Good morning, Billings.

Billings photographer Chelsea Ridout has stopped posting photos of children online amid concerns that artificial intelligence might alter harmless images into unwanted ones — raising worries for local families.

She hopes other business owners will adopt similar measures to protect kids from digital misuse.

Frankie Swoope transformed personal loss into purpose by starting a free medical equipment lending service at King of Glory Church to help local residents in need.

Community donations & volunteer support continue to sustain the Lending Closet’s mission.

The Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter said it will reduce stray animal intakes in Billings if a new agreement is not reached soon; the shelter took in 313 stray cats + dogs in July and August, including 238 within city limits.

The Billings Gazette announced its move from the longtime Broadway building (57 years of history) to Granite Tower at 222 N.

32nd St. in coming weeks, with operations continuing without interruption for local readers.

Car enthusiasts gather Friday in downtown Billings for the annual Chase Hawks Memorial Association Burn The Point Classic Car Parade.

The event continues Saturday with more vintage vehicles and community attractions.

Billings Public Schools announced that students will spend half their school day learning the Crow language and Indigenous culture for the first time.

The program will soon be integrated into the school curriculum.

Montana FWP warns Billings residents to secure trash after increased black bear sightings due to a shortage of natural food sources; officials advise locking garbage+ removing bird feeders to deter bears from neighborhoods.

Billings city officials are weighing methods to clean the Rimrocks and prevent recurrent graffiti — options include sandblasting, matching paint, restricting hiker access, and a $500 reward system — and further details will be announced early next week.

State health officials advise Billings residents not to eat broccoli sprouts from Evergreen Fresh Sprouts, LLC (linked to Salmonella cases, two in Montana since Sept.

3) as stores work to remove the product from shelves.

Gov. Gianforte declared September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month statewide while survivor Molly Stockdale, who underwent major surgery in Billings, urged women to watch for subtle signs (such as bloating and persistent pain) and consult their doctor if symptoms last more than two weeks.

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.