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Fourth Big Sky Honor Flight

The fourth Big Sky Honor Flight departed Billings early Sunday for the nation's capital. It might be the last chance for some World War Two veterans to see the memorial built in their honor. KULR-8's More>>

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Hundreds Participate in Run for Heaven's Sake Despite Rain

Hundreds of men, women, and children spent their Sunday morning in the pouring rain for a good cause. It was the 3rd Annual Run for Heaven's Sake. More>>

Big Sky Challenge Pro Hill Climb Canceled

Promoters say more than 200 motorcycle riders traveled from all over the U.S. and Canada to take part in the Big Sky Challenge Pro Hill Climb, but they all were forced to forfeit and miss out on the $37,000 purse. More>>

15th Annual Heritage Home Tour

Saturday was the 15th Annual Heritage Home Tour in Billings. It's an opportunity to learn about the history of the Magic City through homes, and their owners. More>>

South Park Gazebo Reopens

Billings South Park celebrates 100 years in 2013 with a nearly $200-thousand addition. Several people, including Mayor Tom Hanel and Senator Max Baucus, came out to see the park's brand new gazebo. More>>

Shake it for Baby Ryan

A bunch of ladies got together and shook their bums at Anytime Fitness Saturday morning for the Zumbathon Charity Event benefiting Ryan Chevalier. More>>

BBQ Fundraiser for Teddy Bear Run

For the last 20 years, the Billings Goldwingers Motorcycle Club takes a two day trip to Spokane to deliver toys and teddy bears to kids at the Shriner's Children's Hospital. It's called the Teddy Bear Run. More>>

New Car Technology Keeps People Safe

These days, carmakers in the country are devoting a lot of attention to making your driving experience much safer. More>>

Store Owner Follows DUI Suspect

A convenience store owner near Downtown Billings made a split-second decision Wednesday, and in the process, could have saved lives on Billings roads. More>>

Water Rescue Teams

Rescuers made several river rescues this week, including two teenagers who crashed their car into Yellowstone River and one man had to be saved in a canal. Thanks to water rescuers, no one was seriously injured. More>>

Centurion Ministries Reveal Plan for Beach

After a year and a half of living in Billings, Barry Beach's new home is the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge. More>>

Business Owners Learn about Health Care

Everyone has heard of Obamacare, but how it will be implemented is still unclear. Monday, Avitus Group hosted a seminar in Billings for nearly 150 business owners to answer any questions about More>>

Recommended Change in BAC

Drunk driving accidents claim 10,000 lives a year in the U.S. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, those numbers would change drastically if all 50 states lowered the blood alcohol level that constitutes drunk driving. More>>

Man Rescued In Canal Accident

Emergency workers rescued a man who got trapped inside a ditch near North Side Thursday evening. More>>

Billings West High Teacher Under Investigation

The head of Billings schools recommended a teacher under investigation for inappropriate use of school computers, not return next year. More>>

Homeland Security Evaluates School District Two

Schools in School District Two will receive safety assessments performed by the Department of Homeland Security. School District Two is one of 100 school districts nationwide selected to receive the safety evaluation. More>>

New Seat Belts for Lockwood Video included

It's the law to fasten your seat belt, but when it comes to large school buses, that's not the case. More>>

St. V's To Host Genetic Testing

Do you want to find out if you have an increased risk of breast cancer or other diseases because of your genes? More>>

ZooMontana Otters Learning To Swim

ZooMontana says some of its newest members are not only beginning to make an appearance, but also learning how to swim. More>>

Food Bank Unveils New Cafe

The Billings Food Bank is unveiling a new cafe, complete with soup, sandwiches, and pastries. And it's all cooked up by the food bank's students in their culinary program. More>>

Senior Sports and Arts Festival Video included

The 28th Annual Senior Sports and Arts Festival is going on in Billings. More>>

Barry Beach Turns Himself In

It's back to a prison cell for convicted killer Barry Beach following a year and a half of freedom. More>>

Fatal Accident on I-90

Highway Patrol Troopers say a man lost his life while driving on I-90 Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Special Olympic Summer Games Opens

Athletes from across the Treasure State - over 1,000, according to organizer estimates - gathered in Billings for the annual Special Olympics Montana Summer Games. More>>

SD2 Adult Education Students Graduate

A ceremony at SD Two's Lincoln Center in Downtown Billings on Wednesday finally gave a chance for people who didn't get to take the graduation walk in their high school days a chance to do so. More>>

Ceremony Pays Tribute to Fallen Officers

Police officers from across the state poured into Billings for the 25th annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. More>>

Bike to Work Week Encourages Friendly Competition

It's National Bike to Work Week. Here in Billings, there are many activities promoting the alternate forms of transportation, including biking, walking, or using public transportation, and there was even one event that encouraged some friendly competition. More>>

Black Bear Still Roaming

The black bear seen near Blue Creek School is still on the run. More>>

FWP Searching for Poachers

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for your help in finding whoever illegally killed about 30 antelope. More>>

Men Deny Charges for Lockwood Fire Video included

Two men charged in connection with a trailer home fire in Lockwood in which four people died, face their charges in district court Monday and enter their plea. More>>

Students Enjoy Career Day

What did you want to become when you were in junior high? More>>

SD2 to Push Back Start Date

Organizers hope to give students a cooler experience for the 2013-2014 school year, but some educators are concerned it's opening a new can of worms. More>>

Bear Sighting Near Blue Creek

A bear is still on the prowl around the Blue Creek area. More>>

Angie's List: Home Generators

You never know when the power might to out, especially during severe weather. In today's Angie's List report, what you need to know about home generators. More>>

Barry Beach Reacts

Greg LaMotte spoke with Barry Beach Tuesday evening. More>>

Special Olympic Torch Arrives In Billings

After traveling across the Treasure State, the torch for the 2013 Special Olympics arrived in the Magic City Tuesday. More>>

Barry Beach Talks Exclusively to KULR-8

Barry Beach could be going back to prison.  The Montana Supreme Court today said Beach should not be granted a new trial. More>>

Sweetheart Bakery Delivering Bread Again

Sweetheart bread is re-appearing on store shelves. More>>

Flag Comes from Afghanistan

The students at Alkali Creek got a hands-on education about patriotism Monday. The school's flag was worn. So, Girl Scout Troop 2228 and teacher, Vonnie Casey, brought in the new pennants. More>>

Prepping for Wildfire Season

The federal government is gearing up for wildfire season. On Monday, leaders from the Department of Agriculture warned it's going to be a difficult fire season and plan to see blazes of significant size. More>>

Couple Gifts Home To Local Foundation

The Billings Clinic Foundation received a very special and historic gift from a couple Monday. More>>

Man Stabs Girlfriend

BILLINGS - In Justice Court Monday, a Billings man is charged with stabbing his girlfriend and hitting her in the head with a rock. Court documents indicate 20-year-old John Brown was upset with his mother. More>>

Lockwood Fire Suspects Enters Plea

Two men charged in connection with a trailer home fire in Lockwood that killed four people entered their plea Monday at Yellowstone County District Court. More>>

Billings Votes On New Noise Ordinance

One of the items discussed during Monday's Billings City Council meeting was a proposal to change the city's noise ordinance. More>>

High Pollen Levels in Billings Video included

Everyone is enjoying the early surge of warm weather around Billings. More>>

Auction for Battin Building Over

The bidding for the old federal courthouse building in downtown Billings is over. More>>

Woman Stabbed

A 20-year-old man is in jail Sunday for allegedly stabbing a woman early in the morning just below the Rims. More>>

Concert Pays Tribute to Soldiers and Veterans

The Big Sky Honor Flight will seen be receiving another check for a donation. Sunday, Community members gathered at St. Patrick Co-Cathedral for a concert called "Songs of Service." More>>

Mother's Day at Pictograph Cave

This Sunday, people from all over celebrated at the Pictograph Cave for the Wild Beauties Mother's Day event. More>>

Montanan Beaten to Death

A 26-year-old man is in custody Saturday night for the suspected murder of 16-year-old Montana boy. More>>

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Saturday, people nationwide set out non-perishable food items to be donated to the local food bank. More>>

"Fight for a Cause" Proceeds Benefit Breast Cancer

Fusion Fight League is a caged MMA style fight league here in Billings. Saturday night, they held a special event where part of the proceeds will go to breast cancer research. More>>

Wolf Hunting Discussed

The State Wildlife Commissioners are taking public comment on a proposal to expand the hunting season for wolves. The prior season hunters and trappers were allowed to take up to three wolves. More>>

MasterLube Donates to Seniors

It was one of the last times local high school seniors were together at one time. More>>

Conquering the Women's Run with Pride

It's the Annual Montana Women's Run, and the event brings women and families in from all over, even some foreign countries. More>>

Commercial Bee Keepers Hold Workshop

Bee colonies all over the nation are dying. It's called CCD, or Colony Collapse Disorder, and they dry weather is making the bees more susceptible to the virus. More>>

Keller Williams RED Day Pays it Forward

More than 80,000 people around the world participated in Red Day. Here in Billings, Keller Williams Realty is paying it forward to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yellowstone County. More>>

Laurel Drive-In Theater Now Digital

A drive in theater in Laurel made the switch to digital movie projection Friday. More>>

Foster Grandparents Thanked for Their Service

Rosemary Peak, more commonly known as Grandma Bunny to her four and five year-old students, has volunteered with the Foster Grandparent program for 18 years. More>>

Aggressive Door-to-Door Solicitors

It's something you might have already dealt with, or will be encountering very soon. Door to door salesman are knocking on doors all around Billings and many are showing an aggressive side. More>>

War Veterans Honored

Three veterans and their families were recognized for their service in the armed forces. A ceremony was held in their honor Friday afternoon. More>>

Motorcycle May Safety Tips Video included

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and if you haven't already noticed, more motorcyclists are out and about in Billings. More>>

Hometown Troops Fundraiser Video included

Since after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, Laurel Hometown Troops is an organization that has been sending care packages to soldiers tied to south central Montana. More>>

KOA Fundraiser for Care Camps

A BBQ and bake sale took place Friday afternoon at the KOA Corporate Courtyard and at the new Angry Hanks to raise money for the KOA Care Camps. More>>

Chest Compression Only CPR

When someone's heart stops beating, you can have a role in keeping that person alive, until first responders get to the scene. More>>

Bear Spotted Near Blue Creek

A young black bear was seen wandering around the Blue Creek area this morning. More>>

ZooMontana Gets New Van

Magic City's zoo now has a new way to help share its animals with the community. More>>

Summer Jobs Available for Teens

Many teens in high school, graduated or not, are starting their summer job search. More>>

Women Build Week Attracts Many

Tens of thousands of women are whipping out the hammers and nails on homes throughout the country Thursday. More>>

National Weather Service Facing Sequestration Cuts

Like a storm on the horizon, sequestration still looms. Another item on the chopping block is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the parent organization of the National Weather Service. More>>

Cancer Victim's Family Donates iPads

It was a bittersweet ceremony at Billings Clinic. A combination of tears and smiles from Ryan Eaton's family, doctors and entire cancer team. More>>

Governor Signs Child Abuse Prevention Bill Video included

Governor Bullock signs in an important piece of legislation to help kids all over Montana. More>>

Venture Theatre and Rimrock Opera Merge

Venture Theatre was on the verge of closing, but now it will stay open, and bear a new name. More>>

Angie's List: Oil Changes

Does your car need an oil change every 3, 5 or even 7-thousand miles? In today's Angie's List report, how often depends on a variety of factors. More>>

BLM Management Plan Nears Final Approval

BLM's Billings Office presented its vision of their public land's future at a meeting Wednesday.
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Coroner Identifies Body Found in Water

We now know the name of the man pulled from a waterway leading to the Yellowstone River Tuesday. More>>

6th Grader Art on Kid's Run T-Shirt

The Montana Women's Run starts with a surprise for one local girl. More>>

New Figures Show Medical Costs In Montana

Figures released for the first time by the Federal Government is revealing a bit of information about some of the most common hospital procedures across the country. More>>

School Election Results

The unofficial school election results are in. More>>

ATF Continuing Search for Explosives

Officials with the ATF said they are still following leads on the case involving more than 550 pounds of explosives stolen from a U.S. Forest Service facility near Red Lodge. More>>

Staying Healthier With a Treadmill Desk at Work

Just how long do you sit behind a desk every day? Researchers say sitting for longer than 6 hours each day can have devastating health effects. More>>

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Saturday, May 11th, marks 21 years the Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive has been going on nationwide. Stamp Out Hunger is the local version, and has been happening for nearly 20 years. More>>

Veterans Treatment Court Graduation

The Veterans Treatment Court is a program, which give veterans an opportunity to stay out of prison for DUI's and other misdemeanors. More>>

Less Time to Place Bid on Battin Building

Bidders for the old federal courthouse building in Billings will have less time between bids to place their offer. More>>

Magic City Hosts Big Sky Energy Forum

Oil, coal, and wind. Montana has numerous sources of energy and it's constantly under development. And Wednesday, industry and government leaders met to discuss the future of energy in Big Sky Country. More>>

Man's Cause of Death Released

The Yellowstone County Coroner released the cause of death for a man pulled from a waterway leading to the Yellowstone River. More>>

Lockwood Spirit of Service Week Video included

It might seem like some Lockwood Middle School students forgot to get dressed on Wednesday. More>>

Maverick Casino Robbery

Maverick Casino Robbery

Billings Police are looking for a suspect allegedly responsible for a robbery at the Maverick Casino Tuesday Afternoon. More>>

Efficient Homes Come to Billings

How much did you pay for your last energy bill? One local builder and an energy-efficiency group are teaming up to save home buyers some money. More>>

Body Located in Alkali Creek

An autopsy is being conducted on the body of a man who was pulled from Alkali Creek during Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Yellowstone County School Election Results

The buildup has been taking place for weeks, and on Tuesday, the unofficial election results for Yellowstone County's various school elections are in.
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House Fire Near Zimmerman Trail

Billings Fire investigators announced the cause of a fire that started early Tuesday evening at a house on Leeann Boulevard, near Zimmerman Trail on the Billings West End. More>>

Warm Weather Could Bring Break-ins Video included

The sun is shining and the temperatures are on the rise, but something else synonymous with that is heating up as well -- robberies. More>>

National Teacher Appreciation Day Video included

It's National Teacher Appreciation Day and West High School students want to honor their instructors. More>>

Family Nominates Nurse for Achievement Award Video included

It's National Nurses' Week and Billings Clinic is honoring the medical professionals at the Nurse Achievement Awards. More>>

School Elections Across Yellowstone County

Yellowstone County election officials say they are expecting a record number of ballots returned for the eight school elections held across the county Tuesday. More>>

Parks and Recreation Crew Springs into Action

The Billings Parks and Recreation staff is busy springing into action this week. Workers got a late start this season but are on track with deadlines. More>>

Honor Flight Donation Update Video included

The Big Sky Honor Flight is getting a generous donation of $26,000. More>>

Making a Change in School Safety Video included

School safety is on the mind of many parents after the deadly mass shooting in Connecticut.
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Tumbleweed Receives Federal Grant

Members of a local group dedicated to helping runaway kids said they will now be able to help even more homeless kids in Yellowstone County. More>>

Bullying Deaths

A Cody teenager killed himself last fall, after being bullied for years. His mother told KULR-8 she complained to school authorities since her son was in kindergarten, but nothing was done. More>>

Multiple-Vehicle Accident Stops Traffic

A multiple-vehicle accident on Laurel Road shut down traffic during the afternoon. More>>

Pompey's Pillar Open to Public

One of Montana's National Monuments is now open to the public and is fully staffed to make your visit a fun and educational one. More>>

MSU-B and Rocky Mountain College Graduation

Billings College Students are celebrating in full force Saturday, as many seniors are taking that step out into the real world. More>>

Mother’s Day Craft Show

It's not too late to get a Mother's Day gift! You can pick one up at the Al Bedoo Shrine Mother's Day Craft Show. More>>

Weapons Training Near Pompey's Pillar

Using a weapon properly is a very important skill for soldiers any where to have. On Friday, a group of National Guard members spent some time on the range to sharpen their skills. More>>

Details Aired About Stolen Explosives

The quiet mountain town of Red Lodge has been on edge after hearing nearly 560 pounds of explosives were stolen from a nearby U.S. Forest Service facility last month. More>>

Unemployment Down Across The Nation

Unemployment is going down in Billings. The Labor Department says 165,000 jobs were created during the month of April. More>>

Pompey's Pillar Opens

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As Yellowstone Park opens its gates, some of the area's local parks are doing the same. More>>

Judge Cebull's Last Day

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Friday is the last day on the job for Montana's chief federal judge. More>>

Local Brewery's Excitement for Kentucky Derby

Saturday marks the first of the Triple Crown series of horse races, the Kentucky Derby! A local brewery has a stake in that big race. More>>

Firefighters Prepare for Wildfire Season

Though we haven't technically entered fire season, the dry conditions are bringing it earlier than expected. More>>

Arrests Made In Glendive Murder

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Police arrested two people for the December 21, 2012 murder of Matthew Wisemen in Glendive. More>>

Heart and Sole Run Registration

Looking to spend some quality time with your dad on Father's Day weekend? More>>

Fighting for Life Spar-A-Thon

Billings Chi-Tu-Do is hosting a fundraiser in honor of a local Billings man who recently found out he has cancer. More>>

Hands in for Head Start

Concerned parents of Head Start in Billings, Lockwood, and Laurel are sending a message to Montana politicians. More>>

ATF hunts for Stolen Explosives

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) is investigating a high profile case involving the theft of nearly 560 pounds of explosives from a U.S. Forest Service facility in Red Lodge last month. More>>

New Stillwater Mine Board Elected

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Shareholders of Stillwater Mining Company voted in a new Board of Directors on Thursday, after an acrimonious takeover attempt by a hedge fund. More>>

Dangerous Teen Challenges

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YouTube has become a go-to destination for just about anyone who wants to see videos; music, political or the funny variety. But, it's also a place for teens to get dangerous ideas. More>>

National Day of Prayer

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Local community members gathered on the Yellowstone County Courthouse lawn for prayer in honor of Thursday's National Day of Prayer. More>>

Valedictorian Luncheon in Billings

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Hard-working high school seniors from across the Magic City were honored for their achievements and accomplishments Wednesday. More>>

Police Search for Imposter

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Billings Police and area health care facilities are watching out for a woman claiming to be a nurse. More>>

Move Your Body, End Childhood Obesity

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More than three years ago, First Lady Michelle Obama developed an initiative to end childhood obesity. More>>

Health Insurance Rates to be Reviewed

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The state now can give your health insurance a check-up. A new law allows the state's insurance commissioner to review health premiums. More>>

Cyber-bullying, a Growing Issue

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It can be more vicious than face to face bullying, and more prevalent. Cyber-bullying is growing rapidly, and it's tearing apart the youth in our community. More>>

Radio Stations Raise Money for Big Sky Honor Flight

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Big Sky Honor Flight has already sent three trips of veterans to the nation's capital to see the World War Two memorial. Now, with some help from local radio stations, more vets can go on the next trip. More>>

HS Students Finish Shelter Renovation

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At the start of the school semester a few months ago, a group of area high school students in a church leadership group vowed to make a difference in the community. On Wednesday, they consider that mission accomplished. More>>

Stillwater Mine Meeting Thursday

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A fight over Stillwater Mine could end Thursday. More>>

Local Hospitals Fined

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St. Vincent Healthcare and Holy Rosary Healthcare located in Miles City agreed to pay a nearly 4 million dollar fine. More>>

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

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Around 400 people packed the Billings Hotel and Convention Center on Wednesday morning for the 53rd Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. More>>

SD2 Trustee Candidates Speak

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KULR-8 talked with two candidates who are running for a School District 2 Board of Trustees seat on their priorities, and what they will bring to the Board. More>>

Ruff Relief at Rocky Mountain College

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Rocky Mountain College invites furry friends through their doors for "Ruff Relief."
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Mayor Registers to Run Another Term

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Billings Mayor Tom Hanel will run for Mayor again as Tuesday he registered at the Yellowstone County Courthouse Elections Office. More>>

Rep. Daines Visits Billings Supply Store

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U.S. Representative Steve Daines helped out at a western supply store right here in Billings Tuesday.
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MetraPark Plan Presented

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If you've been to an event at MetraPark, you've experienced the stress of standstill traffic when trying to leave. That's about to change. More>>

Mill Levies Are Cheap

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The cost of bringing in new teachers and improving technology within school district two reportedly costs less than a cup of coffee from Starbucks every month.
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ZooMontana Fundraiser Update

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ZooMontana's "A Wild Affair" fundraiser at the Northern Hotel Friday night raked in the cash. More>>

Animal Control Officer Arrested

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Billings Police arrest a man in a City Animal Control vehicle. More>>

Governor Bullock Signs House Bill 24

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Governor Steve Bullock was in Billings Monday at the Pictograph Cave State Park to sign House Bill 24, which will create a new Montana State Parks and Recreation Board. More>>

2013 Grad Party Fundraiser

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A group of Billings residents and businesses are raising money for high school graduation parties that are safe and alcohol-free. More>>

City Council Tours New Library

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City leaders got an up close view of the progress being made on the new Billings Public Library building Monday afternoon. More>>

Lovell Fire Contained

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A fire that spread out of control during a ditch-burning routine near Lovell is fully contained.
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Pilot Identified

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The autopsy of a pilot who lost his life during a helicopter crash near Shepherd over the weekend will be conducted Wednesday.
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Billings West Earns Silver Medal

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Billings West High School earned a silver medal nationally from US News & World Report.
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Bidding Continues on Battin Building

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The bidding on the old federal courthouse building in downtown Billings continues. More>>

Angie's List: Home Warranties

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First-time home buyers may wonder if it's necessary to purchase a home warranty. In today's Angie's List report, why you should read the fine print before making a decision. More>>

Look Out For Serving Size

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A piece of information on nutritional labels could lead to you taking in more fat or calories, if you skip over it. More>>

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