A Winter Storm Watch was issued Sunday afternoon for the Southeast Montana region by the National Weather Service. Here is what was released. … Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon… * impacts… travel may…
Ballantine man on trial in shooting death of his ‘favorite’ son
by Judy Killen-originally published in the March 18th, 2016 print edition of the Yellowstone County News. BALLANTINE — The prosecution rested its case against James D. “J.D.” Sindelar Wednesday as the trial on homicide charges progressed. The Sindelar, 74, is…
HP Schools budget, spending on track
by Judy Killen-Originally published in the weekly print edition of the Yellowstone County News on 3/4/16. WORDEN — Midway through the fiscal year, the Huntley Project Schools general fund budget is on track. The school district’s fiscal year began July…
Voters to be asked to OK county jail addition loan
Originally published in the weekly print edition of the Yellowstone County News.- by Evelyn Pybrun BILLINGS — Following department head discussions on Thursday, Yellowstone County Commissioners on Tuesday, approved placing a Resolution of Intent on the agenda next week calling…
Viking Broadband upgrades Internet and TV services
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News – by Judy Killen HUNTLEY — Customers who receive Internet and television service from Viking Broadband Inc. are enjoying better, faster service without increased rates or fees. The company based in Story, Wyoming, has…
County officials may seek voter approval for Jail funding
Oringinally published in the weekly Yellowstone County News print edition. BILLINGS — Yellowstone County may be asking voters on the primary ballot on June 7 permission to borrow the funding needed to build a 148-bed addition to the jail. The…
High Winds shut down open burning countywide
The Yellowstone County Disaster and Emergency Services Department has issued the followed statement due to upcoming weather forecast. Open burning permits have been issued but the county released the following statement in preparation for the upcoming weather. Yellowstone County will…
Tournament games to be broadcast on Radio
March madness is approaching and that means local teams go to district, divisional and state tournaments. This weekend, the Mountain Radio station will be broadcasting the Huntley Project Boys and Girls tournament basketball games live on air. The Huntley Project boys…
Jury: Deputies not criminally liable in Simpson’s death
by Judy Killen-originally published in the weekly Yellowstone County News BILLINGS — Loren Simpson was driving a stolen SUV, had a near-lethal blood level of methamphetamines and a bottle of whiskey in his coat sleeve when he was shot and…
Public Hearing Notice for HP School
For those interested, here is a meeting notice for a the public to be included in the school board meeting that is coming up in the future. For Treasure State Endowment Program – (TSEP) Construction Project Grant to replace Yellowstone…
Janie McRae scores 1,000 points for the Shepherd Mustangs
SHEPHERD —Janie McRae drained a free throw last week to put herself in the Shepherd High School record books. The senior center became only the fifth Shepherd girl’s basketball player to score more than 1,000 points in her high school…
