Wednesday, December 11th, 2024

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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Billings, Montana, is set to receive a state-of-the-art recreational sports campus featuring a new ice rink, funded by Signal Peak Energy's $6 million donation, First Interstate Bank's $45,000 contribution, and community support, aiming for a late 2025 or early 2026 opening. KULR8
- ➤ The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels will perform in Billings on Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking their return since the 2023 Yellowstone International Air Show. KTVQ
- ➤ Fuller Family Medicine in Billings hosts its annual holiday light show, attracting visitors region-wide with displays until December 31. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Billings Police are engaged in an armed standoff downtown with no reported injuries or immediate threat to the public. Billings Gazette
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Aunie DeWit opens MT Cup, a modern saloon-themed taproom and pizzeria, in Billings' Annafeld community, marking its growth. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dan Carter has been appointed as the new director of University Communications & Marketing at Montana State University Billings, bringing extensive experience from both his prior role at MSUB and the public sector. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Yellowstone County Democratic Central Committee nominated three candidates to succeed Rep. Emma Kerr-Carpenter in the Montana House after her Senate appointment. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Gun-rights organizations seek to overturn the conviction of a Montana man penalized for carrying a firearm near a school, citing Second Amendment rights. KTVQ
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Concert by Madeline Hawthorne at The Pub Station
Madeline Hawthorne, a singer-songwriter from Montana, will perform tracks from her album 'Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives', reflecting on life experiences and journey.
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Love Your Locals: Kirks Grocery Edition Featuring Local Artists
The event showcases live performances by local acts HELIX.EXT, MARAUD, and BRONTOPS at the Pub Station, emphasizing community support and local talent.
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Yule-Aissance: A Renaissance Faire Holiday Extravaganza!
Step into a magical holiday adventure at Yule-Aissance, where Renaissance charm meets festive cheer! Explore unique gifts, indulge in delicious treats, and enjoy enchanting entertainment for all ages, from Father Christmas and Krampus to a thrilling Yule Feast — a celebration like no other!
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Yule-Aissance: A Renaissance Faire Holiday Extravaganza!
Step into a magical holiday adventure at Yule-Aissance, where Renaissance charm meets festive cheer! Explore unique gifts, indulge in delicious treats, and enjoy enchanting entertainment for all ages, from Father Christmas and Krampus to a thrilling Yule Feast — a celebration like no other!
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Candlelight Concert: Holiday Special with 'The Nutcracker' and More
Experience a unique holiday concert featuring music inspired by 'The Nutcracker' in a magical candlelight setting at the Billings Depot.
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Home for the Holidays: A Performance by the Billings Symphony Youth Orchestra
The event features the Billings Symphony Youth Orchestra and includes a performance of 'Home for the Holidays' conducted by Kalena Bovell at the Alberta Bair Theater.
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Disposable Heroes (Metallica Tribute) with OGT 92 (Tool Tribute)
This event features Disposable Heroes, a Metallica tribute band making their debut in Billings, alongside OGT 92, a tribute to Tool, at The Pub Station.
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Wretches and Kings: Linkin Park Tribute with Ugly In The Morning
Montana's premier Linkin Park tribute band, Wretches and Kings, will perform alongside Faith No More tribute band Ugly In The Morning at The Pub Station.
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