Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Billings.
Yellowstone County organizations and businesses are holding food drives to help neighbors face threats to SNAP benefits.
The food drives—organized by local nonprofits—will offer support to families in the coming weeks.
Arrowhead Elementary School PTA and its students donated 1,686 lbs of food yesterday to help local neighbors in need.
Billings Family Service said the donation came during challenging times — showing strong community support.
Owner Katrina Hoiness confirmed Friday that the Crumbl Cookie shop on Shiloh Road is for sale for $1.9 million while it continues to operate normally—keeping its staff, hours, and menu unchanged as she looks for a buyer.
Montana Millionaire lottery tickets go on sale today at 5:30 a.m. offering players five chances to win $1 million prizes on December 26 — the game now has 620,000 tickets expected to sell out quickly.
Retailers statewide, including Beartooth Harley Davidson in Billings that will open early for customers, report that $20 tickets also benefit Montana Lottery STEM Scholarship funds — fueling a high-demand day.
Downtown Billings will host trick-or-treating today from 2pm to 5pm with over 50 businesses providing treats—while Grandpa’s Farm holds Halloween activities including a Haunted Corn Maze starting at 6pm.
The Montana Pavilion at MetraPark also offers Dia de los Muertos family events today and tomorrow, featuring a tribute wall and various crafts.
High school students at Billings Career Center are in the process of building the program’s 50th home—a three-bedroom, two-bath house located at 3071 Hunters Ridge Loop North.
This year they partnered with Langlas & Associates for the first time to gain hands-on construction skills that may lead to trades careers.
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.
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.
Frontier Conference XC Championships
12 PM — Amend Park — Free entry — Cheer on the best in cross-country as they race for conference glory.
The Brothers Comatose with Goodnight, Texas
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant sound of The Brothers Comatose blending string band traditions with rock energy in an engaging live show.
Kevin Gates Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Tickets available — Experience the raw lyricism and storytelling of chart-topping rap artist Kevin Gates.
Kenny Feidler Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Tickets Required — Experience the gritty western rock sound of Kenny Feidler with special guest Kellen Smith.
NOT.GREENDAY - A Tribute to Green Day
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the hits of Green Day with a high-energy tribute performance and special guest.
Disposable Heroes - A Tribute to Metallica
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 to $49.15 — Experience the electrifying sounds of Metallica through Disposable Heroes and special guests.
Friends In Low Places - Garth Brooks Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Check ticket availability — Experience a lively tribute to 90's country with an energetic performance by a ten-piece band and special guest vocalists.
40th Annual Holiday Parade
6:30-8 p.m. — Skypoint — Free entry — Celebrate the festive season with the rockin' theme at this beloved local parade.
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