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The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
Billings restores late fees and shutoffs for utility accounts
The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The City of Billings will resume late fees after an 18 month pause and will begin service shutoffs for accounts without an approved payment plan.
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
Mike Nelson sworn in as mayor of Billings
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
“We were the Magic City, and guess what, we still are the Magic City,” Nelson said.
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The justices sided with the state’s only abortion clinic and others who had sued over the bans passed since 2022, when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.
Montana health providers express caution, uncertainty after federal vaccine changes
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
In a state where vaccine rates already lag behind national averages, health care professionals worry that changes to the childhood immunization schedule could undermine public trust in the medical system.
“That 15% number is a boot up my ass, ‘You're out of here,’” Kirk Belding of Bob’s Place, a historic pizza joint, said. “That’s all that says.”
Businesses readying to resist Montana’s crippling new lease terms for historic districts
“That 15% number is a boot up my ass, ‘You're out of here,’” Kirk Belding of Bob’s Place, a historic pizza joint, said. “That’s all that says.”
billingsgazette.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
“That 15% number is a boot up my ass, ‘You're out of here,’” Kirk Belding of Bob’s Place, a historic pizza joint, said. “That’s all that says.”
It's a move towards normalcy for the shelter, which has had a turbulent few months after they were smoked out of their former building in September.
Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter finds new temporary space, is fundraising for future home
It's a move towards normalcy for the shelter, which has had a turbulent few months after they were smoked out of their former building in September.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
It's a move towards normalcy for the shelter, which has had a turbulent few months after they were smoked out of their former building in September.
Over the past six years, patients and their surviving relatives have filed at least eight malpractice suits over allegedly “negligent care” at the Fort Belknap IHS facilities.
Eight lawsuits, five deaths: How a reservation doctor accused of malpractice kept working
Over the past six years, patients and their surviving relatives have filed at least eight malpractice suits over allegedly “negligent care” at the Fort Belknap IHS facilities.
billingsgazette.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Over the past six years, patients and their surviving relatives have filed at least eight malpractice suits over allegedly “negligent care” at the Fort Belknap IHS facilities.
The Bobcats won their first national championship in 41 years and fourth overall with an overtime win against the Illinois State Redbirds.
Recap: Montana State Bobcats beat Illinois State Redbirds in OT for first FCS title in 41 years
The Bobcats won their first national championship in 41 years and fourth overall with an overtime win against the Illinois State Redbirds.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:33 AM
The Bobcats won their first national championship in 41 years and fourth overall with an overtime win against the Illinois State Redbirds.
An officer with the Billings Police Department who initially responded to the shooting was amazed that nobody was hurt, according to court documents.
Billings men plead not guilty to North Side drive-by shooting
An officer with the Billings Police Department who initially responded to the shooting was amazed that nobody was hurt, according to court documents.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:42 PM
An officer with the Billings Police Department who initially responded to the shooting was amazed that nobody was hurt, according to court documents.
The spot at at 2648 Poly Dr. has long been renowned as a locally owned, family-run corner store, selling grocery essentials with locally made goods and an outstanding butcher counter.
Poly Food Basket is closing, ending the Billings neighborhood grocer era
The spot at at 2648 Poly Dr. has long been renowned as a locally owned, family-run corner store, selling grocery essentials with locally made goods and an outstanding butcher counter.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The spot at at 2648 Poly Dr. has long been renowned as a locally owned, family-run corner store, selling grocery essentials with locally made goods and an outstanding butcher counter.
Whether construction of the new facility will be completed in time to mark the anniversary of the 1876 battle is uncertain.
Will new Little Bighorn visitor center be completed in time for 150th anniversary?
Whether construction of the new facility will be completed in time to mark the anniversary of the 1876 battle is uncertain.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Whether construction of the new facility will be completed in time to mark the anniversary of the 1876 battle is uncertain.
Billings Clinic is now the proud owner of the Cherry Tree Inn. Doug Kirby, who owned it for decades, reflected on the family-owned business on the eve of closure.
Billings Clinic buys Cherry Tree Inn; owner Doug Kirby reflects on its past, is optimistic
Billings Clinic is now the proud owner of the Cherry Tree Inn. Doug Kirby, who owned it for decades, reflected on the family-owned business on the eve of closure.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Billings Clinic is now the proud owner of the Cherry Tree Inn. Doug Kirby, who owned it for decades, reflected on the family-owned business on the eve of closure.
Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to a reduced uptake of important vaccinations and an increase in disease.
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to a reduced uptake of important vaccinations and an increase in disease.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to a reduced uptake of important vaccinations and an increase in disease.
Sam Forstag's Monday morning announcement was quickly followed by an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Missoula Democratic smokejumper enters U.S. House race to unseat Rep. Zinke
Sam Forstag's Monday morning announcement was quickly followed by an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Sam Forstag's Monday morning announcement was quickly followed by an endorsement from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Last year, SD2 used $279,000 received through the tax credit to expand trades programs at the Career Center, support gifted and talented students and boost elementary robotics and STEM education.
BPS looking for donations through state tax credit program to boost career opportunities
Last year, SD2 used $279,000 received through the tax credit to expand trades programs at the Career Center, support gifted and talented students and boost elementary robotics and STEM education.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Last year, SD2 used $279,000 received through the tax credit to expand trades programs at the Career Center, support gifted and talented students and boost elementary robotics and STEM education.
For December, the lowest snow water equivalent was recorded in the Tongue (28%) and Bitterroot (29%) river drainages.
Mountain snowpack thin at end of 2025, but the future looks snowier
For December, the lowest snow water equivalent was recorded in the Tongue (28%) and Bitterroot (29%) river drainages.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
For December, the lowest snow water equivalent was recorded in the Tongue (28%) and Bitterroot (29%) river drainages.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
Maduro pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself "innocent" and a "decent man" as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.
Karina Gallegos, 14, was last seen the night of January 3 in the trailer court on Atchison Drive, according to a statement published Monday from the Laurel Police Department.
Laurel teen reported missing over the weekend, police ask for help
Karina Gallegos, 14, was last seen the night of January 3 in the trailer court on Atchison Drive, according to a statement published Monday from the Laurel Police Department.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Karina Gallegos, 14, was last seen the night of January 3 in the trailer court on Atchison Drive, according to a statement published Monday from the Laurel Police Department.
A day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland.
After Maduro, who's next? Trump's comments spur anxieties about his plans for Greenland and Cuba
A day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland.
billingsgazette.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:17 AM
A day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland.
The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has set the NFL's single-season sack record during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Myles Garrett sets NFL single-season sack record with 23rd sack
The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has set the NFL's single-season sack record during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
billingsgazette.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:17 PM
The Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett has set the NFL's single-season sack record during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela.
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela.
billingsgazette.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested Sunday that the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela.
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:35 PM
He touted the military operation as a success. Now, the path ahead could be treacherous as the White House faces difficult questions.
Billings Gazette reporting uncovered bad actors at nonprofits, shone a light on suicide and mental health and took elected officials to task in 2025.
Ostlund's death, city quality of life cuts lead top Billings Gazette local stories of 2025
Billings Gazette reporting uncovered bad actors at nonprofits, shone a light on suicide and mental health and took elected officials to task in 2025.
billingsgazette.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Billings Gazette reporting uncovered bad actors at nonprofits, shone a light on suicide and mental health and took elected officials to task in 2025.
They also defended Trump from criticisms that he had taken the military action without the approval of Congress, but did not immediately respond to questions about U.S. occupation of Venezuela.
Montana congressional delegation roundly celebrates Maduro capture
They also defended Trump from criticisms that he had taken the military action without the approval of Congress, but did not immediately respond to questions about U.S. occupation of Venezuela.
billingsgazette.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:21 PM
They also defended Trump from criticisms that he had taken the military action without the approval of Congress, but did not immediately respond to questions about U.S. occupation of Venezuela.
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
VR opens doors for older people to build real connections | Hot off the Wire podcast
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM
🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.