Good Day
Billings
Tuesday, October 8th, 2024
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Celebrity Chef Andre Rush helped raise nearly $100,000 for Dog Tag Buddies, an organization supporting veterans with service animals, at their annual gala in Billings, Montana. KULR8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Billings Fire Department attempts to rescue an individual trapped in a large crack on the Billings Rimrocks. Billings Gazette
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Billings Police Department is investigating a shooting on 3rd Avenue South where three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. KULR8
- ➤ A 73-year-old Billings man received a 50-year sentence for sexually abusing a child over six years, with the judge describing the sentence as lenient due to his advanced age. Billings Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eighteen-year-old Juliaah Villanueva celebrates her Mexican heritage by successfully running Beatriz Mexican Sweets and More, a business she started at 15, while balancing being a full-time business student. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northern Wyoming and southwest Montana are under Air Quality Alerts due to persistent smoke and haze, despite warm temperatures and sunshine. KTVQ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings city officials respond to a surge in resident concerns over increased water bills, attributing issues to a new billing software and promising reimbursements for any overpayments. KULR8
- ➤ The Yellowstone County Detention Facility in Billings began a $6 million expansion to accommodate short-term holds and nonviolent criminals, aiming to address overcrowding and enhance accountability. KTVQ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ An 86-year-old woman in Billings transformed her home with a unique bright green paint job to bring joy, after her home was damaged in a hail storm. KTVQ
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Yellowstone Elementary School One Mile Cross Country Race
Experience a community-friendly, free one mile cross country race for 3rd to 5th grade students in Billings.
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Nick Swardson Stand-Up Comedy Show
Experience a night of laughter with comedian Nick Swardson, known for his unique comedic style and numerous celebrated performances in film and television.
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Latin Night with Big Lou
Experience a vibrant evening of dance featuring reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, merengue, and bachata music by Big Lou.
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20th Annual Billings HarvestFest
Celebrate the changing seasons at HarvestFest, featuring a diverse array of arts and crafts, local produce, and family-friendly activities.
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Veterans Coffee Social
Experience camaraderie and discover resources alongside fellow veterans and community members at this social event.
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Montana Music Educators Association Conference
Experience insights and presentations from the Northwest College Music faculty at this educational conference for music educators.
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Canadian Brass Concert: An Evening of Brass Mastery
Experience an unforgettable evening of entertainment and virtuosity as the world-renowned Canadian Brass brings their engaging performance to Billings for the first time.
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The Great Masked Pumpkin Race
Experience a festive pumpkin race at Riverfront Park, complete with costume contests, prizes, and a chance to take home your own pumpkin.
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The Intimate Wedding Fair by The Hometown Bride
Experience a day filled with wedding inspiration, connect with local vendors, and participate in a chance to win a half-caret diamond at this exciting event.
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LIFTT's Weekly Walking Program for Veterans
Experience a welcoming weekly walking program designed to support veterans in building community and improving their health.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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