Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of July.
Good morning, Billings.
Montana nurse David Cifaldi impaled himself on his trekking pole near Granite Peak on Monday, Jul.
20 and self-rescued (avoiding costly helicopter help) while hiking with friends before reaching Billings' St. Vincent Regional Hospital for treatment.
The new Billings South Side mural near the corner of Eighth Avenue South and South Broadway is restored after vandalism eight months ago and celebrates local culture; artist Quincy Harris worked early mornings over 40 days, and city planners say public art helps cut down on graffiti.
Candidates for Montana's open Senate seat criticized attack ads that shared their personal cell phone numbers on Friday — Reilly Neill noted that flyers sent to households led to hundreds of calls while independent Seth Bodnar vowed to continue engaging with voters.
A local coalition will host a public forum at the Billings Public Library on Tuesday, Aug.
11 to gather community ideas and recruit volunteers for health initiatives in Yellowstone County.
Baseball fans faced a change in plans after the Mustangs postponed their game because of flooding inside Dehler Park (a burst irrigation pipe caused the issue).
The team rescheduled two games for First Responder Night tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with tickets now priced at $5.
Billings Mustangs and city officials signed a one-year holdover lease allowing the team to play at Dehler Park while long-term negotiations are underway.
Idaho Falls Chukars at Billings Mustangs
5:59 – 8:59 PM — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the action as the Chukars take on the Mustangs in an exciting baseball matchup.
James McMurtry Live
7-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket info not provided — Experience a night with James McMurtry and the Martial Law Review featuring special guest Betty Soo.
TobyMac Concert
6 p.m. — First Interstate Arena — Ticket options available — Enjoy an evening of inspiring music with TobyMac in Billings.
Coheed and Cambria with From Ashes to New
7-8 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of rock with Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New.
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