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1. Black Bears Increasingly Seen in Billings (montanaoutdoor.com) — Black bears are being seen more often around Billings this year, especially near the Yellowstone River and on the town's outskirts, as poor natural food pushes them toward neighborhoods. Residents are urged to secure garbage, pet and livestock feed, and grills, and to skip bird feeders until mid-December. Bear sightings or conflicts can be reported to the local Billings FWP office.
2. As Billings Senior High reopens, a January stabbing case remains unresolved (ktvq.com) — As Billings Senior High students return to class, families are still waiting for answers about a January stabbing involving teacher Jason Rader and a student, with no charges filed eight months later. Billings police and the Yellowstone County Attorney's Office call the case complex, while Rader remains employed but out of the classroom and the district works with the teachers union on safety efforts.
3. Billings Public Schools names Justin Walker interim Skyview football coach (ktvq.com) — Billings football fans will see a new leader on the Skyview Falcons' sideline, as Billings Public Schools names teacher Justin Walker interim head coach for the rest of the season. He replaces John Simpson, who resigned after a tough 1–8 stretch and a season‑opening loss, leaving questions about the program's direction as Walker steps in.
4. Construction picks up at future AC Hotel by Marriott site in downtown Billings (ktvq.com) — Downtown Billings drivers and pedestrians can expect ongoing disruption near North 27th Street and Second Avenue North as construction ramps up on the new multi‑story AC Hotel by Marriott. A tower crane is now in place for the long haul, with Second Avenue impacted for months and 27th Street reopening soon, while developers still target a late 2027 or early 2028 opening.
5. MSGA announces Producer Profitability Initiative roadshow dates (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Billings ranchers and ag producers can join the Montana Stockgrowers Association's Producer Profitability Initiative roadshow when it stops at Public Auction Yards on October 1. The statewide tour will share progress since earlier listening sessions, gather new feedback, and offer an online viewing option for those who pre-register through MSGA's website.
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