Good morning, Billings.

A 73-year-old Billings man reported missing Saturday evening in the Beartooth Mountains was rescued after being found Monday at 11 p.m. and airlifted Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.—he is now receiving precautionary medical care.

Yellowstone County officials confirmed that the body found at Duck Creek was identified as Billings native Jason Joseph Sims, 49, who died from an accidental drowning—emergency crews treated the area as a crime scene while searching the river.

A 22-year-old man charged with felony criminal endangerment, misdemeanor driving under the influence and misdemeanor obstructing a peace officer pleaded not guilty Tuesday after he hit a Billings police car early Saturday, with bail set at 25000 dollars and a GPS monitor—he is held on a federal immigration detainer.

Billings police responded to a shooting on Alderson Avenue—and detained a 20-year-old man who was later taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.

A suspect was arrested Monday by the Sidney Police Department after a domestic disturbance turned into an 18-hour armed hostage situation—SWAT teams from Billings and Yellowstone County worked together to resolve the crisis.

Two years ago, Emily Pennington graduated Billings West High after the district changed its aging-out policy to let her finish school despite her challenges.

Her family felt grateful after a lawsuit settlement upheld the right for students with disabilities to study until 22, and Billings schools now expect 13 special education students to join the new program this school year.

The EPA is holding a meeting today at Billings Library at 5:30 p.m. to explain its plan to install vapor-mitigation devices in homes near a Superfund site contaminated by dry-cleaning chemicals—residents are urged to attend and ask questions about the cleanup process.

Billings approved new oversight for TIF districts that use taxpayer funds—responding to a state law that requires local governments to form advisory committees for neighborhood and economic development districts.

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.

Line Dance Night at The High Horse

8:15 PM – 12:15 AM — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — Cover charge varies — Enjoy country dance lessons followed by energetic dancing to both classic and modern country tunes.

Country Dance Lesson & Dancing Night

8:15 p.m. — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — $10 cover — Kick up your boots for a night of country dancing with lessons and music from various country genres.

Kids Trail Trek

3:30-4:30 p.m. — 6790 Molt Rd, Billings, MT — Free entry — Enjoy a fun and active trail adventure designed especially for kids in the local community.

Jeff Crosby Live

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Experience Americana music with Jeff Crosby as he shares his unique perspective and songs from his latest album.

Southall Concert Featuring The Ransom Brothers

7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — GA and VIP options available — Experience a fusion of country, rock, and Red Dirt vibes with Southall and special guests.

Country Dance Lesson & Dancing Night

8:15 PM - 12:15 AM — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — Admission cost may vary — Enjoy a lively night of country dancing after an engaging lesson with requests taken all night long.

Colby Acuff Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets available — Experience a night of storytelling through Colby Acuff's powerful country music.

Amy Grant Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic Amy Grant, a pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, live in concert.

Chris Cagle Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of country music star Chris Cagle in an intimate setting.