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Campaign Signs in Your Yard Have Different Rules in Billings and Laurel

Billings has city rules for where political signs can go, while Laurel has its own timeline for taking them down after an election. See what applies to your yard.

Billings, MT · 3d

KBZK News

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Montana Bar Fairies reward sober choices during Halloween weekend

As bars across Billings gear up for a busy Halloween, one group is leaving cash and heartfelt notes on the cars of people who chose not to drive after drinking

Billings, MT · 7d

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Montana DOT to Build State’s Very First DDI in 2027

The Montana Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to construct the next segment of the Billings Bypass project, which will transform the Johnson Lane Interchange in the City of Lockwood into the state’s first diverging diamond interchange or DDI. [Above image by Montana DOT]. The agency explained that,...

Montana · 8d
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NonStop Local Missoula

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Clark Avenue residents in Billings ready to welcome thousands of trick-or-treaters on Halloween

BILLINGS, Mont. — While trunk-or-treats and organized Halloween events give families across Montana more ways to celebrate, one Billings neighborhood is keeping the traditional door-to-door experience alive. Clark Avenue is once again preparing to welcome thousands of trick-or-treaters Saturday night. For the residents who live there, making the night happen takes months of planning, thousands of pieces of candy and hundreds of dollars. Ross and Kari Davidson are among the many families preparing for the crowds. Their goal every Halloween is to have about 5,000 pieces of candy ready for trick-or-treaters. But with candy prices climbing nationwide, they’ve had to make a few adjustments this year. According to federal inflation data, the cost of candy and chewing gum increased 7.7% in September compared to the same time last year. “I aim for 5,000 pieces of candy. And this year I did a little more non-chocolate just because chocolate was a lot more expensive,” Ross Davidson said. “So, the kids don’t seem to care one way or the other, but that seems to last the whole, like, three, three and a half hours.” The Davidsons start shopping as soon as Halloween candy hits store shelves, spreading out their purchases over a

Billings, MT · 7d

Q2 News

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

Montana · 5d

NonStop Local Billings

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Montana's first diverging diamond interchange coming to Johnson Lane in Lockwood

BILLINGS, Mont. — Drivers in the Billings area will see a major change to traffic patterns in Lockwood as the Montana Department of Transportation prepares to build Montana’s first diverging diamond interchange at Johnson Lane. The new design is intended to improve traffic flow around the Interstate 90 interchange, where congestion and backups have been an ongoing concern. Utility relocation work is already underway ahead of major construction expected to begin in spring 2027. A diverging diamond interchange temporarily moves traffic to the left side of the road as drivers travel through the interchange. The design reduces the number of places where vehicles cross paths, allowing traffic to move more efficiently between local roads and the interstate. MDT Engineering Project Manager Shane Johnson said the agency studied several options before selecting the design for Johnson Lane. “After some extensive studies, it was determined that this would be a good candidate for Montana’s first DDI. And it’s due to the congestion that’s been happening here for the last several years,” Johnson said. The goal is to reduce traffic backups on the interchange ramps, particularly those that can extend onto I-90. “The biggest benefit is traffic queuing and backup up on the

Billings, MT · 9d

Montana Talks

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Former Yellowstone County Attorney Takes Federal Post in Montana

A Billings native with four terms as county attorney now leads the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana on an interim basis.

Yellowstone County, MT · 8d

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Montana Senate candidate's remark about Native Americans sparks debate over care

A Billings pharmacist running for U.S. Senate as a Libertarian is facing backlash after describing Native Americans as "a pet of society" during a community forum, a comment that drew sharp criticism.

Montana · 10d

Montana State News Network

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Former Yellowstone County Attorney Takes Federal Post in Montana

A Billings native with four terms as county attorney now leads the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana on an interim basis.

Yellowstone County, MT · 8d

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Montana’s Overcrowded Jails and the Price of Public Safety

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify. Montana communities are confronting overcrowded jails, rising operating costs and difficult public-safety decisions. On Voices of Montana, host Tom Schultz talks with State Sen. Barry Usher, public-policy advocate Jennifer Owen and Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino about proposed detention funding in Yellowstone County and lessons from Flathead County’s jail bond. The discussion examines how capacity limits affect arrests and accountability, the role of mental-health and addiction services, staffing and facility costs, possible federal litigation, and the balance between taxpayer expense and community safety.

Montana · 10d

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Montana Bar Fairies reward sober choices during Halloween weekend

As bars across Billings gear up for a busy Halloween, one group is leaving cash and heartfelt notes on the cars of people who chose not to drive after drinking

Billings, MT · 7d

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Student poll provides a snapshot of Montanans’ political views

Montana State University Billings Tuesday unveiled the outcome of the 39th edition of the Mountain State Poll. Every October, MSUB students spend two weeks calling Montanans to ask questions about politics, hot button issues and policy. Political science professor Hope Dewell Gentry says this year’s results show high disapproval of...

Montana · 10d

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Montana joins fast-track permitting program amid Broadview data center concerns

Montana has joined a federal program aimed at speeding up permitting for qualifying projects, raising questions about whether it could fast-forward the proposed Broadview data center.

Montana · 9d

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EPA to conduct more tests for vapors from Billings PCE Superfund site

A decades-old contamination problem beneath Billings is getting a closer look as crews prepare to test properties for chemical vapors connected to a Superfund site.

Billings, MT · 10d

95.5 LITE-FM

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Former Yellowstone County Attorney Takes Federal Post in Montana

A Billings native with four terms as county attorney now leads the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana on an interim basis.

Yellowstone County, MT · 8d

NonStop Local Billings

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Yellowstone County appoints Arielle Dean as interim county attorney

BILLINGS, Mont. — Yellowstone County has named a new interim county attorney to keep the office moving through the end of the year after Scott Twito’s resignation took effect October 25, 2026. The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners said Arielle Dean took over the role effective October 27, 2026. The board said Dean is licensed to practice law in Montana and qualified to serve in the position under state law. Commissioners said Dean will serve through January 1, 2027, and can remain in the job until a successor is appointed or elected and qualified, or as otherwise allowed by law. The resolution said the interim county attorney carries the full powers, duties and responsibilities of the office during the appointment. The Yellowstone County Board of County Commissioners passed and adopted the resolution on October 27, 2026.

Yellowstone County, MT · 11d

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FCC Cites Montana Radio Stations for EAS Violations

It is not just lip service when we say to take Emergency Alert System protocols seriously. That’s a reality one Montana radio group recently experienced firsthand after a Federal Communications Commission inspection revealed multiple rule violations. The FCC issued a violation notice on Oct. 23 to BMG Billings over...

Montana · 10d

Stillwater County News

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Homestead owner challenges Board of Health’s order regarding sewer lines

Nearly a year ago, what appeared to be a sewage leak prompted the Park City Sewer District to disconnect all sewer lines leading into the Homestead property. This fall, Homestead owner Gary Weitz is contesting an August order from the Stillwater County Board of Health regarding the reconnection of those sewer lines.

Stillwater County, MT · 11d