Nicholas Balatsos
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From tragedy to recovery: A Billings man's journey home
Doug Vezey got off work early on Halloween last year. It was supposed to be a quiet weekend. → Read More
The I.D. O'Donnell house remains mostly the same for more than 100 years
If homes could talk, George and Jean Wallis’ house would have quite the tale. → Read More
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Laurel park; driver arrested, faces several charges
A man walking in Laurel’s Riverside Park was transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle, according to Laurel Police. → Read More
Salvation Army donation bucket stolen in front of Wal-Mart
A Salvation Army bell ringer was reportedly robbed Tuesday afternoon while collecting money in front of Wal-Mart on King Avenue West, said the commander of the Billings Salvation Army, Major → Read More
Man shot at Billings Motel 6 North
A 42-year-old man arrived at Billings Clinic on Saturday after an alleged stranger reportedly shot him in the back of the thigh at Motel 6 North at 5353 Midland Road. → Read More
Rockslide damages power poles Wednesday night
A rockslide sent boulders the size of cars tumbling down from the Rims on Wednesday night, damaging power lines on Mountain View Boulevard and closing access to the road. → Read More
Montana Cuban-Americans overjoyed that U.S. will resume relations with Cuba
Miriam Avery drives a black Cadillac CTS-V with a license plate that reads “Cubana” and another vehicle with a license plate that reads “Havana1.” → Read More
Man hospitalized after stabbing outside South Side bar; police looking for suspect
A 52-year-old Billings man was hospitalized late Friday night after getting stabbed outside Lee's 27th Street Saloon on the South Side. → Read More
Missing person alert issued by Yellowstone County sheriff's office
Law enforcement is seeking the public’s help in locating a 42-year-old woman last seen around Billings. → Read More
After a history of ups and downs, Billings Catholic Schools flourishing
With enrollment on the rise and plans for a new multimillion-dollar West End facility in the works, the Billings Catholic Schools system is flourishing. → Read More
Christmas comes to town with 30th annual Holiday Parade, drawing thousands
Thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Friday for the 30th annual Holiday Parade. → Read More
Billings Catholic Schools announces plan for new building for 1st-8th graders
Billings Catholic Schools announced plans for a new school at Colton Boulevard and Woody Drive on Tuesday. → Read More
Man suspected of homicide in Billings arrested; bond set at $250,000
A 36-year-old man suspected of deliberate homicide in Billings was arrested Tuesday afternoon in Hardin, according to Big Horn County Undersheriff Mike Fuss. → Read More
Ex-girlfriend of homicide victim struggles to make sense of tragedy
ASHLAND — The night 36-year-old David Leroy Vallie was shot and killed, his 2-year-old daughter, Daynee, woke up screaming and crying. → Read More
Montana Hope Project grants 10-year-old's wish
Emme Keehner can’t wait for Saturday. → Read More
North Dakota man recovering at St. Vincent after being shot by Sidney officer
A Bismarck, N.D., man shot by a Sidney police officer last Friday is recovering at St. Vincent Healthcare and was in fair condition on Wednesday afternoon. → Read More
Family and friends set up fundraiser accounts for man injured while walking dog
Fundraisers have been set up for a Billings man who faces a lengthy recovery after being run over by a truck Halloween night while walking his dog. → Read More
Authorities still looking for 85-year-old Hardin man's attackers
Big Horn County Undersheriff Mike Fuss said his officers are still looking for an 85-year-old Hardin man's attackers. → Read More
Pedestrian hurt in Friday crash lost eye, will need reconstructive surgery
A Billings man will have permanent injuries to his eyesight, face and knee after he and his dog were hit by a pickup Friday night. → Read More
Hunters find dead body in SUV that had been there for about a month
Montana Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash after a group of hunters stumbled on a dead body inside a wrecked SUV near Glasgow on Thursday. → Read More