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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The lawsuit to force repairs at Colonial Apartments in downtown Billings will move forward despite owner John Skauge’s death and the trial date is now uncertain as the court decides on his estate representation. A woman from a nursing home was arrested in South Dakota for custodial interference and a father-son pair stopped a gun theft at Billings Heights Walmart on June 4. KTVQ
- ➤ Today, a Crow Agency woman named Micah Taryn Faith LaForge pleaded guilty to making false statements during an investigation of a shooting that left a victim dead at IHS Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital on January 18; her false report delayed key evidence collection for more than 15 hours. She faces up to 5 years in prison — a $250,000 fine and 3 years of supervised release, with sentencing pending. KULR8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana cattle producers can file claims to get a share of an $83.5 million settlement with JBS Foods after a lawsuit said price fixing kept their earnings low since June 2015—producers must file by Sept.15 to keep their names secret. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings voters will choose a new mayor from four candidates and elect five council members in upcoming elections. The contest features competitive races in all five wards — a move that will shape the city’s leadership. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Senators Daines and Sheehy support the budget bill but did not confirm if they would back it should provisions for public land sales be added—leaving questions among local officials. A former BLM director warned that selling up to 2 million acres of public land could permanently alter Montana's public lands. KTVQ
- ➤ The City of Billings is asking residents to take a public survey on expanding the 21st Street underpass because its eight-foot clearance stops large vehicles and emergency services from using the route—causing issues with drainage and pedestrian access. The survey opened June 9 and will close on June 30 as the city decides if federal transportation dollars will fund raising the clearance to between fourteen and sixteen feet. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Billings Clinic Classic will raise funds to expand palliative care and support local patients. The event’s theme — The Great Classic — honors the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby. Billings Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amigo The Devil Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Pub Station — $36 to $64 — Experience the haunting melodies and raw truth of Amigo The Devil along with special guest David Talley.
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