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Billings
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings welcomed its first baby of 2026 when Mariah Laforge and Caleb Mason delivered Jer'Aki Mason Laforge at 10:43 a.m. at St. Vincent Regional Hospital + he joins his older brother Nathaniel. Billings Gazette
- ➤ The first baby of the year in Billings, Jer’Aki Mason LaForge, was born Thursday morning at St. Vincent Regional Hospital at 10:43 a.m. His parents, Mariah LaForge and Caleb Mason, welcomed him four weeks early—he is their second child. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Will James Middle School teacher Carla Ljunggren was recognized by the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools for the One Class at a Time program; local sponsors (Western Security Bank, City Brew Coffee) awarded her a $500 grant and a $150 gift card for her dedication to engaging students with history. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New federal rules went into effect Jan. 1, requiring that meat in grocery stores be labeled 'Product of USA' only if the animal is born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the US (proof of full domestic production is required). The change aims to clear up confusion about meat origins. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Brittany Gage, a Billings dietitian, says small changes can help make the new year healthier—she advises focusing on one meal at a time and adding nutritious options while cautioning against quick fixes. KULR8
- ➤ Billings residents are starting the new year by setting fitness goals and visiting local gyms like Planet Fitness (640 S 24th St. W) and the downtown YMCA. Staff note increased attendance and expect busier classes in the coming weeks. 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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