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Monday, August 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former student Chelsea Hein is saving bricks from Fred Graff Elementary School in Laurel to build a memorial before the school is torn down. She has collected 600 bricks so far & is raising $50,000 with donors receiving a brick with their name on it. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings schools faced 25 cases of vandalism last year with damage from broken windows, fires and stolen maintenance gear; in June, vandals set fire to playground equipment at Poly Drive Elementary costing about $5,000 (officials say better cameras may help catch offenders) and a lawn-mowing tractor was stolen from Castle Rock Middle School. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At MontanaFair’s 110th anniversary, Robert Duck brought his Great American Duck Races to Billings using 42 mallard ducks in races with heats chosen from the audience—exciting many local families. Duck, who has led duck races for 27 years in 38 states, said he plans to continue the tradition in Billings. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tullock Fire northeast of Hardin was fully contained on August 10 after burning 1,469 acres. All crews have been demobilized + the cause remains unknown. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of kids from across North America gathered this past weekend at Big Sky Speedway outside Billings for the 2025 Western Grands quarter midget racing tournament. The three-day event featured 14 races for children aged 5 to 17—local 7-year-old Lillie George won her division amid tough competition. KTVQ
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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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Outdoor Country Dance Party
6-8 p.m. — Meadowlark Brewing — Free entry — Dance the evening away with line dancing and a fun country atmosphere on the patio.
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Race for the Minds
8 AM – 12 PM — Medicine Crow Middle School — Supportive run — A fun run aimed at raising awareness and supporting those affected by Dementia and Alzheimer's.
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Comedy Night with Colum Tyrrell
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star comedian Colum Tyrrell in an intimate setting.
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Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
12-2 p.m. — Billings Public Library — Free entry — Embark on a fantasy adventure battling monsters and solving mysteries.
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Billings Night of Worship 2025
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Pioneer Park — Free entry — A city-wide worship event featuring local leaders and a Ministry Fair showcasing local non-profits.
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49 Winchester Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $33.65 to $59.15 — Enjoy a night of alt-country music with 49 Winchester and special guest Marfa.
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Ogden Raptors vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling matchup between the Ogden Raptors and Billings Mustangs at Dehler Park.
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