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Republican hopefuls seek to fill Zinke's seat in Congress
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (602+ words) HELENA " A week and a half into Montana's candidate filing period, Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke still hadn't officially filed to run for reelection. On Monday afternoon, he confirmed he was not seeking another term in 2026 " shaking up the state's election…...
National Guard Billings facility will help troops and missions in eastern Montana
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (338+ words) The Montana National Guard Limited Army Aviation Support facility is going up in Billings. The facility broke ground back in late 2024 and officials say it will encompass aviation and infantry operations. Construction crews are almost finished with the hangar at…...
Montana authorities monitor security risks, stress awareness, after Middle East conflict
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (727+ words) BILLINGS " After U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader,Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Montana law enforcement and military officials say they are heightening vigilance and reinforcing communication with federal partners, even as they stress there is no credible threat to the…...
Political experts weigh the impact of Zinke's announced retirement
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (478+ words) BILLINGS " A scramble for Montana's western congressional seat is now underway after incumbent Rep. Ryan Zinke announced he would not be running for another term due to health concerns. Zinke has served the district since 2023 and appeared to be the…...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Typical spring roller coaster of showers, wind, and sunshine
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (301+ words) BILLINGS " MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY: A quick-moving system is exiting through Wyoming and Colorado, dropping a bit of light snow over the mountains along the Montana-Wyoming border. Once that clears, the door opens for an impressive stretch of warm, calm…...
Trump says Iran strikes were "last best chance" to take out missiles, nuclear threat
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (715+ words) President Trump said the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represented the "last best chance" of addressing the threat posed by the Islamic Republic's ballistic missiles and nuclear program. He also said the administration expects the campaign to last four to five…...
Firefighters respond to downtown Billings blaze
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (100+ words) Billings Fire Department Battalion Chief Darrek Mitchell said at the scene that the fire was in a storage unit owned by Tiny's Tavern at 319 N. 24th St. There were no occupants inside the structure at the time of the fire. Firefighters were…...
6 US service members killed as Iran conflict intensifies
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (382+ words) Six U.S. service members have now been killed as fighting in the Middle East intensifies, with Iran and its proxy forces launching retaliatory strikes against Israel and Arab states while U.S. and Israeli forces continue targeting sites inside Iran. U.S. Central Command said…...
Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission is "laser-focused" and it will not be "endless"
20+ hour, 14+ min ago (551+ words) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said early Monday the U.S. military operation in Iran is "laser-focused" as the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran continued into a third day. "Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security…...
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Warmer and dry through midweek
22+ hour, 15+ min ago (210+ words) BILLINGS " We can expect mainly quiet weather through the middle of the week, although a weak disturbance could bring light snow to the mountains south of Billings and possibly rain/snow to the Absaroka, Beartooth, and Bighorn Mountain foothills. Daytime…...