Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Billings.
Les Staebler (in his 70s, disabled) narrowly escaped a grass fire Sunday on Yellowstone Trail Road by dashing back into his burning home to grab car keys and drive away as flames reached 10 feet high and firefighters contained the blaze (across 100 acres).
The Cattle Baron Supper Club, once a vital hub in a town with few public amenities, suffered (a devastating fire) and has vowed to rebuild to continue celebrating its role in Blackfeet culture.
ZooMontana in Billings celebrates the inaugural World Wolverine Day today to highlight the need to protect remote wild lands that support wolverines and other species — a call for conservation in our local ecosystem.
Bob Burns, president of Stockman Bank, shared credit card tips to help build a better credit score today.
He advised paying off balances monthly and using cards responsibly — practical advice for those looking to improve their financial habits.
The Billings Police Department is accepting applications for its eight-week Citizen's Police Academy starting April 8.
The free program (held Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Police Barn) lets locals see how officers work and requires a background check.
Billings firefighters honed their skills with training exercises on Monday to boost readiness; they responded quickly to a structure fire on Tuesday to bring the blaze under control in the community.
The Montana Department of Transportation warns residents about a text scam that claims to send messages about fines; state officials stress that Montana has no toll roads and urge everyone not to click on any links.
Some West Billings homeowners found they had overpaid property taxes because officials mistakenly rated their single-story homes as multi-story; the error was corrected within 48 hours, and residents are urged to verify their property records on the Montana Department of Revenue website.
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.
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! 👑🫖
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.
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!
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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