Good Day
Billings
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings-based Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter has expanded its Safety Net Foster Program in partnership with Ronald McDonald House to care for pets as families face medical crises. The program, launched in 2023, now works with five shelters across the region — providing peace of mind during these tough moments. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Comedian Matt Rife will perform his Stay Golden Tour at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark on Sunday, June 14 in Billings. Tickets begin selling Friday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. MST online or at the venue. KULR8
- ➤ The Western Heritage Center in Billings has launched the 'Having a Beer in Billings' exhibit to show rare memorabilia from the local brewing scene (including a Green Death bottle from the old Billings Brewing Company). The exhibit is open through December. KULR8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In Billings, Meat Palace owner Jason McKittrick said on Tuesday that domestic cattle shortages primarily drove rising beef prices (Albertsons sold ground beef at about $9 to $10 per pound) despite a minor rise in fuel costs from the war in Iran. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four girls at Ben Steele Middle School in Billings created TUTR, a tutoring app developed through Code Girls United after school programming, and advanced from the state to the regional round of a national competition — they are fine tuning the app to help classmates connect with peer tutors. KULR8
- ➤ Billings Public Schools hosted the Future Ready Career Fair for seniors Tuesday morning at the MetraPark Montana Pavilion. Hundreds of students met with local businesses & colleges and military recruiters to learn about life after graduation. KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings residents are participating in community planning week this week at open houses across the city, including a Tuesday meeting at MSUB City College. They reviewed the 2045 Land Use Plan by using green, yellow, and red stickers to indicate support (and residents can also participate online). KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Intermountain Health renovated its diabetes clinic and named it the Reger-Ryan Diabetes and Weight Management Center at a Tuesday ribbon-cutting. Donors (Steve and Debbie Reger and Tom and Maree Ryan) funded the project, and the hospital may hire up to five new providers as patient demand grows. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Billings Burger Dive is drawing attention on Montana’s Burger Trail, which links local eateries from Laurel to southeastern areas. Owner Brad Halsten has served creative burgers for 16 years — his signature Blackened Sabbath once featured on Man vs Food. 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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Three Dog Night Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Pub Station — Costs vary — Experience the iconic sounds of Three Dog Night as they celebrate six decades of hits.
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Emo Night Brooklyn
8-11:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $10 cover — A late night dance party featuring all your favorite Emo and Pop-Punk jams.
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