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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings schools face vandalism—ranging from broken windows and stolen equipment—while authorities arrested Michael Paul Brown near the Ranch Bar in Anaconda after a shooting last week. In Laurel, a former student saved 600 bricks from an elementary school scheduled for demolition to build a memorial. KTVQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 9, a severely injured hiker was rescued from Scraggy Mountain when several police, fire, and National Guard teams—including Phillips County’s new deputy—responded to a 911 call and later used a Black Hawk helicopter to lift him off the mountain for transport to a hospital in Billings. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings man Loren Cody Smoker, 25, was sentenced Friday by Yellowstone County District Court Judge Ashley Harada to a 75-year prison term—70 years for deliberate homicide and 5 years for evidence tampering—and ordered to pay $23,777.65 in restitution—penalty set by the court—for fatally shooting 27-year-old Dennis Fabian Rolon during a drug deal fight on June 23rd. KTVQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors learned ancient hunting skills at the annual Mammoth Hunt event held Saturday at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, where experts taught techniques like throwing atlatls and tomahawks and shooting primitive bows. The event also featured demonstrations of tool shaping and bone displays that connected attendees to Montana’s Ice Age history. KTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent study by Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry found that about 100,000 Montanans ages 16 to 54 are not working despite 1.6 job openings per unemployed person—key barriers include lack of affordable childcare, chronic illness or disability, and past criminal justice history. The report noted that only 46% of the demand for licensed child care is met and that more data will guide efforts to reconnect workers to available jobs. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Montana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd O’Hair proposed a statewide sales tax (to help fix high property and natural resource taxes) during an economic update in Billings as he urged business leaders to lead the change. Critics warned the tax may hurt lower-income families and noted that 73% of voters oppose the measure unless it comes with property tax relief. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings Parks and Rec will shut the pools down early as most lifeguards return to school—Rose Park Pool will operate at reduced hours until Aug. 30 while wading pools and South Park Pool end on Aug. 15 and Aug. 24 respectively. KTVQ
- ➤ State leaders are considering Billings—specifically a site near High Sierra Dog Park in the Heights—as the location for a new mental hospital funded by a $26.5 million approval to ease crowding at Warm Springs. Local officials say they were not asked to choose and remain concerned—questions about building details, staffing, and local services persist as plans move forward. KTVQ
- ➤ On Monday, Gov. Gianforte signed an executive order to launch 406 Jobs, a plan that merges the state’s workforce programs into four work pathways—career and apprenticeships, college, entrepreneurship and the military—with a focus on expanding job opportunities. State leaders said the framework will reduce program overlap and will kick off events in September to gather input from workers, educators and community groups. 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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