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Billings
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday events featured ZooMontana’s Conservation Speaker Series with Amanda Ott and the Audubon Fall Festival with crafts, scavenger hunts and canoe rides, while today Sleepy Hollow Haunted Wagon Rides run from Oscar’s Park—reservations are urged—and Garden Avenue Greenhouse Fall Market is open with over 100 vendors and food trucks offering seasonal goods. KTVQ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Billings Heights' Albertsons Bakery and Montana Employment Consultants have partnered to ease the labor shortage by hiring workers with disabilities after a chance interview led to the employment of Devan Murphy, who has autism. Murphy, who has worked at the bakery since 2017, adds positivity and diversity to a busy holiday season—making the bakery a more inclusive workplace. KTVQ
- ➤ NorthWestern Energy is keeping its Letters of Intent secret for power plans aimed at data centers, and environmental groups have objected—arguing the public should review the documents. Billings Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Babcock Theater remains under construction after a ceiling collapse five months ago but its story is featured in a new Rocky Horror documentary. The film will show today at 7:30 p.m. at the Art House — showing how repairs aim to restore the historic venue and its popular event. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Two Montana health research groups warn that without extended enhanced healthcare subsidies, premiums on the Affordable Care Act marketplace will rise sharply, leaving some families with costs more than double current amounts. Experts say lawmakers must act quickly — as open enrollment begins Nov. 1, consumers may soon face steep increases — while the debate continues. KTVQ
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Kameron Marlowe Live with Dalton Davis
7-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets required — Experience the thrilling voice of Kameron Marlowe alongside special guest Dalton Davis in a high-energy concert.
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St. Olaf Orchestra Performance
7-9 p.m. — Billings West High School — Free entry — Experience the rich artistry and spirited performances of one of the finest collegiate orchestras in the country.
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Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Film Festival
7-11 p.m. — The Pub Station — $15 — Celebrate the outdoors with inspiring films and connect with fellow recreation enthusiasts at this engaging festival.
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Country Dance Lesson & Country Dancing
8:15 p.m. — The High Horse Saloon & Eatery — Check website for entry — Boot scoot and boogie with a mix of old and new country music!
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Archers: Temporary High Tour Part 2
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets vary — Experience soaring melodies and crushing heaviness with Archers and special guests at a high-octane live performance.
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Big Sky EMS Education Symposium
9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Billings Hotel and Convention Center — Check official website for fees — Engage with emergency service professionals and enhance your skills through workshops and presentations.
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She's Green & Starling Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticket info available — Experience a dreamy musical journey with she's green and special guests.
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Memory Cafe for Adults with Memory Loss
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Billings Public Library — Free entry — A supportive gathering for adults facing memory loss and their caregivers to connect and engage in activities.
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Black Jacket Symphony Presents AC/DC's Back in Black
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $27.00 to $37.00 — Experience a note-for-note live recreation of AC/DC’s legendary album Back in Black.
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Frontier Conference XC Championships
12 PM — Amend Park — Free entry — Cheer on the best in cross-country as they race for conference glory.
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