Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tragic fire in Billings, Montana destroyed the Allard family's home, resulting in the loss of a loved one and severe injuries to another, leading them to seek community support. KULR8
- ➤ A dog safety training session in Billings will teach pet owners essential emergency preparedness skills, including first aid and CPR, on January 17. KULR8
- ➤ The City of Billings encourages residents to test and replace smoke alarms if necessary and follow fire safety tips as winter approaches. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Morgann Dean Vandaele, facing multiple charges including kidnapping and assault, pleads not guilty after being accused of attacking and threatening a woman in Billings. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Supreme Court ruled that a Helena-based nonprofit, West Mont, had a 'nondelegable duty' to protect a developmentally disabled woman who was sexually assaulted by a contracted employee in 2019, while determining the state was not liable. Billings Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Don Gleason, a Billings resident, has managed to adapt and live a fulfilling life despite being diagnosed with heart failure 15 years ago and undergoing over 10 surgeries. KTVQ
- ➤ Montana offers free radon test kits in January to address potential health risks from the colorless, odorless gas. KULR8
- ➤ A Billings psychiatrist emphasizes the impact of New Year's Day tragedies in various U.S. cities on public mental health and provides coping strategies. KTVQ
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Exploring the Fish of the Yellowstone River with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks will discuss the native fish species in the Yellowstone River and the importance of diverse habitats in this informative event.
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Community Air Service Breakfast Event
The Community Air Service Breakfast will provide updates and insights from the Billings Air Service Committee regarding local air service developments.
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Fusion Fight League: Kick Off 2025 in Billings
Experience an electrifying fight night in Billings with the Fusion Fight League, featuring VIP seating options and cocktail service.
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Onyx Storm Release Party at Barnes & Noble
This event celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for attendance.
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Rhapsody & Romance Concert by Billings Symphony Orchestra
The Billings Symphony Orchestra presents a concert featuring Rhapsody & Romance by composer Clyne, alongside works by Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev, conducted by Anne Harrigan at the Alberta Bair Theater.
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Anna Clyne: A Night of Piano and Classical Music
This musical event features pianist Tanner Jorden performing works by Anna Clyne, Sergei Prokofiev, and Sergei Rachmaninoff at the Alberta Bair Theater.
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MSU Billings Jazz Festival Concert Featuring Jazz and Mambo Orchestras
The event will showcase performances by the MSU Billings Jazz Orchestra and a full-size Mambo Orchestra, led by Professor John Roberts.
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