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’); window.MSInputMethodContext && document.documentMode && window.addEventListener(’load’, function() { cssVars({ include:’style,link[href*="lee.ds.css"]’ })}); /*]] */ nts and information on Montana sports, weather, entertainment and lifestyles. 67° Log In Subscribe Guest Logout Read Today’s E-edition News Local Crime State 406 Politics Business Nation & World Last 24 hours History News Tip Wildfires Obituaries Share a Story Recent Obituaries Find an Obituary Archives Opinion Submit a Letter Letters Guest/Columnists Sports High School Big Sky Conference College Scoreboard Professional Betting Rodeo Life & Entertainment Event Calendar Music Movies & TV Games Contests Comics Columns Play People Montana Untamed Food Health Get Healthy Parenting Home & Garden People Pets Faith Celebrations Travel Outdoors Ski Report Your Shots Just for Kids Bear Cam Join the community News tip Share video Send a story Share a photo Brand Ave. Studios Print Edition E-edition E-edition Archives Special Sections Buy & Sell Place an Ad Marketplace Jobs Homes Cars Advertise Shop Local I Love A Deal Billings Gazette Store Public Notices Customer Service Manage Subscription Activate Digital Subscription Newsletter sign-up Subscribe Contact us Advertising info Help Center Mobile Apps Weather: Live Radar Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram © 2024 Lee Enterprises Terms of Service | Privacy Policy Subscribe Read Today’s E-edition Subscribe Log In Welcome, Guest My Subscription See Benefits Members OnlyHelp Center My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout E-edition News Obituaries Opinion Sports Life & Entertainment Jobs Wildfires 67° Mostly Cloudy Full slate of Public Service Commission races could change composition The PSC affects the household budgets of more than 400,000 Montana utility customers. Parties agree to drop lawsuit over charter school openings The coalition that brought the lawsuit said in court documents the Office of Public Instruction followed a previous order and set up a process allowing approved schools to open this fall. Billings Public Schools and teachers union reach final agreement on contract Both parties expressed gratitude to the negotiating teams for their dedication and professionalism throughout the negotiation process. Wildfire burning in southern Sapphires, mapped at 99 acres The fire is about 11 miles south of Skalkaho Pass, 20 miles southwest of Philipsburg and 25 miles east-southeast of Hamilton. Billings man pleads not guilty to eight counts of sexually assaulting a child Angelo Louis Di Costanzo has been charged in Yellowstone County District Court with five counts of sexual intercourse without consent and three counts of sexual assault inflicting bodily injury. OPI claims positive reviews for MAST, district representatives say otherwise The Office of Public Instruction’s implementation of the new testing model caused mixed emotions from piloting districts even though the office claimed positive feedback. Montana Rescue Mission’s new shelter campus is expected to open this summer in Billings The nonprofit is building a unified campus on South 29th Street and Minnesota Avenue that will have an emergency shelter, housing for those working a program and 29 apartments. Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter receives $2M gift for new building Mary Waggoner, Beth’s daughter, is a well-known animal advocate in Billings who in the 1980s started the Animal Welfare League of Montana. FROM THE EDITOR: Let’s make America kind again Rage on if you like, call bull when it needs calling, and offer your better ideas. Agreeing on solutions is a messy business, but we can do it without being mean to each other. Photos: Billings residents flock to see Northern Lights on Saturday Billings residents crowded parking lots along Highway 3, Highway 87 and Alkali Creek Road as they searched out dark skies to watch a second night of the aurora borealis on Saturday. Trump-affiliated group releases new national security book outlining possible second-term approach One group trying to lay the groundwork for a second Donald Trump administration is out with a new policy book that aims to articulate an "America First" national security agenda. Group draws up hunting regulation changes to spark conversation One suggestion is that deer hunters would have to choose to either pursue whitetails or mule deer, and pick only one region of the state to hunt in. Counting calories and curios to find the best burger on the Southeast Montana Burger Trail The ingenious idea from Visit Southeast Montana compiles 25 burgers from Billings to Ekalaka. Go to four for a sticker, eight for a t-shirt, and more to lose your mind. Northern Lights returns Saturday night for some after a historic Friday night The most significant geomagnetic storm since at least 2003 brought the Northern Lights to places that have rarely seen them before. Parts of America will have another chance Saturday night if you missed it. Photos: Northern Lights put on a show in Montana The aurora borealis put on quite a show Friday night and into the early morning hours on Saturday. UPDATE: Police give more details on Friday’s fatal wreck at North 27th Street Billings police have shut down the stretch of 27th between Poly Drive and Rimrock Road, and are asking motorists to avoid the area. Potentially historic Northern Lights show could dazzle Montana’s big sky "This is an unusual and potentially historic event," said Clinton Wallace, director of NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center. Lawmakers halt implementation of child care reform rules Against the recommendation of child care providers, a legislative interim committee struck down rules that would have made licensure easier and expanded capacity. Gianforte taps Polson attorney for district court bench John Mercer had been an attorney with the Polson firm Turnage Mercer & Wall for 42 years before his appointment to the bench. Veterans promote solidarity with Bearded Viking Mead The Bearded Viking is about bringing people together,” founder and mead master, JT Robertson said. ’Pour water into the ocean of kindness’: Thousands celebrate MSU graduation Friday Montana State University graduates were encouraged during graduation Friday to follow the example of posthumous honorary degree recipient I-Ho Pomeroy and pour water into the ocean of kindness." Medicaid unwinding leads to staff, budget cuts at RiverStone Health RiverStone Health notified 29 employees that they will be part of a reduction in force effective mid-June. A solar storm will produce northern lights over the US. Find out where to look for the aurora borealis this weekend Northern locations in the U.S. are best for viewing the northern lights, but clouds will interfere in many spots. Wyoming highlights increase in wolf population, decrease in livestock loses The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported an estimated 352 wolves in 43 packs, which included 24 breeding pairs at the end of last year. The Jake Five: You are one age going on another age If you’re searching for a drop of golden sun (and who isn’t after this rainy week?) Billings has everything you’re looking for. Photo: Shooting investigation on 6th Avenue North in Billings The man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The Wienermobile may be kitsch, but it’s one heck of a job training exercise The iconic car is in Billings, being driven by two "Hotdoggers." That’s one of the most competitive jobs in marketing, paying $35k to travel America in a giant hot dog. Who do you want to represent you on the Yellowstone County Commission? Voters to weigh in on the June 4 ballot John Staley a retired fire chief, and Mike Waters, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, are competing for a six-year term on the three-member Yellowstone County Commission. Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill Tester is facing a tough reelection challenge in the fall and his campaign has continually framed him as tough on the...