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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy signed a letter of intent Tuesday night to supply up to 1,000 megawatts by 2030 to a proposed AI data center by Texas-based Quantica Infrastructure; if built, the center will be the largest in Montana and could power 800,000 homes—officials say the project now awaits further permits and evaluations. Billings Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings police arrested a 16-year-old boy on Thursday after responding to a suspicious call about a planned shooting at a local church and school — he now faces a possible charge of felony intimidation. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Seeker’s Tradish Teachings event in Billings gave urban Native community members hands-on lessons in tipi raising — making moccasins, crafting arrows and learning traditional Indigenous games and plant uses. Billings Gazette
- ➤ River guide Matt Swan will lead an evening tour on a handcrafted wooden drift boat along the Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley today—bringing a charcuterie board, wildlife views and a cool escape from the summer heat. The tour will carry up to six guests on a unique paddling adventure that offers memorable scenery and local charm. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings Public Works said ADA work on King Avenue West will continue into next week and cause delays & lane closures. Chip sealing will start in Central Heights from August 4 through August 6 before moving to Alkali Creek on August 7, and mill with overlay work on Broadwater Avenue will begin on August 4. KULR8
- ➤ Billings City Council candidate Mark Nicholson said he wants to represent Ward 1 today and aims to improve local government responsiveness—he expects to focus on community issues if elected. Billings Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Glacier Range Riders vs. Billings Mustangs
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Tickets required — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between the Glacier Range Riders and Billings Mustangs.
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Rodeo Billings
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Montana Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action at the PRCA Pro Rodeo High School Showcase.
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