Good Day
Billings
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kenneth Rakstad said today that the Local Kitchen & Bar, a cherished Billings west-end restaurant, will close on Sept. 14 after 10 years so he can focus on the Copper Onion Bistro—he plans to bring Local classics to its new menu including breakfast hash browns, skewered shrimp, and poke bowls. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are searching for 13-year-old London Joy Leeann Weide—who was last seen in Ashland on Tuesday evening—after the Montana Department of Justice issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Stillwater County teams, including the Sheriff's Department and Montana Army National Guard, train year-round for rescues in remote areas near the Beartooth Mountains where missions can take 10 to 12 hours to reach lost hikers or campers. County officials reported calls have increased and emergency services coordinate quickly—ensuring these efforts cost the county nothing. KTVQ
- ➤ A Billings pastor publicly challenged Yellowstone County Commissioner Mark Morse during a community meeting—raising concerns over county policies and decision-making. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Yellowstone County's Mark Morse challenges the use of local taxpayer funds for YAM — he argues that YAM should seek alternate funding to relieve local taxpayers of the burden. Billings Gazette
- ➤ The USDA is proposing to end the Roadless Rule that stops roads in 60M acres of national forests—some worry this change will hurt wild lands, while others say it will help fight fires and manage forests better. Public comment on the proposal will be accepted until Sept. 19. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen warned residents about a new drug called 7-OH—an over-the-counter opioid linked to 29 deaths since 2020—and said Narcan can help reverse overdoses as several states plan new laws to address its abuse. KULR8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Billings golfer Joey Moore set a course record with a 59 on July 17 at Hilands Golf Club—breaking the previous mark of 61 and scoring 12 birdies in a personal-best round. The 25-year-old will enter qualifying school for the Korn Ferry Tour later this year and undergo corrective surgery on his left knee. KTVQ
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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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