Good morning, Billings.

Jessica Marin is seeking answers after her cherished horse Zap was found dead near Pryor Road and said she will do whatever is needed to learn the cause of its death.

A necropsy is planned to reveal what happened and a GoFundMe was set up to help cover the costs — meanwhile, the trainer’s mother defended his actions on social media.

Billings Police located 76-year-old Donna Prescott in another state after she was abducted from her living facility on the 3100 block of Avenue C on June 1 around 4:00 p.m. (Officials confirmed she is safe while investigators continue to pursue leads and potential criminal charges for her non-custodial abduction.)

Billings police are seeking help for a missing 14-year-old boy, Zackariah Bever, who was last seen on June 2 near the 300 block of Monroe Street and is believed to be near the Rims, and he is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with blonde hair, blue eyes, and wearing a blue hoodie with a white square, pants, a red hat with a leaf and red, black and white Nike shoes—neighbors are asked to call 406-657-8200 with any information.

A Billings man pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four felony charges—two for putting people in danger, one for starting a fire, and one for hurting an animal—in connection with a South Side apartment fire that sent several people to the hospital and killed a cat, and he is set to return to court on July 25 while he remains in jail with bail set at $150,585.

On Tuesday night, Billings City Council reviewed a proposed fire department budget that would increase funding by nearly $1 million to over $29 million for the next fiscal year starting July 1 after addressing police budget issues.

Interim Fire Chief Matt Hoppel said 82% of the operating budget goes to personnel and noted that some positions will remain unfilled as the department plans station repairs and maintenance (efforts to update local infrastructure persist amid a budget shortfall).

RiverStone Health and Montana Department of Public Health confirmed two measles cases in Yellowstone County involved an unvaccinated adult and child who contracted the disease while traveling internationally and later recovered without being contagious.

Yellowstone County Health Officer Jon Forte urged anyone not vaccinated to speak with a healthcare provider about the free vaccine—available at RiverStone Health Immunization Clinic.

Yellowstone County health officials said the two measles cases fully recovered and were not contagious when they returned to the county—there is no risk of the virus spreading here.

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.

Bobcat Live Performance

6 PM — 406 Kitchen & Taproom — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the captivating one-man band, Bobcat, in an unforgettable musical journey.

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.

Rocky Mountain Vibes Baseball Game

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an exciting evening of minor league baseball with the Rocky Mountain Vibes at Dehler Park.

Engaging Your Workforce Through Safety

9 AM – 11 AM — Hampton Inn & Suites Billings West I-90 — Free — Learn how proactive safety measures can create a more engaged and safer workforce.

Bingo Night at Moose Lodge

6-10 p.m. — Moose Lodge — Contact for entry — Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Bingo with friends and community.

Taylor Swift Tribute: Blank Space

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets required — Experience the dynamic performance of Los Angeles' popular Taylor Swift tribute band.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

2:30-4:00 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Ticketed event — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks roar to life in a thrilling live show.

The Coal Cars Duo Live

6 PM — Meadowlark Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy live music from local favorites Brian Wetzstein and Lee Calvin in a cozy brewery setting.

Billings Chamber Open Golf Tournament

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM — Briarwood Country Club — Registration Required — Have a great time at this fun-filled golf tournament while supporting local community initiatives.