Good Day
Billings
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ZooMontana will begin construction on its $3.9 million on-site veterinary clinic, The Animal Health Center, this fall at the zoo to improve emergency care and support new animal arrivals. The capital campaign has raised $2.9 million from donors, and the center is expected to open next spring. KTVQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stone Feather Road from Iowa will open a Western wear store on Minnesota Avenue — offering high-quality, modern styles alongside traditional flair for shoppers downtown. Billings Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana has opted into the federally funded tax credit scholarship program that offers a non-refundable credit of up to $1,700 for donations to approved organizations. Governor Gianforte said the initiative supports K-12 education expenses such as tuition, books & tutoring and took effect on Jan. 1. KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state announced that it will build a new forensic mental health facility on a 144-acre plot along Highway 10 near Laurel before Golf Course Road & local residents have mixed reactions to the decision. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Santosha Yoga and Wellness in the Heights is set to open full classes on Saturday (pending final inspection) and offers yoga, Pilates, Zumba and kids yoga along with a space for coffee and study. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nate Miner, named Q2’s Athlete of the Week, scored his 1,000th career point for the Sheridan Broncs and committed to play at Rocky Mountain College in Billings today, crediting a strong father-son bond for his success (including regular film sessions and joint fly fishing trips). KTVQ
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to negotiate something is when you don't need it.
~ Michael Benoit
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