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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Montana Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a high-speed chase that ended when a suspect’s vehicle collided with a semi-truck near Acton on July 6—he has been released from the hospital and Highway 3 remains closed, which is causing travel delays. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sullivan, a Billings resident and championship boxer, allegedly killed his girlfriend as his daughter slept—he was arrested in Fremont County on DUI and open container charges. Billings Gazette
- ➤ A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is recovering after a high-speed chase north of Billings on Sunday ended when a suspect's car collided with a semi-truck, sparking a roadside wildfire and causing the suspect’s death. Billings police identified 40-year-old Anthony Ray Sullivan as the suspect in a West End homicide from July 4 while Custer County crews made progress on the Miller Creek Fire that burned 560 acres and destroyed several structures including a mobile home, a camper, and an outbuilding. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Billings' Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum is using $100,000 in donations to upgrade its exhibits for children by year-end. The expansion will add a Magic City Kidtropolis, a giant modern Lite Brite and displays from Montana Science Center while keeping regular hours—10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Billings Gazette
- ➤ A Billings label, North Pole Records, is pressing music on tape, vinyl and CD—methods that skip digital streaming—while founders Shane de Leon and Giant Wave use a hands-on process to create unique album packaging and a DIY path outside the system. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Food Bank Network warned that a bill signed on July 4 will cut food aid programs including SNAP — risking help for children, seniors, veterans and people with disabilities. The law, backed by Senator Steve Daines and aimed at tax relief and border security, has raised concerns in communities across Montana — leaving many worried about food access. KULR8
- ➤ Billings City Council was invited to a planning session with Northern Lights and Partners to discuss the next 12–18 months of plans for the Northern Lights Family Justice Center. The session will be held on July 31 at 909 Wyoming Ave from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — if a quorum is present, no City business will be decided. City of Billings
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
All day — Rocky Mountain College Rimview Dorms — $97 fee for observing coaches — Enhance your basketball skills with expert coaching and high-energy drills.
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Sara Evans Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — ZooMontana — Tickets from $68 — Enjoy an evening with country star Sara Evans at the beautiful ZooMontana.
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406 Kid's Dash n' Pedal
4:00 p.m. — 1132 Shiloh Rd — Registration fee required — A super fun closed course event for kids ages 3-10 to enjoy active play.
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The Browning Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Catch The Browning and The Defect live in an electrifying journey through metal and electronic soundscapes.
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Hope MacGregor Concert
7 p.m. — Craft Local — Ticketed — Experience a full band show with Hope MacGregor bringing her unique storytelling to the stage.
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Happy Hour at Last Chance Pub & Cider Mill
5-8 p.m. — Last Chance | Pub & Cider Mill — Free entry — Enjoy live music and fun with friends at this local happy hour event!
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Billings Fun Con
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Check event page for pricing — A vibrant community celebration for fans of comics, cosplay, and gaming with food trucks and more.
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Rattlesnake and Porcupine Avoidance Clinic
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — DD Kennels — $85 for each avoidance training — Expert-led training to keep your dog safe from rattlesnakes and porcupines.
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