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Superintendent Erwin Garcia said a masked man was armed with a rifle for about an hour Friday as students walked to nearby Broadwater Elementary. It happened last in 2023.
Billings school looks for solutions after man brandishes firearm near students, again
Superintendent Erwin Garcia said a masked man was armed with a rifle for about an hour Friday as students walked to nearby Broadwater Elementary. It happened last in 2023.
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From Friday through Saturday, NWS measured 2.9 inches of rain at the Billings airport, breaking a two-day rainfall record for September that has been in place since the 1960s.
Things got wet in Billings, putting the city back on track for year's precipitation totals
From Friday through Saturday, NWS measured 2.9 inches of rain at the Billings airport, breaking a two-day rainfall record for September that has been in place since the 1960s.
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U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris of Montana found federal immigration authorities were ignoring his earlier order to release those jailed illegally in the Cascade County jail.
Federal judge orders release of 24 people held on immigration detainers in Cascade County
U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris of Montana found federal immigration authorities were ignoring his earlier order to release those jailed illegally in the Cascade County jail.
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Casseroles are comforting, practical and easy to prepare ahead, but they can be made even better with fresh ingredients and a few basic cooking techniques.
What to cook: Use these tips to elevate your casseroles this fall and winter
Casseroles are comforting, practical and easy to prepare ahead, but they can be made even better with fresh ingredients and a few basic cooking techniques.
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Billings residents will have an opportunity to speak with Iffland at the meet and greet because he is a candidate for the full-time city administrator position.
Billings to host public ‘meet and greet’ with Kevin Iffland on Sept. 22
Billings residents will have an opportunity to speak with Iffland at the meet and greet because he is a candidate for the full-time city administrator position.
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The Bobcats overcame a 14-point second-half deficit against a team they were favored to beat by 41.5 points, improving to 4-0 entering Big Sky Conference play.
Recap: No. 1 Bobcats rally past Central Connecticut State to avoid upset
The Bobcats overcame a 14-point second-half deficit against a team they were favored to beat by 41.5 points, improving to 4-0 entering Big Sky Conference play.
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MSNOW, CNN and Politico confirmed their reporters were denied access and their passes were confiscated.
Reporters denied White House access as Trump enforces ban on 3 outlets
MSNOW, CNN and Politico confirmed their reporters were denied access and their passes were confiscated.
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As of August 2026, there have been 201 incidents involving bears within 15 miles of Red Lodge.
Welcome to 'Bearsville:' Red Lodge sees huge influx of bruins this year
As of August 2026, there have been 201 incidents involving bears within 15 miles of Red Lodge.
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To replace the group’s oversight, FWP is proposing to add two commissioners to the seven-member Fish and Wildlife Commission.
No more Montana State Parks and Recreation board, FWP recommends
To replace the group’s oversight, FWP is proposing to add two commissioners to the seven-member Fish and Wildlife Commission.
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It will allow the U.S. to develop a significant military presence on the island and prohibit U.S. adversaries from building bases there, he said.
US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says
It will allow the U.S. to develop a significant military presence on the island and prohibit U.S. adversaries from building bases there, he said.
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The change followed news earlier this week that the proposal from the original top bidder had been thrown out by state officials because of a potential conflict of interest.
After false start, DPHHS to award multi-million dollar rural health contract to Deloitte
The change followed news earlier this week that the proposal from the original top bidder had been thrown out by state officials because of a potential conflict of interest.
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The Billings Chamber of Commerce declined a debate on the Montana Plan Wednesday, but was still more than willing to express their opposition to the initiative in an interview Thursday.
Why the Billings Chamber decided to oppose the anti-dark money initiative
The Billings Chamber of Commerce declined a debate on the Montana Plan Wednesday, but was still more than willing to express their opposition to the initiative in an interview Thursday.
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The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.
Trump bans three news media outlets from White House
The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.
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A storm is expected to bring consistent rainfall along with embedded thunderstorms starting Friday evening through Sunday.
Fall storm could bring possible flooding to southern Montana
A storm is expected to bring consistent rainfall along with embedded thunderstorms starting Friday evening through Sunday.
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Park staff increased monitoring in the area and found the bear unusually difficult to haze away, its behavior consistent with conditioning to human foods.
Hunger for human foods ends in Grand Teton staff killing black bear
Park staff increased monitoring in the area and found the bear unusually difficult to haze away, its behavior consistent with conditioning to human foods.
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In Montana, the best places to hear elk bugle is wherever there are elk. For a surefire option, travel to Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Prime bugling time: Check out these spots to watch and hear bull elk
In Montana, the best places to hear elk bugle is wherever there are elk. For a surefire option, travel to Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.
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About one week out from the negotiation deadline, bargaining still has a “long way to go,” according to an MFPE representative.
No agreement yet between MFPE, Gianforte on state employee healthcare cost increases
About one week out from the negotiation deadline, bargaining still has a “long way to go,” according to an MFPE representative.
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A new road to Yellowstone National Park via the North Entrance at Gardiner is one step closer to construction after completion of a Finding of No Significant Impact.
New road to Yellowstone one step closer to construction
A new road to Yellowstone National Park via the North Entrance at Gardiner is one step closer to construction after completion of a Finding of No Significant Impact.
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The motion was filed by Falen Law Offices, co-founded by Karen Budd-Falen who is the associate deputy secretary at the Department of Interior, which includes the BLM.
Montana Stockgrowers Association moves to intervene in BLM bison dispute
The motion was filed by Falen Law Offices, co-founded by Karen Budd-Falen who is the associate deputy secretary at the Department of Interior, which includes the BLM.
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To celebrate the theater’s grand reopening, Art House has planned a weekend of classic movie showings.
Historic Babcock Theatre to reopen on Oct. 16 with showing of ‘The Goonies’
To celebrate the theater’s grand reopening, Art House has planned a weekend of classic movie showings.
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The Jake Five: Jenna Greenwell album release, 'Talladega Nights' and 'Resident Evil' at Art House, Listening Lounge, Rimrock Opera's big fundraiser, Chris La Tray at This House of Books, more.
If you're not first at one of these Billings events, you're last
The Jake Five: Jenna Greenwell album release, 'Talladega Nights' and 'Resident Evil' at Art House, Listening Lounge, Rimrock Opera's big fundraiser, Chris La Tray at This House of Books, more.
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Find out who was honored for the week ending Sept. 12.
Boys soccer, volleyball players honored as Athletes of the Week presented by Billings Clinic
Find out who was honored for the week ending Sept. 12.
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Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.
Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center
Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.
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Work has not yet begun on the courthouse’s second floor but construction officials estimated it would take roughly five months to complete.
March 2027 estimated for reopening of first, third floors of Yellowstone County Courthouse
Work has not yet begun on the courthouse’s second floor but construction officials estimated it would take roughly five months to complete.
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Located roughly 9 miles southwest of the political heart of the Crow Tribe, the fire has burned through an estimated 15,470 acres of tribal land.
UPDATE: Davis Coulee fire 20% contained, evacuation preparedness notices lifted
Located roughly 9 miles southwest of the political heart of the Crow Tribe, the fire has burned through an estimated 15,470 acres of tribal land.
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A Republican PAC challenged the law after several GOP candidates filed a complaint about the group’s AI use in campaign mailers sent out during the primary election.
Judge: Montana ban on undisclosed AI in political attack ads likely violates free speech
A Republican PAC challenged the law after several GOP candidates filed a complaint about the group’s AI use in campaign mailers sent out during the primary election.
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The single-vehicle wreck occurred Wednesday evening east of Miles City along Interstate 94 and resulted in the vehicle going off the road.
One killed, another hospitalized after rollover crash near Miles City
The single-vehicle wreck occurred Wednesday evening east of Miles City along Interstate 94 and resulted in the vehicle going off the road.
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A number of local and regional agencies are on scene assisting the search for a missing 13-year-old.
Crews searching for missing teen last seen at Clarks Fork on Yellowstone River
A number of local and regional agencies are on scene assisting the search for a missing 13-year-old.
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DPPHS Director Charlie Brereton said Wednesday he was not a part of the committee that approved the deal voided due to a potential conflict of interest.
Next steps unclear for $25M in rural health funds following potential conflict of interest
DPPHS Director Charlie Brereton said Wednesday he was not a part of the committee that approved the deal voided due to a potential conflict of interest.
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Assessments are charged annually to fund streetlight operation and repairs in each of the city’s 197 Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance Districts.
Billings lowers cost for most of the city's streetlights
Assessments are charged annually to fund streetlight operation and repairs in each of the city’s 197 Special Improvement Lighting Maintenance Districts.
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