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Friday, January 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A survey reveals that 87% of Billings residents support the continuation of residential snow plowing, despite some expressing concerns about its execution and costs.  KTVQ
  • Over 100 people in Billings plan to join The People's March on Saturday to support a range of causes including women's reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, public education, Native American rights, and Black Lives, highlighting unity and community participation.  KULR8
  • Billings Family Service provides crucial support to the community through free items and food, serving between 100 to 300 people daily while urging the need for year-round donations.  KULR8

CRIME NEWS

  • Dano-Koo Hoaglen is sentenced to 10 years in Montana State Prison for facilitating the acquisition of firearms by teenagers involved in gang-related homicides.  Billings Gazette

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Widmyer Corporation acquires the long-vacant, historic Masonic Temple in downtown Billings, planning mixed-use development to revitalize the area.  Billings Gazette

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Billings Police Department will relocate to a new City Hall at 316 N 26th St, with the transition starting on February 4th.  City of Billings
  • The Montana Violent Offender Task Force marks its 20th anniversary, highlighting its significant achievements in arresting over 22,520 violent fugitives and seizing numerous illegal items, demonstrating a unified effort across law enforcement agencies.  KTVQ

HEALTH NEWS

  • The FDA has banned the artificial food coloring Red Dye No. 3, a move celebrated by a Billings family who noticed behavior improvements in their children after eliminating synthetic food dyes from their diet.  KTVQ

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Mon, 1/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Billings Job Fair - Career Opportunity Fair

    The Billings Job Fair offers a platform for employers to connect with potential candidates through automated screening and interview scheduling.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Club 90s: 2000s Throwback Party

    A lively throwback party featuring 2000s music, encouraging attendees to dress in their Y2K outfits.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • Sweethearts Market - Unique Gifts at Shiloh Crossing

    The Sweethearts Market offers a variety of unique gifts suitable for loved ones and features local vendors, including reusable bag sellers.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Arc: A Montana Dance Collective - Night 1: The Big Game

    This immersive dance performance celebrates themes of school spirit and romance through dance, with an after-party featuring music from the last 60 years.

    Fri, 2/14/25

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  • Lodge Breakfast Gathering at IHOP - Westend

    A no-host breakfast gathering for fellowship at IHOP in Billings, welcoming members of all ages.

    Sat, 2/15/25

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