Good Day
Billings
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Food Bank Network will welcome about 50 volunteers to sort and pack food at its new meal repacking facility this Saturday. Billings Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Poly Food Basket, a locally owned neighborhood grocer at 2648 Poly Dr, will soon close, ending an era of family-run service that offered grocery essentials and local goods to the community. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Poly Food Basket, a neighborhood grocer at 2648 Poly Dr. since 1953, will close at the end of January. Owner Scott D’Ambrosia said the store will liquidate its remaining inventory + end its operation as scheduled. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montana-raised folk band TopHouse has achieved national success with 1.2 million Spotify listeners and will begin a nationwide tour at the end of February, with a show in Helena on Saturday, July 11. The band, which formed in Missoula in 2015, continues to honor its Montana roots. KULR8
- ➤ Construction continues on a new Little Bighorn visitor center ahead of the 150th anniversary of the 1876 battle, but officials say it remains uncertain if the facility will be finished in time. Updates are expected as work progresses. Billings Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Montana have dropped 3.4¢ per gallon over the past week to $2.75 (Jan. 5), a decrease of 19.2¢ from a month ago and 2¢ lower than last year. The modest decline puts Montana prices nearly in line with the national average of $2.74. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ BPS is seeking donations through the state tax credit program to support career opportunities and enhance education. Last year, SD2 spent $279,000 to expand trades programs, support gifted students, and boost elementary robotics and STEM learning. Billings Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings sees record highs as unseasonably warm weather lets residents bike and run outdoors today. Local weather experts warn that the unusual temperatures might affect spring water levels & fire season conditions. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Yelp reviews have revealed Billings' most popular eateries based on high ratings. Local diners may explore these top-rated restaurants as a guide to new meal choices. Billings Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bobcats fans filled local bars Monday night to cheer Montana State in overtime as the team earned its first FCS title since 1984. Locals gathered at sports bars, sharing a win that honored decades of tradition. 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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