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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spectrum Hope Fund hosted its first Hope Huddle mini football camp in Billings where dozens of children with special needs took part in drills led by Rocky athletes—The event also highlighted the fund’s mission to help local families cover ABA therapy costs. KTVQ
- ➤ Downtown Billings is set to host the 34th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. — the event will feature local arts, crafts, food vendors and live talent along with a massive strawberry shortcake — free for all visitors. KULR8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Montana Highway Patrol is investigating two deadly crashes in Carbon County — one on US 310 near Rockville where a head-on collision between an SUV and a truck injured a 29-year-old woman and killed a 20-year-old man, and another near Fromberg where a 67-year-old Billings driver died when his SUV, making a U-turn onto US 310, was struck by a truck — with investigations ongoing. KULR8
- ➤ Billings police say a serious crash at 8 p.m. involving two motorcycles and a vehicle injured one rider (the other had minor injuries) near the intersection of Laurel Road and Foote Street, leading to closures east and west near the Muzzle Loader Cafe. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is recommending raising the wolf quota from 334 to 500 next season after a report counted 1,091 wolves in 2024, a slight drop from the previous year. Hunters and trappers can take up to 15 wolves per license—supporting efforts to meet legislative goals for a sustainable wolf population. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Eduardo Simo-Miranda began his dental residency at RiverStone Health in Billings last week to offer dental services to underserved patients. He hopes to help rural communities by using his Spanish skills and learning many dental treatments — making care more accessible for everyone. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Tanner Usrey Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets available — Experience Tanner Usrey's captivating blend of country, rock, and Americana storytelling.
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Prairie Original Musical Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — NOVA Center For The Performing Arts — Tickets available — Witness the world premiere of a new, original story musical by local theatre-makers.
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