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Volunteers took their love of reading to elementary school students in Billings this week.
Regional News
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More than half of short-term rentals in Billings could be operating under the radar. -
Gallatin County encompasses some of the fastest growing areas in Montana and is larger than the size of Rhode Island. The geographic differences across the county have created a complicated set of zoning regulations. -
The 69th Legislature is starting week eight of the session. Factions in the state Senate are cleaving further apart and impacting the chamber's work. -
Snow-logged homes in Billings and other communities in south central Montana could see the first melt of the season later this week, when temperatures rise after back-to-back snowfall events. -
The city has limited places where the residents can go to escape frigid daytime temperatures. -
Last year, 2,000 people watched magical creatures illuminate the dark winter sky in Bozeman during Random Acts of Silliness' inaugural Lantern Parade. This year, even more community members are involved making lanterns for the “Menagerie of the Imaginary".
Elections 2024
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Montana Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester announced Wednesday he’s seeking a fourth term. -
Sen. Jon Tester says he has not yet made up his mind on running again in 2024. The three-term Democrat says he needs to talk it over with his wife, Sharla, first. -
Corey Stapleton, a Republican from Billings, served as a state senator and ran unsuccessfully for governor and the U.S. House.
National News
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Business leaders are trying to engage in a delicate diplomacy with the White House — even as their companies brace for the impact of market volatility and tariffs. -
Dr. Mehmet Oz is set to appear before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. -
The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago. -
In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork. -
This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.
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