Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Good morning, Billings.
Fertilizer prices in Montana are easing today after shipments resumed from the Strait of Hormuz, lowering recent spikes from $850 to about $600 a ton and easing pressure on local producers + experts say prices may drop further as global tensions ease.
Billings' free summer chemistry camp will reach 400 children this summer with hands-on lessons offered by Wise Wonders Discovery Museum and partners (Glaxo SmithKline and Franklin Institute).
MSU Billings students help lead experiments to show kids practical chemistry and spark interest in science careers.
About 1,000 feet of Stillwater Trail is being repaired by the Forest Service four years after a 2022 flood near Billings.
Workers are building repairs above the high water mark to reduce future risks and visitors are asked (to avoid the area) until work is complete.
NorthWestern Energy has proposed a large load tariff rule for data centers to the Montana Public Service Commission to require new customers using 5 megawatts or more to pay for infrastructure upgrades; Missoula and county officials have intervened to keep extra costs off existing ratepayers.
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Charley Crockett - Age of the Ram Tour
7-11 p.m. — Billings Downtown Skatepark — Ticket info available — Experience Charley Crockett's unique blend of country music with special guest Alicia Blue.
Brothers Osborne Concert
7-11 p.m. — Billings Downtown Skatepark — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning duo Brothers Osborne as they celebrate a decade of genre-defining music.
4 the Girls Challenger Softball Tournament
Independence Day weekend — Poly Vista Park — Registration required — Celebrate softball and competition with divisions for all ages as you enjoy a spirited community event.
Billings Fourth of July Fireworks
10:30 PM — Castle Rock Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with spectacular fireworks lighting up the Billings sky.
Igor and The Red Elvises Live
8-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets available — Experience the lively performance of Igor and The Red Elvises in Billings.
2026 American Powerlifting Organization Nationals
July 10-12 — Billings Hotel and Convention Center — Registration Required — Experience high-energy powerlifting competition at its finest with top athletes.
Montana Merge Of The Cities 3
2-7 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Check event page for cost — Experience the All City Montana Showcase and enjoy the community's automotive passion.
Alex Lambert Live in Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Texas-born singer-songwriter Alex Lambert supporting Paul Cauthen.
Glacier Range Riders vs. Billings Mustangs
5:59-9:59 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game featuring local teams in a great atmosphere.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
6-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings — Tickets required — Enjoy an interactive true crime experience while dining with friends.
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