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Good morning Billings! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a major Billings crime summit could change local policing.
  • What Sunday's Granite Park fire revealed about Billings' dry hydrant system.
  • How a constant road warrior finally found a baseball home in Billings.

Also on today's calendar: Genealogy - staying organizd as you research and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 61. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Law enforcement unites in Billings on statewide crime (ktvq.com) — Law enforcement leaders from across Montana met in downtown Billings Monday to coordinate how they tackle crime trends, with special attention on patterns seen here. Officials highlighted that crime numbers are trending down but say more work remains, and the Billings FBI field office has already tripled its agents since opening in December 2025 to strengthen the city's response.
   

2. Dry fire hydrants in Yellowstone County subdivisions raise questions after chaotic house fire (ktvq.com) — A recent house fire in the Granite Park subdivision exposed how challenging it can be to fight flames just outside Billings city limits, where dry hydrants and water shuttles replace standard hydrants. Billings Fire Department leaders and a city councilman explain how 30,000-gallon underground tanks work, why they're usually sufficient, and what Sunday's chaotic incident revealed.
   

3. Meet the Mustangs: Infielder Justin Johnson finds a home field after 2 seasons (montanasports.com) — Billings baseball fans are getting to know infielder Justin Johnson Jr., a midseason addition to the Pioneer League–leading Billings Mustangs who's finally enjoying a true home field after two years with teams that had no stadium. Johnson describes the physical grind of constant road games, the surprise trade to playoff-bound Billings, and how he's settling into the roster after arriving with strong offensive numbers.
   

4. 'There's never enough photos of planes': The passion behind Billings' air show photographers (ktvq.com) — Billings skies were packed with roaring jets and camera shutters during the Yellowstone International Air Show, where local aviation buffs chased the perfect shot. From a retired Gazette reporter to a Billings airport weather observer, photographers describe why capturing Blue Angels flyovers and other aircraft above the city never gets old.
   

5. Injured teen rescued by helicopter from remote Montana trail (newsnationnow.com) — Montana Army National Guard crews based in Billings airlifted an injured 15-year-old hiker from a remote Beartooth Mountains trail last Thursday, flying him to Beartooth Billings Clinic in Red Lodge. The Black Hawk team launched and returned through the Billings aviation facility, completing their second helicopter rescue mission of the year tied to the city.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • BPS Board Meeting
    Moss Mansion Museum Moss Mansion, 914 Division St, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Summer Tour Hours
    Moss Mansion Museum 914 Division St, Billings, MT 59101
    10:00 am
    • Friday August 28
  • Passport Fair Hosted by the Office of U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy
    Billings Sr High School Senior High Main Gym
    9:00 am
  • FB vs Big Sky
    Billings Sr High School Billings, MT 59101
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Crazy Mary's Fish & Chips are the best I've eaten and I'm not big on fish.
    Fries can't be beat. Mary is such a hard worker and has a contagious friendly warm personality. (Nextdoor Southside Area)
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    If you need an extra pair of hands around the house or with your family, I am here to help. I live right here in the area and offer a variety of… (Nextdoor Billings Downtown)
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Area Manager in Billings. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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