Tag: Yellowstone County

County considers weekly newspapers as option for legal ads

BILLINGS — County officials are mulling over whether they want to change the publication designated as the official publisher of legal notices for Yellowstone County. It’s been about three years since County Commissioners designated the Billings Gazette as their publisher…

Winslow Resigns after DUI arrest

by Evelyn Pyburn- originally published in Yellowstone County News in November 27th issue. BILLINGS — Following his arrest for alleged driving while under the influence of alcohol, County Emergency and General Services Director Duane Winslow has resigned his position. Winslow…

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…

TEDD District Tabled by Commissioners: No bike lane

By Evelyn Pyburn-For the Yellowstone County News  In something of a surprise move, Yellowstone County Commissioners tabled – in a 2-1 vote — the issue of advancing the proposed Target Economic Development District (TEDD) for Lockwood, until the Lockwood community comes…

Survey Results of Senior Housing

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…