by Evelyn Pyburn Over time, issues and concerns have been brewing regarding what is commonly referred to as “sober living” residences. With some 37 such facilities located in Billings – more than any other Montana city – concerns have grown…
Tag: Evelyn Pyburn
500-Year Flood Rages along Yellowstone
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…
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…
Pat Goggins remembered as business pioneer, generous friend
by Judy Killen-Originally published in the Yellowstone County News SHEPHERD — People across Yellowstone County this week remembered Pat Goggins as a shrewd businessman, livestock auction pioneer and friend who was always generous, especially to people who needed it most.…
BNSF crossing on South 12th Road won’t close
Subhead: County commissioners vote to keep it open by Evelyn Pyburn BILLINGS — With only one supporter in a room packed with opponents, Yellowstone County Commissioners rejected a proposal to abandon a railroad crossing on South 12th Road near Worden.…
Federal aid sought by sugar beet growers
by Evelyn Pyburn BILLINGS — Early cold weather devastated what was anticipated to be a record year for sugar beet production in Yellowstone County and Tuesday, county commissioners approved a request to apply for disaster designation for the county. If…
