Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
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Families at Sunset Memorial Gardens say overgrown grass, thistles, and dry conditions have made visits difficult after the aging irrigation system suffered pump damage in July, and the cemetery now awaits repairs and a pending city insurance claim.
Billings Public Library partners with the University of Montana to host social work student Katie Meier, who will work 15-20 hours weekly through April to connect residents with housing, food, mental health + addiction services.
Staff will also train in trauma-informed care for better community support.
Billings resident Thomas Parry raced his custom, homemade soapbox car at Helena’s sixth annual SeptemberFest over the weekend on Sixth Avenue, where racers from across Montana joined the derby.
He finished third and said he will keep competing in future events.
Majestic Landing is a planned affordable housing complex for veterans on the West End (with strong local political backing) that may soon offer new housing choices.
🏥 Health
Billings man Richard Kelly, who has used a wheelchair since early childhood (he has logged nearly 92,000 miles on his handcycle since 2010), adapts his daily commute by lifting himself into his truck using his upper body strength despite an unsafe setup.
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