What's up Billings! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. City of Billings considers upping fines for accessible parking violations (ktvq.com) — If you park in an accessible space without a permit in Billings, you could soon face a $250 fine as the City Council weighs a proposal to raise penalties. The plan would also increase the unpaid-ticket threshold for booting a car from $50 to $200. City staff say the changes align with new state rules and aim to protect disabled residents' access.
2. Billings Police Identify Man Killed in Shooting, Detail Encounter Near South Park (northernbroadcasting.com) — Billings residents are learning more about Monday's fatal officer-involved shooting near South Park, where police say a 61-year-old man pointed a handgun at officers before being shot by Officer Nathan Finn. Interim Chief Shawn Mayo outlined the timeline, the suspect's background, and the parallel investigations now underway, while confirming the officer is on administrative leave and emphasizing efforts to protect nearby bystanders, including children.
3. Billings forum brings community together to address hate crimes and build awareness (ktvq.com) — Residents, advocates, and local leaders in Billings gathered at the Billings Public Library to confront hate crimes and discuss how to make the city safer and more welcoming. Speakers shared personal stories, examined recent local incidents, and explored better training, awareness, and reporting so victims recognize bias-motivated crimes. Organizers hope ongoing conversations lead to concrete community solutions.
4. MSGA's Annual Convention Set To Bring Montana's Livestock Industry Together In Billings (roundupweb.com) — A major statewide cattle industry convention is headed to Billings Dec. 3–5, bringing ranchers, ag leaders, and vendors together for policy discussions, education, and networking. Locals can attend sessions on weather, water rights, profit margins, and government affairs, plus enjoy social events and a finale banquet. Early bird registration runs through Nov. 27.
5. FBI and community still searching for Sa'Wade BirdinGround 2 years later (ktvq.com) — Billings-area advocates are helping keep attention on the disappearance of Sa'Wade BirdinGround, who vanished from her Garryowen home on the Crow Reservation two years ago. The MMIP Billings Advocacy Project and the FBI continue pushing the case forward, with federal agents increasing resources in Montana as community members hold onto hope and raise concerns about possible human trafficking.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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