Good Day
Billings
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders, students and educators gathered for the official groundbreaking at Daylis Stadium on Monday, Dec. 15 — the $14.9 million facility is planned for completion by fall. Billings Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ZooMontana announced two new bobcats, Sonny and Goldie, after nearly 2,000 votes from residents—names inspired by Montana State University traditions. KULR8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ More than 32,000 businesses statewide will see a UI tax cut saving over $23M in 2026 following Gov. Gianforte’s reforms and the passage of HB 210 in 2025. Employers will get their tax rate letters next week. KULR8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Public Works announced that residential plowing in Billings’ areas 1 and 2 ends today as warmer temperatures leave snow packed down for faster melting. Crews will continue applying deicing products & hauling center-stacked snow to ease risks from slush and puddles. KULR8
- ➤ RiverStone Health (the county health department) will ban all food and drink products containing kratom in licensed establishments across Yellowstone County starting Jan. 1, 2026; rising overdose deaths have prompted the move. Affected businesses will get notifications to remove products before enforcement begins. KTVQ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local fans are invited to vote on the name for this weekend’s Cat Griz rematch in town (the poll will help shape the game’s branding and community spirit). Vote details will be shared as the event approaches. KULR8
- ➤ The semifinal between Montana and Montana State will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman on ABC & both teams are set to battle for a berth in the national championship game on Jan. 5 at FirstBank Stadium. KTVQ
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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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Riley Haynie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Pub Station — Ages 21+ — Experience the soulful Americana sounds of Riley Haynie with special guests No Cigar and Gallatin Ghost Train.
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Midnight Over Montana - A New Year's Eve Celebration
7 PM - 1 AM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings — Ticket price includes buffet and champagne toast — Celebrate New Year's Eve with breathtaking views, live music, and a globally inspired menu.
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Tom Catmull Live Performance
7:30 p.m. — Craft Local — $12 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tom Catmull and Lee Calvin in Billings.
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