The Yellowstone River drainage is experiencing a 500-year flood event. “We have never seen anything like this before,” said a Carbon County official. Notices flew out across Yellowstone County, late Tuesday, that the Yellowstone River was expected to crest at…
Community Unites to Assist
Family after Fatal Crash in Shepherd by Michael J. Marino A tragic traffic accident last Friday afternoon sent a teenager to Billings Clinic and took the lives of two 5-year-old children, Hunter and Olivia McCaulou. At around 2:51 pm on…
Community Garage Sales this Weekend
Designer Throws Wrench in Plans for New Worden Welcome Sign
by Michael J. Marino An emergency meeting of the Worden Community Club was held on May 18 at Nemont Communications regarding the new, digital town sign, which would replace the current “Welcome to Worden” marquee off Highway 312. The sign…
Mark Wandle Awarded for Best of Yellowstone County Awards
Congratulations to Mark Wandle, Superintendent of Huntley Project Schools as being chosen for the 2022 Best of Yellowstone County Editor’s Choice Award! Here is what was announced and written in recognition of Mark Wandle below in the Yellowstone County…
New Grocery Store in Huntley? Resident gets Flurry of Facebook Feedback
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…
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.
Toogood Ships Out for First Deployment
College isn’t his cup of tea at this time, but that’s not to say Preston Toogood isn’t destined for great achievements. Preston, a Huntley Project alumni, completed basic training and is ready for the next step of his military career.…
New Sign for Worden
by Evelyn Pyburn The Worden Community Club is raising funds to replace the community’s welcome sign. They hope to replace the current sign with an electronic sign, for which the message board can be changed remotely. The new sign will…
