Good Day
Billings
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hannah House has expanded with the addition of two new houses on campus and a new daycare service for residents in Billings, boosting capacity + support for women in recovery. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings City Council is recommending that Art House Billings buy the historic Babcock Theater for $1 after its roof collapsed last spring. The Fire Department is set to begin contract talks as January structure fires increased to 17 from 7 last year. KTVQ
- ➤ City engineers found 75% of drivers speeding at the South 36th and Monad intersection, qualifying it for a traffic calming program. They plan to install curb extenders in a few months and consider a mini roundabout if funding and other projects allow. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings is moving ahead with a $5 million biking and walking path connecting the West End to the Heights after the City Council endorsed the Stagecoach Rise route. Federally funded + a $100,000 donation from Billings TrailNet, bids open later this year with construction set for 2027. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana VA Health Care System began registering veterans for the 2026 Golden Age Games on Feb. 18 at 8:00 a.m. for the Visually Impaired and Wheelchair Divisions; the games will feature over 20 sports events for local veterans. KULR8
- ➤ Plenty Coups High School boys basketball team entered district playoffs on Wednesday in Laurel after head coach Posey Whiteman III was suspended for misconduct allegations and assistant coach Kobe Gutierrez resigned to support the players—JV coach Garren Goes Ahead was named head coach 10 minutes before the game. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings West wrestler Makael Aguayo will try to earn his fourth individual state title at the tournament this week and help his school capture a fourth straight team crown. The 150-pound athlete holds a record 154 wins and a 43-0 season record plus counts 19 pins and 120 takedowns. KTVQ
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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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The Shamrock Run
1-3 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Free entry for kids — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun 1 Mile Fun Run and 5K race.
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Rittz & Dropout Kings Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets from $63 — Rittz and Dropout Kings bring an unforgettable night of music to Billings.
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