Good Day
Billings
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Blue Angels CDR Lilly Montana and LT Ronny Hafeza flew over the city and held a media event at Billings Logan International Airport ahead of the summer air show, sparking excitement among local media + future attendees. Billings Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Employees at the Starbucks on King Avenue West in Billings are planning to unionize amid staffing issues and new policies, with about 85–90 percent of the crew supporting the move. The vote for union representation is set for January 29. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tanaia Kruger said she was heartbroken after someone stole her Relay for Life memorial torches from her midtown home Saturday; the torches honored her mother and cousin who died from cancer. KTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Billings Logan International Airport unveiled a five-year, $110M expansion plan on Tuesday morning at its Community Air Service Breakfast. The upgrades include a fresh ticketing area, new parking options and enhanced passenger amenities — efforts expected to drive regional growth and expand flight choices. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings photographer Thomas Damone shares smartphone tips for capturing the northern lights. He advises using pro mode and manual settings (ISO 1600–3200 and long shutter speed) with a steady support to minimize city light interference. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Yellowstone River Cleanup in Billings removed 87,637 pounds of trash (including a surprising number of Nerf darts) from local drainage and the river, as part of a longstanding effort led by the Yellowstone River Research Center and city Public Works. Community partners and volunteers helped ensure public health. KULR8
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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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Buffalo Traffic Jam Concert
8-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket prices vary — Experience the heartfelt folk sounds of Buffalo Traffic Jam with special guest Abby Webster.
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Daddy Daughter Dance 2026
6:30-8:30 p.m. — 1235 W Wicks Ln, Billings, MT — Tickets on sale January 1, 2026 — A magical evening to nurture the special bond between fathers and daughters.
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