Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How a fiber project caused a messy Billings Heights water main break

Also, don't miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Billings Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Monday October 12th Patch AM
Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Billings? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a fiber project caused a messy Billings Heights water main break
  • What Billings patients can expect from St. Vincent's massive new hospital
  • Why mystery coffee cards might start appearing on Billings bar parking lots

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Billings Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Billings Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Billings. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A little morning snow, with a high of 44 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 36.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Water main break sends water flowing through Billings Heights neighborhood (ktvq.com) — A water main break in the Billings Heights sent water running down Agate Avenue, Shamrock Lane, and Emerald Drive for nearly a day and temporarily lowered water pressure for nearby homes. The County Water District of Billings Heights says a fiber-optic contractor pierced a line but does not expect the loss to raise individual water bills. Crews are working to complete repairs and fully account for the water loss.
   

• St. Vincent Regional Hospital building construction reaches half of final height (ktvq.com) — Construction of the new 14-story St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings has reached half its final height, marking a major milestone for local healthcare. The nearly $1 billion project will centralize imaging services, replace aging facilities, and eventually redevelop the current campus into parking and green space. Work is underway now, with completion expected in 2029.
   

• How A Montana Tragedy Turned Into A Nation Wide Movement (theriver979.com) — A volunteer group called the Bar Fairies now operates in Billings, quietly leaving coffee gift cards on cars left overnight at bars to reward people who don't drink and drive. Started after a fatal DUI crash in Columbia Falls, the movement has spread statewide and nationally, and Billings residents can join the effort by signing up through the group's website.
   

📸 Around Billings

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Billings

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Billings Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are wondering what to do with 2 large box TVs…the ones with the projector that were popular several years ago.
    I called E- Waste. They don't recycle them anymore. They have been stored in our garage for several years. Thanks! (Nextdoor Ironwood)
  • 2040 burnstead.
    Had a package delivered earlier does any one know who snatched it it was delivered to our front door I didnt make it outside in time … (Nextdoor North Park)
  • Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC posted a job opening for Specialty Welder in Billings. Apply here.
  • Aware, Inc. posted a job opening for Teacher - Early Head Start (Billings, MT) in Billings. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Billings here.

🗞 Nearby News

Laurel

  • Montana Department of Labor & Industry Honors 2026 Governor's Safety Achievement and Workers' Compensation Award Winners (mt.gov)

Hardin

  • Custer County Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Frenchtown (maxpreps.com)

Ok Billings! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Billings