Larry Noel, owner of Larry’s Small Engine Repair, requested the public’s input on the concept of opening a “country grocery store” at the intersection of Northern Ave and Nahmis Ave in Huntley. The purpose, Noel said, would be to “serve…
Category: Yellowstone County
Spree of Politically-Fueled Vandalism Causes $7,500 in Damages, $2,500 Reward to Catch Suspect
by Michael J. Marino Billings Police Department (BPD) is seeking the public’s assistance regarding a recent influx of vandalism cropping up in Billings. The target? Political signs, more specifically the signs regarding marijuana laws slated for the upcoming election.
Two Votes Separate School Board Candidates, Lockwood Chairman Defeated
The voters of Yellowstone County have spoken. In Lockwood, all three candidates’ results were fairly close margins; however, voters in that school district were choosing two candidates. Josh Skidmore and Jamie Fandrich earned the victory with 663 and 613 of…
Re-vote on Marijuana Sales In County, a Real Head-scratcher
Popping up all across the county are campaign signs urging voters to vote, for or to vote against, overturning Yellowstone County’s law which legalizes the recreational sale of marijuana throughout the county.
Huntley Project Only Montana School Awarded NASA Grant
Out of 12,000 applicants, a group of 7th and 8th grade students at Huntley Project School was the only one in Montana awarded the NASA TechRise Grant for scientific research. This $1,500 grant challenges middle and high school students to…
Purple Mustard Invades Area
Yellowstone County is being invaded by a weed called Purple Mustard or more formally known as Chorispora tenella. It was officially declared a weed in Yellowstone County by county commissioners this week at the request of Joe Lockwood, weed coordinator…
