Good Day
Billings
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Billings based humanitarian group postponed its annual trip to Uganda because of Ebola outbreak concerns that may trigger a government lockdown. The team of 11 volunteers, scheduled to leave Thursday, plans to return in January. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A multi-agency operation along I-90 in Billings apprehended 13 undocumented commercial drivers during inspections of more than 300 vehicles from April 27-30 — 12 were removed and one faces federal reentry prosecution. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Western Heritage Center will start summer historical walks with a special tour that features a Historian-led exploration of two unique properties by Cohagen Hoof-It (highlighting distinctive interiors). Billings Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned on May 14 that spotted catsear—often mistaken for dandelions—can trigger Australian stringhalt in horses. The Montana Weed Control Association noted the plant is on Lincoln County's weed list but has not been added to the state noxious weed list. KULR8
- ➤ Montana is investing $1.2M to expand psychiatric care for youth with emotional needs via two-year grants at Shodair Children’s Hospital * and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Gov. Gianforte said the funds will boost local capacity to keep care close to home as part of a broader health package. KULR8
- ➤ Montana will start new Medicaid work requirements on July 1, meaning most must complete 80 hours a week of activities to keep coverage, though exempt groups include seniors and pregnant women; health care advocates warn paperwork may burden those struggling — public comments are open until Friday, May 22. KTVQ
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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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Idaho Falls Chukars at Billings Mustangs
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket information available — Catch the thrilling game as the Chukars take on the Mustangs in this exciting baseball matchup.
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Idaho Falls Chukars vs. Billings Mustangs
5:59-8:59 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the baseball action as the home team takes on the Chukars in a thrilling game.
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Bridging Montana: Community Resilience Fair
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Billings Public Library — Free entry — A supportive event helping low-income families access essential services and resources.
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156/Silence Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket prices vary — Experience the raw energy of 156/Silence live in Billings.
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Reverend Horton Heat Live
6 – 11 PM — The Pub Station — Ticket details TBA — Experience a night of rockabilly with Reverend Horton Heat's lively performance.
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Montana Renaissance Festival
⚔️ Step through the gates and leave the modern world behind as the Montana Renaissance Festival transforms Billings into a realm of knights, pirates, fair folk, music, and adventure. With hundreds of performers, unique merchants, thrilling jousting, and unforgettable experiences around every corner, there’s something magical waiting for every member of the family. 🏰
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Stampede Duathlon
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — ZooMontana — Registration fee required — Experience a thrilling run-bike-run challenge amid the scenic beauty of Montana's open spaces.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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