Good Day
Billings
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yellowstone County nonprofit leaders aim to boost accountability in 2026 — following controversies such as leadership changes at Montana Rescue Mission — and plan positive moves like Allies in Aging’s merger and Billings Family Service’s record Thanksgiving meal distribution — community officials said. KTVQ
- ➤ Drivers for Montana Food Bank Network deliver food to local pantries during winter weather to help ease financial stress for families. The network is hiring CDL certified drivers and will add routes using its expanded warehouse inventory — steps to better serve the community. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After four seasons away, the Montana Renaissance Festival returns to Billings and is scheduled for June 6-7 at MetraPark after thousands of requests. The event runs on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. KULR8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medicare changes effective today have raised Part B premiums to $203 a month and cut reimbursements, straining seniors on fixed incomes—local Allies in Aging report more requests for help and warn rural residents may need to travel for care. KULR8
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The longtime downtown motel, open since 1966, has closed its doors as its contents are put up for sale — with Billings Clinic set to buy the property and likely demolish it to expand its clinic. Employees face job changes amid the transition. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho native Titus Vidlak committed to Montana State last week after watching a 48-23 win over Montana propel the Bobcats toward the FCS championship set for Monday at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville. Vidlak said strong coaching and local spirit fueled his decision. KTVQ
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Tom Catmull Live Performance
7:30 p.m. — Craft Local — $12 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tom Catmull and Lee Calvin in Billings.
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Nate Bargatze: Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs from a unique stand-up comedian with an unconventional background.
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The Billings Symphony Orchestra Performance
7-11 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating night of orchestral music at The Billings Symphony Orchestra.
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