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 remains
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…
SB 107 Passes 2nd Reading in MT Senate
Gazette editorial irks Lockwood superintendent By Judy Killen – Published in the Yellowstone County News. A Senate bill that would allow Lockwood and two other Montana school districts to build high schools has passed the Senate on second reading. Meanwhile,…
Novasio: Gazette editorial “completely irresponsible”
Lockwood School Superintendent Tobin Novasio responds to the Gazette editorial this morning. The MT Senate Bill 107 is scheduled to be on the agenda for second reading today on the MT Senate floor. Click here to watch the senate floor session at…
Bullock: No official stance on Senate Bill 107 yet
by Judy Killen Gov. Steve Bullock said last week he has taken no official stance on a Senate bill that would allow Lockwood and two other elementary school districts in the state to expand and potentially build high schools. Speaking…
‘Graduation Matters’ should apply to all students
This editorial was originally published in the Yellowstone County News issue January 30, 2015. Editorial By Evelyn Pyburn “Graduation Matters.” Does it? When does it matter? Does it only matter for certain students? Does it still matter even when…
Keeping an eye on Billings schools superintendent Terry Bouck
This meanderings was originally published in the January 30th, 2015 edition of the Yellowstone County News print edition. Keeping an eye on Billings schools superintendent Terry Bouck by Jonathan McNiven Meander means: 1. To follow a winding and turning course:…