Good Day
Billings
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings hosts three local events this weekend at 5056 Jellison Rd. and NOVA Center: the YVAS Open House offering free pet microchipping (today noon to 3 p.m.) and a Community Cat-urday TNR clinic (8 to 11 a.m.); the Write on Time Play Festival started Friday and will run through Sunday with youth theater performances. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Billings and Fire Department responded on Thursday to calls about an oily sheen in drains along King Avenue East and Yegen Ditch near the downtown post office. Officials said the runoff and sewer cleaning did not threaten the Yellowstone River. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Gianforte and U.S. Forest Service officials announced two shared forest management areas covering about 414,000 acres in national forests to reduce wildfire risk and secure timber supplies. The first project – Blacktail Powerline – will start this year to thin forests along a powerline corridor. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Some Montana travelers face delays and fees as tensions in the Middle East affect flights; one friend is stranded after a Dubai layover and a Livingston resident canceled a March 27 flight (incurring a $360 fee). Qatar Airways is offering flexible changes for flights between Feb. 28 and March 15. KULR8
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ RiverStone Health reaffirmed its purchase of Colonial Apartments — ending Apex Property Management’s $555,000 bid to save the historic housing, leaving the property to move ahead with RiverStone’s project in Billings. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Starch Madness brackets are set with the Lady Griz facing Northern Arizona today at 2:30 p.m. at Idaho Central Arena — the winner will then take on the Bobcats on Sunday; Montana State men play Sunday at 8 p.m. while Montana men face Northern Colorado Monday at 5:30 p.m. KTVQ
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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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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.
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A Royal Princess Tea Party
Young princesses of the realm are invited to a delightful Princess Tea Party at Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den, where one of the Montana Renaissance Festival Princesses will host an hour of tea, cookies, crafts, and royal games. Seats are limited to just 12 princesses per session, so gather thy tiaras and reserve thy royal seat today before the court is full! 👑🫖
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Montana Open Wrestling Tournament
2:00 PM – 9:30 PM — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Registration fee required — Experience the thrill of competitive wrestling as athletes of all ages take to the mat.
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Bingo Bash 2026
Join us on March 28 at the Columbia Club (2216 Grand Avenue) for a 21+ evening of dinner, bingo, and prizes from 4:00–9:00 PM, made possible by our generous sponsors: Event Sponsor, Western Security Bank, and Outreach Sponsor, Northwest Pipe Fittings. All proceeds benefit Billings Head Start Inc., empowering young children and families across Yellowstone County and Carbon County with the tools they need for lifelong success and school readiness—register today as space is limited!
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Bingo Bash 2026
Join us on March 28 at the Columbia Club (2216 Grand Avenue) for a 21+ evening of dinner, bingo, and prizes from 4:00–9:00 PM, made possible by our generous sponsors: Event Sponsor, Western Security Bank, and Outreach Sponsor, Northwest Pipe Fittings. All proceeds benefit Billings Head Start Inc., empowering young children and families across Yellowstone County and Carbon County with the tools they need for lifelong success and school readiness—register today as space is limited!
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