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MSU volcanologist was recognized by the Geological Society of America for her extensive contributions to the field of volcanology, with a recent focus on Yellowstone.

Montana State volcanologist Madison Myers recognized for innovative research

MSU volcanologist was recognized by the Geological Society of America for her extensive contributions to the field of volcanology, with a recent focus on Yellowstone.

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The Unleash The Beast tour stop event will be April 17-18, 2026 at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark.

PBR set to return to Billings for 31st straight year

The Unleash The Beast tour stop event will be April 17-18, 2026 at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark.

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Voters will now need to include their date of birth alongside their signatures on mail-in ballots, per a new state requirement.

New requirement placed on voters as ballots are sent out for Yellowstone County elections

Voters will now need to include their date of birth alongside their signatures on mail-in ballots, per a new state requirement.

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Hammond will be a preferred walk-on for the Grizzlies.

Montana football commit Dawson Hammond continues to pile up numbers for No. 1 Malta

Hammond will be a preferred walk-on for the Grizzlies.

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Once the cleaning is complete, the building will be eligible for a "certificate of fitness" from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

Billings expects meth-closed animal shelter to reopen by end of month

Once the cleaning is complete, the building will be eligible for a "certificate of fitness" from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.

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Billings Gazette @billingsgazette.com · 20h

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died.

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with 'Untitled (How Does It Feel),' dies

D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died.

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Billings Gazette @billingsgazette.com · 23h

Although construction still continues, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank’s new lodge/restaurant and cabins being constructed about 20 miles north of Yellowstone National Park has been named.

Atlanta Falcons owner unveils name for Paradise Valley lodge, cabins

Although construction still continues, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank’s new lodge/restaurant and cabins being constructed about 20 miles north of Yellowstone National Park has been named.

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Billings Gazette @billingsgazette.com · 23h

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment over his description of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax.

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Alex Jones and left in place the $1.4 billion judgment over his description of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting as a hoax.

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Billings Gazette @billingsgazette.com · 1d

The approval marks the culmination of nearly a decade-long journey after Big Sky voluntarily stopped discharging its treated effluent into nearby rivers.

Big Sky first public ski area using wastewater for snowmaking

The approval marks the culmination of nearly a decade-long journey after Big Sky voluntarily stopped discharging its treated effluent into nearby rivers.

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Trump said he would use the Project 2025 agenda as a roadmap for dismantling “Democrat agencies.” Several administration officials said permanent staff cuts could be announced by last Friday.

Shutdown smokescreen? Public lands furloughs could become layoffs

Trump said he would use the Project 2025 agenda as a roadmap for dismantling “Democrat agencies.” Several administration officials said permanent staff cuts could be announced by last Friday.

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The Billings-based visionary is difficult to describe using normal human words, but he's going to try at an artist talk and performance on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

Jon Lodge giving artist talk and performance at YAM on Thursday

The Billings-based visionary is difficult to describe using normal human words, but he's going to try at an artist talk and performance on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

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A new development bringing 101 units of affordable housing to the Billings Heights got a $1.4 million shot in the arm from the city Monday night.

New affordable housing project in Billings Heights get $1.4M boost from city

A new development bringing 101 units of affordable housing to the Billings Heights got a $1.4 million shot in the arm from the city Monday night.

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"It was a wastewater problem. After all that rain, the city's wastewater backed up, and all the storm water came in and flooded our basement."

YesterYears Antique Mall is closed temporarily after wastewater floods Hart-Albin basement

"It was a wastewater problem. After all that rain, the city's wastewater backed up, and all the storm water came in and flooded our basement."

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The court case stems from a months-long HR investigation into PSC President Brad Molnar, and a subsequent letter from the PSC's vice president requesting the Gianforte's involvement.

Ruling: Future of Public Service Commission president in Gianforte's hands

The court case stems from a months-long HR investigation into PSC President Brad Molnar, and a subsequent letter from the PSC's vice president requesting the Gianforte's involvement.

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On Thursday at 12 p.m. the center is presenting “Left Out in the Cold: Myron Tripp and Rocky Mountain College,” a lecture by Joe Lanning of the Billings Public Library.

Western Heritage Center hosting High Noon Lecture on Thursday

On Thursday at 12 p.m. the center is presenting “Left Out in the Cold: Myron Tripp and Rocky Mountain College,” a lecture by Joe Lanning of the Billings Public Library.

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Billings Gazette @billingsgazette.com · 2d

Collard has written more than 100 books for children and adults, including an account of birding with his son, "Warblers and Woodpeckers: A Father-Son Big Year of Birding."