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Montana Free Press

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New $900M St. Vincent hospital in Billings under construction

What could be Montana’s largest building is in the works. Intermountain Health’s St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, once completed in 2029, will be 737,000 square feet and 285 feet tall. That eclipses the sprawling 518,379-square-foot ski resort, Montage Big Sky, reportedly the largest in Montana. The building...

Billings, MT · 1d
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Zimmerman Trail to close for 3 weeks as crews stabilize cliffside rocks

Zimmerman trail closed through the rest of Nov. as crews stabilize potentially threatening rocks on the rims

Billings, MT · 18h

Q2 News

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Billings organizations see need for veterans grow as holiday season approaches

As rising grocery prices put more pressure on household budgets, Billings organizations say an increasing number of veterans are turning to them for help affording food and other basic necessities.

Billings, MT · 16h

Q2 News

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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.

Yellowstone County, MT · 3d

Q2 News

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Billings race raises money to bury and honor Montana veterans

A growing Billings race is raising money to help bury Montana's veterans and maintain their graves, easing costs for the families of a community that makes up nearly 9% of the state.

Billings, MT · 1d

Q2 News

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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

Billings, MT · 3d

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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 · 3d

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Montana Senatorial Candidate Refers to Native Americans as “Pets”

Editor’s Note: This article was updates an earlier version with Dr. Austin saying he never called Native Americans “pets.”. During a senatorial forum in Billings, Montana, on Friday, October 23, 2026, Libertarian candidate Kyle Austin referred to Native peoples as “pets” while responding to a question about the disproportionate rates of maternal mortality among American Indian families compared with white residents.

Montana · 13d

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Billings housing project pairs new homes with mortgage assistance

BILLINGS — An affordable housing development off King Avenue East is putting a statewide homeownership program into practice by addressing two challenges at once: the cost of buying a home and the shortage of homes working families can afford. South Hills Commons, at 4317 King Avenue East, includes 35...

Billings, MT · 8d

NonStop Local Billings

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Traffic Alert: Zimmerman Trail closes Monday, will remain closed for remainder of November for rock work

BILLINGS, Mont. — A traffic alert for drivers in Billings. Zimmerman Trail will close Monday morning, November 9 starting at 8:30 a.m. The closure will affect the stretch between Rimrock Road and Highway 3 as contractors begin work to stabilize and secure a section of rock above the road. The work is expected to continue through November 30, including over the Thanksgiving holiday. More than 13,000 vehicles travel this stretch of Zimmerman Trail each day. Drivers who typically use the route to get between Billings’ West End and Highway 3 will need to plan for an alternate route and allow extra time for their commute. Billings Public Works is encouraging drivers to plan ahead and account for the closure when traveling in the area.

Billings, MT · 1d

Char-Koosta News

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Crow Nation welcomes Navy quartermaster home

Billings, Mont. — Family, tribal members and community members gathered at the Billings airport as Crow Nation welcomed Navy Quartermaster Jadyss Hugs home after more than 300 days aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The arrivals terminal turned into a celebration with drumbeat, song and cheers as people welcomed Hugs...

Billings, MT · 4d

Q2 News

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Bond fails, but Yellowstone County jail crowding remains

Voters rejected the $175 million bond that would have added 332 beds, along with a $20 million operating levy.

Yellowstone County, MT · 5d

Montana Free Press

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Yellowstone County voters shoot down jail expansion by resounding margin

Despite pleas from law enforcement and other community leaders to tax themselves to build a bigger jail, voters in Yellowstone County shot down the measures handily on Election Day. Both the $175 million bond and the $20 million levy were voted down 56% to 44%, or by a margin of...

Yellowstone County, MT · 6d

Montana Talks

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See How Yellowstone County Voted in the November 3 Election

Get the full Yellowstone County breakdown, from the U.S. Senate race and Supreme Court seat to legislative districts, county offices and a trailing bond and levy.

Yellowstone County, MT · 6d

Montana State News Network

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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 · 6d

Montana State News Network

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See How Yellowstone County Voted in the November 3 Election

Get the full Yellowstone County breakdown, from the U.S. Senate race and Supreme Court seat to legislative districts, county offices and a trailing bond and levy.

Yellowstone County, MT · 6d

Q2 News

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Yellowstone County voters decide on $175 million jail expansion bond, levy

Yellowstone County voters will decide Tuesday on two measures to fund a major expansion of the county jail, with supporters calling the investment a critical step.

Yellowstone County, MT · 6d

Montana Free Press

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Libertarian Senate candidate’s ‘pet of society’ remark draws backlash

Libertarian Senate candidate Kyle Austin’s comments at an Oct. 23 forum have sparked controversy, prompting a political attack and drawing criticism from the forum’s host and tribal community members. Austin appeared alongside independent candidate Seth Bodnar and Democrat Alani Bankhead at the candidate forum at Eagle Seeker Community...

Billings, MT · 12d

Mix 97.1

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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 · 6d

NonStop Local Billings

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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 · 9d