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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Dalton family's trailer was flipped during a severe storm, damaging many belongings and scattering debris around their home in Shepherd. Since Tuesday, neighbors have rallied through three GoFundMe campaigns—helping the family clear rubble and begin rebuilding efforts. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Billings artist Dan Mazel and his partner Karla Mazel held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a 30-foot-long laser engraved art piece at Billings Logan International Airport on Wednesday. The artwork, which shows the Bighorn River — complete with trout and fly fishing imagery — will be on permanent display for five years, marking years of effort and local teamwork. KTVQ
- ➤ A group of Indigenous designers from Montana traveled to Paris on a week-long trade mission organized by the Native American Development Corporation’s TRIIA program and the Montana Department of Commerce to showcase their work and build new trade links. They met with international fashion leaders (including executives and trendsetters) and explored cross-cultural opportunities (bridging modern style with traditional design). Billings Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Monday’s hailstorm heavily damaged structures in Shepherd—shattering windows and collapsing homes—and caused significant crop losses for local farmers. Norman Haaland and researchers said his malt barley fields and the MSU Agriculture Center’s crops were ruined, leaving growers with hundreds of thousands in lost revenue. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Construction has begun for a new $1B, 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot hospital at 27th Street + 12th Avenue North in downtown Billings and will be finished by 2029. Billings Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Billings West and Rocky standout Jesse Owens plans to seek an overseas basketball career after wrapping up his playing career at Rocky Mountain College and training young players with his dad. He and his old teammates start early workouts (a breakfast club) and follow the example of Darius Brown II (a Cleveland Charge player) to sharpen their skills. KTVQ
- ➤ Montana State wide receiver Taco Dowler from Billings West quickly rose to stardom with NIL deals and a football camp at Daylis Stadium that drew nearly 300 kids. He said today that he plans to mentor local youth in football while giving back to the community that shaped him — showing his commitment to the next generation. KTVQ
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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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Alive After 5: John Roberts y Pan Blanco
5-8 p.m. — Rainbow Bar — Free admission (wristband required for alcohol) — Celebrate 90 years of Rainbow Bar with live music and family-friendly activities.
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Celebrate Freedom - Fireworks at Castle Rock Park
4-11 p.m. — Castle Rock Park — Free entry — Enjoy family activities and a spectacular fireworks display in a beautiful park setting.
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Glacier Range Riders vs. Billings Mustangs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling baseball clash between the Glacier Range Riders and Billings Mustangs.
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VNN & Pizza Ranch's Community Impact Fundraiser
5-9 p.m. — Pizza Ranch — 20% of orders donated — Support veterans transitioning to civilian life while enjoying a meal.
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