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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, bar owners raised money to help families hurt by the Owl Bar shooting in Anaconda on Aug. 1 and Rachel Dehler of High Tide Bar + Casino led a fundraiser that already raised over $1,000 and is expected to gather more funds as customers paid for drinks. KTVQ
- ➤ Harvest Church in the Heights hosted its annual free back-to-school fair on Saturday where hundreds of families lined up early to receive nearly 700 backpacks—along with free clothing, shoes, haircuts, eye exams, vaccinations, and pediatric screenings provided by local businesses and a Walmart grant. KTVQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Drange Apiary began its honey extraction season in late July and workers used a conveyor-belt system and centrifugal extractor to fill 250 55-pound barrels so far. The commercial beekeeping business employs 11 workers to manage 6,000 hives in Laurel during a three-month period for honey and beeswax production. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking public help after a vandal shattered the base of a toilet at Lake Elmo State Park’s women’s restroom and destroyed 17 sprinkler heads near the pavilion and office; a suspect reportedly used a rock and threw wet balls of toilet paper (with a $1,000 reward offered for tips). KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Friday, Montana homeowners can apply for a tax rebate on their 2024 property taxes—legislators approved this new measure during the 2025 session. Homeowners who have lived in and owned their primary residence for at least seven months must apply by October 1 to receive up to $400 by December 31. KULR8
SHOP NEWS
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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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Ogden Raptors vs. Billings Mustangs
12:35-8:05 p.m. — Dehler Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting day of baseball in the heart of Billings.
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Logan Ryan Band Live
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Pub Station — Ticket details available — Experience the raw storytelling of Red Dirt Country and Americana by Logan Ryan Band.
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