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It’s Friday, Billings! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: 24/7 ambulance coverage, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and a pirate murder mystery feast + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Strengthening rural emergency response: Intermountain Health is expected to bring 24/7 ambulance coverage to eastern Yellowstone County by July 1, based at Huntley Fire Station and serving Huntley, Worden, and Ballantine — get all the details.
Year-round tennis on horizon: Billings could get an indoor tennis center at Amend Park with six indoor courts. USTA Foundation funding and tax increment financing are considered as demand is up 54% since 2019 — see what’s planned and when.
New routes into steady careers: With trucking companies short on drivers nationwide, a Billings driving school is training locals for high-demand jobs, from buses to delivery. Opened last year, the academy says demand remains strong — read the full story.
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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Sketchbook refresh, anyone?: Whether you’re restocking paints or finally trying that watercolor class you’ve been bookmarking, Art’s Paper & Paint has the goods, plus workshops and creative tips that nudge projects from “someday” to “done-ish,” so inspiration sticks and progress happens, one satisfying brushstroke at a time.
Deck season, sorted: If your porch boards sag or you want low-maintenance composite, Finishing Touch Exteriors builds and re-skins decks with Trex, Fiberon, or TimberTech, plus matching railings. Translation: more backyard coffee, fewer weekend repairs, and a setup that shrugs off Billings weather.
Ocean vibes, Billings: Seafoods of the World delivers pristine fish, briny shellfish, and a smart stash of frozen go-tos, all guided by folks who know their cuts. With a gleaming fillet, dinner drifts coastal… even if the Yellowstone never makes waves.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🐟 K of C Fish Fry @ Columbia Club | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – Fridays in Lent mean one thing around here, the Knights’ fish fry with salmon, baked or fried cod, mac and cheese, chowder, tots, waffle fries, and a special dessert. Show up early, eat well, then stick around for bar bingo, all while supporting local charities.
☠ Blood & Black Flags A Pirate Murder Mystery Feast @ Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Captain Scurvy’s Black Dragon Den serves a pirate murder mystery feast, where performers mingle at your table. Think Clue, but with mead. Eighty bucks gets you a hearty buffet and bragging rights, mead is extra, suspicion is mandatory, and participation optional. Seats vanish fast.
🎭 As You Like It @ NOVA Center For The Performing Arts | Friday (3/13) at 7:30 PM – As You Like It sends us to the Forest of Arden, where banished Rosalind slips into Ganymede and tutors lovesick Orlando in the art of not making a fool of yourself. Celia, Oliver, and Touchstone stir the pot, proving country beats court drama, every time.
🌱 Seed Starting Basics @ Gainan’s Heights Flowers & Garden | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Ready to stop gambling with spring frost and leggy seedlings? Join Rocky Mountain College botanist Megan Poulette for a free workshop on what to start indoors, supplies, sowing methods, light and heat, common pitfalls, and hardening off. Local know-how, real science, and fewer plant obituaries.
☘ 43rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Street Party & Celtic Fair @ Skypoint | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off the green, the 43rd St. Patrick’s parade and Celtic Fair takes over under Skypoint, free and loud. Expect over 35 floats, bagpipers, cloggers, food trucks, and a Broadway concert. Bring the kids, keep your dignity.
❄ Freezer Meal Club @ Cherry Creek | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Because dinner insists on showing up every night, come batch-cook with neighbors, stock your freezer, and skip the dinner-hour scramble. You toss in $60, they handle the groceries, you show up and chop. Limited spots, real camaraderie, future you will applaud.
🎳 Bunny Hop Youth/Adult Scotch Doubles @ Fireside Lanes | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Grab a partner, lace up, and hop into Bunny Hop Youth/Adult Scotch Doubles at the lanes. Pick the 10am or 1pm shift, register at any of the three centers, and feel smug knowing your strikes fund GYV Youth Bowling. Cheap thrills, worthy cause.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Billings report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 41°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 92%
Snow showers. Cloudy. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 11°F – Precip: 97%
Snow showers. Cloudy. High near 40, with temperatures falling to around 37 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Later: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 11, with temperatures rising to around 15 overnight. North wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
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