I am Looking Forward to Future Reporting on Possible Waste, Fraud and Corruption
Dear Editor, Just a note of thanks to Jonathan and crew of the Yellowstone County News for providing a conservative voice in our community, especially Andrew and Evelyn for excellent reporting and editorials. Also, the very astute letters to the editor from subscribers. It’s nice to have a news source you can trust as opposed […]
Dig It Days Presents Checks to Local Groups
Each year proceeds from Dig It Days are disbursed to local worthwhile causes in the community – most of all for scholarships for young people planning to enter the building and construction trades. This week some of the proceeds from last year’s event were presented to a number of local organizations. For Yellowstone Family and […]
Susie Hedalen Announces Run for State Supt Job
The whole of Susie Hedalen’s life has been about education. This past week’s announcement that she is running as a Republican candidate for the Office of Public Instruction is in keeping with that mission. She is hoping to fill the position of Elsie Arntzen, who will be termed out as Superintendent of Montana Schools at […]
Pardy Selected as New District Judge in Yellowstone County
by Evelyn Pyburn Thomas Pardy has been selected to serve on the Thirteenth Judicial District Court in Yellowstone County by Gov. Greg Gianforte, to fill the vacancy created by District Judge Michael G. Moses’ retirement. “Thomas is an accomplished attorney who is committed to the fair, consistent, and objective application of the law and who […]
Heights Water District Rejects City’s Proposed Rate Increase
by Evelyn Pyburn In a very short meeting, last Thursday, the Heights County District Board voted unanimously to reject the City of Billings’ proposed water rate increase for the district. Board members directed Manager Peyton Brookshire to send a drafted letter to the city informing them of their decision.
Chaos Erupts at Capitol
by Evelyn Pyburn Democratic Representative Zooey Zephyr, HD100, Missoula, has been barred from the House Floor, Gallery and anteroom, for the duration of the State Legislature for conduct that supported a mob attack on the House Floor last Monday. Action taken by the House of Representative on Wednesday afternoon will allow Zephyr to participate remotely […]
What’s Next for Metra Park?
by Evelyn Pyburn The master plan that the MetraPark Advisory Board developed over a two year period, and then had to set aside amid a controversy about whether a private management company should be hired, is dead.
Heights Water Board: Price Increase; Campaign Violations …
by Evelyn Pyburn While part of a proposed campaign to improve the image of the County Water District in Billings Heights has been approved, adopting a more extensive campaign will be discussed at the district’s next board meeting in May. The County Water Board also discussed, at its monthly board meeting, how to respond to […]
Federal Agents Arrest Suspected Drug Dealers Near Billings
by Evelyn Pyburn Amid rumors Wednesday morning about a major take-down of suspected drug dealers in the Yellowstone County area by federal agencies came a statement from U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana:
County Treasurer Announces Retirement
by Evelyn Pyburn Sherry Long, Treasurer for Yellowstone County, has informed County Commissioners of her intention to retire. Long’s last day serving her third term in office will be July 31.