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The Jake Five: Boozy Broadway, classic British lit at BST, Paula Poundstone, Motown at ABT, singer-songwriter greatness at Craft Local and more.
Raise a glass to this rundown of things to do in Billings this week
The Jake Five: Boozy Broadway, classic British lit at BST, Paula Poundstone, Motown at ABT, singer-songwriter greatness at Craft Local and more.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The Jake Five: Boozy Broadway, classic British lit at BST, Paula Poundstone, Motown at ABT, singer-songwriter greatness at Craft Local and more.
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
Miami beats Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Miami will head home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
Immigration officers shoot and wound 2 people in Portland, Oregon, authorities say
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The incident took place a day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Find out who was honored for the week ending Jan. 3.
Central, Skyview basketball players honored as Athletes of the Week presented by Billings Clinic
Find out who was honored for the week ending Jan. 3.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Find out who was honored for the week ending Jan. 3.
Following John Carlbom's arrest last year, a woman reported to Great Falls police that Carlbom had groped and raped her when she was a 9-year-old girl, court documents said.
Disgraced Montana EMT instructor charged with rape in Cascade County
Following John Carlbom's arrest last year, a woman reported to Great Falls police that Carlbom had groped and raped her when she was a 9-year-old girl, court documents said.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Following John Carlbom's arrest last year, a woman reported to Great Falls police that Carlbom had groped and raped her when she was a 9-year-old girl, court documents said.
Busse said in a phone interview that he is going to focus on issues that impact most people, “not culture war stuff.”
Ryan Busse becomes fourth Montana Democrat to enter the U.S. House race against Rep. Zinke
Busse said in a phone interview that he is going to focus on issues that impact most people, “not culture war stuff.”
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January 8, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Busse said in a phone interview that he is going to focus on issues that impact most people, “not culture war stuff.”
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
After years of false starts and fixes, can Montana State Hospital meet federal standards?
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Last month, Democratic lawmakers spoke with Warm Springs staff who were skeptical of the state's ability to meet federal standards in the coming year.
There are 30 ground level vacancies in downtown Billings currently, which is down from 34 at this time last year.
Businesses in downtown Billings that opened, closed in 2025
There are 30 ground level vacancies in downtown Billings currently, which is down from 34 at this time last year.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
There are 30 ground level vacancies in downtown Billings currently, which is down from 34 at this time last year.
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
Conservation-minded business struggles with influx of tourists
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
“I think we always need to talk about balance, which is tricky,” Marne Hayes, director of Business for Montana’s Outdoors.
Although upgrading the Old Gardiner Road to current federal highway standards is one of several alternatives considered by the Park Service, it is not the one favored by the agency.
Comment on Yellowstone's plans for new North Entrance road at upcoming meetings
Although upgrading the Old Gardiner Road to current federal highway standards is one of several alternatives considered by the Park Service, it is not the one favored by the agency.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Although upgrading the Old Gardiner Road to current federal highway standards is one of several alternatives considered by the Park Service, it is not the one favored by the agency.
Soil, geology and archaeological sites had to be analyzed, as well as impacts to wildlife, as the National Park Service wrote an environmental assessment for a new North Entrance road.
Wondering how a new Yellowstone road would affect wildlife, trails? Here are some details
Soil, geology and archaeological sites had to be analyzed, as well as impacts to wildlife, as the National Park Service wrote an environmental assessment for a new North Entrance road.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Soil, geology and archaeological sites had to be analyzed, as well as impacts to wildlife, as the National Park Service wrote an environmental assessment for a new North Entrance road.
Like most of the costliest schemes in the U.S., those that cheated Montanans out of the most money last year involved crypto currency.
Crypto scams costing are Montanans — and everyone else — millions
Like most of the costliest schemes in the U.S., those that cheated Montanans out of the most money last year involved crypto currency.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Like most of the costliest schemes in the U.S., those that cheated Montanans out of the most money last year involved crypto currency.
The Yellowstone is used as a drinking source for towns along it. The consent order noted the potential to harm human health and the environment resulting from violations.
Years of toxic wastewater failures bring fine for CHS on Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone is used as a drinking source for towns along it. The consent order noted the potential to harm human health and the environment resulting from violations.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Yellowstone is used as a drinking source for towns along it. The consent order noted the potential to harm human health and the environment resulting from violations.
Meadowlark Mobile Homes withdrew their application to join the city of billings water service system after pushback from several city council members, despite $2.4 million in grant money.
Meadowlark bid to join Billings' water system fails after pushback from city council
Meadowlark Mobile Homes withdrew their application to join the city of billings water service system after pushback from several city council members, despite $2.4 million in grant money.
billingsgazette.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Meadowlark Mobile Homes withdrew their application to join the city of billings water service system after pushback from several city council members, despite $2.4 million in grant money.
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Hockey Hall of Famer Glenn Hall dies at 94
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
Gusty Winds Expected as Showers Move Through Southeastern Montana
Special Weather Statement until WED 1:30 PM MST
Gusty Winds Expected as Showers Move Through Southeastern Montana
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January 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Gusty Winds Expected as Showers Move Through Southeastern Montana
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
ICE agent shoots and kills a woman during the Minneapolis immigration crackdown
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:35 PM
The shooting marks a dramatic escalation of the latest in a series of immigration enforcement operations in major American cities under the Trump administration.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:54 PM
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
Three men face felony animal cruelty charges in southwest Wyoming for allegedly roping and riding a moose. The case is resurfacing questions about wildlife abuse in the Cowboy State.
Moose torture case puts Wyoming back in unsavory spotlight
Three men face felony animal cruelty charges in southwest Wyoming for allegedly roping and riding a moose. The case is resurfacing questions about wildlife abuse in the Cowboy State.
billingsgazette.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Three men face felony animal cruelty charges in southwest Wyoming for allegedly roping and riding a moose. The case is resurfacing questions about wildlife abuse in the Cowboy State.
Following the ruling, campaign lead Jeff Mangan said the group will file a revamped initiative by the end of the week.
MT Supreme Court sides with attorney general, blocks anti-dark money ballot initiative
Following the ruling, campaign lead Jeff Mangan said the group will file a revamped initiative by the end of the week.
billingsgazette.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Following the ruling, campaign lead Jeff Mangan said the group will file a revamped initiative by the end of the week.
The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
Billings restores late fees and shutoffs for utility accounts
The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
billingsgazette.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
Mike Nelson sworn in as mayor of Billings
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
billingsgazette.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.
Montana health providers express caution, uncertainty after federal vaccine changes
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.
billingsgazette.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.