Good morning, Billings.

Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter reported on Facebook that its facility became uninhabitable after a drug incineration mishap left 14 employees sick — forcing operations to shift to an education office on Grand Avenue.

Lillian Ross spoke at an Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday to honor lives lost to suicide, and a local nonprofit hosted a run to raise money for sex trafficking survivors.

Mary Sickle is head cook and Meals on Wheels coordinator at Laurel Senior Citizens center and has prepared nearly one million meals over 40 years.

She earned the Living Legacy Award this month and will keep serving local seniors (her work touches many lives).

Montana Rescue Mission has ended the employment of operations coordinator Tito Albarran and program director Vanessa Bond amid an ongoing internal investigation.

Board member Eric Peterson said the board will launch a national search for a new executive director while Max French now manages day-to-day operations for the nonprofit and its affiliated organizations.

After the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter closed on Sept.

10 due to an incinerator malfunction, local veterinary clinics have reported limited space for stray animals while the police urge the public not to bring them to their clinics — leaving Billings without a clear solution until the shelter reopens. Officials are working with restoration teams to clean the building, though a reopening date has not been set.

A federal report obtained by MTN raised new questions about the June 2023 train derailment near Reed Point that sent 10 rail cars into the Yellowstone River by showing the century-old bridge was sound and diver checks ruled out scour—while a broken rail 350 feet from the collapse was deemed unlikely to have caused it—leaving local groups worried about ongoing river damage.

Five Joliet students are learning meat processing skills this fall from The Producer Partnership and are bused every Wednesday to a plant 16 miles east of Livingston—this program gives them useful work skills for their future.

Billings City Council approved a consultant from Steve Baldwin Associates in Albany on Monday night to guide the $622,000 transition of Billings Logan International Airport from municipal management to an airport authority — the change is seen as crucial due to growing passenger numbers and will offer a chance for public comment during the process.

Gov. Gianforte created the Unleashing American-Made Energy Task Force to study Montana's growing energy needs and held its first meeting in Helena on Sept.

22—gathering state agency leaders, lawmakers and energy industry experts to plan next steps. The group will work on recommendations that could see some ideas rolled out soon while a full report is due by Sept. 15.

Northwest Regional Fabry Patient Meeting

All day — Hilton Garden Inn Billings — Free entry — An informative gathering offering support and insights for the Fabry community in the Northwest.

Sleep Theory: The Afterglow Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 to $49.15 — Experience a powerful hard rock concert featuring Sleep Theory with special guests Nevertel, Oxymorrons, and Mourning Eve.

Allen Stone Live in Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful melodies of R&B star Allen Stone with special guest Buffalo Traffic Jam.

Blasts from the Past Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket information available online — Experience high-octane energy and a nostalgic trip through the music of the ’80s and ’90s with local favorites.

All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire

Step into a world of magic, music, and medieval mayhem at the All Hallows Medieval Fantasy Faire! Join us for a weekend of jousting, raptors, live entertainment across seven stages, over 140 unique vendors, and whimsical fun for the whole family in the heart of North Park, Billings.

Montana Healthcare Conference

Oct 7-10 — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings — Registration fees apply — Connect and engage in Montana’s largest healthcare gathering with over 30 breakout sessions and 500+ attendees.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — Tickets from $24.50 — Experience the magic of ABBA through an electrifying tribute show with stunning visuals and all the classic hits.

Country Dance Lesson & Dancing Night

8:15 PM – 12:15 AM — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — Check for entry fees — Enjoy a night of country dancing from classics to popular line dances in a lively saloon atmosphere.

4th Annual Celebrity Chef Gala

5-10 p.m. — Northern Hotel — Donations appreciated — A culinary evening with Chef Andre Rush benefiting veterans and rescues.

MLCT 94th Annual Conference

8 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings — Check for registration fees — Engage with local leaders and enhance your community knowledge.