by Judy Killen – Originally published in the Yellowstone County News HUNTLEY – A new arena on Northern Avenue across from the Blue Cat Bar in Huntley will soon be home to weekend team roping events. Pam Gable is…
FWP seeking landowners for Block Management
BILLINGS — Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is seeking landowners in Region 5 who are interested in participating in Block Management. Block Management is a cooperative effort between landowners, public land management agencies, and FWP to help manage public…
House narrowly passes SB 107, fate still uncertain
HELENA – The Montana House narrowly passed Senate Bill 107 Tuesday on a slim margin of 50-49 in the Montana Legislature. The vote came after lengthy discussion on the House floor with opponents and proponents who discussed the merits of the…
County will test emergency alarms and sirens
Yellowstone County will be testing their emergency equipment and sirens next Wednesday in preparation for any possible emergency situation or weather this upcoming season and year. Duane Winslow, Yellowstone County Emergency Services director, released the following info today. AT 6 PM, WEDNESDAY APRIL 22nd, THE DISASTER…
Open Burning Banned April 14th
Per Yellowstone County Emergency Services Director Duane Winslow, Dangerous fire weather conditions are expected on Tuesday. South to southwest winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts of 35 to 45 mph, will combine with very low humidity levels to…
Fire on BNSF train at Pompeys Pillar halts rail traffic
Pompeys Pillar – A fire that broke out on an eastbound Burlington Northern Santa Fe locomotive near Pompeys Pillar Wednesday morning delayed trains for three hours. No one was injured in the fire. According to BN spokesman Gus Melonas of…
HP senior housing survey results
by Evelyn Pyburn- For the Yellowstone County News A survey to establish need and analyze the market potential for a proposed housing project for seniors in the area of eastern Yellowstone County has been completed and details of the study…
Highway 3 access study approved by commissioners
by Evelyn Pyburn – For the Yellowstone County News The Highway 3 Access Study conducted by Sanderson Stewart Engineering firm for the City/County Planning Department was approved by Yellowstone County Commissioners last week. After receiving similar review and approval by…
Fish consumption advisory
BILLINGS — Detectable levels of petroleum were found in tests of fish pulled from the Yellowstone River downstream from a broken petroleum pipeline near Glendive last month. This week Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks advised fishermen to use caution when…
Deputies resign after increased media request
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder released the following information regarding the Jan. 8 shooting involving two deputies. This morning I received letters from Jason Robinson and Christopher Rudolph resigning their positions as Sheriff Deputies with and effective date of last…
Sheriff will release more info in near future
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder released a press release Saturday February 14th regarding an Officer involved shooting which occurred 1/8/15 In the press release, Sheriff Mike Linder stated, “I have received requests for information from
