Sunday, July 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of Montanans gathered at MetraPark Saturday to honor the late Yellowstone County Commissioner John Ostlund in a Celebration of Life service. He died on June 19 while flying a private airplane south of Billings and is remembered (born March 6) as a caring public servant. KTVQ
- ➤ Thousands gathered under Skypoint for the 34th annual Strawberry Festival in downtown Billings on Saturday—featuring over 150 vendors offering strawberry-themed food, drinks, and merchandise. Eight-year-old Zadrian Bummer won the Big Dipper Strawberry Ice Cream Eating Contest, taking home a $50 gift card and a goodie bag. KTVQ
SHOP NEWS
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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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Prairie Musical Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — NOVA Center For The Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience a new, original musical by local theatre-makers in a community premiere.
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Prairie Matinee Performance
2-4 p.m. — NOVA Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a new, original-story musical presented by local theatre-makers.
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