Good Day
Billings
Friday, January 17th, 2025
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Club 90s: 2000s Throwback Party
A lively throwback party featuring 2000s music, encouraging attendees to dress in their Y2K outfits.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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