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Red Lodge schools urge families to watch for bears near campus
RED LODGE, Mont. — Red Lodge Public Schools warned families in an August 20, 2026 message that bears have been showing up often around town this summer as students get ready to head back to school next week. In a Facebook post, the district said bear sightings have happened...
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Strong returning defensive core leading Billings West into 2026 campaign
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Looking to avenge a runner-up finish in Class AA last season, a veteran defensive core could be the key to another deep run for the Billings West High Golden Bears. The Golden Bears finished with the second-best defense in the entire state last season, and they return...
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Montana communities are helping families and teachers as Back-to-school costs continue to rise
BILLINGS, Mont. — As families across Montana prepare to send their kids back to school, many are finding their shopping lists are costing more than they did just a few years ago. From backpacks and notebooks to classroom essentials, the price of school supplies continues to put pressure on...
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Billings high school baseball faces Aug. 17 funding deadline to keep programs alive
High school baseball in Billings is at risk of disappearing unless 130,000 dollars is raised by August 17th to fund the third and final self-funding year for West High, Billings Senior, and Skyview. The Advocates for Billings Baseball and community supporters have raised about half the funds so far, but time is running out. If you want to see these student-athletes continue playing for their schools, now is the time for the community to step up and help cross the finish line.
Stillwater County News
A bittersweet farewell: Absarokee Secretary Kristi Best passes the torch
After 11 years of greeting everyone with a smile and pointing each in the right direction, Absarokee school district secretary Kristi Best is retiring from her position. She hasn’t necessarily been the “glue” of the school; she’s been the “current.”. Best agrees her duties as...
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Billings Speech and Debate team places top 32 at national competition
BILLINGS, Mont. – Billings Public School congratulated the Montana East Blue debate team for placing in the top 32 out of 197 teams in the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) 2026 national competition in Richmond, Virginia. The team debated topics such as federal job guarantee programs the Philippians...