Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Billings family is launching a new pickleball facility on three acres near 60th Street West and Rimrock Road in the West End with courts, food trucks, a playground and an outdoor stage for events. Construction will begin this summer and the facility is expected to open by year-end. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Environmental groups and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are asking a federal judge to toss Montana’s new water rules on nutrient pollution, saying the changes threaten fish and lakes. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Department of Labor & Industry warns Billings residents and businesses of a phishing scam using deceptive emails with names like Bridget Hawkins. Officials urge people to delete suspicious messages and verify communications by using the department’s official contact information. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana and Montana State face off in the second Brawl of the Wild basketball games on Saturday, Feb. 14, with the women's game starting at 2 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena in Bozeman and the men's contest beginning at 7 p.m. on The Spot – MTN. KTVQ
- ➤ Laurel's state champion Holden Hoiness—known for his overtime win last spring—will try to repeat his title as he leads his Locomotives toward a third consecutive team crown next week at First Interstate Arena in Billings. KTVQ
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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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’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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Billings RV & Boat Show and Sale
10 a.m.-8 p.m. — MetraPark Expo Center — Exclusive savings — A must-attend for RV and boat enthusiasts looking for the best deals in town.
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Billings RV & Boat Show and Sale
10 AM – 5 PM — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Exclusive deals await — Explore the best RVs and boats at this must-visit local event.
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Montana Accepted Student Day
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. — Rocky Vista University Montana — Free entry — Experience campus life and connect with the MCOM community at this informative event for accepted students.
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Billings RV & Boat Show and Sale
10 AM – 5 PM — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Exclusive deals — Explore a wide range of RVs and boats while enjoying great savings.
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Billings RV & Boat Show and Sale
10 AM – 5 PM — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Exclusive savings — Explore a variety of RVs and boats at this popular local show.
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Spring Book Swap
Meadowlark Brewing. 5:30-7:30 pm. This is a fun social event where you bring any books you've finished reading (all ages welcome) and swap with others.
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A Flock of Seagulls Live
6-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — $38.65 to $69.65 — Celebrate the 80's with a live performance by A Flock of Seagulls and dance the night away.
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