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Rise and shine, Billings! Habitat’s 99th home, a 10-year-old helps a baby goat walk, an RV and boat show, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Homeownership dreams take shape: Billings volunteers recently raised walls for Habitat for Humanity’s 99th home in the Heights, marking a big moment for future homeowner Denise James and progress toward plans for 21 homes — read the full story.
An inspiring animal comeback: A 10-year-old Billings girl, Adeliah Curry, used her knowledge of anatomy to help a baby goat with nerve damage. Once given 50% odds, he is walking and running — read the full story.
Joint wildlife study underway: Elk captured on the Crow Reservation south of Billings tested negative for brucellosis, and 30 were fitted with GPS collars to track seasonal movements and livestock overlap risk — read the full story.
Hometown skaters find inspiration: Earlier this month, Billings skaters staged an Olympic-style opening ceremony at Centennial Ice Arena for National Skating Month, eyeing Signal Peak Energy Arena slated to bring year-round ice this spring — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Full-scale rock spectacle: Shinedown will bring its Dance, Kid, Dance Act II World Tour to Billings on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at First Interstate Arena at MetraPark. Coheed and Cambria and From Ashes to New are slated as special guests, promising a loud midweek night under the Rims. (axs.com) Check out the full lineup.
Chill vibes, bold flavors: Cheba Hut will open its first Montana shop in Billings on Friday, February 27 near Shiloh Crossing, ZooMontana and an MSU campus. Expect over 30 toasted subs and a 12 tap bar. Perks include merch for the first 100 guests and a $420 cash drop at four twenty p.m. Get all the opening details.
Low and slow lifesaver: Craving ribs that truly demand napkins? Blue’s BBQ serves wood-smoked plates, from tri-tip to pulled pork, with scratch-made sides like pit baked beans and baked yams. Dependable, unfussy comfort that hits the deep smoky spot when dinner needs to satisfy.
Upgrade your hair day: Bangs misbehaving or craving real dimension? Ethos Salon delivers lived-in color, precise cuts, and seamless extensions in a bright, welcoming space. Local favorite vibes without the fuss, just relaxed expertise and results that grow out beautifully… their team makes great hair feel effortless.
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📆 Around town this week
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🍴 The 24th Annual Legacy Dinner & Auction @ Billings Hotel & Convention Center | Tuesday (2/24) at 5:30 PM – Big Sky Christian Education Foundation’s Legacy Dinner and Auction brings our community together to back Christian education, with Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on faith, family, and legacy. Come for dinner, stay for spirited bidding, a paddle workout, and conversation that matters. Grab a table: https://shorturl.at/bp28R
🧼 Soap Making Workshop @ Maple Moose Coffee and Pop Shop | Tuesday (2/24) at 5:30 PM – Whether you read every label or just want better-smelling showers, this hands-on Maple Moose workshop covers cold process basics, lye safety, and essential oils, then you make a take-home batch. Small class, real guidance, you keep the wooden mold, $125, and spots go fast.
🌼 Wildflower Meadow in Red @ Crooked Line Studio | Wednesday (2/25) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap doomscrolling for pretty, here it is. Paint an 8×10 meadow of poppies and wildflowers with Teresa Brown using alcohol inks, learn when to steer and when to let them wander, all supplies provided, art therapy included.
📼 Nostalgia Night: The Cable Guy @ Art House Cinema & Pub | Wednesday (2/25) at 7:00 PM – Unplug from the algorithm and catch a Nostalgia Night screening of The Cable Guy, a deliciously awkward 90s dark comedy about friendship, boundaries, and one very clingy installer. Expect big Jim Carrey energy, quotable chaos, and the reminder that caller ID was a lifestyle.
🚐 RV & Boat Show and Sale @ MetraPark – First Interstate Arena | Thursday (2/26) at 10:00 AM – MetraPark turns wall-to-wall shiny toys, with RVs to roam and boats to float, all priced to test your willpower. Kick tires, climb ladders, daydream about Flathead and Fort Peck, then realize your garage is toast, and you do not care.
🌿 Problematic Plants @ Montana Audubon Center | Thursday (2/26) at 6:00 PM – Think your ‘natural landscaping’ looks familiar? Learn to spot noxious weeds, invasives, and the tools that actually work with Caleb Music from the Yellowstone County Weed District. Weather permitting, take a weed walk at Montana Audubon, free admission, donations welcome, register ahead.
🍎 Snow White and the Seven Endings @ NOVA Center For The Performing Arts | Friday (2/27) at 7:30 PM – If you prefer your fairy tales with fewer fragile princes and more punchlines, this one’s for you. Seven forest dwellers retell Snow White, each with a new hero, a new ending, and absolutely no credit for the Prince.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Billings report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 55°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly cloudy. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 12 to 16 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 38 overnight. West southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 51%
A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: Rain showers likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
This house is wild
This 5-bed, 4.5-bath stunner sits on the 10th hole of Yellowstone Country Club, pairing timeless design with European white oak herringbone and bamboo floors, vaulted ceilings, timber beams, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing sweeping fairway views. A 2025-rebuilt south-facing deck links kitchen, family room, and primary suite. Two main-level suites shine, plus a walk-out level with gym and golf-side bedrooms.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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