Good Day
Billings
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings Career Center’s Go Baby Go program built a custom ride-on car to help Nathan, a boy with Dup15q, gain independence and play with his brothers this summer. Four high school students modified the car with special buttons, support straps, and foam padding at the center. KULR8
- ➤ NonStop Local and Black Hills Federal Credit Union teamed up on Monday morning to deliver new books to Miles Avenue Elementary School in Billings. The program provides a $2,000 monthly book fund to local schools + supports lifelong reading. KULR8
- ➤ On Monday, the Billings Public Schools Board approved a contract with the Billings Education Association that gives teachers a 1.5% yearly raise for the next two years, a move intended to support the district’s educators amid a tight budget. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana state officials received USDA approval to restrict SNAP funds from buying soda and high-sugar processed foods while exempting items like milk and pure fruit juice; the changes will take effect later this year. KTVQ
- ➤ Yellowstone County mobile home owners are facing increased property taxes after a new law required registration of their homes as primary residences. Bills were mailed this month and 56% of the homes are affected; residents can apply for a refund starting January if they qualify for the Homestead Tax break. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, most adults on Medicaid expansion must prove they work or volunteer 80 hours weekly to keep their benefits, a change expected to affect thousands as the state opens public comment through Friday + local groups are monitoring its impact. KTVQ
- ➤ A new nurse orientation program at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings helps new nurses build confidence in patient care. Developed by three experienced nurses, the program breaks training into manageable steps and aims to improve nurse readiness on the floor. KTVQ
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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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Yellowstone Roaring 20’s Auto Club Car Show
9 AM - 3 PM — Yellowstone Cellars & Winery — General Children Car Display Entry — Showcasing classic automobiles for car enthusiasts and families alike.
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It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
~ Edmund Hillary
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