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Billings
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Billings. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RiverStone Health held its annual Homeless Memorial and Candlelight Vigil Monday at the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn, where community members gathered to honor local homeless lives. Billings Gazette
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Billings airport celebrated reaching one million travelers on Monday thanks to major renovations & added flights including routes to Chicago and seasonal service to Seattle. Billings resident Oliver Lebot, the one millionth traveler, received a plaque & gift bag at the celebration. KTVQ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In November, ground beef cost $6.78 per pound in local stores, a 15% rise from last year + a 2.1% increase from September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Supply challenges like drought and high feed prices may lead to higher grocery bills for local shoppers during the holiday season. KTVQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bright n’ Beautiful is partnering with Billings, Yellowstone County and Laurel to set up live Christmas tree drop-off sites this holiday season. Residents can dispose of their trees at designated locations across these areas. Billings Gazette
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wrapped up its productive CWD monitoring season by processing 8,372 hunter-submitted samples since July, including a record 1,741 in one week. The agency now reports a 7.6-day test turnaround to help protect deer, elk & moose populations statewide. KULR8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Global Medical Response found that heart emergencies rise by over 30% on Christmas Eve, and local resident David Jay (who had a heart attack on Nov. 2) underwent double bypass surgery and rehab; experts advise bystanders to start CPR in emergency cases. KTVQ
- ➤ Billings hospital chaplain John Jamison comforts patients and caregivers as he handles unpredictable days marked by both grief and hope. He mentors new chaplains & supports staff with a warm, steady presence that makes his work a true service. KTVQ
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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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Nate Bargatze: Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8 p.m. — MetraPark - First Interstate Arena — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughs from a unique stand-up comedian with an unconventional background.
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