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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A fundraiser for the 8-year-old daughter of a Copper Ridge homicide victim has raised nearly $14,000 as of early Tuesday + donations will be deposited into a 529 college fund to support her future education. Billings Gazette
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On June 27, 72-year-old Kyle Geyer got trapped under her lawn mower on a cliff near Flathead Lake after she hit a rock, but two teenagers on a jet ski from Billings saw her waving and rushed to help—calling 911 and staying with her until rescue crews lifted the mower—saving her life. KTVQ
- ➤ Aiden Lueken, a 21-year-old Billings woman, drowned in the Boulder River near Big Timber on July 4 while recreating with her family and her body was recovered by first responders in 20–30 minutes, with officials still determining if she fell or was swimming alone. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings police are investigating a suspected homicide after a 37-year-old woman was found dead in a home on Southern Bluffs Lane following a welfare check request by her in-laws—her partner Anthony Sullivan was arrested in Wyoming during a DUI stop and now faces charges for deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence. KULR8
- ➤ On July 4, police responded to a call in Billings’ Copper Ridge neighborhood where they found 37-year-old Kari Daily dead after an alleged domestic violence dispute with Anthony Sullivan, who was arrested in Wyoming on suspicion of drunken driving & slated for extradition to Montana, while Daily’s 8-year-old daughter alerted her grandparents & YWCA CEO Erin Lambert stressed the need for domestic violence support. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings police are investigating a minor disturbance at 46 Vista Dr. and have urged residents to steer clear of the area (the suspect is believed to be armed). KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana leaders say the federal law HR1 signed on July 4 requires states to enforce work and community engagement rules for Medicaid expansion before 2026. The state’s Public Health and Human Services will submit a waiver request in early September — public comments are open as details are finalized — to match state policies with the new federal rules. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
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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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National ADTSEA Conference
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Billings Hotel and Convention Center — Check Official Website — Engage with leaders in traffic safety and driver education at this important annual gathering.
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