Good morning, Billings.

A 40-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a stabbing in North Park on Sunday evening—officers identified a 41-year-old man as a person of interest and said there is no threat to the public.

Today, the Billings Police Department warned residents about a text message scam that falsely claims unpaid parking tickets will lead to arrest & advised them to disregard the texts and avoid sharing personal or payment details.

Billings School District 2 raised pay for teachers by increasing starting salaries to $50,100 and the average pay to $64,100 each year plus offering up to $92,801 for experienced educators.

The district balanced its budget by cutting department funds and opening charter schools while signing a two-year contract that boosted raises for veteran teachers and support staff.

The National EMS Memorial Service stopped at the Freedom Memorial in Billings as part of a 6,500-mile journey to honor 29 fallen EMS responders.

Speakers in Billings stressed the need for a permanent memorial in Washington, D.C.—a plan that will help all communities feel included.

On Saturday, KTVQ News in Billings won a Regional Emmy Award for its report on rising property taxes that led to higher bills for many homeowners—its story explained a tax rebate program and noted that the governor’s properties saw little change.

The award was given during a ceremony in Seattle, and the coverage detailed how the recent reappraisal cycle impacted tax bills across Montana.

NorthWestern Energy asked Montana regulators to let it raise bills by $55.56 a year for electricity and by $56.88 a year for natural gas to pay for its new Yellowstone County Generating Station and other costs—lawyers, nonprofits and public commenters say the plan is too risky and expensive. The Public Service Commission will decide later this week if the increase goes forward while opponents argue the project favors fossil fuels over cheaper renewable options.

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.

Missoula PaddleHeads vs. Billings Mustangs

12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check local listings for ticket information — Catch an exciting baseball matchup under the Billings sky.

Hayden Coffman with Special Guest Cody Cozz

7 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience rising country star Hayden Coffman and the soulful sounds of Cody Cozz in an intimate setting.

Daft Punk Night

9:00–11:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19 to $22.50 — Dance the night away to Daft Punk hits and French electro vibes.