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Cattle Club opens in Billings after a nearly $1 million liquor license

The Cattle Club opened for its first Saturday in Billings, where owner Sean Michael Graves says a liquor license can cost about $1 million before construction even begins

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Former Billings country club executive and financial overseer charged with embezzlement

The former chief executive of a private Billings golf club is accused of embezzling the organization’s funds along with one of his subordinates. Jeffrie Ward Hunter, who was the chief operating officer of Yellowstone County Club, has been charged in Yellowstone County District with theft by embezzlement. Hunter has yet to make his initial appearance in court, but his codefendant, Michelle Whitney Polak, appeared Friday, Nov. 6, for her arraignment. Polak, 39, is facing identical charges. County prosecutors are alleging they both used the club’s credit cards to cover personal expenses.

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Two Montanans die from the flu in Yellowstone County

Two people in Yellowstone County have died from the flu, the first flu deaths this season. The county has seen 119 cases and 15 hospitalizations.

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We Are Shelby

These Montana Hunters Saw Something They Couldn't Ignore

What started with an illegally killed bull elk led investigators to uncover several other hunting violations involving a father and son.

Montana · 2d

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Family still waits for inquest two years after fatal Billings police shooting

More than two years after James Bennett was shot and killed by a Billings police officer, his closest friend is still searching for answers as a coroner’s inquest into his death remains unscheduled.

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Billings designer opens studio after years of planning

A new Billings studio is turning home design ideas into something people can actually see and touch. After years of planning, the owner is finally opening the doors to a dream of her own

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Billings shelter stops taking in city strays as contract fight grows

Billings, Mont. — Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter stopped taking lost pets and strays from inside Billings city limits after nearly 18 years as the city’s main shelter for those animals.The change took effect Thursday. Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter said city staff told the shelter the night before that Billings planned to pursue another provider, though any new contract still needed City Council approval.The shelter had continued taking in strays after the city’s contract expired in June. Executive Director Triniti Halverson said YVAS spent more than $120,000 over four months caring for those animals without city funding.Halverson said the shelter had already been reviewing its finances before the change."It was a heartbreaking decision to have to make. But we had already been looking at the finances earlier that month and realizing that it's not - it's not sustainable for us to continue to service the contract without getting paid for it," said Triniti Halverson.YVAS had moved to its Jellison Road location in January after smoke from a drug burn forced it out of its Monad Road building last year.Billings City Council member Andrew Lindley wrote on Facebook that YVAS’ full-service bid was over budget and that its lower-cost option left out

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Voters reject tax hike to expand Yellowstone County jail

This election season, 56% of voters in Yellowstone County ultimately said no to a multi-million dollar proposal to expand the county jail and fund its operation. The tax hike would have added just over $160 dollars to the fees of a home valued at $300,000 dollars. While Yellowstone County residents...

Yellowstone County, MT · 2d

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Billings residents push back on garbage rules as city reports less skipped cans

Billings' closed-lid trash requirement is drawing complaints from some residents, but city officials and others say the rule protects workers and streets

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Hamilton Broncs shutout Billings Central 16-0 in Class A Quarterfinals

Relive the defensive battle as the Hamilton Bronx take on the Billings Central Rams in a Class A quarterfinal rematch. Witness key defensive plays, a crucial interception, and Cooper Weston's game-sealing touchdown run that propelled the Bronx to a 16-0 victory and a spot in the semifinals.

Hamilton, MT · 2d

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Bozeman High, Bozeman Gallatin hire girls wrestling head coaches

BILLINGS — Both Bozeman High School and Bozeman Gallatin have hired girls wrestling head coaches. Email Billings Gazette Sports Editor John Letasky at john.letasky@406mtsports.com or follow him on X at @GazSportsJohnL.

Bozeman, MT · 1d

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Craft fairs and maker's markets help small vendors keep creating

Billings, Mont. — Holiday markets give small vendors a chance to meet shoppers and bring in money that help keep their businesses going.At the makers market at the Billings Public Library on Saturday, vendors said the events meant more than a single day of sales. For some, those markets made up a major share of their work each year. Miles City artist Shelley Freese, who has been painting since 1994, made the trip to Billings for the market. She estimated events like this accounted for more than half of her business at Dancing Cow Studio each year.“They are a lifeline. And it’s a lot of effort to drive and to set up and then to tear down and drive home but is well worth it to meet the public and connect directly with people who appreciate the work,” she said.Many new businesses also start out at markets. Billings-based Made Together is just two and a half months into business and used the market to show handmade ornaments while also introducing customers to its bouquet and flower crown bars.“We’ve been picking up business, really trying to get our name out. We really want to hit more private event scene. So like

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Late Game Heroics Lead Rocky Football to a 33-30 Senior Day Victory

BILLINGS, Mont.- A go-ahead 47-yard field goal from Jordan Legg and a blocked field goal by Jayson Cady as time expired gave Rocky football a dramatic home victory over Dakota State on Senior Day. Quarterback Jhett Schwahn posted his first career 300-yard passing game with four touchdowns to lead the...

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Late field goal – and a block – propels Rocky Mountain over Dakota State, 33-30

Jordan Legg's 47-yard field goal with 4:53 remaining gave Rocky Mountain College the lead, and a blocked field goal by Jayden Marquez-Cook with 12 seconds left preserved the win.

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Suicide prevention program offers safe storage for firearms

A suicide prevention program that helps people safely store firearms and medications is expanding statewide. Safer Communities Montana started near Helena about seven years ago. The program’s aim is simple, help people lock up guns and medications so they’re harder to access during a crisis. That pause can save lives,...

Helena, MT · 2d

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Local nonprofits donate more than $3,000 in food to Billings first responders

Three Billings nonprofits teamed up to show their appreciation for local first responders, donating more than $3,000 worth of steaks and burgers. Details below:

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Billings West cruises into AA semifinals with big win over Great Falls

BILLINGS, Mont. — Billings West High (1E) wasted little time getting back into playoff form, rolling past Great Falls High (5E) 44-7 in a Class AA quarterfinal matchup Friday night to advance to the semifinals. The top-seeded Golden Bears, coming off a first-round bye, jumped out to an early...

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High School Football scores for Nov. 6, 2026

GALLATIN 24 (W) @ SENTINEL 13. BOZEMAN 29 @ GLACIER 53 (W) WHITEFISH 20 @ EAST HELENA 41 (W) BILLINGS CENTRAL 0 @ HAMILTON 16 (W) HARDIN 22 @ COLUMBIA FALLS 35 (W) FRENCHTOWN 7 @ SIDNEY 33 (W) CLASS B:. RED LODGE 27 @ MANHATTAN 55 (W) MALTA 0...

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Yellowjackets Open Strong but Vikings Rally for Four-Set Victory

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Montana State University Billings volleyball team opened its match against Western Washington with an impressive first-set performance Saturday afternoon, but the Vikings responded by winning the next three frames to hand the Yellowjackets a 3-1 GNAC defeat at Sam Carver Gym. MSUB claimed the opening set 25-15 before Western Washington rallied to take the next three 25-17, 25-15 and 25-15. The Yellowjackets (5-21, 1-15 GNAC) finished with 28 kills on 134 attacks, hitting .045 for the match. MSUB recorded 10 service aces and 59 digs while combining for 20 total blocks, including four solo blocks and 16 block assists. The Vikings finished with 51 kills, hitting .178, while holding advantages in digs (74-59) and total blocks (17-20 was MSUB's total, including solo blocks and assists).