Billings Daily Roundup

New Business Openings

• Dollar General at Grand and 24th: Dollar General has opened at 2402 Grand Avenue, right at Grand and 24th Street.

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Nostalgic twist on Cub Scout classic: Adults race homemade wooden cars down a gravity track, echoing the 1953 Pinewood Derby tradition.

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Current status: Billings Airport seeing normal TSA wait times amid national flight delays from shutdown.

• Warning signs: Callouts doubled, 300+ TSA...

Billings' new Dollar General at 2402 Grand Avenue (Grand & 24th) has families thrilled—kids begging for visits like it's a theme park, ending...

Time-sensitive alerts for Billings:

• Western foothills gusts: 50–65 mph Wed, over 50 mph Thu–Sat; region-wide 30–40 mph Wed – secure outdoor items,...

High Wind Warnings

• ⚡ Gusts up to 70 mph near Billings: Powerful winds with gusts in the 30s to 50s mph across the plains and 50 to 70 mph in...

Urgent wind hazards: Foothills west of Billings see gusts to 50-70 mph, plains 30s-50s mph; crosswinds dangerous – extra time & room advised. Gusty...

Public safety hangs in balance amid Yellowstone County's jail crisis:

• Severe overcrowding: Facility built for 434 inmates now holds ~650, including...

Downtown road closure underway as AC Marriott Hotel enters its next construction phase – expect detours for locals navigating the area.

Nonstop Local, partnering with Black Hills Credit Union, visited Broadwater Elementary Tuesday to provide $2,000 for student books—part of their monthly school support. Great community lift for Billings education!

Montana's erratic spring trend hits Billings: recent snowstorm wrecked 9 MDT snowplows statewide, closed I-15.

• Now high winds gusting 40mph in...

13th Judicial District innovates amid crush:

• Two new judges Seth Cunningham and Ed Zink appointed late 2024, bringing total to 10 for Montana's...

Billings Police Department launches veteran recruitment via new network:

• Joined VET-TO-LEO to help vets transition to law enforcement careers
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Weather & Road Alerts

• 🔥 High Wind Threat: Montana Weather Alert warns of 70 MPH gusts along I-90 foothills from Livingston to Big Timber...

Driver alert: Jordan Road & North Lincoln Street close at 7:00 PM on 4/16/26 for annual amphibian crossing.

• Reason: Thousands of frogs and...

Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office needs community help identifying a person of interest in a burglary case. Recognize them? Call 406.256.2929 with info.

Pure kid magic: Sprints across fields, candy hauls, grass stains, and huge smiles at local hunts – spring's best community vibe.

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Billings commuters beware: Road conditions remain hazardous in parts of Montana despite some areas clearing after the recent winter storm. Check official updates before travel.

Local heroes shine! Billings Central boys dethrone two-time champs Dillon 70-48.

• Toby Stewart leads: Game-high 23 pts on five 3s, stressing team...

Community career boost: City of Billings Public Works at Annual Jobs Jamboree.

• When/Where: Wed, March 18, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., MetraPark Montana...