Good morning, Billings.

Access Billings hosted its biannual disability forum at United Way of Yellowstone County on July 25, where about 50 attendees, including disabled residents, business owners, and city leaders, discussed local challenges and ways to improve accessibility—panelists shared personal experiences to highlight the need for better accommodations. The event also marked the 35-year anniversary of the ADA and showed that the community is working together to ensure more inclusive spaces.

Two local citizens jumped into action at Lake Elmo around 6:15 p.m. to rescue nine people from drifting rafts—first responders on jet skis soon arrived and three individuals were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

A Billings woman, Genevienne Marlene Rancuret, was sentenced by Yellowstone County District Court on July 17 to 20 years in prison with 5 years suspended—she will also serve 6-month jail terms for misdemeanor convictions of criminal mischief and DUI consecutively to a previous 7-year sentence, pay $5,300.37 in restitution, and was involved in an incident where her Jeep Wrangler repeatedly drove into a downtown religious group, injuring one person.

Billings police are asking residents for help to identify two people of interest in a shooting linked to a possible homicide—investigators are gathering more evidence.

Starting September, a new federal Missing and Endangered Persons alert system will help law enforcement send notices for missing people who do not meet the strict AMBER criteria in tribal communities—this system was made with input from tribal leaders and law enforcement.

Local officials said the alert aims to fix past delays, like when a 13-year-old did not get an alert until weeks after she vanished last October.

INTERFACE Montana 2025

Conference — Full day — Northern Hotel — Free entry — Explore innovations in IT infrastructure while networking with industry leaders and experts.

Black Stone Cherry Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket info varies — Experience the triumphant return of Black Stone Cherry with their latest album and powerful rock performance.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Voyagers and the Mustangs.

Scotty McCreery Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets from $57 — Experience the rich baritone of country music sensation Scotty McCreery as he performs hits from his latest album.

Great Falls Voyagers vs. Billings Mustangs

1:05 – 2:35 PM — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between local baseball teams in the heart of Billings.

Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 — Wildly genre-defying music from a rising star band and their special guests.

Mountain Grass Unit Performance

1-4 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant sounds of Mountain Grass Unit blending bluegrass with eclectic genres in a lively performance.

Lukas Nelson Live

7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $40.65 to $72.15 — Experience the captivating music of Lukas Nelson along with special guest Payton Howie.

Tyler Halverson Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Enjoy an electrifying performance from cowboy musician Tyler Halverson showcasing his unique Amerijuana Music.

The Wilder Blue Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets available — Experience the transcendent sounds of The Wilder Blue with special guest Taylor Hunnicutt.