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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Case Closed: DNA From Fingerprint Cards Solves 48-Year-Old Murder Billings Girl (cowboystatedaily.com) — After 47 years, investigators have finally identified the man responsible for the 1978 murder of 16-year-old Corina Contreraz, a Billings girl found outside town along I‑90. Using DNA extracted from decades-old fingerprint booking cards, Yellowstone County's cold case team tied the crime to Angelo James Stallsmith, bringing long-awaited closure to family and a community haunted for decades.
2. Pedaling for a purpose: Billings high school students advocate for a cleaner environment (ktvq.com) — Billings students and community members biked 20 miles Sunday in the city's fourth annual "Ride for Their Lives," pushing for cleaner air and more local bike and walking trails. Riders highlighted safety concerns on streets like Grand Avenue and celebrated progress such as the planned Stagecoach Trail, while urging more bike lanes and infrastructure to cut car emissions.
3. Bail bondsman involved in Missoula shooting to argue justifiable use of force (easternprogress.com) — Billings-based bail bondsmen from Mr. Bail are at the center of a fatal March shooting in Missoula, and one of them now plans to argue his use of force was justified. The case has already led state regulators to revoke licenses and propose stricter rules for bond agents, with a December hearing ahead that could shape how Billings-area bondsmen operate.
4. Hear Yelawolf's New Song 'Falling Star' (antimusic.com) — Yelawolf is bringing his War Within Tour to Billings this Wednesday, October 7, at the Pub Station Ballroom, giving local fans a chance to hear new songs like "Falling Star" live. The tour supports his forthcoming genre-blending album "45," which leans into singer-songwriter territory while keeping his storytelling edge.
5. The Warden Was Already Watching — These Montana Elk Hunters Didn't Know It (montanaoutdoor.com) — Hunters heading out near Billings this elk season are reminded that Montana wardens are actively using robotic decoys and strict brow-tine rules to catch illegal shots. A recent sting in south-central Montana shows how quickly a bad decision can bring serious consequences, underscoring the need to double-check unit regulations before pulling the trigger.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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