Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Billings.
Chairman Alex Schimke of the Billings Chamber led 65 participants on a sold-out ag tour that took residents outside Billings to see rural farming and meat processing operations.
The event helped close the knowledge gap—visitors learned about local agriculture and saw Carbon County Meats reach a USDA inspection milestone.
A 16 year old boy's body was found in the Missouri River near a roll off site southeast of Poplar on June 5 after he entered the water on June 3 and search teams used sonar equipped boats to locate him.
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder reported a rise in illegal dumping after a May 29 incident on Popelka Road and Ballard Ivie Road west of Acton when a trailer was used to dump trash, and he urged the community to call dispatch if they spot suspicious activity.
Hackers broke into Lee Enterprises, which owns newspapers like the Gazette in Billings, in February, and a May investigation found they accessed personal data of 39,776 people—officials say no misuse has been found as federal agents work with the company to secure the information.
Family hikers discovered a quiet cave with ancient red pictures on the rock along a rugged trail near the Boulder River Ranger Station on Highway 298 in the Boulder River Valley.
Billings rock art expert Tim Urbaniak said the symbols—made between 400 and 1,200 years ago—are fragile and tell a long story while urging visitors to leave them alone.
Six seniors from Billings Opportunity School will graduate on Saturday at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark — they are the first group to complete the charter program that offers smaller classes and extra teacher support.
Billings Clinic will open Montana's first dedicated surgical intensive care unit on the fourth floor of its Fortin Trauma Tower this summer – set to care for patients with specialized treatment.
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.
Joe Stamm Band Live
7-10 p.m. — Craft Local — Free entry — Experience the unique Black Dirt Country Rock sound with storytelling from the Joe Stamm Band.
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