KTVQ News
Forecast Wednesday evening Jun 10, 2026
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- Forecast Wednesday evening Jun 10, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- Breezy winds will continue across much of the region with cold temperatures overnight, especially in southwest Montana. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected Friday evening through the weekend near the Rockies and Billings area.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 6-10-26
- Runtime
- 12:04
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
- Description
- An abandoned coal mine's collapsed drain pipe has led to flooding and plans to tear down a Red Lodge home for repairs.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Billings Summer Reading Program Seeks to Improve Reading Scores
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A Billings summer reading program called Reading Rocks distributes free books at local parks to combat the summer slide in children's reading skills.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- MTN 4:30 News with Andrea Lutz 6-10-26
- Runtime
- 9:58
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
- Title
- Stillwater Mine Hires 150 Workers After 2024 Layoffs, But Recovery Remains Cautious
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Stillwater Mine has rehired 150 workers following significant layoffs in 2024, but some operations remain in maintenance mode with cautious hopes for recovery.
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- MTN Noon News With Mark Martin 6-10-26
- Runtime
- 10:40
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A former Missoula emergency room doctor received a 40-year prison sentence for felony sexual assaults on patients at the Community Medical Center. A black bear was tranquilized and relocated after being found resting under a deck near Huntley Project schools in Warden amid increasing local bear encounters. Yellowstone County Commissioners appointed Captain Kent O'Donnell as interim sheriff ahead of Mike Linder's retirement; O'Donnell will serve until the November election.
MTN Noon News With Mark Martin 6-10-26.
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- Q2 Billings Area Weather: Windy With a Chance of Showers And Thunderstorms
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- The Billings area will experience gusty winds up to 50 mph with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Snow is expected in the mountain regions above 7,000 feet, including the Beartooth and Big Horns.
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- Yellowstone Sets New Record For May Visitation
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Yellowstone National Park set a new record for May visitation with more than 570,000 visitors, marking the busiest May on record.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-10-26
- Runtime
- 9:29
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Billings business Popover rebranded after a trademark dispute, while Montana prepares for high winds and potential showers. A city water pump crash also caused $50,000 in damage.
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- MTN 10 O'Clock News on Q2 With Russ Riesinger 6-9-26
- Runtime
- 14:50
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A former Missoula emergency room doctor pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 40 years for sexually assaulting patients at Community Medical Center. Yellowstone County Commissioners appoint Captain Kent O'Donnell as interim sheriff until November election, causing political debate over the decision.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Former Missoula ER doctor Sentenced to 40 Years For Sex Crimes
- Runtime
- 2:45
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- A former Missoula emergency room doctor pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients and was sentenced to 40 years in Montana State Prison after more than a dozen women came forward.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
- Title
- Rebranding in Billings: Forced to Change its Name, a Downtown Shop Found Power in Reinvention
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
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- Yellowstone County Commissioners Select Interim Sheriff to Replace Linder
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
- Description
- Yellowstone County commissioners appointed Captain Kent O'Donnell as interim sheriff to replace retiring Mike Linder beginning August 1st. O'Donnell will hold the position until the November election against Adam Chennowith.
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- Evening Forecast for June 9, 2026: Cooler Temps and Windy Days Ahead
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Eastern Montana will experience windy conditions and cooler temperatures midweek with light snow accumulations in higher elevations, followed by a warm Friday before another weather system brings showers.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 With Andrea Lutz 6-9-26
- Runtime
- 11:12
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- A black bear was found resting under a backyard deck across from Worden's Huntley Project Schools before being tranquilized and relocated by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Hit-and-run crash destroys pump that waters Central Park in Billings
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- A hit-and-run crash in Billings destroyed a water pump that irrigates Central Park. Police are investigating and no suspects have been charged yet.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- MTN 4:30 News with Russ Riesinger 6-9-26
- Runtime
- 10:58
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- President Trump forecasts a near-term deal with Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Yellowstone National Park recorded its busiest May on record with over 570,000 visitors. A 69-year-old man was charged in Missoula for two 1990 nursing home murders after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes. Downtown Billings kitchen store Popover Kitchen Supply rebranded after a trademark dispute.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Officials Relocating Bear Found Under Worden Family's Deck to Sweet Grass County
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- A black bear was found under a Worden family's deck near Huntley Project schools and was safely tranquilized and relocated to Sweet Grass County after officials confirmed it had not been eating human food.
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- Downtown Billings Development: Construction of New Marriott Hotel Underway
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
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- Zest kitchen shop rebrands as Popover after trademark dispute
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Billings kitchen store formerly known as Zest rebrands as Popover after a trademark dispute prompted a fresh start and new direction for the business.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-9-26
- Runtime
- 9:27
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Massive hail storms with baseball-sized hailstones struck eastern Montana, causing property damage and livestock losses. A 13-year-old was seriously injured on a carnival ride in Butte and is recovering in Kalispell hospital.
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- What Alaska can teach Montana about rural teacher shortages
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Montana and Alaska both face challenges recruiting teachers to rural schools, with Montana seeing nearly half of its districts report vacancies. Alaska's higher salaries and new recruitment strategies offer lessons in addressing these shortages.
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- Meet the Mustangs: Outfielder A.J. Shaver
- Runtime
- 2:04
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Meet A.J. Shaver, outfielder for the Billings Mustangs, who excels in baseball with top stats and was previously a high school bowling standout in Florida.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-9-26
- Runtime
- 7:16
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Billings progresses with major construction projects including a new 14-story Saint Vincent Regional Hospital and a 7-story Marriott hotel expected to boost the local economy and safety. Montana officials urge preparedness for wildfire smoke season to protect public health, highlighting risks and precautions as fire season begins. Great Falls addresses mixed reactions over Janicki Industries' $800 million investment, which promises 1,000 jobs but raises housing and cost concerns.
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- Billings City Bathrooms Vandalized Within Days of Repainting
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Fresh paint at Billings skate park bathrooms was vandalized less than a week later, frustrating city leaders and community members.
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- MTN 10 O'Clock News on Q2 With Russ Riesinger 6-8-26
- Runtime
- 12:13
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Severe hailstorms with baseball- and softball-sized hail caused widespread damage to property and livestock across Eastern Montana, while a 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a carnival ride accident in Butte. A 13-year-old boy is recovering after a serious carnival ride accident in Butte, prompting local safety concerns. Eastern Montana also suffered extensive damage from a storm that dropped baseball- and softball-sized hail.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
- Title
- TAKASHI HOSHIZAKI INTERVIEW
- Runtime
- 4:59
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Takashi Hoshizaki shares his experience working in engineering during camp confinement and reflects on civil rights education and personal growth.
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 with Andrea Lutz 6-8-26
- Runtime
- 10:57
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Billings is undergoing major construction with a new 14-story Saint Vincent Regional Hospital and a seven-story Marriott hotel set to open by 2028, promising growth and increased safety downtown.
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- Forecast Monday Evening June 8, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Monday evening forecast includes breezy conditions and a chance of scattered showers and storms across the region, with cooler temperatures expected through Thursday morning followed by warming later in the week.
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- 100-Year Old Heart Mountain Internee Recalls Draft Resistance During World War II
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- More than 80 men of Japanese descent held at Heart Mountain Relocation Center refused WWII draft calls, citing civil rights violations, as recalled by 100-year-old Takashi Hoshizaki.
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- Eastern Montana hammered with baseball-sized hail
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
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- Title
- New AC Marriott Hotel Coming To Downtown Billings
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A new 7-story AC Marriott Hotel with 135 rooms, restaurants, and a bar is under construction in downtown Billings, expected to open by late 2027 or early 2028. The project aims to boost downtown growth, increase safety, and attract visitors to the city.
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- MTN 4:30 News with Russ Riesinger 6-8-26
- Runtime
- 10:59
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A severe hailstorm swept through parts of eastern Montana, bringing hailstones as large as baseballs and causing damage to vehicles and livestock. Residents and experts describe the intense storm and its aftermath.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Baseball-Sized Hail Batters Eastern Montana, Damaging Farms and Ranches
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A severe storm brought baseball-sized hail to eastern Montana, damaging farms, ranches, and vehicles while causing livestock losses.
- Title
- PAR - Repentance
- Runtime
- 1:01
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- PAR - Repentance
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-8-26
- Runtime
- 10:20
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- A Montana man was seriously injured by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park in a defensive attack last month. Nearby, a black bear roamed close to Lockwood neighborhoods and schools without causing harm.
MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-8-26
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- Q2 Billings Area Weather: A Quiet Start To The Week
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- After a weekend of hail and wind, Billings will see a quiet and mild Monday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return through the week with daily chances of rain.
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- Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-8-26
- Runtime
- 12:03
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Montana This Morning covers a recent grizzly bear attack in Glacier National Park, a black bear sighting in Lockwood, and severe weather impacting Billings with hail and strong winds. Officials also discuss new safety measures at a popular Livingston fishing access site.
Q2 Montana This Morning with Jill Valley 6-8-26
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- ‘Hurts my heart’: Wyoming Archaeologist Speaks Out Against Petroglyph Vandalism
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Petroglyph sites in Wyoming's Big Horn Basin are being damaged by vandalism including bullet holes and graffiti, prompting BLM investigations and warnings about legal consequences.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Black Bear Roams Lockwood Neighborhood Near Local Schools
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A young black bear was seen roaming and climbing trees in the Lockwood neighborhood near local schools, with authorities on scene and no incidents reported.
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- Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 100th Home in Area
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Habitat for Humanity and volunteers broke ground on their 100th home in the Mid-Yellowstone Valley area, a three-bedroom house in Billings' Founders Park subdivision. The Martinez family, who will buy the home with a no-interest loan, and 103 sponsors helped make the project possible.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Family Supports Suicide Prevention with Car Show Fundraiser
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- A Billings family held a car show fundraiser called Fueling Hope to raise money for teen suicide prevention programs in memory of Marilyn Orendorff, who died by suicide near Skyview High School.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- Safe Haven Baby Box to Open at New Miles City Fire Station
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Miles City's new fire station will include a Safe Haven baby box to provide emergency care and safe surrender options for newborns, with the station's construction scheduled to finish by summer.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN 10 o'clock News on Q2 With Russ Riesinger 6-5-26
- Runtime
- 11:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- Laurel city council plans to appoint a new mayor after the previous mayor resigned following a recall petition related to a proposed mental health facility. President Trump announces nearly $700 million in new investments to revitalize the coal industry, excluding Montana but benefiting other states like Wyoming.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN 5:30 News on Q2 With Russ Riesinger 6-5-26
- Runtime
- 12:17
- Date posted
- 19 days ago
- Description
- President Trump announced a $700 million investment to revitalize coal in 15 states, excluding Montana, which has sparked mixed reactions among Montana officials and industry leaders.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- Montana Ranks No. 1 in Coal Reserves, Despite Exclusion From $700M Plan
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Montana was excluded from a $700 million federal coal investment plan focused on other states but local industry leaders remain optimistic about future coal opportunities.
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- ‘Contentious Time’: Laurel City Council Plans to Appoint New Mayor
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Laurel city council plans to appoint a new mayor following Dave Wagner's resignation amid a recall petition. The community debates whether the appointee must be a council member or any qualified resident.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://ktvq.com
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- MTN 4:30 News with Hannah Pedeferri 6-5-26
- Runtime
- 7:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Laurel city council plans to appoint a new mayor following Dave Wagner's resignation amid a recall petition. The community debates whether the appointee must be a council member or any qualified resident.
More coverage of Billings and Montana: https://www.ktvq.com
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- MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-5-26
- Runtime
- 9:24
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Thirteen-year-old Maisie Brewer recovers from a serious car accident with the help of music therapy and is now training for a marathon. A deadly crash at South 36th Street West and Monad Road in Billings renews safety concerns at the intersection as city officials introduce new software to track serious crashes and consider improvements.
MTN Noon News with Mark Martin 6-5-26
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- Q2 Billings Area Weather: A Warm And Sunny Friday
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Q2 Billings Area Weather: A warm and sunny Friday
Friday is warm and sunny in the Billings area, with showers and thunderstorms expected Saturday afternoon through Sunday, including possible gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours.

