Good Day
Billings
Monday, January 5th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Laurel teen Ellie Johnston was recognized by Governor Gianforte for her ethical decision during a Thanksgiving elk hunt in northeastern Montana. She made the careful choice during the Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest to honor wildlife conservation and responsible hunting. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Montana couples planning weddings can save money using creative options like Dress Express, a mobile boutique that recycles sample gowns, and Golden Touch Weddings, which advises focusing on top spending priorities; Dress Express will tour Helena and Missoula this month. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Adults are learning to play hockey at the Centennial Ice Arena under the Greenhorn League Adult Learn-to-Play Program, which offers coaching, equipment guidance, and a supportive, no-pressure environment (ideal for both first-time skaters and returning players). KULR8
- ➤ At the New Year's Holiday Classic at MetraPark, Lockwood boys edged Skyview 63 — 51, while Billings Central girls fell to Billings West Lady Bears 56 — 57. The event showcased local high school basketball talent. KULR8
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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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