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Friday, September 13th, 2024
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings Logan International Airport to conduct an FAA-mandated training exercise, producing visible smoke from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. KTVQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 28-year-old motorcyclist, Julian Wolf, was killed in Billings, Montana, during a truck pursuit by Yellowstone County Sheriff's deputies, leading to scrutiny of police chase protocols. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ James Kirby King was found guilty on 17 counts of sexual crimes against children and related offenses spanning 30 years in Montana, facing life imprisonment. Billings Gazette
- ➤ In Billings, Kelsey Mocko appeals to the community for assistance after her car was broken into and her mother's ashes, kept in a pendant, were stolen. KTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sibanye Stillwater announces layoffs for hundreds due to a struggling palladium market, impacted by Russian imports and falling prices, aiming for long-term operational viability. KULR8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Billings schools have introduced comprehensive crisis response training for staff following the rejection of a safety levy, focusing on mental and physical health preparedness. KULR8
- ➤ Billings Public Schools witnessed a significant rise in AP course enrollments and exam scores, attributed to expanded course options, financial aid for exams, and teacher training aligned with the AP curriculum. Billings Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Short Draw Fire expanded by 20,000 acres overnight, crossing from Northern Wyoming into Montana, prompting pre-evacuation notices and zero containment efforts due to adverse weather. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Billings, Montana, hosts its 20th Annual Yellowstone Valley Out of Darkness Walk to spotlight suicide prevention and offer mental health support. KULR8
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Wicked Wing Fling Celebration
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Montana International Film Festival
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A Taste of History Fundraising Gala at Yellowstone County Museum
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Community Breakfast Gathering at IHOP – Westend
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