Good Day
Billings
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana Food Bank Network continues driving its trucks every six weeks to deliver food to 330 pantries and shelters across 56 counties + CEO Gayle Carlson said rising fuel costs will not stop the service from reaching rural families. KTVQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana DOT data shows 19 road fatalities by Feb. 25, down from 28 last year, but impaired driving + failure to wear seatbelts still contribute to deadly crashes, state officials said. KULR8
- ➤ BILLINGS — Winds above 70 mph swept through the city Thursday, toppling trees onto cars and bending streetlamps near Billings Senior High and downtown. Residents are now assessing the damage and beginning cleanup efforts. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Internationally known concert organist Doug Cleveland performed Thursday evening at First Congregational Church on North 27th Street, showcasing Montana's largest pipe organ - and funds raised supported scholarships for aspiring musicians. The event aimed to spark interest among young locals in the unique instrument. KTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Quantica Infrastructure has proposed the Big Sky Digital Infrastructure Campus, a 5,000-acre AI data center near Broadview that will request 1,000 megawatts from Northwestern Energy by 2031 & local groups are holding town hall meetings as residents weigh benefits such as school donations against concerns over community changes. KULR8
- ➤ Montana Ag Week celebrates agriculture’s impact as Agri-Best Feeds and Yellowstone Valley Electric host educational events that highlight how farming supports over 30,000 jobs and generates about $5B annually statewide. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Power outages hit Billings yesterday when a winter storm swept through — Billings Public Schools said Medicine Crow Middle and Bitterroot Elementary lost power, while Newman and Ponderosa Elementary had partial power and parents needed a physical ID to pick up children. KTVQ
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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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MoneyBagg Yo Live Concert
6-8 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Tickets available — Experience a night of hip-hop with the talented Moneybagg Yo from Memphis.
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