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Americans paying more for Independence Day barbecue
A Farm Bureau survey shows about a 17% increase in the cost of a fourth of July barbecue compared to last year. And gas prices have gone up more than 50%, → Read More
Red Lodge tradition celebrates Independence Day
A near century tradition brings out the patriotism in Red Lodge and the tourism also came this weekend, with many wanting to help those affected by the flooding. → Read More
Munchie Bowl XI celebrates family, food and football
Food, football and competition with a variety of dishes including 49er Queso Meatballs, Wildcard taco bits with cheese and Vikings Montana Wild Thing. → Read More
MLK Jr. Day of Service brings volunteers to Friendship House
Nationwide, many honored the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a day of service on Saturday. Some served MLK Jr. National Day of Service at the Friendship House in Billings. → Read More
Fall Festival honors military and first responders at Pompeys Pillar
POMPEY'S PILLAR — The Pompeys Pillar National Monument was the site for the second annual Fall Festival, which included Rock the Run, which is a 5K run. The festival honored military members, veterans and first responders. It was also a chance to learn about the pillar that Captain William Clarke visited in 1806. About 30 booths contributed to the celebration which ended a few hours early… → Read More
Yellowstone Art Museum hosted members appreciation day
The Yellowstone Art Museum started in 1964 and its success can be attributed to support from its members. The museum hosted a memeber appreciation on Saturday. → Read More
Senior High student organizes fundraiser to help homeless students
About 164 students at high schools in School District 2 are homeless. A student at Senior High School put together a project to help those students at Daylis Stadium on Saturday. → Read More
American Legion in Billings celebrates 100th Anniversary
Veterans and their families enjoy support from the American Legion. They celebrated 100 years on Saturday. → Read More
Billings Walk to End Alzheimer's biggest in Montana
The Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday provided support for everyone dealing with the illness. → Read More
Families enjoy new playground at Rose Park school
Families celebrated a new playground that can accommodate children, who may not have been able to use the equipment before. Rose Park Elementary School has the only playground of its kind in Billings. → Read More
Home brewers teach about tasting beer
To make good beer, it helps to know the taste of bad beer. The Rimrock Brewers Guild put on a class at the Post at the Billings Depot on Saturday. → Read More
Yellowstone County Museum celebrates 65 years
The McCormick cabin was moved to near the airport in 1954 and became the Yellowstone County Museum. That event has been celebrated the last two days. → Read More
Run for Her helps abused women
Human trafficking and sexual abuse are huge problems across the country and around the world. A run in Billings on Saturday morning raised money to help women who have escaped that trauma and are in recovery. → Read More
Wounded Warriors High Five Tour stops in Laurel
BILLINGS — “Thank you for your service” was one of the repeated messages on a truck for a veteran that is making its way across the country. The High Five Tour stopped at Laurel Ford on Sunday afternoon. It's one of the projects for Wounded Warriors Family Support. A donation gives citizens a chance to sign a message on the truck for U.S. Army veteran, Specialist Jack Gill. The group is taking… → Read More
"Great year" for MontanaFair
BILLINGS — MontanaFair ended on Saturday and management says the early indications show it was a great fair with one record broken. The Mighty Thomas Carnival crew broke down the rides on Sunday. MetraPark General Manager Bill Dutcher said for just the second time, the carnival brought in more than $1 million. The food and beverage sales set a record at more than $750,000 after eight days and… → Read More
Threshing Bee showcases agriculture history
HUNTLEY PROJECT — Folk had a chance to see older technology used in agriculture dating as far back as the late 1800s in Huntley on Saturday. The 31st Annual Antique Tractor Show and Threshing Bee featured the old tractors and equipment. The South Central Montana Antique Tractor and Machinery Association puts on the event to show the tractors in action. “This way they get to see what their… → Read More
MetraPark was new site for Quality of Life Run
BILLINGS — Hundreds ran the Quality of Life Run at a new location after years on a course that went through the neighborhoods toward downtown Billings. The 16th annual run started and finished in the upper parking lot at MetraPark on Saturday. The runners’ race bibs can get them a discount at MontanaFair for the day. The change is partly for safety on the the two and five mile runs using the Jim… → Read More
Dentists help young players stay safe by supplying mouth guards
BILLINGS — Young football players had a chance to get some help with obtaining mouth guards before practice starts. Benion Lambourne Orthodontic sold mouth guards and then helped the kids make sure they fit properly on Saturday. The mouth guards are sold at a discount and the money collected goes to the Yellowstone Youth Football League. Mouthguards protect teeth and help prevent concussions.… → Read More
Spokane family stops in Billings on way to Boston
BILLINGS — Noah Alderson, a four-year-old from Spokane, is traveling through Billings with his family because he needs surgery from a specialist in Boston. “He’s got congenital heart defects,” said Tanasha Alderson, Noah’s mother. “ He also has a rare lung disease. “ David and Tanasha Alderson said Boston Children’s Hospital can help Noah. “There’s no real cure for congenital heart defects so… → Read More
New Hope Rehabilitation Center closing
BILLINGS — It was a time for celebration and reminiscing at St. Vincent's New Hope Rehabilitation Center, which is closing after 40 years. Doctors and the staff held a closing ceremony on Thursday. New Hope saw its first patient on July 9, 1979. Those working at the center remember the achievements of helping patients. Mike Glancy will work at the new facility and was once a patient at New Hope.… → Read More