Good morning, Billings.

Diesel prices hit a record average of $5.85 per gallon today as supply disruptions linked to the Iran war push up shipping and grocery costs, which may soon affect Billings delivery fees and retail prices.

Over 400 miners walked off the job yesterday at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Montana operations due to higher healthcare costs and proposed incentive pay cuts — the union and company are waiting to resume negotiations.

Gov. Gianforte met with Montana educators, parents, and students on Wednesday in Billings to discuss how social media disrupts learning, and state lawmakers plan to finalize new measures to protect kids online next week — officials say the effort aims to reduce distractions in classrooms.

Today, Yellowstone National Park lifted fishing restrictions as the Madison, Firehole, and Gibbon rivers reopen — closures that began July 15 due to high water temperatures endangering fish.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry launched Workforce Warriors to showcase Native workers’ career paths and inspire local youth after high school.

The program, featuring posters and videos from six tribal members — aimed at highlighting pathways to high-wage, high-skilled careers — seeks more nominations from community leaders.

The state alleges that Meadow Gold in Billings concealed severe pitting in its pasteurizer by ordering replacement plates in late July after inspectors found damage, and Dairy Farmers of America said corrective actions passed the Aug.

7 inspection.

Head Start Back to School Golf Tournament

Join us Friday, September 11, 2026, at Lake Hills Golf Course for a day of golf, great company, and supporting 200 local children and families. Registration is $650 per team and includes green fees, cart, range balls, dinner, and one drink ticket per player; check-in begins at 11:00 AM with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.