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Ryan Walters announces Bible directive for Oklahoma public schools

The state superintendent cited a statute directing the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents. #oklaed

Photos: Repeat Offenders Alive After Five in downtown Billings

Local band Repeat Offenders perform "It's Tricky" by Run-D.M.C. during Alive After Five at SkyPoint in downtown Billings on Thursday, June 27.

Meth distributor in Billings area trafficking ring sentenced to 7 years

Daniel Jimenez-Chavez, 40, received a longer sentence than nine co-defendants and a shorter sentence than four co-defendants. Two co-defendants also received seven-year sentences.

Photo: United Way fishing at Lake Elmo

Over 100 children from United Way's Care Academy gather at Lake Elmo for a fishing day on Thursday. United Way partnered with dozens of volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks on the annual event.

Tentative Billings City deal with Teamsters averts potential strike

City of Billings officials and the union representing hundreds of municipal employees announced Thursday they tentatively agreed on a new contract.

United Way of Yellowstone County awards $300K in local grants

United Way of Yellowstone County will award $300,000 in grants to local organizations on June 27, increasing support by $75,000 compared to last year.

Photos: Washington Innovation Center work under way

Work is under way at Washington Elementary as the school is being remodeled to accommodate high school students in the Washington Innovation Center.

AARP Montana hosting free events

    AARP Montana is hosting a Get to Know AARP Montana meet-up at the Billings Rib and Chop House Thursday. Appetizers will be provided and people can learn more about AARP Montana, its initiatives, activities and volunteer opportunities. We ask that people register so we’ll know how much food t…

    Billings neighbors: Obituaries for June 27

      Read through the obituaries published today in Billings Gazette.

      Celebrating Billings-area engagements, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays

        We’re excited to celebrate your achievements.

        Yellowstone County museums make funding case at commissioner’s hearing

          Yellowstone County's four museum directors all spoke, with YAM director Jessica Ruhle giving an impassioned defense of the art museum in the face of proposed budget cuts.

          Photos: Eagle Seeker Summer Celebration under way Wednesday

            Juliette Angelo performs during the Summer Celebration at the Eagle Seeker Community Center on Wednesday. The event features live music, games for children and cultural activities.

            Eight family doctors at RiverStone complete Montana Family Medicine Residency

              Based at RiverStone Health, MFMR is a three-year residency sponsored by Billings Clinic, Intermountain Health and RiverStone Health.

              Trail to be dedicated in Helena in honor of labor leader, former Commissioner Eric Feaver

              A celebration for the commemoration of “Feaver's Union," a new trail named for the late Helena city commissioner and labor leader Eric Feaver, will be 10 a.m. Monday.

              Food Truck Fuel: On The Hook stops in Billings Thursday

              Editor's note: Summertime is prime time for food trucks. Stay tuned for local and regional food truck news and highlights, with your Billings business host Lillian Palmer. If you have local food truck news, email lpalmer@billingsgazette.com.

              'Devastating': Montana's Flathead cherry crop wiped out by January Arctic freeze

              The Flathead Lake region in western Montana usually produces between 2 million and 3 million pounds of cherries, but a hard winter freeze changed that this year.

              FDA warns of Diamond Shruumz products; 1 Montanan sickened

              The FDA is advising people to not eat, sell, or serve any flavor of Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, or gummies.

              Belfry man killed in crash near Absarokee, second fatal in a week

              The 71-year-old was one of four people traveling in an SUV that went off the road June 23 and struck a guardrail.

              Jessica Ruhle talks about how the YAM helps with public safety

              Jessica Ruhle talks about how the YAM helps with public safety

              Jessica Ruhle talks about how the YAM helps with public safety

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              Jeremy Keller: Carrying on family traditions

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              Military service provides lifelong lessons to Jim Collins

              Content by AARP.Collins said what he misses the most since retiring two years ago — after nearly 30 years in the military — is the camaraderie, teamwork and trust he experienced during training and service.

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              John Nelson: Purple Heart recipient reflects on days in Vietnam

              Content by AARP. When his plane was struck over Vietnam,Air Force Capt. John Nelson took action.

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              Web3 apps are changing the game in cryptocurrency circles

              Contributor content. Learn how Web3 apps are helping to usher in a new era of cryptocurrency.

              Authorities release identity of Helena woman fatally shot in SUV

              The woman fatally wounded as she sat in a vehicle Friday has been identified by authorities as Bernadette Tashena Johnson, 42, of Helena.

              MET Transit surges out of pandemic slump, avoiding national troubles

              After a complete system overhaul late last year, the bus agency has seen steadily increasing ridership — even surpassing pre-pandemic figures.

              Billings neighbors: Obituaries for June 26

              Read through the obituaries published today in Billings Gazette.

              Billings man arraigned following weekend fatal drive-by shooting

              Loren Cody Smoker has been charged with deliberate homicide and tampering with evidence, with prosecutors accusing him of pulling up next to a sedan and killing its driver.

              Carbon County murder/suicide under investigation

              On June 12 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Carbon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence north of Silesia to do a welfare check on the residents.

              Suspects in attack of jail officers plead not guilty

              Myron Goes Ahead and Ashtin Glen were in custody at YCDF when they allegedly tried to stab two detention officers to death with improvised knives.

              After a Ramsay no-go, Love's looks to Dillon as its next stop

              After a no-go in Ramsay, Love's looks to Dillon for its next truck stop in Montana amid brewing opposition.

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