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Montana Rescue Mission in Billings launches 2026 with new Executive Director Dyann Romeijn — committed to rebuilding trust by improving data on homelessness and exploring shelter capacity expansion amid challenges with overcapacity in colder months.

Employees at King Avenue West Billings Starbucks are set to vote to unionize.

If approved, the store will join more than 660 unionized Starbucks nationwide and become Montana’s third unionized location — following union votes in Missoula.

Billings First Congregational Church was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places, marking Yellowstone County’s first religious building on the historic list.

Church leaders say the designation supports its longstanding role amid downtown development.

Since Jan. 1, 2022, legal adult use marijuana sales have surpassed $1 billion as medical sales fell sharply.

Data from the Montana Department of Revenue shows nearly $60 million in tax revenue — driven by a 20% tax on adult use.

Billings residents had their water turned off Monday for unpaid bills, and additional disconnections are scheduled for Jan.

19, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 based on each billing cycle. City officials said customers must pay their full balance to have service restored (MT Statute 7-13-4305).

DPHHS submitted a request to recertify Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs near Anaconda after nearly four years without the federal certification, and it plans to revise its budget for $233 million in rural health funds while adding new staff, with improvements expected in coming months.

Colstrip Hospital District received a $120,000 grant from Montana DOC to upgrade its electronic records management — the funding will help link providers with Billings Clinic and Logan Health for quicker access and reduced redundant testing.

Yellowstone County has seen 1,300 flu cases this season, including 286 last week, as fewer people get vaccinated and the flu shot does not match the virus strains (RiverStone Health Chief Medical Officer Megan Littlefield).

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.

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.

Club 90s - The Weeknd Night

9-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — $23.15 to $34.15 — Dance the night away to the iconic hits of The Weeknd at this DJ celebration.

’Til Death Do Us Part A Cursed Valentine’s Murder Mystery Feast

Love is sworn, secrets are whispered, and before the night is done… someone dies. Join us for ’Til Death Do Us Part, a fully immersive Valentine’s murder mystery feast where guests dine, mingle, and help decide the guilty.