Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of March.
Good morning, Billings.
📰 Economy
Local residents worry that the ongoing conflict in Iran may limit global nitrogen fertilizer supplies and drive up grocery prices.
The White House is exploring ways to ease the potential shortage, though no steps have been taken yet.
🏛️ Government
Billings Logan International Airport remains steady amid nationwide TSA delays caused by the partial government shutdown.
Airport officials warn that continued staffing challenges may lead to longer security wait times and advise travelers to arrive early and monitor flight updates amid spring break travel plans.
🏈 Sports
The Skyview High School girls basketball team rallied around Coach Bertsch — a respected mentor battling lung cancer — by wearing tribute shirts during practice, uniting in support of his ongoing fight.
Their gesture shows the strength of their team spirit on and off the court.
🎉 Billings Events
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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.
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! 👑🫖
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!
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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