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LotteryMontana Millionaire sales are on hold after Sunday's system failure, and a fix is being testedIf you lined up for Montana Millionaire on Sunday, here's where it stands. Terminals statewide stopped feeding out tickets shortly after sales opened at 5:30 a.m., and the lottery postponed the game around 11 a.m. Director Bob Brown told MTN the state and its vendor have found a fix. "We do apologize that this went the way it did," he said.Today’s editionRead

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From Mix 97.1, Montana State News Network and 7 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Mix 97.124 minutes ago

    Montana State University Confirms Honeyberries Pack More Vitamin C Than Blueberries And Handle 40-below Temperatures

    A hardy berry called honeyberry is changing what fruit Montana gardeners can actually grow. These plants survive 40-degree winters and produce berries with more vitamin C than traditional choices like raspberries and strawberries.

    Also reported byMontana State News Network

  2. KTVQ2 hours ago

    Yellowstone County voters deciding on $175 million jail expansion bond, operating levy

    Yellowstone County voters will decide Tuesday on two measures to fund a major expansion of the county jail, with supporters calling the investment a critical step.

  3. KTVQ3 hours ago

    ‘Steady’ turnout: Crowds gather at Yellowstone County poll location

    A steady crowd of voters has gathered at the MetraPark polls in Yellowstone County all day Tuesday, starting at 7 a.m.

  4. Billings Gazette5 hours ago

    Gianforte administration appeals court injunction that stalled BLM removal of bison

    The attorneys are seeking to reverse Montana Chief District Judge Brian Morris' September ruling that granted American Prairie a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order.

  5. Billings Gazette5 hours ago

    Montana Secretary of State’s Office responds as DOJ election monitors announced for Yellowstone County

    The office said it’s not new for the Justice Department to have election monitors sent out.

  6. Billings Gazette5 hours ago

    State of Montana opening brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

    Whether the district court erred in finding irreparable harm when American Prairie's claims were either unsubstantiated or contradicted by record evidence.

  7. Billings Gazette5 hours ago

    Montana FWP: Rocky Mountain Front elk, deer harvest numbers remain above average

    As of Sunday, 26% of hunters stopping at the check station successfully harvested game in the southern Rocky Mountain Front area. The ten-year average is 19%.

  8. KTVQ5 hours ago

    Q2 Billings Area Weather: Fall forecast focuses on fog and fallen foliage

    A quiet and generally mild stretch of early November weather is setting up across Montana and northern Wyoming. Fog will be the main concern through Wednesday morning, followed by increasing winds late in the week.

  9. Billings Gazette5 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Election Day in the Billings area

    Photos from throughout the Billings area as voters go to the polls.

  10. MontanaSports.com6 hours ago

    Billings Cattle Punchers skate into Week 7 atop division with fast, physical style

    The Billings Cattle Punchers are off and running — or more accurately, skating and scoring. The team shot out of the gates white hot and entering Week 7, with the Punchers still lead their division.

  11. Billings Gazette6 hours ago

    MSUB's Tenley Leffler named GNAC Freshman of the Year in women's soccer

    The Billings Skyview graduate was also one of three All-GNAC selections for the Yellowjackets.

  12. Billings Gazette7 hours ago

    The Short List: It's Election Day! Plus Montana Millionaire postponed | Mike Brownlee

  13. Billings Gazette7 hours ago

    Three Yellowjackets earn All-GNAC honors, Leffler named freshman of the year

    MSU Billings goalkeeper Tenley Leffler earns GNAC Freshman of the Year and second-team honors, while Ava Curtright and Vivian Gaither receive honorable mention.

  14. Montana State News Network8 hours ago

    Montana Hunting Guide Fined $20,000 In Odd Bighorn Sheep Case

    A Montana hunting guide was fined $20,000 after selling reproductive material from a trophy bighorn sheep to a ranch tied to an illegal hybrid sheep operation.

  15. Billings Gazette8 hours ago

    Court dismisses libel suit against news outlet, awards attorneys’ fees

    Daily Montanan and Billings attorney were sued for covering complaint to lawmakers about political consultant.

  16. Ravalli Republic8 hours ago

    Court dismisses libel suit against news outlet, awards attorneys’ fees

    Daily Montanan and Billings attorney were sued for covering complaint to lawmakers about political consultant.

  17. Bitterroot Star8 hours ago

    Hamilton to face Billings Central in state quarterfinals

    by Scott Sacry The Hamilton football team, ranked #4 in the final 406 MT Sports Class A football poll, begins its postseason this week as it hosts #5 Billings Central

  18. KTVQ8 hours ago

    Billings City Council weighs future of animal sheltering as contract talks and policy changes loom

    The Billings City Council took on the future of animal sheltering services in the city, after the contract with the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter expired at the end of June.

  19. Billings Gazette9 hours ago

    Will this be the last Montana Public Service Commission vote?

    This year could be the last time voters in Montana decide on public service commissioners to represent them.

  20. Laurel Outlook9 hours ago

    Laurel History

  21. Montana State News Network9 hours ago

    Montana Father And Son Lose 24 Years Of Hunting Rights

    Two Montana bowhunters reported an illegal elk hunt, helping game wardens uncover a poaching investigation that cost a father and son 24 years of hunting privileges.

  22. Montana State News Network9 hours ago

    New Montana Winter Weather Warning You Need to Know

    Montana winter weather could bring dangerous ice storms and freezing rain. The National Weather Service is introducing new warnings for potentially historic winter storms.

  23. KTVQ9 hours ago

    Q2 News wants to hear what Montanans are seeing and how health insurance costs are affecting their families

    Open enrollment is now underway for Montanans who buy their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace. And this year's shopping might come with some sticker shock.

  24. Billings Gazette10 hours ago

    Billings looks to limit role in animal sheltering; permanent contract work continues

    Billings is looking to adopt a "limited sheltering," model of service, limiting city funding to the intake of dogs and animals classified as dangerous, injured, abandoned or placed on court

  25. Billings Gazette11 hours ago

    Photos: Driver falls 100 feet into Yellowstone River

    Yellowstone County Sheriff deputies and Montana Highway Patrol troopers are on the scene of a crash in the Yellowstone River on Tuesday.

  26. Billings Gazette11 hours ago

    Photos: Voting begins at MetraPark on Tuesday

    Voting begins at the Montana Pavilion at MetraPark on Tuesday.

  27. Mix 97.111 hours ago

    Getting A Table At These 10 Montana Restaurants Isn't Easy

    Some of these Montana restaurants are so popular that getting a table can require planning weeks or even months ahead.

  28. Mix 97.111 hours ago

    Montana Millionaire Update: Lottery Answers Questions About Tickets and Prizes

    Still waiting to buy Montana Millionaire tickets? The lottery has released an update, and there are some important details players need to know.

  29. Billings Gazette11 hours ago

    Griz WR Landon Ransom-Goelz enjoying Wa-Griz atmosphere in first year at Montana

    The wide receiver played at Rice for three years.

  30. Mix 97.115 hours ago

    The 1918 Yellowstone River Flood in Montana

    The 1918 Yellowstone River flood set a record in Montana, destroyed a Livingston bridge, and raised fears along the river near Billings.

    Also reported byMontana State News Network

  31. Billings Gazette15 hours ago

    Long line to register at MetraPark: Live election updates

    It’s Election Day. Voting will be underway throughout Montana starting at 7 a.m.

  32. KTVQ16 hours ago

    Q2 Billings Area Weather: A mostly quiet stretch of weather begins

    High pressure will bring mainly calm conditions over the next seven days, although there is a slight chance for precipitation Thursday or Friday as winds increase across the western foothills.

  33. NonStop Local Billings16 hours ago

    A foggy morning, giving way to dry fall conditions across Montana

  34. NonStop Local Billings16 hours ago

    A foggy morning for some, clearing out for mostly sunny conditions

    The rain has moved east of the state and we will see a dry weather pattern for the next few days. Expect dry conditions for the majority of the area, with the exception of areas of northwestern Montana, where a shower or two may happen. Temperatures will be in the 40’s and 50’s for highs across the region, with low’s into the 20’s and 30’s.

  35. KTVQ22 hours ago

    Longer lines possible at Montana polls due to statewide ballot printing issue

    Yellowstone County election officials are warning voters to prepare for longer lines at polling centers due to a statewide ballot envelope printing issue that started Friday. Details below:

  36. KTVQ22 hours ago

    Montana Millionaire lottery rollout stalled, but it sparked a surprise boom for bars

    The Montana Millionaire lottery game stalled out in dramatic fashion over the weekend, but local bars still saw a boost. Details below:

  37. KTVQYesterday

    Q2 Billings Area Weather: Consistent weather to welcome in November

    The storm winds down and the winds ease. After some potential morning fog Tuesday, the region settles into a much warmer and drier pattern for the remainder of the week and weekend.

  38. Montana State News NetworkYesterday

    Major Montana Millionaire Update Reveals What's Next

    Montana Millionaire ticket sales remain postponed as the Montana Lottery addresses launch problems, adds instant-win prizes, and answers players' questions.

  39. Billings GazetteYesterday

    American Prairie bison vs. the state of Montana: A timeline of the legal jockeying

    American Prairie has been battling Montana in court this year to win approval for bison grazing on state trust lands.

  40. Laurel OutlookYesterday

    Election 2026

In brief

The short notes of Good Day Billings’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Election DayIf you're voting today, give yourself extra time, because Yellowstone County election officials are warning of longer lines at polling centers.

    If you're voting today, give yourself extra time, because Yellowstone County election officials are warning of longer lines at polling centers. A statewide envelope printing issue that started Friday has workers handwriting ballot ID information, Election Administrator Dayna Causby said.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KTVQ

  • SoccerThe Billings Central boys won the Class A soccer title Saturday in Billings, beating Whitefish 1-0 on a goal by Cal Weisen in the final minute.

    The Billings Central boys won the Class A soccer title Saturday in Billings, beating Whitefish 1-0 on a goal by Cal Weisen in the final minute. It's the Rams' second title in three years. Whitefish had fallen short in the championship each of the past two seasons.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: MontanaSports.com, KECI

  • Crossing guardsAt Burlington Elementary, parents and school staff are taking extra steps to get drivers to slow down.

    At Burlington Elementary, parents and school staff are taking extra steps to get drivers to slow down. Karen Merchant came out of retirement this school year to become a crossing guard there.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NonStop Local Billings

  • BisonA Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation checklist environmental assessment says stocking American Prairie's bison on a state section in Eastern Montana, instead of cattle, "will not result in significant environmental impacts."

    A Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation checklist environmental assessment says stocking American Prairie's bison on a state section in Eastern Montana, instead of cattle, "will not result in significant environmental impacts."

    Around Montana · Today’s editionSource: Billings Gazette

  • SnowmeltA new Montana State University study found that heatwaves substantially accelerate the melting rate of mountain snowpack.

    A new Montana State University study found that heatwaves substantially accelerate the melting rate of mountain snowpack. The resulting water doesn't necessarily produce an immediate increase in streamflow.

    Around Montana · Today’s editionSource: Billings Gazette