KTVQ News
MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 with Russ Riesinger 6-24-26
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- MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 with Russ Riesinger 6-24-26
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- 13:55
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
- Description
- A father and four boys went missing near Manny Lake during a fishing trip and were found safe after nearly 24 hours. Rescuers from multiple agencies located the family and transported them to safety.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Elizabeth Custer Letters to Go on Display at Bighorn County Historical Museum
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Two letters written by Elizabeth Custer in 1927 will be displayed at the Bighorn County Historical Museum, offering insight into her efforts to preserve General Custer's legacy.
For more coverage on Billings and Montana, visit https://www.ktvq.com/
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- Battle of the Little Bighorn 150th Anniversary Draws Hundreds of Riders to Montana
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
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- Hundreds of horse riders from various tribes gathered on the Crow reservation in Montana to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn with a ceremonial ride and celebrations.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 6-24-26
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- 12:17
- Date posted
- 15 hours ago
- Description
- A second fatal shooting in less than a year occurred at Carmel's Bar in Anaconda, leading to a statewide fundraiser to support the family and employees affected.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Police: Suspect Stabbed at Billings South Side Gas Station During Armed Robbery
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- A suspect was stabbed and taken to the hospital after an armed robbery at the DinoMart gas station near South 27th Street and 7th Street South in Billings. Police responded with a strong presence, but no arrests have yet been made.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Billings Clinic Takes Top Nursing Award for Fifth Time
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Billings Clinic has received its fifth Magnet designation, recognizing excellence in nursing quality and patient care over 20 years.
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- MTN 4:30 News with Andrea Lutz 6-24-26
- Runtime
- 8:44
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- A deadly shooting at Carmel's Bar in Anaconda has prompted a statewide fundraiser to support the victim's family and employees.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Montana Bars Raising Money Again After Second Anaconda Bar Shooting in 10 Months
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Montana bars are organizing a fundraiser to support the family and employees affected by a second fatal shooting at Carmel's Bar in Anaconda within 10 months.
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-24-26
- Runtime
- 9:39
- Date posted
- 20 hours ago
- Description
- Billings South Side is experiencing significant business growth ahead of the Signal Peak Energy Arena opening this July, boosting hotels and local restaurants.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-24-26
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- 8:45
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Billings' South Side experiences a surge in business growth and community investments ahead of the Signal Peak Energy Arena opening.
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- Forecast Wednesday June 24, 2026
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Wednesday's forecast for Billings includes mid to lower 70s temperatures with isolated thunderstorms mainly near the mountains and a higher chance of strong to severe storms on Thursday.
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- MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 with Russ Riesinger 6-23-26
- Runtime
- 11:57
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Billings' South Side is experiencing a surge in business and development, including new hotels and the upcoming Signal Peak Energy Arena boosting local economy and traffic.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- St. Vincent Accepts $5M Donation as Construction of New Billings Hospital Continues
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Construction on the new St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings continues, aiming to enhance health care across the region with a 14-story facility set to open in 2029. The Fortin Family Foundation has donated $5 million to support Intermountain Health's pediatrics program.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Visitors Stymied By Closures at Little Bighorn Battlefield Monument Ahead of Re-enactment
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- New Rec Center and Ice Arena Promise Economic Boom for Billings South Side
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The upcoming Signal Peak Energy Arena and new recreation center are expected to drive economic growth on Billings South Side, benefiting local businesses and hotels. Community members express excitement as this development brings increased visibility and new opportunities to the area.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 6-23-26
- Runtime
- 11:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Billings' South Side experiences significant growth with busy restaurants, hotels, and new developments, anticipating more visitors with the upcoming Signal Peak Energy Arena opening. A new $20 million indoor sports and recreation center in Billings is nearly complete, providing space for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball tournaments and aiming to boost sports tourism in Montana. The Billings Education Foundation's summer food program has increased by 30% from last year, serving 365 children and facing a waitlist due to rising demand this summer.
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- MTN 4:30 News with Russ Riesinger 6-23-26
- Runtime
- 10:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A $20 million multisport complex is nearing completion in Billings, featuring basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts to support local and youth tournaments.
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- Inside Look: Billings' $20M Amend Recreation Center Nears Completion
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Billings' $20 million Amend Recreation Center is nearing completion, offering basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts to host multiple games simultaneously. The facility aims to support growing youth and adult leagues and tap into Montana's $50 billion sports tourism industry.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Munch Machine Waitlist Grows as Billings Education Foundation Sees Increased Demand
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Munch Machine summer food program in Billings is experiencing a 30% increase in demand with a waitlist forming, highlighting growing local family needs and prompting calls for donations.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-23-26
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A local man charged in the fatal June 20 shooting at Carmel's Sports Bar in Anaconda appeared in court with bond set at $1 million. A 13-year-old boy injured in a recent carnival incident in Butte has died, authorities continue investigating the case.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-23-26
- Runtime
- 9:44
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A second deadly bar shooting in less than a year has shocked the Anaconda community, with the suspect making his first court appearance.
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- Wednesday Weather Forecast for June 23, 2026
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- A warm and dry Wednesday is expected with stray showers possible. Storm chances increase Thursday with potential hail and strong winds, followed by cooler weather and possible high elevation snow this weekend.
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- MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 with Russ Riesinger 6-22-26
- Runtime
- 14:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Families of 17 residents who died during a COVID-19 outbreak at Canyon Creek Memory Care in Billings sue alleging neglect and understaffing. A man is held on $1 million bond after fatally shooting a bar owner in Anaconda, reviving community trauma from last year's mass shooting.
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- Trial Starts in Billings For Families Suing Canyon Creek Memory Care
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Trial started in Billings as families sue Canyon Creek Memory Care, alleging inadequate care contributed to deaths during a 2020 COVID outbreak that killed 17 residents.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 6-22-26
- Runtime
- 10:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Limited hours at Little Bighorn Battlefield due to construction frustrate visitors and impact local businesses ahead of the 150th anniversary. A semi carrying hash browns caught fire near Columbus, shutting down I-90 overnight with no injuries reported.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Trading Post Feels Toll of Little Bighorn Battlefield Closures as Anniversary Crowds Approach
- Runtime
- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The Little Bighorn Battlefield has been closed Monday through Thursday for over a year during visitor center construction, causing a 20% drop in trading post visitation ahead of the battle's 150th anniversary weekend.
For more coverage of Billings and Montana, http://www.ktvq.com
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- Anaconda Bar Owner Identified as Shooting Victim
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Mark Ray Lock was arrested after allegedly shooting Shane Charles, owner of Carmelo's Sports Bar and Grill in Anaconda, on June 20. The community mourns Charles, remembered as a life-filled, ambitious employer.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- One Person Was Shot in A Quiet Montana Neighborhood, And Authorities Are Still Seeking The Suspect
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
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- Stella Ziegler Leaves a Legacy of Cinnamon Rolls and Compassion in Billings
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Stella Ziegler and her husband Ziggy left a lasting legacy in Billings with their famous cinnamon rolls and compassionate support for people like Barry Beach, helping him reintegrate after prison. Their bakery has been a community cornerstone since 1984, known statewide for its offerings and generosity.
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- MTN 4:30 News with Russ Riesinger 6-22-26
- Runtime
- 11:07
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Billings honors Stella Ziegler's legacy of kindness and cinnamon rolls as the community mourns her passing on June 17th. A semi-truck hauling tater tots caught fire on I-90 near Columbus, closing the interstate for over an hour with no reported injuries.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Anaconda Bar Owner Identified as Shooting Victim
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Shane Charles, owner of Carmelo's Sports Bar in Anaconda, was fatally shot Saturday evening. Mark Ray Lock was charged with felony deliberate homicide in connection to the shooting.
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-22-26
- Runtime
- 9:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks report low trout numbers in the lower Madison River and Bear Trap Canyon, while other Montana rivers show improvement this spring. A deadly shooting at Carmelo's Sports Bar in Anaconda marks the second such incident in less than a year, with a suspect charged with homicide and bar owners reassessing safety measures.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Mark Martin 6-22-26
- Runtime
- 9:51
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Mark Martin hosts June 22, 2026 Montana This Morning with updates on weather, Glacier Park openings, and local stories including a unique banana car and Laurel's new mayor.
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- Q2 Billings Area Weather: Severe Storms and Showers Expected Monday June 22
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- 1:29
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- A cold front will trigger showers and potential severe thunderstorms across the region on Monday, including hail, heavy rain, and gusty winds. Weather quiets down Tuesday and Wednesday before another chance of storms on Thursday.
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- Giant Banana Car Draws Attention During Montana Traffic Stop
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A man driving a homemade giant banana car was pulled over by a Montana Highway Patrol trooper near Billings but was not ticketed. The driver, who travels full-time spreading joy in his unique vehicle, continues his whimsical journey across the country.
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- MTN 5:30 News with Andrea Lutz 6-21-26
- Runtime
- 10:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- For the second time in 10 months, an Anaconda bar has been the site of a shooting. One person was shot and an arrest was made at Carmela's Sports Bar.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Unique Car has Curb A-Peel in Montana Traffic Stop
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A man known for driving his homemade Big Banana Car was recently stopped by Montana Highway Patrol near Billings for a traffic issue related to his license plate. The driver spends years traveling the country spreading joy with his bright yellow novelty vehicle.
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- Saturday, June 21, 2026 evening Forecast
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Thunderstorms expected this evening across northeastern Montana with a decrease Tuesday and Wednesday. Another chance of showers arrives Thursday followed by cooler, wetter weather and possible higher elevation snow this weekend.
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- Second Anaconda Bar Shooting in 10 Months Prompts Security Concerns
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- A second bar shooting occurred in Anaconda within 10 months, leading a Billings bar owner to reconsider security measures amid continuing safety concerns.
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- Billings Families Say ADA Work is Incomplete as Law Nears 36th Anniversary
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Families in Billings say that despite progress, more work on accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act is needed as the law nears its 36th anniversary.
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- New Laurel Mayor Plans Meeting With Governor on City Growth
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Newly appointed Laurel Mayor Chris Vogely plans to meet with the governor to discuss the city’s growth and address concerns about a new forensic mental health facility near Laurel.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Southeast Montana PrimeTimers Celebrate 10 Years in Billings
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Southeast Montana PrimeTimers celebrate 10 years of connection, support, and community pride for gay men in Billings.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Billings Families Want More ADA Progress on 36th Anniversary
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Billings families recognize progress made under the Americans with Disabilities Act but highlight ongoing accessibility and vocational support challenges as the law approaches its 36th anniversary.
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- MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 with Russ Riesinger 6-20-26
- Runtime
- 13:10
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- A Billings family demands justice after their son died in a motorcycle crash, while Yellowstone County proposes budget changes impacting local museums and public safety funding. Protesters gathered in Billings against new USPS rules for mail-in ballots as Montana ballot initiatives advance toward November voting.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Billings Protesters Rally Against Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Ballot Distribution
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Protesters gathered outside the Billings post office opposing a Trump executive order directing USPS to track mail-in ballot distribution. Yellowstone County Election Office says these regulations are still in preliminary stages with no directives yet.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Billings Family Demands Justice and Questions Charges Three Years After Son's Deadly Crash
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A Billings family protests outside Yellowstone County Courthouse seeking justice three years after Robert Bear's fatal motorcycle crash in 2023. The driver involved faces felony child endangerment charges but not homicide related to Bear's death.
For more coverage of Billings and Montana, http://www.ktvq.com
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- Yellowstone County Preliminary Budget Includes Cuts to Museums
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Yellowstone County's preliminary 2027 budget proposes significant cuts to local museums, including an 80% reduction for the Yellowstone Art Museum.
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- Arborists From 4 States Compete in Billings Tree Climbing Competition
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Billings tree climbing competition attracted 40 arborists from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and other states showcasing their skills at Pioneer Park.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN 4:30 News with Russ Riesinger 6-19-26
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- 10:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Yellowstone County's preliminary 2027 budget increases funding for public safety but cuts museum budgets significantly, sparking community concerns. Montana hosts a regional tree climbing competition while agricultural researchers showcase new farming technologies at a field day event.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Salish Language Apprenticeship Program Works to Preserve Language and Culture
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- The Salish Language Apprenticeship Program works to preserve and perpetuate the Salish Kootenai language and culture through immersive learning activities.
