward with Raising Base Rates
Due to increased operating costs and the unexpected cost of repairs due to “flushable wipes,” the Worden/Ballantine Water and Sewer District voted to move forward with a base rate increase at their monthly meeting on Monday, September 9. The rate increase would bring the base rate for water up to $52.00/month from the previous $49.43/month […]
Engineers, Consolidation, Policies Top Heights Water District Agenda
The Board for the County Water District in the Heights dealt with numerous issues dealing with policies and operations at a business work session on September 4. The water district needs a plan to deal with the district- wide maintenance of the system, which means having a schedule to replace aging pipeline and other equipment. […]
Laurel Rod and Gun Club Opens New Range And Receives Grant for Range Expansion
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has granted the Laurel Rod and Gun Club (Club) a $90,000 grant for the construction of a new shooting range in Laurel. According to Club President Irv Wilke most of the range has been built already, but the Club still has plans for expanding the range. With ranges in Laurel […]