Billings community garden helps neighbors grow food and connect
Billings, Mont. — An accessible community garden in Billings is helping people grow food while also giving neighbors a place to connect.
May 16, 2026Open source
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Out and About Out & About: Big Sky Reptile Expo returns to Billings Cody Boyer
Out and About Out & About: Big Sky Reptile Expo returns to Billings Cody Boyer
May 15, 2026Open source
Today's Forecast Q2 Billings Area Weather: Rain and snow make a comeback Miller Robson
Today's Forecast Q2 Billings Area Weather: Rain and snow make a comeback Miller Robson
May 15, 2026Open source
Thirsty Street, a 10-year Billings staycation: homebrewers competition caps Craft Beer Week
In their ten years of owning and operating Thirsty Street, Shea and Jill Dawson have excelled at fostering community in their corner of Billings and within t...
May 15, 2026Open source
Billings passes new long-range community plan to address housing defecit
City Council passed Billings 2045 Monday night, ushering in a new era of development for the city.
May 15, 2026Open source
Mario Lopez signs new 5 year contract as CEO of the Billings Symphony
"The next few years are a crucial time for this regional cultural pillar, and we know that under Mario’s leadership, the symphony will continue to grow and...
May 15, 2026Open source
Former Livingston coach free on supervised release
A former Sleeping Giant Middle School teacher and Park High School girls basketball coach convicted of sex crimes is free on supervised release in Billings.
May 12, 2026Open source
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Lots of sunshine for Tuesday
Above average temps and dry conditions persist through midweek along with elevated fire concerns ahead of a chance for showers, thunderstorms, and gusty, str...
May 12, 2026Open source
HS roundup; Gallatin, Bozeman baseball teams earn wins, Gallatin track teams win weekend meet
Gallatin High’s Wyatt Ford pitched a four-inning no-hitter on Friday, a shorter outing courtesy of his team’s offense in a 16-0 win over Billings Skyview.
May 11, 2026Open source
Main Street blocked after crash in Billings
A motor vehicle crash has blocked northbound and southbound traffic on Main Street just south of the Wicks Lane intersection, according to the Billings Polic...
May 11, 2026Open source
Billings Howard Johnson investigated after Legionella outbreak
Health officials were investigating a Legionella outbreak tied to the Howard Johnson on Mullowney Lane after three people got sick.
May 10, 2026Open source
No stranger to betting on himself, Gallatin's Michael Claxton excited to lead Providence men
Gallatin head coach Michael Claxton reacts to his team's play during a Class AA semifinal against Billings West March 14, 2025, at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Playing softball 'means the world' for Laurel's Addison Benson
Laurel senior Addison Benson, a double below-the-knee amputee and member of the Locomotives softball team, talks about her love for softball on Thursday, May...
May 13, 2026Open source
Mother grizzly with cubs blamed for hiker attacks in Yellowstone
The Yellowstone attack was the first of the 2026 season. Last year a solo backcountry hiker was bitten by a bear on a rarely used trail.
May 8, 2026Open source
'This is a long time coming': Laurel softball debuts 'beautiful complex'
Highlights of the Laurel softball team’s 15-0 three-inning win over Livingston in the first game of a Southeast A doubleheader on Thursday, May 7 at Graff...
May 8, 2026Open source
Montana Suspected Fatal Grizzly Attack Happened Same Day As Yellowstone Mauling
A suspected fatal grizzly attack in Glacier National Park is thought to have happened the same day two brothers were mauled by a grizzly in Yellowstone.…
May 9, 2026Open source
Body of missing hiker found after suspected bear encounter in Glacier National Park
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK — The body of a missing hiker was located in Montana’s Glacier National Park this week, with injuries suggesting a suspected bear e...
May 8, 2026Open source
'Sightings are daily': Montana wildlife officials offer safety tips after Yellowstone bear attack
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is encouraging people to be bear-educated before heading outside, following a bear attack in Yellowstone National Park.
May 6, 2026Open source
'Economics of Awe': Foreign visitors shelling out more for Yellowstone, Grand Teton visits
Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance just outside Gardiner is the second-busiest in the park.
May 14, 2026Open source
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Nonprofit on Crow Nation receives funds from opioid settlement
The Mountain Shadow Associated, based in Lodge Grass, announced that the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust had awarded funds to support the organization.
May 15, 2026Open source
Montana Gov. Gianforte declares Sunday a 'Day of Prayer for Rain' amid worsening drought
“Prayer is the most powerful tool we have,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I ask Montanans who are faithful to join Susan and me in coming to God with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Rosebud Coal Mine has laid off more than 60 workers after mild winter
Following a mild winter, mining company Westmoreland laid off more than a fifth of its workforce at the Rosebud Mine.
May 15, 2026Open source
Montana State's Preston Wysocki and Hailey Ells open multi competition at Big Sky Championships
Preston Wysocki and Hailey Ells set themselves up for potential points-scoring opportunities in the multi-events after their first day of competition at the...
May 14, 2026Open source
County billed for dismissed lawsuit
A Park County man who accused the City of Livingston, its police department and a former city attorney of violating his constitutional rights lost an appeal...
May 12, 2026Open source
New details released in Sheehy emergency landing, investigation continues
According to the report, a routine training flight ended in an emergency landing in a field after a military trainer jet lost all engine power near Ennis.
May 12, 2026Open source
Montana State's Harvey Cramb and Libby Hansen earn Big Sky weekly honors
Montana State distance runner Harvey Cramb and pole vaulter Libby Hansen brought home a pair of Big Sky Athlete of the Week honors after impressive performan...
May 11, 2026Open source
FWP receives multiple mountain lion sightings around Bozeman
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received several mountain lion sighting reports in Bozeman over the last month.Most of the reports are concentrated ar...
May 11, 2026Open source
EPA grants long-contested permit to dispose of Montana refinery’s wastewater
Great Falls biorefinery Montana Renewables can now send hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater to disposal sites in nearby Pondera County after the U...
May 11, 2026Open source
Community Briefs: Montana Writers Rodeo, MJP workshop, rural summit in Townsend, and more
You probably know that the grizzly bear is Montana's state animal, but can you tell a grizzly bear from a black bear?
May 9, 2026Open source
Ted Turner Was Most At Home At His Flying D Ranch In Montana
Media mogul Ted Turner, who died Wednesday, once owned four ranches in Montana and the largest bison herd in North America. His friends say he was most at…
May 8, 2026Open source
Stillwater Mine electrician who died in 2025 used wrong switch, report shows
A worker who was electrocuted at the Stillwater Mine used the wrong switch to try to cut power to a portion of the underground mine because it wasn’t prope...
May 7, 2026Open source
Marcee Cameron named interim coroner for Butte-Silver Bow following Parish's resignation
All 12 council members unanimously selected B-SB Deputy Coroner Marcee Cameron to serve as interim coroner during a meeting Wednesday night.
May 7, 2026Open source
Thursday Headlines: Gas prices, Turner's legacy, Community Baby Shower
Travelers across the country are upset with gas price hikes, as the average price of a regular gallon of gas went up by 41 cents in Montana this past week.
May 7, 2026Open source
Montana journalist reflects on interviewing the late Ted Turner
Former MTN anchor Shannon Newth remembers interviewing Turner when he served as commencement speaker at MSU Northern in Havre
May 7, 2026Open source
The Montana legacy of media-mogul-turned-conservationist Ted Turner
One of America’s most famous businessmen, landowners and conservationists, is dead at 87.
May 7, 2026Open source
“Rodeo people are resilient”: Whitaker plans return after wife loses hand
The Montana State rodeo community is rallying around the family of head coach Kyle Whitaker after a devastating horse accident left his wife, Presley, with l...
May 7, 2026Open source
Montana softball moves to brink of championship berth with win over UNC
Montana plays Sacramento State for a spot in the Big Sky Conference championship late Wednesday afternoon.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Billings is in Yellowstone County, Montana.
Region: Central Montana
ZIP Codes
59101, 59102, 59103, 59104, 59105, 59106, 59107, 59108, 59111, 59112, 59114, 59115, 59116, 59117
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Montana schools and daycares face worker shortages amid lagging pay
Montana’s labor department projects a need to fill more than 4,000 jobs in education and childcare each year, mostly due to workers leaving the industry.
May 16, 2026Open source
Billings community garden helps neighbors grow food and connect
Billings, Mont. — An accessible community garden in Billings is helping people grow food while also giving neighbors a place to connect.
May 16, 2026Open source
Sun River gates draw crowds near Augusta as antler season begins
A growing crowd turned out about nine miles northwest of Augusta as the gates opened at the Sun River Wildlife Management Area.
May 16, 2026Open source
Hamilton considers yield signs at uncontrolled intersections along Third Street
Hamilton officials are looking at ways to make two uncontrolled intersections in Hamilton safer after residents brought their concerns to the city recently.
May 15, 2026Open source
Ravalli County candidates for MT Legislature look to win voters in primary home stretch
With this year’s primary date quickly approaching, candidates are working to earn every vote in the sprawling Ravalli County.
May 15, 2026Open source
Nonprofit on Crow Nation receives funds from opioid settlement
The Mountain Shadow Associated, based in Lodge Grass, announced that the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust had awarded funds to support the organization.
May 15, 2026Open source
Montana Gov. Gianforte declares Sunday a 'Day of Prayer for Rain' amid worsening drought
“Prayer is the most powerful tool we have,” Gianforte said in a statement. “I ask Montanans who are faithful to join Susan and me in coming to God with...
May 15, 2026Open source
Rosebud Coal Mine has laid off more than 60 workers after mild winter
Following a mild winter, mining company Westmoreland laid off more than a fifth of its workforce at the Rosebud Mine.
May 15, 2026Open source
Saxon's new ERA: 1914 Roadster traveling U.S. for women's rights stops in Bozeman
The bright yellow Saxon Roadster rolled slowly down Bozeman streets around 8 a.m. Wednesday and stopped outside the Extreme History Project, where Mayor Joey...
May 15, 2026Open source
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45.7744890, -108.5004520
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