Good Day
Billings
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Operation Creekside delivered an emotional bench in memory of veteran Nate Irish to his family at the Adaptive Performance Center — the bench will later be moved to a memorial near Dehler Park. KTVQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rockets Gourmet Wraps and Sodas, a downtown fixture since 1999 and at its current site since 2004, is now for sale for $248,000 with all equipment included—presenting a business opportunity for new owners in Billings. Billings Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Grocery prices in Billings are shifting as beef drops slightly while lettuce and tomato prices rise, squeezing shoppers’ budgets. An agriculture expert said rising fuel and labor costs tied to production and drought may soon bring further changes — though vegetables likely remain costly. KULR8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forecast models suggest a super El Niño will develop by summer to bring above-average rain to Montana and ease drought conditions while winter likely sees below-average snowpack (a change from the current La Niña). KTVQ
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A local mom found her child's savings account closed after five years of inactivity; the bank turned the funds to the state's unclaimed funds department and is investigating their disappearance. She urges parents to keep accounts active (small transactions can help avoid fees). KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sheriff, fire and police officials held a training exercise inside a vacant house in Billings today + the drill aimed to improve cooperation and emergency response. Billings Gazette
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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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Bach & Brews… & Wine!
6-9 p.m. — Henry's Garage — Fundraising event — Relish Montana’s finest beer and wine while enjoying live music and tasty finger foods.
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The Last Best Beer Run 5k
9:55 AM – 4:00 PM — Dehler Park — Registration required — Kick off the day with a lively 5k run past beer stations before reaching the finish line.
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