Good Day
Billings
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Evacuation orders remain for 185 homes in Red Lodge as the East Side Fire burns, while local businesses offer discounted hotel rooms & pet housing to help affected families. KULR8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Yellowstone County leaders back the 647-mile Bridger pipeline as the BLM and DEQ review plans to bring up to 550,000 barrels per day from Alberta through Montana to Wyoming, promising energy independence and a local economic boost while critics warn the project could pose environmental risks and affect tribal lands. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings Public Schools Superintendent said today that upcoming levies will fund school improvements for kids and benefit the community through better resource use. Billings Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ FRAE Everyday Goods in downtown Billings offers refillable household items to cut waste and support local makers. For Earth Day, the shop is hiding four $22 gift cards at its two locations plus encourages customers to choose local sustainable options. KULR8
- ➤ In Billings, warm and dry winter conditions have raised wildfire concerns as a National Weather Service meteorologist said extra rainfall may help ease fire risk later this spring and summer. Records show Billings had its warmest winter and 18th driest snowfall on record. KTVQ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic downtown building — the Fargo Hotel — was sold this month to local couple Kirk and Elise Williams while the adjacent Rex Hotel remains on sale at $4.5 million. This development signals a new chapter for these long-standing landmarks. KTVQ
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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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Geoff Tate Live in Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets starting at $22 — Experience the iconic voice of Geoff Tate as he celebrates his legacy from Queensryche.
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Brick Haus - Garden of Eden Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Pub Station — $75+ — Experience the lively performance of Brick Haus in an energetic garden-themed atmosphere.
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Glacier Range Riders vs. Billings Mustangs
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Dehler Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup under the Billings sky.
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