Good Day
Billings
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kevin Kooistra, the esteemed director of the Western Heritage Center and a celebrated Billings historian, passed away suddenly over the weekend due to a heart attack. KTVQ
- ➤ Bill Luscombe celebrated his 100th birthday with friends and family at the 1145 Club in Billings, where he actively plays pool five times a week. KTVQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A late-night house fire in Billings, Mont., prompted a significant emergency response, with one individual taken to the hospital; the cause remains under investigation. KULR8
- ➤ A Billings family, including foster children, safely escaped a devastating house fire late Sunday night but lost nearly all their possessions. KTVQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An author was sentenced to six months in prison for stealing and selling over 100-year-old artifacts from the Montana Historical Society. KTVQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Billings School District 2 board is contemplating proposing a bond issue or mill levy in spring 2025, following previous voter rejection, with decision due in January. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bald eagle was photographed balancing on one foot while consuming a rodent atop a power pole west of Billings. Billings Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Billings is accepting applications for federal funds to support affordable housing initiatives, prioritizing projects that address community issues, with a deadline of January 17. KULR8
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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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Exploring the Fish of the Yellowstone River with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks will discuss the native fish species in the Yellowstone River and the importance of diverse habitats in this informative event.
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Community Air Service Breakfast Event
The Community Air Service Breakfast will provide updates and insights from the Billings Air Service Committee regarding local air service developments.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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