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Friday, December 20th, 2024
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Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Billings community rallied to aid a family who lost their home in a duplex fire, including clothing donations from a local school and a special shopping event organized by police. KTVQ
- ➤ A Billings family received a life-changing gift of a 2008 Honda Odyssey from Underriner Motors for Christmas, improving their transportation situation. KULR8
- ➤ The Downtown Billings Rotary Club donated over $20,000 to 11 local nonprofits, supporting a wide range of community projects and organizations. KULR8
- ➤ A severe house fire in Billings displaced two families, leading to community efforts to provide support and essentials. KULR8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ John Anthony Skauge, 81, has been charged with aggravated assault and exploitation following an incident where he allegedly pushed a 64-year-old woman down stairs, resulting in severe injuries. KTVQ
- ➤ Jane Nicole Knowshisgun was sentenced to 10 years for tampering with evidence in the deaths of a Billings man and his infant son, after a plea deal reduced her murder charges. KTVQ
- ➤ Rueben Thomas Tsosie, 17, pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Vydell Yellowrobe, 16, during an attempted robbery involving a gun sale arranged via Snapchat. Billings Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Riverside Middle School in Billings hosted an event where students and families made ribbon skirts to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture, marking the third annual occurrence. KULR8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a ruling in favor of 16 young plaintiffs demanding state accountability for climate change, setting a legal precedent for environmental responsibility. KULR8
PETS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Simplify at-home care and keep your fur baby happy with pet essentials from Amazon. We love these vet-approved probiotic chews that support gut and immune health. The Buy
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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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Fusion Fight League: Kick Off 2025 in Billings
Experience an electrifying fight night in Billings with the Fusion Fight League, featuring VIP seating options and cocktail service.
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Free Topz Lunch for Billings Firefighters, Police Officers, Highway Patrol members, and Sheriff's Office Personnel
Scott Aspenlieder and the team at Performance Engineering are proud to announce the 2nd annual Red, Bite & Blue event (formerly known as Copz @ TopZ). On Friday, December 20th, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Performance Engineering will buy lunch from any TopZ location for Billings firefighters, police officers, highway patrol members, and sheriff's office personnel as a token of appreciation for their service.
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