Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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Billings Diesel Tops $5 as Gas Holds Near $4.27
Billings metro regular gas held at $4.274 while diesel reached $5.013, creating different cost pressures for commuters, contractors and freight operators.
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Billings calendar schedules Yellowstone County zoning commission proceeding for Aug. 4
The City of Billings’ August 2026 calendar lists a Consolidated Yellowstone County Zoning Commission proceeding at 3 p.m. Aug. 4. The available listing does not identify the zoning matter, parcel or applicant.
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Heat wave prompts early heat-relief operations in Billings as Montana fire danger remains elevated
A western heat wave reaching Montana prompted the Montana Rescue Mission in Billings to open earlier than usual for heat relief, while regional drought and extreme heat continued to raise wildfire concerns.
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Billings votes to create independent airport authority after nearly a century of city control
Billings has voted to create an independent authority for Billings Logan International Airport, changing a municipal governance model that dates to the airport’s opening in May 1928.
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Yellowstone County commissioners appoint interim sheriff after Mike Linder retirement
Yellowstone County commissioners voted June 9 to appoint an interim sheriff after Sheriff Mike Linder’s retirement, setting a temporary leadership transition for the county law-enforcement agency.
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Heat dome raises wildfire risk across Montana as Billings’ 111°F reading remains a key marker
A heat dome extending from Arizona to Montana is bringing dangerous heat and heightened wildfire risk. Billings reached 111°F on July 12, though the available report does not provide a new local temperature for Aug. 1.
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Billings shelter opens early as heat dome raises wildfire and health risks
The Montana Rescue Mission in Billings opened earlier than usual for heat relief as a high-pressure heat dome extended across parts of the West, from Arizona to Montana.
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Billings City Council scheduled July 27 votes on Billings 2045 and two neighborhood plans
Billings City Council’s July 27 regular-business agenda included scheduled adoption actions for amendments and updates to Billings 2045, plus the West Billings and Heights neighborhood plans.
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MSU Billings lists summer cybersecurity camps for students entering grades 5-9
City College at MSU Billings listed two hands-on cybersecurity summer camps for 2026, with enrollment capped at 20 students per cohort and tuition set at $50 per class.
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Billings council work session set Aug. 3 for 2045 Plan updates
Billings City Council is scheduled to discuss Billings 2045 Plan amendments and updates at an Aug. 3 work session, after city records listed related plan-adoption items for July 27.
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Billings milk complaints expand as Montana investigates early spoilage
Billings residents and a local child-care provider report milk spoiling before its printed date as Montana investigates complaints spanning multiple stores and brands.
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Warm, Windy Friday Raises Fire Concerns as City Business Picks Up
Billings, MT — February 6, 2026 — Warm, dry weather is raising grass fire concerns today, while city leaders prepare for upcoming council meetings and a busy February.
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Billings, MT — February 5, 2026 — Local News Update
Billings, MT — February 5, 2026 — A roundup of recent events and developments in Billings, Montana, including local business achievements and upcoming community events.
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Billings, MT — February 3, 2026 — Local News Update
Billings, MT — February 3, 2026 — A roundup of recent events in Billings, including a significant human trafficking operation and a tragic house fire in Carbon County.
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Billings, MT Weather Snapshot – February 1, 2026
7:56 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · Billings, MT: 41°F · Humidity 42%
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Billings Hosts Transparent Election Initiative Event
Billings, MT — January 31, 2026 — Former Governor Marc Racicot, Senator Jon Tester, and Gary Buchanan presented The Montana Plan at the Lincoln Center to promote campaign financ…
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Quiet Day in Billings, MT: No Major Headlines in Past 24 Hours
Billings, MT — January 30, 2026 — Local news is light today, with no major developments reported in the past 24 hours in Billings.
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Local News Update for Billings, MT – January 29, 2026
Billings, MT — January 29, 2026 — A two-vehicle collision near 6th Ave N & N Broadway resulted in injuries; a federal prison sentence was handed down in a major meth case; and a…