Good morning, Billings.

The Billings Heights Business Association (BHBA) has regrouped and plans to seek a TIF district for the Heights to boost local business growth.

Billings-based teacher Amy Leffler, part of the Quest program for gifted students, is celebrated today by One Class at a Time for inspiring leadership; her students are tackling local issues like food insecurity and water solutions (sponsored by the Education Foundation, Western Security Bank, and City Brew Coffee).

The school board informally advanced plans to purchase the former Rocky Mountain Bank building to ease capacity issues in the health sciences program serving 500 students, with the goal of opening the Lincoln Center for classrooms in the near future.

A Montana FWP study shows winter ticks (a common parasite) are not causing collapses in local moose populations, unlike severe infestations seen in the Northeast.

Wildlife officials will continue monitoring trends as local survival is more influenced by nutrition and predation.

Billings Logan International Airport continues normal operations today despite a partial DHS shutdown affecting TSA pay, and airport officials advise passengers to arrive early as the situation develops - TSA workers remain on duty amid uncertainty.

Whitefish native Jake Sanderson helped Team USA advance to the Olympic semifinals with a 2-1 overtime win over Sweden on Wednesday at the Santagiulia Arena in Milan.

The team will face Slovakia at 1:10 p.m. Mountain later today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blood and Black Sails Murder Mystery Dinner

Five notorious pirate captains gather to celebrate a daring raid on a royal treasury ship, but greed and old grudges threaten to turn victory into murder. Join us for an interactive evening of intrigue, question the pirates yourself, and help decide who sails to the gallows.