Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
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🏘️ Community
In Lockwood, a RV owner offered a $20K reward for tips to recover a trailer stolen in June after a man allegedly provided a bad check and the investigation continues.
Two local nonprofits merged to form Allies in Aging to support seniors while Billings Logan International Airport was voted seventh best in the country for stress-free travel.
The Yellowstone Valley Farmers Market will open this Saturday for its 40th year and feature over 90 local vendors selling fresh produce plus locally raised meats in downtown Billings.
The market will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Sky Point area every Saturday through October 4 with food trucks on site.
🚨 Crime
A Billings teen pleaded guilty to deliberate homicide for the Oct.
28 shooting death of a Rocky Mountain College football player from Florida. Prosecutors will recommend a 75-year prison term as his sentencing hearing is scheduled for a later date while he stays in custody.
🏛️ Government
Yellowstone Public Radio may lose $270,000 if Congress approves cuts to the CPB budget + lawmakers are expected to decide soon.
The station serves 30 counties in Montana + 4 in Wyoming and will look for new funding to keep its programs on air.
🏈 Sports
Tomorrow at 7 p.m., Lockwood High School will host the Opening Ceremonies for the 40th Big Sky State Games with a parade of athletes, torch lighting, the Montana Mile race, and a new Montana 100 race for top sprinters—adding a fresh twist to the games.
Carson Steckelberg, last year’s Montana Mile men’s champion, will run again while Hayley Burns is not in the women’s race.
🎉 Billings Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hinder: Back To Life Tour 2025
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets required — Rock out to Hinder along with special guests Austin Meade and Kelsey Hickman.
Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the Voyagers take on the Mustangs in an evening of Minor League Baseball action.
INTERFACE Montana 2025
Conference — Full day — Northern Hotel — Free entry — Explore innovations in IT infrastructure while networking with industry leaders and experts.
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