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Billings, MT: Babcock Theatre Reopens
The Babcock Theatre in Billings, Montana has reopened after having been closed for more than a year. The historic theater, which dates back to 1907, closed in May 2025 after part of the ceiling collapsed. It is operated by Art House Billings, which announced the theater's Grand Opening Weekend on social media today, October 16, 2026.
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State Transportation Officials Seek Input On Proposed Roundabout Project Coming To Southwest Billings In 2029
State transportation planners want your input on a new roundabout coming to 64th Street West and King Avenue West. There's an open house at Elder Grove Elementary where you can see the plans and share what you think about the project.
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State lawmakers say Laurel's move to block mental health facility is discriminatory
For months, the state has been pushing for the Laurel City Council to annex property for a proposed mental health facility that would treat Montanans accused of crimes. Residents and city officials oppose the move. This summer, the city council paused annexations, citing limited water capacity. The Long-Range Planning Interim...
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Historic Absarokee Sandstone School demolished after 6-year effort to save it
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Billings residents express frustrations online as the city cracks down on longstanding trash rule
BILLINGS, Mont. — Billings residents are being reminded to make sure their garbage and yard waste can lids close completely before pickup, as the city begins enforcing a longstanding rule that can leave overfilled bins uncollected. The policy has sparked frustration among some residents on social media. City officials...
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State Transportation Officials Seek Input On Proposed Roundabout Project Coming To Southwest Billings In 2029
State transportation planners want your input on a new roundabout coming to 64th Street West and King Avenue West. There's an open house at Elder Grove Elementary where you can see the plans and share what you think about the project.
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Montana lawmakers allege disability discrimination in fight over psychiatric facility
The city of Laurel this week adamantly denied allegations that it is discriminating against people with disabilities by fighting with the state about a psychiatric facility it intends to build outside of town. The allegations came Thursday in a meeting of the Long-Range Planning Interim Budget Committee. Lawmakers there voted...
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Laurel Denies Disability Discrimination Allegations Over Facility Dispute
The city of Laurel is vigorously rejecting claims of discrimination against people with disabilities amid ongoing disputes with the state over a planned psychiatric facility. The city’s refusal to annex land needed for the 32-bed forensic psychiatric facility, a key part of Montana’s mental health infrastructure, has sparked allegations of civil rights violations. State lawmakers claim the city’s stance could breach the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act, as reported in a recent committee meeting. Laurel officials maintain their opposition stems from existing water supply challenges rather than discrimination.
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The ballots are in the mail
Absentee ballots for the Nov.3 election were dropped in the mail Friday, Oct 9, 25 days before the general election. Yellowstone County Election Administrator Dayna Causby said if a voter lives in or near the city limits of Billings, her office has found that absentee ballots are usually delivered the next day.
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Billings City Council votes to sell Lampman Park to a developer for $834,000
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Montana lawmakers allege disability discrimination in fight over psychiatric facility
The city of Laurel this week adamantly denied allegations that it is discriminating against people with disabilities by fighting with the state about a psychiatric facility it intends to build outside of town. The allegations came Thursday in a meeting of the Long-Range Planning Interim Budget Committee. Lawmakers there voted...