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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana Rescue Mission opened its second campus Monday with a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m.—the new facility brings a range of services including a culinary academy, salon, auto shop, wood shop, child care center and computer lab under one roof. Executive director Matt Lundgren said the campus was designed to reduce barriers and help people move toward long-term recovery using the train as a symbol for the journey. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Laurel are on high alert after 38 car break-ins since Thursday — four of which involved stolen guns — as police work to identify the juvenile suspects seen on surveillance. KTVQ
- ➤ A Billings woman who pleaded guilty to trafficking fentanyl and using a firearm was sentenced yesterday to 11 years in prison followed by five years of supervised release after investigators linked her bank deposits of over $230,000 and electronic payments to her drug trafficking, which included shooting two men and leaving one paraplegic. KULR8
- ➤ A Billings woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony charges of assault with a weapon — criminal endangerment and obstructing a peace officer after she allegedly pointed a pink handgun at a family and conducted a two-hour rooftop standoff with police on the West End. KTVQ
- ➤ Keith Breckenridge, 51, was fatally stabbed in a Billings alley near Adams and Roosevelt last Friday night, prompting family and friends to mourn his loss while a local family was threatened with a gun on Saturday—Ben Steele Middle School also won first place in a worldwide vocabulary competition, with teacher Mariko Trudell saying the contest prepares students for future success. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA awarded $8 million in grants to seven recipients in Montana to assess, clean up, and revitalize local lands, addressing issues like asbestos and lead contamination. $2 million went to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality for environmental assessments at vacant properties in Anaconda, Billings, and Libby, and another $2 million was allocated to Harlowton to clean up a contaminated railyard—part of a larger $267 million allocation in Brownfields grants. KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Montana law signed by Governor Greg Gianforte last week raises the fee for nonresident hunting licenses from $15 to $50 to fund public hunter access programs—80% of the revenue will go to block management payments for landowners. The law takes effect on October 1 and is expected to generate about $2.9 million in new state revenue each year. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings city officials taught local citizens what it takes to run a campaign in a free Candidate School hosted Tuesday morning by the Billings Chamber of Commerce—attendees learned about campaign rules, tracking expenses, and steps to run for office before filing week begins on May 27. KTVQ
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Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs
6:35-10:35 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting evening of minor league baseball action in Billings.
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Chancey Williams Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience neo-traditional country music from saddle bronc athlete and rising star Chancey Williams.
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Billings Level 2/3 & 4/5 In-House Training
8 a.m. — Hanser’s Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker — Free — Enhance your skills with valuable in-house training sessions.
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A Taste of Ireland
7:30-9 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Last-minute theater tickets available — Experience an evening filled with the vibrant culture and music of Ireland.
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Little Buzz Run
6-7 p.m. — 301 Parkhill Dr, Billings, MT — Registration fee required — A fun run just for kids benefiting CASA of Yellowstone County.
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Queen Bee Montana 10km Race
7 AM – 12 PM — Pioneer Park — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic 10km challenge in beautiful Billings, Montana, with a vibrant post-race celebration.
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Terrapin Flyer Concert
Doors at 7 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.50 — Experience an authentic tribute to the Grateful Dead with Terrapin Flyer.
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Latin Night
8-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28 — Experience vibrant Latin music and dance with live DJs and lessons for all skill levels.
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Bobcat Live Performance
6 PM — 406 Kitchen & Taproom — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the captivating one-man band, Bobcat, in an unforgettable musical journey.
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Rehab Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $33.50 — Enjoy hits from multi-platinum band Rehab and their special guest Shallow Side in a vibrant atmosphere.
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