Between the Lines: the Supreme Court is neither SACRED nor sacred
by David Crisp When I was a cub reporter, still wet not only behind the ears but from the peak of the hair I once had to the soles of my feet, I interviewed a school board candidate who then gave me a tub of honey his bees had produced. I was too embarrassed to […]
Rosendale Visits YCN to Stay in Touch with Constituents
U.S. Representative Matt Rosendale stopped by Yellowstone County News last week for a visit, before heading back to Washington. Rosendale is passionate about reaching out to his constituents, getting to know them, asking questions, as well as sharing his concerns for the future of Montanans. Rosendale said, “We’ve got six big issues. We’ve got the […]
Illegal mailer prompts Libertarian to endorse Matt Rosendale
Originally published for the 11/2/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. HUNTLEY — Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Rick Breckenridge ended his campaign and endorsed Republican Matt Rosendale on Wednesday, citing an illegal campaign mailer that promoted his “conservative” values. In a telephone conference call with Montana reporters, Breckenridge said he may receive only 3 to […]
President Donald Trump to visit Billings
BILLINGS — President Donald Trump is returning to Billings on Thursday, Sept. 6, to campaign for Matt Rosendale. Sources told Yellowstone County News reporters late Wednesday that Trump would appear on Rosendale’s behalf at the Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark on Thursday. The time had not been announced by presstime Wednesday. Rosendale is the Republican […]
Meanderings 6-29-18 – Zinke &Trump Jr. to Last Best News
Wow, folks, what a week! I can’t believe all that has happened since we went to press last week. Since then, YCN landed an exclusive interview with Donald Trump Jr. on Friday, June 22, and I visited personally with United States Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke today, Wednesday, for a couple minutes after he was on the […]
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 […]
GOP Senate hopefuls spar over spending at forum
Originally published in the 4/27/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — The conversation got a little bit contentious during the GOP US Senate Forum on Tuesday evening at the Elks Club in Billings, where the candidates weighed in on a wide range of issues from CSKT to the Veteran’s Administration, from tariffs to health […]
McNiven’s Meanderings: Post debate reflections and current happenings
Well, folks, I sigh a sense of relief now that the MT GOP Senate Primary Debate/forum is over that Yellowstone County News co-sponsored last night at the Elks Club in Billings. I learned a lot about each candidate and thought they all did a great job. If I counted correctly (and my common core math […]