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Hello Billings! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: New 24/7 ambulance coverage, a detention facility tour, and gold and silver surge + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Former courthouse thoughtfully renewed: Billings City Hall’s renovation was honored by the Montana Contractors Association for preserving history and improving efficiency, with terrazzo floors and granite panels restored and first-floor steel mural brought back — see what was restored.
Bolstering local emergency response: A new partnership with Intermountain Health will bring 24/7 ambulance coverage to rural Yellowstone County, including Worden, Huntley, Pompeys Pillar and Ballantine, launching in July amid declining volunteer numbers — get all the details.
More resources under one roof: Yellowstone County public health opened a new Billings clinic serving people who are homeless or at risk, offering primary and mental health care, with support from a federal health grant — 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 they’re 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/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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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Tapas vibes, right here: When the snacky mood hits, Walkers Grill serves a rotating lineup of shareable small plates with a strong wine and cocktail list. Ideal for midweek catchups or low-key dates, when you promise it’s the last… then add one more plate.
Gear up locally: Sudden urge to get outside? The Base Camp has boots, layers, maps, and expert fitting to dial you in, minus the guesswork. Family-owned in Billings since 1975, it’s an easy stop before your next river run or snowy lap.
Indie night out: Art House Cinema & Pub keeps Billings movie lovers happily overbooked with handpicked films, cushy seats, and a real pub for bites and sips. It’s the perfect midweek reset or low-key date night, where the projector hums, conversations loosen, and the popcorn does the planning.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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🎭 Family Theatre Performance: “Good In Everything” @ Rocky Mountain College | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:00 PM – Free, family-friendly Shakespeare without the pop quiz. Montana Shakespeare in the Parks brings Good In Everything, an interactive As You Like It for grades K to 6, to Rocky Mountain College’s Losekamp Hall here in Billings, 45 minutes plus a quick actor talkback, fun included.
🆓 First Free Friday @ Wise Wonders Science & Discovery Museum | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Take the crew to Wise Wonders for First Free Friday, where our favorite ticket price applies and bedtime is negotiable. Wander the exhibits after hours, let the kids push every button, and call it quality time, cardio, and curiosity all in one.
⚽ Spring Soccer Swap @ Amend Park | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Whether your kid outgrew cleats between breakfast and lunch, or you keep tripping over soccer balls in the garage, Spring Soccer SWAP, a local nonprofit, hooks Billings families up with gear. Scoop cleats and balls, and know every dollar circles back to local kids.
🩰 Cinderella Ballet @ Petro Theater | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Trade your streaming queue for glass slippers at the Petro Theater on the MSUB campus, where Billings Ballet Company spins an original Cinderella with silly Stepsisters, Ashton’s Season Fairies, a surprise tap break, and 90 local dancers. A tidy 75 minutes, kid-friendly, fun for grownups.
🐔 Crochet Chicken Class @ The Maker’s Market | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Finally, a backyard chicken that will not wake the neighbors. Beginner friendly crochet class, stitch a cute hen, all supplies included, ages 9 to 99, $35, and you leave with a bird you do not have to feed.
🎳 Bowl for Hope 2026 @ Fireside Lanes | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Take a break from the grind and roll a few for a good cause at Fireside Lanes. Prizes cover it all, from killer costumes and team names to most strikes, most gutter balls, and lowest score, so yes, your league-night rust still counts.
🎲 Bingo Fundraiser @ 406 Kitchen & Taproom | Tuesday (3/10) at 7:00 PM – Bingo at 406 Kitchen & Taproom, benefiting Charles Campbell Camp with Billings Lions Club. Cards are $1 for nine games, $2 for the blackout, with a 50/50 pot split between winner and camp. Cheap fun, real impact, your lucky dauber finally earns its keep.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Billings report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 66°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny. High near 66, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Tomorrow – High: 51°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 69%
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 31, with temperatures rising to around 33 overnight. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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