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• A kinder, gentler, funnier George W. Bush wows Billings crowd Play Video

  May 12, 2012 1:29 AM

  BILLINGS - An estimated 1500 people paid $200 a piece to hear former President George W. Bush speak Friday night at the Montana Missions Banquet at the Expo Center at MetraPark. The event was a major fundraiser for Provision International, a worldwide Christian Ministry that strives to meet the needs... more »

• Disney stars come to Billings

  March 8, 2012 5:26 PM

  BILLINGS- Kids of all age were thrilled to get to see Disney icons Mickey and Minnie Thursday morning. The Parmly Billings Library held a special story time and meet and greet before this weekend's Disney on Ice performances. Mayor Tom Hanel kicked off the event reading some popular Disney... more »

• Winter Weather Advisory for the Beartooth & Absaroka foothills

  February 18, 2012 4:40 PM

  Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday evening to noon MST Sunday. This advisory includes the locations of Columbus, Absarokee, Park City, Reed Point, Rapelje, Bridger, Joliet, Fromberg, Belfry, Warren, Clyde Park, Wilsall, Big Timber, Melville, Red Lodge, Roberts, Roscoe, Livingston, Springdale, Fishtail, Mcleod, and Nye.... more »

• Dry and seasonal elements to be continued

  February 12, 2012 4:45 PM

  BILLINGS- Sunshine baked the chill out of the valleys Sunday, highs returned to the upper 30s, even a few low 40s showed up. Overnight lows won't be quite as cold tonight; readings will relax in the upper teens. A split flow pattern in the upper levels continues to send... more »

• Loosening the hold of the cold

  February 11, 2012 5:16 PM

  BILLINGS- A few peaks sunshine Saturday as low-level moisture decreased. Afternoon temperatures still had an arctic bite, struggling to make it out of the teens. A gradual warm up is planned this week. Lows Saturday night are still going to be a bit nippy in the teens. The region... more »

• Amtrak train collides with truck

  February 8, 2012 6:31 PM

  BILLINGS- An accident involving a truck and train caused a delay Wednesday morning west of Williston. "An Amtrak passenger train ran into a vehicle obstructing the track. "The incident caused a two hour and thirty five minute delay," said Marc Magliari, Amtrak Spokesman. "No railroad crew or passenger injuries... more »

• Golfers take advantage of the recent warm temeratures

  January 5, 2012 8:07 PM

  BILLINGS- Area golfers take advantage of record highs this week. An incredibly warm start to winter has brought a week of made-to- order golf weather. The staff at Peter Yegen Golf Course says they usually have a couple of good weeks of golf conditions during the winter months.... more »

• Billings community feeds those in need

  November 24, 2011 7:06 PM

  BILLINGS-Hundreds of people put on their chef's hats and aprons today, to help thousands in need this Thanksgiving. This year, the Montana Rescue Mission and the Billings Food Bank provided a warm Thanksgiving meal to the Billings community. Organizers said meals were served in two locations this year... more »

• Some downtown Billings streets become two-way

  October 28, 2011 8:11 PM

  BILLINGS -As of Friday morning, there are some changes for Billings' downtown streets. A couple of Billings' one-way streets are now two-way streets. Second Avenue North and Third Avenue North now run west and east between North 22nd and North 13th. For almost three years, the Big Sky... more »

• Bicyclist injured after crashing into vehicle Play Video

  October 12, 2011 12:35 PM

  BILLINGS- The Billings Police Department and AMR units responded to an injury accident Wednesday morning involving a bicyclist and a suburban. The collison occurred on Main St. at the entrance of Taco Johns just after 9 a.m. A Witness tells KTVQ the bicyclist was riding down the sidewalk from... more »

• Fire fighters have the upper hand on Duck Creek Fire

  September 14, 2011 7:19 PM

  BILLINGS-The Duck Creek Fire was contained Wednesday after burning 100 acres. The fire broke out Tuesday night near Price Hill Road and Duck Creek Road. Blue Creek Fire Chief Rick Cortez told Q2 the fire was caused by a tracer round, a bullet with a on the base, fired... more »

• Three people die in crash on Highway 87 Play Video

  August 3, 2011 11:46 PM

  Traffic is no longer being diverted at Shepherd-Acton Road. Northbound traffic is able to use the southbound lane to get around the accident scene. BILLINGS - Three people have died in an accident, inovlving a semi-truck vs. car accident on Highway 87 between mile marker 15 & 16 -... more »

• Yellowstone County unveils the ultimate sand bag machine

  June 3, 2011 7:37 PM

  BILLINGS- Yellowstone County Commissioners are gearing for more flooding; another 10,000 to 12,000 sand bags will be ready by next week. An estimated 36,000 sand bags were used in Yellowstone County during the last flood event. There's a possibility Yellowstone County will be faced with a new round of flooding... more »

• New teachers seek employment

  April 29, 2011 7:25 PM

  BILLINGS - As many as 100 aspiring teachers lined up to meet with employers one-on-one. MSU-Billings has hosted the Annual Teacher Recruitment Interviews for 31 years. School districts and from Montana, Wyoming and Alaska were on hand to look at resumes and interview candidates. Career service professionals offered... more »

• KTVQ - Newscast Director

  April 18, 2011 6:23 PM

  KTVQ-TV, the CBS affiliate in Billings, MT is seeking a full-time Newscast Director. Successful candidate will be responsible for directing and pre-production of two daily newscasts. Must be highly motivated, creative and possess good communication skills. Must have experience directing live newscasts. Experience with Ross switcher, ENPS and non-linear editing... more »

• Billings hosts Special Olympics

  April 15, 2011 8:45 PM

  BILLINGS - As many as three hundred Special Olympic athletes took part in regional competition Friday at Daylis Stadium in Billings. The regional meet gives athletes the chance to compete in a variety of track and field events. Some competitions even give athletes who are not disabled, the opportunity... more »

• Support for ZooMontana continues

  April 13, 2011 7:45 PM

  BILLINGS - A generous donation wa s made to ZooMontana, in an effort to help ease some of their current financial woes. Support for ZooMontana continues; even though the zoo's accreditation hangs in the balance. A donation of $10,000 was made to the zoo this week by the Latigo... more »

• Women of Faith underway at Metrapark

  April 8, 2011 8:17 PM

  BILLINGS- It's been more than nine months since the Father's Day tornado ripped apart the Rimrock Auto Arena, but you wouldn't know it if you were inside the arena Friday for the Women of Faith Conference. The new and improved Rimrock Auto Arena is hosting its first event since that... more »

• Special grandparents honored for service

  April 8, 2011 7:40 PM

  BILLINGS-St. Vincent Healthcare held a special brunch today, honoring Foster Grandparents in our community. For 40-years, the foster grandparent programs have helped non-profit day cares, Head Start Centers, even at risk teens. 57 grandparents were on hand for today's luncheon. Each year, these grandmas and grandpas volunteer as many as... more »

• Women Of Faith returns to Billings

  April 7, 2011 7:55 PM

  BILLINGS - Thousands of women are ready to celebrate their faith this weekend in Billings. "We have fourteen shows along the west coast this is the first one. We are elated to be here and just love Billings,"Amy Klutzz, the Women of Faith organizer, said. The Women of Faith... more »

• Big weekend for Eagle Mount

  April 1, 2011 8:32 PM

  BILLINGS- Eagle Mount is celebrating 23 years of changing lives. The organization has helped enhance the lives of children and adults with disabilities through recreation across the region. This coming weekend, Eagle Fest 2011, a fundraiser for the non-profit group kicks off Friday night with family night. The carnival... more »

• New addition to Billings skate park

  March 10, 2011 8:20 PM

  BILLINGS- Billings gets a new addition today to the downtown Billings skate park. A crane lowered new restroom facilities to their home next to the park. The city council used funds from the Community Development Block Grant to purchase the 85-thousand dollar structure. Council members say the pre-cast... more »

• New shooting range in Billings

  March 3, 2011 7:52 PM

  BILLINGS- A new indoor shooting range offers hunters and gun enthusiasts a place to practice year- round. Three Sights Outdoor Shooting is opening this weekend. The new facility is a safe place to practice and learn how to use fire arms. Mayor Tom Hanel says this is something the... more »

• WW II veteran shares his sailor stories

  February 9, 2011 5:24 PM

  BILLINGS - May of 1942 is month that will always live in infamy for Glenn Kibbee."You know you had to go that's all". Says Kibbee Glenn was 22 years old at the time and living with his dad and brothers in Ridge Mount South Dakota. After traveling to California... more »

• Local schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week

  February 4, 2011 8:37 PM

  BILLINGS-As the second half of the school year gets underway, Catholic schools are celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Friday, Billings Central High School and Frances Schools wrapped up the week long celebration - with a special assembly at the Nelles Center. Over half of all private schools in America are... more »

• Freezin for the future of Zoo Montana

  February 2, 2011 7:22 PM

  BILLINGS - A local morning radio host continues to shiver in the harsh elements all to help Zoo Montana in their time of need. For 36 hours "Livin' Large" Larry is going to be camping out in his van to raise money for Zoo Montana. "Livin' Large" Larry is... more »

• Wounded Purple Heart veteran headlines event

  January 14, 2011 7:44 PM

  BILLINGS - The Montana Outfitters and Guides Association along with Big Hearts Under the Big Sky is holding its third annual benefit dinner and auction this Saturday night in Billings at the Montana Convention Center. Big Hearts under the Big Sky is an organization that helps veterans, children with... more »

• Bozeman tea party speaks out against Tuscon tragedy

  January 10, 2011 1:41 AM

  BILLINGS-The Bozeman Tea Party condemns the shooting of Cong. Gabriella Gifford and others in Tuscon, Arizona. We ask that you join us in prayer for the Congresswoman's full recovery as well as the others who were wounded and for consolation of the families who lost loved ones. Fortunately, there... more »

• National debt tops $14 trillion

  January 5, 2011 7:56 PM

  WASHINGTON-The latest posting today of the National Debt shows it has topped $14 trillion for the first time. The U.S. Treasury website today reported that as of last Friday, the last day of 2010, the National Debt stood at $14,025,215,218,708.52. It took just 7 months for the National... more »

• Montana Green Expo comes to Billings

  January 5, 2011 7:42 PM

  BILLINGS- With all the snow on the ground most of us are not thinking about gardening but nursery owners and landscapers are using this slow time of the year to plan ahead for the upcoming 2011 growing season Each year the Montana Nursery & Landscape Association organizes an expo... more »

• Darby man charged with poaching and intimidation

  December 28, 2010 8:20 PM

  HAMILTON - A 58-year-old Darby man is charged with poaching a trophy deer and yelling at a check station volunteer, trying to get her to change her story. The Ravalli Republic reports James E. Robinson appeared Monday before Justice of the Peace James Bailey on felony counts of unlawful... more »

• MSU Foundation names new president, CEO

  December 28, 2010 8:13 PM

  BOZEMAN - The Montana State University Foundation has a new president and CEO. The foundation board of directors says Michael Stevenson, who served that role on an interim basis, accepted the job offer Monday. Board chairwoman Linda Reynolds says the search committee recommended Stevenson after his oversight of... more »

• How to Cook: Hot Cinnamon Biscotti Play Video

  December 23, 2010 5:09 PM

  BILLINGS - With Christmas just two days away, you probably have your main course and side dishes picked out... but what about a sweet, little snack to go with your hot cocoa Christmas Eve or coffee Christmas morning? We have just the recipe for you! Dean Icopini, manager of... more »

• Angel Tree pays tribute to victims of alcohol related crashes

  December 16, 2010 7:15 PM

  BILLINGS - Family and friends gathered Thursday in the Yellowstone County Courthouse lobby to pay tribute to those who won't be with us this holiday season due to alcohol related fatalities. Each year the DUI task force puts Angel tree in the lobby of the Courthouse to represent each person... more »

• The first flu of the season in Yellowstone County

  December 8, 2010 8:20 PM

  BILLINGS - Yellowstone County has confirmed its first case of influenza this season. The latest case - now makes eight confirmed cases of flu in Montana. Only one of those cases is the H1N1 virus. Officials at RiverStone Health in Billings say they expect to see the first cases of... more »

• City handles hundreds of complaints about snow covered streets

  December 1, 2010 9:14 PM

  BILLINGS - The Billings Public Works Department has received nearly 400 complaint calls about snow removal following this weekend's big snow storm. Since the week before Thanksgiving, city crews have been working 12 hour shifts, around the clock, to try to keep up with the plowing and sanding demands.... more »

• Record snow in Billings

  November 20, 2010 8:19 PM

  BILLINGS- New record for daily maximum snowfall set at Billings Logan Interantional. A new record snowfall of 8.4 inches was set at Billings MT Saturday, breaking the old record of 2.5 inches set in 2007. An update to this total will be disseminated tonight. This helps are already ahead... more »

• Federal judge rules for Wyoming in wolf lawsuit

  November 18, 2010 8:56 PM

  CHEYENNE - A federal judge says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was wrong to refuse to turn management of gray wolves over to the state of Wyoming. Judge Alan B. Johnson of Cheyenne on Thursday ordered the federal agency to consider again whether Wyoming's wolf management plan would... more »

• Turning back the hands of time

  November 7, 2010 1:01 AM

  BILLINGS- It's that time of year again, time to fall back an hour for Daylight Saving time. While many of us will take a closer look at our own clocks, a local Billings landmark is also getting a special tune up. Since 1958 two Yellowstone County Courthouse clocks have... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Fly Fishing Play Video

  October 18, 2010 2:50 PM

  NEAR LIVINGSTON - Montana is known for some of the best fly fishing in the world, so how could I resist picking up a rod and giving it a cast? Unfortunately it's not as easy as it sounds, especially when you're used to spin fishing. "You want to throw it... more »

• Billings Central Catholic High School named one of the most prestigious

  October 18, 2010 2:23 PM

  BILLINGS- Billings Central Catholic High School receives one of the nation's highest honors for Catholic schools. The school is one of 50 schools to make the National Catholic High School Honor Roll. Billings Central High School was selected from over 1300 schools across the nation. The winners are chosen... more »

• Wells Fargo: We can't stop foreclosures

  October 15, 2010 7:26 PM

  NEW YORK- Wells Fargo & Co. does not plan to halt foreclosures despite an employee's testimony that she signed up to 500 foreclosure documents daily without reading them. The employee of the San Francisco-based bank said in a deposition taken last March that she signed between 300 and 500 foreclosure... more »

• FAA: Corporate Air flew plane 80 times without repair

  October 13, 2010 11:53 AM

  WASHINGTON - Federal regulators on Wednesday proposed fining a feeder airline, Corporate Air, $455,000 for allowing a small airliner to carry passengers on 80 flights despite an engine that needed repair. Separately, the Federal Aviation Administration also proposed fining an owner of a California parachute jumping operation $664,000 for flying... more »

• Red Flag Warning for western Montana

  August 20, 2010 2:41 PM

  The National Weather Service in Missoula has issued a Red Flag warning for gusty winds and low humidities...which is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday until late Saturday. A strong dry cold front will approach the northern rockies Saturday and pass through the region saturday night and Sunday. We... more »

• Toasty temperatures

  August 18, 2010 9:53 AM

  BILLINGS - After a few thunderstorms over Billings last night skies have cleared and temperatures are in the middle 60's this morning. We can expect sunny skies to be the main stay most of today. A little hot this afternoon at Montana Fair as highs climb to the lower 90's.... more »

• 2010 Primary Election Results

  June 7, 2010 6:45 PM

  UPDATE: Yellowstone Deputy County Attorney Scott Twito will move on to the November election. Twito beat his boss, longtime County Attorney Dennis Paxinos, and challenger Marv McCann by a two to one margin. Twito has more than 9,700 votes, more than twice as many as Paxinos or McCann. He will... more »

• "Rampage" Jackson carrys mutual loathing of "Sugar" Rashad to UFC 114 before moving onto pitying fools on the big screen

  May 27, 2010 6:58 PM

  LAS VEGAS, Neva. - Before Quinton "Rampage" Jackson takes to the big screen as B.A. Baracus in the film version of "The A-Team," he has one more fool to pity in the octagon. Although Jackson's film career could take off next month, he isn't acting when he discusses his unfriendly... more »

• Shon Flores, leader in cocaine ring gets 6 years

  March 31, 2010 12:57 PM

  BILLINGS - Former Outlaws football player and leader in a multi-state cocaine ring will serve 75 months in federal prison. Shon Flores faced sentencing Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court before Senior Judge Jack Shanstrom. Flores is guilty of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and distributing nearly... more »

• 9 lives and then some for stowaway cat Play Video

  March 3, 2010 1:58 PM

  BILLINGS - It was a typical morning at the loading dock of 1212 Grand Avenue in Billings as Albertson's warehouse employees unloaded a truck full of pallets. But then things got hairy when workers slid a pallet fork underneath one of the pallets towards the back of the truck and... more »

• Billings reacts to 3rd "drunkest" stigma Play Video

  February 8, 2010 8:10 PM

  BILLINGS - Men's Health Magazine has put Billings on the map, but not for the high quality of life the Magic City boasts about. According to a survey conducted by the magazine Billings is the third drunkest city in America. The survey is based on binge drinking, booze-fueled car crashes,... more »

• Triple homicide trial delayed Play Video

  January 19, 2010 7:48 PM

  BILLINGS -The trial of a Billings man accused of murdering three people has been continued. 47 year old Richard Covington faces three counts of deliberate homicide for the deaths of Norman Leighton, Patti Hubbert and Gerald Morris in 2006, along with 12 additional felonies. Yellowstone County Attorney Dennis Paxinos said... more »

• An Early Christmas Present!

  December 19, 2009 4:47 PM

  Cloudy and mild conditions most of the weekend with the occasional isolated shower, a good weekend for Christmas shopping. Gray skies Saturday afternoon ahead of a cold front that is approaching to our North. Breezy conditions in place are helping temperatures climb to upper 30s. A few light showers... more »

• Stockgrowers reconcile with Governor Play Video

  December 11, 2009 7:44 PM

  Governor Brian Schweitzer spoke to the Montana Stockgrowers Association in Billings for the first time in two years. Earlier this year, the Stockgrowers Association sent a written apology to the Governor for past disagreements over several issues and invited him to speak at its annual convention. The Governor and the... more »

• Power back on for 1,500 homes Play Video

  December 7, 2009 8:08 PM

  BILLINGS - Power is back on for 1,500 Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative customers after a cold night without electricity. YVEC Assistant General Manager, Brandon Wittman, said power was restored to the last customer, in the Blue Creek area, around 1:30 a.m., with the majority of customers regaining power by... more »

• Supreme Court applicants down to three

  December 2, 2009 5:04 PM

  The list of potential candidates to replace retiring Montana Supreme Court Justice John Warner is now down to three. After a full day of applicant interviews, the Judicial Nomination Commission has forwarded three names on to Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. The final three candidates are Helena attorney Carlo Canty,... more »

• Coffee shop slayer fatally shot

  November 30, 2009 8:29 PM

  UPDATE: SEATTLE - Authorities say a man who gunned down four police officers was shot and killed by a lone officer who found the suspect in a stolen vehicle on a Seattle street. Assistant Police Chief Jim Pugel says 37-year-old Maurice Clemmons was killed about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday. Pugel... more »

• Pet of the Week: Heeler cross puppies Play Video

  November 30, 2009 11:29 AM

  BILLINGS - Montana this Morning's Pet of the Week featured two heeler cross puppies Monday. The male and female are two of five pups ready to be adopted at the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter in Billings. Director Chris Anderson said the puppies are herding dogs that came from an area... more »

• Inside look at the Amazing Race Play Video

  November 29, 2009 8:16 PM

  BILLINGS - They traveled across the world to place like Japan and Dubai. Now two Montana men, who competed in CBS's Amazing Race are taking us behind the scenes and telling us what really happened. The father and son team couldn't have started the show looking more different, but... more »

• Church serves Thanksgiving dinner

  November 26, 2009 8:59 PM

  BILLINGS - American Lutheran Church has served the traditional turkey dinner for about 15 years. Church members started preparing the dinner at 10 this morning. For some of the 70 guests, Thanksgiving can be even more meaningful. Life has changed in the last five years for Mark Lecompte, his wife... more »

• A face only a mother could love Play Video

  November 24, 2009 2:45 PM

  In the past few weeks, two rare monkey babies have been born at Budapest Zoo, which boasts a particularly good record in monkey breeding. One of the rare species born is the Mandrill monkey originating from west Africa. The Mandrills have an olive-coloured fur and a uniquely coloured face. The... more »

• Montana Amazing Race team tells all Play Video

  November 23, 2009 12:08 PM

  CBS's Amazing Race is still heating up as four teams battle it out for the crown, without our Montana team. Last week the Montana duo was eliminated but they appeared on the CBS Early Show to tell all. "It showed me that my dad accepts me for who I am.... more »

• Billings community gathers shoeboxes Play Video

  November 22, 2009 7:30 PM

  With Christmas right around the corner, Billings families are helping children around the world, one shoebox at a time. Churches in the Heights and on Billings West end are hoping to gather 3,000 shoeboxes from the community by Monday and as of Sunday, they are halfway to their goal. The... more »

• Montana Amazing Race team is out Play Video

  November 16, 2009 12:52 AM

  Two Montana men have survived through eight pit stops around the world in CBS's Amazing Race, but could they be headed for their ninth stop and on their way to the million-dollar prize? In Sunday nnight's episode Gary and Matt Tomljenovich of Laurel, started out in last place and... more »