NorthWestern tax settlement delays county tax bills

by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the print edition of Yellowstone County News. YELLOWSTONE COUNTY — Property tax bills will be a little late in November as several county school districts apply for recertification as a consequence of a tax dispute…

Newspaper dispenser stolen, report to Sheriff’s Office

The Yellowstone County News is looking for a newspaper dispenser that was stolen from Valley Farmer’s Supply in Worden between the dates of 10/20/16-10/25/16.  The Yellowstone County News and Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking into video from outside…

Leiser fundraiser brings in $84,000

by Judy Killen-Originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News. SHEPHERD — The “Lift up the Leisers” fundraiser at the Vermilion Ranch raised almost $84,000 to help the Leiser family with medical costs and help their 10-year-old…

Former rivals, now teammates, prepare for LDS missions

Originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News 10/14/16-by Judy Killen HUNTLEY — A few months ago, they competed for rival high schools and cheered on the Mustangs and Red Devils. Now, recent graduates Hyrum Hanson of…

Shepherd couple launch Fauth Insurance Agency

Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition. BILLINGS — A Shepherd couple have opened a Farmer’s Union insurance office in the Billings Heights. K.J. and Lindsay Fauth’s new office, Fauth Agency, opened this week at 926 Main Street,…

Billings Bypass, becoming a reality

By Evelyn Pyburn- originally published in the print edition of the Yellowstone County News 10/7/16 edition. BILLINGS — It is really going to happen. Longtime residents of the Billings area have heard about the Billings Bypass for so many years…

New Huntley fire station planned

by Judy Killen-Originally published in the Print edition of Yellowstone County News today. WORDEN — With land deed in hand, the Worden Volunteer Fire Department plans for an improved Huntley fire station are beginning to take shape. Lance Taylor, fire…

Driscoll named county commissioner

by Evelyn Pyburn-Originally published in the 8/19/16 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — The process to select a new county commissioner unfolded rather quickly and without much fanfare, last Thursday, as the two Republican County Commissioners agreed on the…