Good Day
Billings
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration met with over a dozen Billings business owners at the Big Sky Economic Development office to discuss high transportation and supply costs. SBA Regional Administrator Justin Everett said the agency plans to connect companies with onshore resource suppliers through its onshoring portal — a move that may help ease cost pressures. KTVQ
- ➤ The Pop Stop on Grand Avenue near Billings Senior High has seen a 60% drop in sales since July because road construction blocks access—city engineers say work in front of the school will finish in the next couple of days so the lunch and after-school rush can return when classes start on Tuesday, Sept 2. The owner reported that even the construction workers have helped by moving trucks when needed. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tracy Routh Lautenslager, 53, pled guilty to conspiracy to smuggle her foreign husband across the US-Canada border on April 1, 2025—authorities found text messages that revealed their plan to bypass legal immigration processes. KULR8
- ➤ Samantha Marie Finch pleaded not guilty on August 26th in Yellowstone County District Court to charges of elder exploitation, abuse and forgery for allegedly withdrawing funds from her 80-year-old grandfather before his murder — her case follows her ex-boyfriend Dean Webb Frost’s not guilty plea to killing him last November — as investigators probe the financial misconduct. Billings Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Following Wednesday's school shooting in Minnesota, Billings schools are boosting security to keep students safe. Billings Central is fixing its gated entrance and installing cameras—while Huntley Project is adding night locks and a digital alarm system to upgrade safety. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Billings native Junior Bergen and Butte's Tommy Mellott were waived Tuesday as NFL teams cut rosters from 90 to 53 ahead of the season start on Sept. 4 — they are now in the NFL waiver system for any team to claim or add to a practice squad. KTVQ
- ➤ Red Lodge senior Kougar Kappel committed to the Montana Grizzlies after getting an early offer and coach John Fitzgerald praised his speed and game sense—he will join his teammates when the season starts in Glasgow on Friday night. KTVQ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Tony Robbins
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