Good Day
Billings
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings will host the Great American Cleanup Day on Saturday, Apr. 25. Residents are invited to volunteer as the Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Leadership Team calls for help in clearing litter from city streets (uniting neighbors). KULR8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study released in 2024 found that about 420,000 of 13.7 million tourists said films and TV shows inspired their visits—showing how screen media shapes travel choices. Billings Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings Public Schools reported a rise in Indigenous education graduates as academic help and cultural support boosted the graduation rate from below 60 in 22-23 to over 70 in 24-25 — a sign that strong community bonds help students overcome challenges. KULR8
- ➤ Billings Public Schools ask voters to approve two levies totaling $5.1 million to fund safety upgrades and help retain staff at local elementary and high schools. If approved, property taxes for a home valued at ($600k) will rise by about $90 per year. KULR8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering a cash reward up to $1,000 for information on blow darts found in ducks near Shiloh Conservation Area + Rose Park; officials are also investigating a baby fawn deer killed by a blow dart on March 23. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana advocates urged state leaders to adopt measures that help eligible residents meet new Medicaid work requirements starting July 1 and avoid losing coverage. The health department will launch an online resource to guide members through the process. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The National Cancer Institute reported that colon and rectal cancer death rates in Montana peaked at about 15 per 100,000 in 2014 and dropped to nearly 13 in 2023. Colon cancer diagnoses reached roughly 40 per 100,000 in 2015 before falling to about 34 per 100,000 by 2022. KULR8
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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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PBR 2026
6:45-9:45 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of bull riding at this exciting PBR event.
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Billings RV & Boat Show and Sale
10 AM - 8 PM — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Exclusive savings on RVs and boats — Discover the latest in recreational vehicles and boating options.
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Wednesdays League Practice and Shooting
5-7 p.m. — Billings Trap Club — Registration fees apply — Compete in the practice and league shooting sessions during the weekly event.
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Billings Symphony: Fire, Fury, Verdi Dress Rehearsal
7-11 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets required — Experience the dramatic sounds of Verdi at this exciting dress rehearsal.
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OverTime: Modern Day Outlaw Tour
8-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate 10 years of the Modern Day Outlaw Tour with OverTime & The Blue Collar Soldiers Band.
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