Good Day
Billings
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early Tuesday morning fire in Lockwood off of Johnson Lane destroyed a home and killed four pets—leaving homeowner Valerie Ellis hospitalized after trying to rescue them and losing all her belongings including her business. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana's First Lady Susan Gianforte has joined NonStop Local and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Montana to run a Giving Tuesday book drive for children from newborns to five. The Connect Center will open tomorrow—volunteers will answer questions and sign up families for free book deliveries. KULR8
- ➤ On Giving Tuesday, families in Billings and across Montana embraced the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a program that sends free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to five. Local parent Melanie McKee said her daughter feels excited when she gets a book + the program helps young readers develop early skills. KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings Streets Division is still working to clear icy roads after the first heavy winter storm of the year using plows, salt and sand as extra snow and a flash freeze made streets dangerous. The crew is focusing on busy routes such as Zimmerman Trail and Skyway Drive—covering over 1,200 miles of city streets. KTVQ
- ➤ Local officials will begin installing new safety features at the busy Mary and Bitterroot intersection this week after several serious crashes and long-standing neighbor concerns. City, county and state teams chose improvements like larger edge-lit stop signs and reflective stop bars to boost visibility—some residents worry that more changes may still be needed. KTVQ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Randy Searer, a 61-year-old Montana auctioneer and rancher, met the family of his life-saving liver donor, Nikki Leep—who died last September in Billings after a brain aneurysm—in a heartfelt reunion in late November. He reached out in 2025 after receiving his transplant and the meeting strengthened support for organ donation—uniting two families with deep agricultural roots. KTVQ
- ➤ Montana health officials urge residents to check their vaccination records after two measles cases were confirmed and one person was exposed in Gallatin and Missoula counties. RiverStone Health advises anyone who visited public places to monitor symptoms until Dec. 19—contacting a provider if signs develop. KTVQ
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Tanner Laws Live
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $22.65 — Experience authentic country music with Tanner Laws and their incredible storytelling melodies.
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Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $67.00, $52.00; $52.00 Student + non-refundable fees — Enjoy a hilarious satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits with outrageous costumes and madcap impressions from a talented cast.
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Rockin’ for Rimrock Benefit Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $59.15 — Enjoy a night of live music and community support for recovery and hope.
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Mark O'Connor Christmas Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $42.00, $32.00; $17.00 Student — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics and original compositions by the acclaimed fiddler Mark O'Connor and his ensemble.
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Yule-Aissance
Yule-Aissance is a two-day holiday Renaissance festival where knights, pirates, fae, and festive folk gather for shopping, entertainment, and seasonal delights. From Krampus and Father Christmas to dancing, classes, and costumes, it’s a magical winter experience for the whole family
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SCB's Nutcracker Ballet Performances
9:00 – 11:30 PM — 1500 N 30th St, Billings, MT — Tickets available at the studio or online — Experience a brand new local ballet featuring all new choreography and local talent.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
6:30 p.m. — Billings Depot — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Adele's music under candlelight with a string quartet.
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A Christmas Carol Performance
7:30 p.m. — Alberta Bair Theater — $20.00-$77.00 — Experience a festive musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic with an audience singalong of beloved carols.
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Parker Brown and The Bleeding Hearts Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — The Pub Station — $19.15 — Experience a night of versatile musical talent with Parker Brown and special guest Jennaka Beartusk.
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Wretches And Kings
7-8:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — $28.65 to $49.15 — Enjoy live performances from Montana’s top tribute bands, Wretches and Kings and Hang Em High.
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