Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Billings.
Montana Tire is opening its new service center in the BIRD using funds from Tax Increment Funding (TIF) and the New Markets Tax Credit program.
The project supports the locally-owned business in improving service options for drivers.
Billings Clinic celebrated the tenth year of its nurse residency program—welcoming 31 new nurses as more than 750 have graduated since 2016.
The program fosters collaboration across departments.
Northwestern Energy is upgrading fire safety across Montana’s 18,000 miles of power lines with 95 weather stations and cameras that watch 38,000 segments in real time.
The utility uses Grid Hardening (replacing weaker parts with sturdier ones) to cut fire risks in high-risk spots.
RiverStone Health inspects about 2,000 local food outlets to check temperatures, hand washing & proper food storage, while the Montana Department of Livestock investigates reported spoiled milk linked to Billings’ Meadow Gold plant.
A unit at the Montana Women’s Prison in Billings is under quarantine after an inmate tested positive for C. diff on Wednesday.
The unit housing 52 inmates will remain in quarantine until 48 hours after the last symptom appears.
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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