Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Billings.
Big Sky Bravery launched its 'Now More Than Ever' campaign to mark 9/11's 25th anniversary and support active-duty Special Operations Forces; community events on Sept.
11 at Madison River Brewing & Willie's Distillery allowed locals to honor those lost and serve current military families.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Billings’ Lisa Day went into labor at home after watching TV coverage of unfolding events and soon welcomed her son Michael John; 25 years later his birth is remembered as a spark of hope (Faces of Hope) amid a day of national loss.
Big machinery moved dirt at a proposed data center site in Broadview as crews built an access road on Quantica's property off Buffalo Trail (Mosdal to Supanik Roads).
Residents received a postcard from Big Sky Digital Infrastructure, and work is set to finish mid-month with drilling likely by September's end.
Billings Q2 journalists recalled 9/11 coverage 25 years ago, noting rapid newscasting amid airport shutdowns and urgent local reports.
Veteran and newer reporters shared how the tragedy (including local airport impacts) shaped their careers and practices.
Billings Public Schools offers new classes in tribal languages and culture for middle and high school students as part of the Indigenous Pathways program at Billings Multilingual Academy.
Students study Chippewa Cree, Nakoda and Dakota and will join family nights to help keep local traditions alive.
Jo McGollum, a Billings dental hygienist, was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after a routine screening and is now urging early testing.
Today, she will join survivors at the downtown Relay for Life fundraiser at 5 p.m.
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