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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veterans Navigation Network is working to support Native veterans across Montana by offering resource navigation and peer mentorship, led by executive director Blake and Warrior Bridge program head Eddie Foote Jr. They will host a Veterans Resource Fair on the Crow Reservation with 19 vendors and a listening session in Billings for Native women veterans—efforts aimed at filling gaps in support on reservations and urban areas. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings police are investigating reports that former Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch employee John W Whiteside (who worked there from April to May) sexually assaulted residents after a girl told a ranch therapist about unwanted touching and threats to keep quiet, and he now faces multiple sexual assault charges. KULR8
- ➤ Billings police identified Sage Francisco Spang as a person of interest in a possible homicide investigation stemming from a shooting on July 23 and asked anyone with information to call the non-emergency dispatch at (406-657-8200) or Detective M. Johnson at (406-869-3927). KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USS Helena ended its service on July 25th after 38 years when a decommissioning ceremony was held at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum in Keyport, Wash. Montana lawmakers praised the submarine's legacy and the crew for their dedication to national defense. KTVQ
- ➤ The Yellowstone County Commission has appointed Chris White to serve in Ostlund’s place as a county representative. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Yellowstone County has appointed Chris White—an Albertsons manager recommended by the Yellowstone Central Committee—as new commissioner for District One after longtime Commissioner John Ostlund died in a plane crash earlier this summer, and his term will last until the end of 2026 pending a formal swearing-in. KULR8
- ➤ Construction started in downtown Billings on the Two-Way Restoration Project that will convert several one-way streets into two-way roads and install new pavement markings + traffic signals to boost business visibility and walkability. Montana Avenue, 1st Avenue North, 4th Avenue North and 6th Avenue North will remain one-way while North 31st and 3rd Avenue North get new bicycle tracks, with final road work scheduled for mid-August. KULR8
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Glacier Range Riders Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of baseball featuring the Glacier Range Riders against the Billings Mustangs.
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