Good Day
Billings
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ House of Books, an independent bookstore downtown, saw sales rise by 20% in 2025 & local shoppers showed strong support for small businesses. This boost highlights Billings' commitment to community-driven retail. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Quantica Infrastructure acquired land in Yellowstone County last year for a potential data center — it held off on announcing details to keep the community calm until more information is ready. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Electronics prices in Billings are rising as global AI demand causes a memory shortage. PCMag reports that memory stick costs have nearly tripled from $100 to $300 while experts predict further hikes for smartphones, laptops and gaming consoles. KULR8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings senior center will host a constitutional law info session (open for community members) led by retired attorney Ann Hefenieder to explain rights and freedoms under the Montana constitution. Billings Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Proposals for AI data centers in Montana raise concerns over high water and power use as companies plan to expand computing power, experts say. The Montana Public Service Commission is expected to review guidelines soon to protect local resources. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Gianforte issued a proclamation that marked 100 years of stewardship by the DNRC & designated January 2025 as Montana's State Forests Centennial Celebration, noting that state forests have historically generated about $10.5 million annually for public schools while covering nearly 567,000 acres. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain College sophomore Isabelle Heggem, a Winifred native, earned four consecutive Frontier Conference defensive player awards and a national player of the week honor while averaging over 15 points, 11 rebounds and 56 assists this season (her play continues to drive the Battlin’ Bears). KTVQ
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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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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.
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’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.
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