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Billings teacher leads Veterans Day song tradition one last time

For 33 years, one Billings music teacher has helped her students say thank you to those who served through song.

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Billings neighbors fight to keep Ramada Park in community hands

For Mary Agamenoni and her neighbors, Ramada Park, which stretches between Morledge Street and Ramada Drive, isn't just another piece of city property. It's rooted in the community.

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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

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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...

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Montana elects first woman Speaker of the House

HELENA, Mont. – Wednesday was a historic day at the State Capitol, as state lawmakers selected their next legislative leadership. Republican Rep. Katie Zolnikov of Billings is the first woman elected Speaker of the Montana House of Representatives in the state’s history, and the youngest woman in the nation to hold the title. She follows the steps of other Montana Republican women pioneers like Jeannette Rankin and Judy Martz.

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Riverstone Health warns of potential measles exposure at Billings hospital

BILLINGS, Mont. - A person who was at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital on Sunday was confirmed to have tested positive for measles, according to RiverStone Health, potentially exposing others who were in the hospital lobby elevators. RiverStone Health said the individual is not a resident of Yellowstone County. "Out of an abundance caution, anyone who used the hospital's front main lobby elevators between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, is asked to contact RiverStone Health Public Health at 406.247.3305," RiverStone Health said. Anyone who is immune to measles is not a risk, according to the health agency. "Those who were in this area and are not immune can receive the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) by 9:40 p.m. on November 11. PEP can help prevent measles or reduce the severity of symptoms," RiverStone Health said. Symptoms of measles can take up to 21 days to appear, according to RiverStone Health, and include runny nose, fever, rash, watery eyes and spots in the mouth. "People who are vaccinated can still become infected with the disease after exposure, although this is uncommon," RiverStone Health said. "When it occurs, symptoms are typically milder."

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Huntley Project grad returns home to speak at Veterans Day ceremony in Worden

Cole Bechtold, a U.S. Army soldier and 2026 Montana Warrior of the Year, came back to the school where his journey began to honor local veterans

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New study highlights how Billings nonprofit is strengthening veteran suicide prevention efforts

BILLINGS, Mont. — For veterans struggling with their mental health, having someone recognize when something is wrong can be an important first step toward getting support. At the Adaptive Performance Center (APC) , a Montana nonprofit with locations in Billings and Helena, a new case study is showing promising early results from training designed to help employees recognize signs of emotional distress, start difficult conversations and connect veterans with additional resources before a situation becomes a crisis. The center partnered with the national nonprofit Give an Hour earlier this year to participate in its Veteran MILE training , an initiative focused on building mental health awareness and peer-support skills. The newly released case study, APC Vets Case Study: From Individual Skills to Organizational Capacity , looks at how that training is being put into practice and what it could mean for the veterans APC serves. For Jaclyn Colebank, a veteran who first came to APC seeking support for her own mental health, the training has given her new tools to connect with others. “It gave me other skills and other tools to really learn how to listen and connect with other people,” Colebank said. Now working as both a trainer

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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