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• Capture of homicide suspect announced on Q2 5:30 News Play Video

  October 5, 2011 8:20 PM

  BILLINGS- Sheldon Bernard Chase, the 22-year-old suspect in a triple homicide investigation in the Crow Agency, was captured by authorities in Spokane, Washington Wednesday. Q2's Angela Douglas broke the news during a live interview with FBI senior resident agent Eric Barnhart. Watch the news unfold by clicking on... more »

• Jeanelle Slade

  September 1, 2011 3:27 PM

  Jeanelle Slade Co-Anchors the regions number one Newscast at 5:30 and 10pm, alongside Jay Kohn, Bob McGuire and Scott Breen. She rejoined the Q2 news team in August 2011. "Television news is and has always been my passion, and Q2 is where I am meant to be," says Slade. "Our... 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 »

• BPD investigates shots fired

  January 14, 2011 12:57 PM

  BILLINGS - Billings police are investigating a report of shots fired early Friday morning. According to Sgt. Pat Curry, officers responded shortly after 2 a.m. to a weapons complaint in the 300 block of South 31st St. Once on scene, residents told officers they heard two to three... more »

• BPD investigates early morning hit and run

  January 14, 2011 12:46 PM

  BILLINGS - Billings police are investigating a hit and run accident early Friday morning that injured two women. BPD officers were dispatched to S. 28th between Minnesota Ave. and 1st Ave. S. shortly before 1:30 a.m. Lt. Jeremy House reports three females were walking on the west sidewalk... more »

• Billings businesses mop up after water main break Play Video

  December 16, 2010 8:21 PM

  BILLINGS - "It was fast," says Computers Unlimited employee, Joy Nebel, about a water main break in downtown Billings Thursday afternoon. "You saw that the main had broken and water was running everywhere, and you're looking at it and you're like 'Oh crap! The basement!'" When a 12 inch... more »

• Billings man recovering from gunshot wound

  December 14, 2010 6:20 PM

  BILLINGS - The Billings Police Department is investigating a shooting of a 38-year-old Billings man on the city's northside. The victim, who has not been identified, was found in a 2000 white Ford pickup truck in the parking lot of Witt's Custom Saddlery at 1148 1st Avenue North around... more »

• Butte man pleads guilty to 9th DUI

  December 10, 2010 11:38 AM

  BUTTE - A 60-year-old Butte man has pleaded guilty to his ninth DUI. Chester Kaczmarek admitted to felony driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs during a hearing Thursday before District Judge Kurt Krueger. Krueger ordered a presentence investigation and kept Kaczmarek's bail at $10,000. He was given... more »

• COT students place 3rd in North America competition Play Video

  December 9, 2010 8:02 PM

  BILLINGS - In addition to focusing on their last year at the MSU-B College of Technology, Kent Savage and Alandra Oukrop have been participating in a Cisco competition against hundreds of other computer networking teams from the U.S. and Canada. It all started back in October and on Wednesday... more »

• Drunk bus driver sentenced for hitting student

  December 8, 2010 6:59 PM

  BILLINGS - A former Billings school bus driver was sentenced in Yellowstone County District Court Wednesday for driving drunk and hitting a student. Timothy Whalen, 54, was sentenced to six years with 18 months suspended to the Montana Department of Corrections. Whalen, a former state legislator, is guilty... more »

• Police arrest suspects in Billings pawn shop heist

  December 8, 2010 5:54 PM

  BILLINGS - Two suspects in a Billings pawn shop heist are behind bars Wednesday in the Yellowstone County detention facility. Yolanda and James Fletcher, both 46, have been charged with felony theft for their involvement the stealing of 20 diamond rings worth nearly $16,000 from Northwest Title and Pawn... more »

• Stroke survivor makes remarkable recovery with optimism and music Play Video

  December 7, 2010 6:28 PM

  BILLINGS - When Bob Falle, of Belgrade, suffered a hemorrhagic stroke last month and was help-flighted to St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, climbing a set of stairs was the last thing on his mind. "I couldn't walk," explains Falle. "My left arm was a stick." The 60-year-old spent... more »

• Taking the plunge for Special Olympics

  December 6, 2010 3:35 PM

  BILLINGS - Fog was thick in the air, the trees were covered in frost, and ice was solid on Lake Elmo. It was Saturday, December 4th. Polar Bare Plunge Day in Billings. It's an annual event to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Montana. This year more than... more »

• Breaking News to go

  December 2, 2010 4:29 PM

  BILLINGS - At its very core, the purpose of news goes far beyond merely keeping you informed on daily events. Although rare, situations arise which you need to know about as soon as they happen. Perhaps no greater example of this rings true in Billings like the reminder... more »

• Snowy side streets may have led to mail truck fire Play Video

  November 30, 2010 6:34 PM

  BILLINGS - A melted cab and charred interior is all that remains of a mail truck that caught fire in Billings on Monday. "It hasn't happened since I've been at the postal service, so it's been at least 15 years," says Big Sky District Marketing Director, Sally Tuomi. "I... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Sledding Play Video

  November 29, 2010 10:14 AM

  BILLINGS - When the first winter storm of the season blanketed the Magic City with snow, slippery roads and freezing temperatures plagued the "grown ups" in town, but kids and those young at heart grabbed their sleds and hit the hills. "My kids were on me all day long,... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Slacklining Play Video

  November 12, 2010 12:06 PM

  BILLINGS - A flat rope, two trees, a pair of feet, and some balance. That's all you need for a day of slacklining. But let's be honest, it's not every day that you see someone walking barefoot on a one inch line from tree to tree. So what's this... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Haunted Billings Play Video

  November 1, 2010 12:05 PM

  BILLINGS - Established in the late 1800s, all you have to do is take a trip down Montana and Minnesota Avenues to know that Billings has quite a history, and according to some... a lot of that history still lingers. Karen Stevens, author of Haunted Montana and More Haunted... 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 »

• Angela's Adventures: Hiking Play Video

  October 5, 2010 11:28 AM

  BILLINGS - More than 70 mountain ranges can be found in Big Sky Country, so there's no coincidence on how Montana got its name. And for years Montanans have taken advantage of the free activity of hiking those mountains. "It's been something that I've done my whole life, with my... more »

• Angela's Adventures: "The Maize" Play Video

  September 20, 2010 4:15 PM

  BILLINGS - For the past 13 years, "The Maize at Grandpa's Farm" has provided agri-tainment (as they like to call it) for Billings-area families. The Severe and Hopkin families have partnered with world leading maze designer Brett Herbst to create this unique source of family fun. In the... more »

• Missoula prostitution ring tied to Craigslist

  September 10, 2010 5:01 PM

  MISSOULA - A man is facing several felony charges for allegedly prostituting teenage girls on Craigslist while another suspect is on the run. Prosecutors say in court documents that Missoula County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a shoplifting call at a Lolo Town Pump back in May and that... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Sapphire Hunting Play Video

  September 7, 2010 11:50 AM

  HELENA & PHILIPSBURG - Many Montanans consider Big Sky Country a precious gem and in reality they're right. About ten miles east of Helena lies a pile of dirt. But this isn't just any old dirt, at the Spokane Bar Sapphire Mine you can turn rocks into riches. "You want... more »

• Authorities ID Billings man killed in motorcycle crash

  September 1, 2010 5:55 AM

  BILLINGS - UPDATE: A Billings man is dead after crashing his motorcycle early Wednesday morning. Yellowstone County Coroner Lt. Bill Jones says Michael Harry Schmall, 37, of Billings, died from severe injuries to the head and neck endured during the accident. The crash happened in the 2700 block of... more »

• Billings oral surgeon indicted on cocaine charges

  August 30, 2010 7:22 PM

  BILLINGS - A Billings oral surgeon was arraigned today on federal charges of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute the drug. 42-year-old Dr. Jerry Mancuso, is named in a grand jury indictment - alleging Mancuso distributed over 500 grams of cocaine in Billings from January of 2002 -... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Habitat for Humanity Play Video

  August 23, 2010 3:31 PM

  BILLINGS - An entire crew of expert home builders won't be found at a Habitat for Humanity construction site, but what you will find is a group of people with a whole lot of heart, a little bit of muscle, and a desire to learn. "I didn't even know how... more »

• Fire near Columbus 85% contained Play Video

  August 21, 2010 5:18 PM

  COLUMBUS - Fire officials say the Stump Gulch Fire north of Columbus is still estimated at 9,870 acres. Sunday night's rain helped damper the fire, and Monday's cooler temperatures and higher humidity helped keep the fire calm, containment is estimated at 85 percent. Today fire crews are working on... more »

• Yellowstone County deputy arrested during fight

  August 5, 2010 1:47 PM

  BILLINGS - A member of the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office has been charged with disorderly conduct. Deputy Christopher Romero, 36, was arrested at the Red Door, a Billings West End bar, early Thursday morning at 12:53 a.m. when a Billings Police officer observed a physical disturbance in the parking lot.... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Biking down the Beartooths Play Video

  July 26, 2010 10:10 AM

  RED LODGE - The Beartooth Highway is one of the most scenic highways in the nation, attracting road trippers from all over. For the most part, motorcycles, campers, trucks, and car rule the road. But thanks to a new tour company out of Red Lodge, some different kind of bikers... more »

• Angela's Adventures: "Clear for take off" Play Video

  July 12, 2010 12:39 PM

  BILLINGS - Hopping on an airplane to get from place to place is a mode of transportation many opt for when traveling long distances, but what about hitting the skies for a joy ride any day of the week? In this week's Angela's Adventures, I gained a new perspective of... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Kayaking Play Video

  June 14, 2010 10:39 AM

  BILLINGS - June is an unpredictable month when it comes to weather, but one thing you can usually count on is water. Whether it's falling from the sky or flowing down the mountains, it's the recipe for a raging river and kayaking. Coming in about 45 degrees F, the water... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Horse Trials Play Video

  May 31, 2010 12:12 PM

  BILLINGS - "It's the triathlon for horses," says longtime rider Martha McDowell. "There's all different levels and people travel from all over to come do this event," explains 17-year-old rider, Jessica Wolf, of Billings. Warfield Equestrian Park is home to the Arrowhead Horse Trials. It's an event that happens just... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Disc Golfing Play Video

  May 17, 2010 11:35 AM

  BILLINGS - The Professional Disc Golf Association was founded back in 1975. Since then the sport has come a long way, especially in Billings. "I just started coming out a couple months ago," says Kari Sullivan, 15. Meanwhile, Brett Tompkins has been an avid "folfer" for awhile now. "We've been... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Cowboy Shooting Play Video

  May 3, 2010 11:54 AM

  BILLINGS - Many Montanans take pride in their old western ways, but how about dressing the part? From 19th century military men flaunting their navy and gold to cowboys dressed down to theirs spurs, it's not something you see every day. Cowboy Action Shooting is a sport that's growing in... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Rock Climbing Play Video

  April 18, 2010 9:01 PM

  CODY, WY - Climbing a sheer slab of rock is a task that requires physical and mental strength, plus it creates all sorts of emotions. "Scary as heck, but I like it" says Billings resident and beginner rock climber, Rachel Black. "It's a lot of fun. It takes a lot... more »

• Angela's Adventures: Caving Play Video

  March 22, 2010 4:44 PM

  NEAR LOVELL, WY - Deep in the hills of the Bighorn Mountains sits a steel cage. Inside that cage is the entrance to a world of tunnels, chambers, and sparkling gypsum flowers. Located on the Montana/Wyoming border, the Bighorn Cavern requires a 70 foot repel to enter the cave. "This... more »

• U.S. citizenship, 20 years in the making for Turkey couple Play Video

  February 18, 2010 7:06 PM

  BILLINGS - Becoming a U.S. citizen is something many Americans don't have to worry about, it's born right. But for others it requires hard work, dedication, and time. Thursday morning at the James F. Battin Federal Courthouse in Billings nearly 20 people from around the region received the honor of... more »

• Avalanche survivors share their stories Play Video

  February 11, 2010 5:29 PM

  LIVINGSTON - "You never knew anything so white could be so black," says avalanche survivor, Kemp O'Neil, of Livingston. "It is dark." "At one point my mouth was completely packed with snow," adds fellow avalanche survivor and USFS Gallatin National Forest Avalanche specialist, Eric Knoff. "I couldn't breathe." Snowmobiler Kemp... more »

• Schweitzer ready to cut state budget

  January 29, 2010 5:13 PM

  With the recession continuing to take a bite out of state revenues, budget director David Ewer has alerted legislative leaders that the state's ending fund balance is now projected to fall below what is required by law. Ewer says the latest budget numbers show that by the end of... more »

• Self-Help Law Center Leaving Courthouse Play Video

  January 19, 2010 7:56 PM

  BILLINGS - By 10 a.m. Tuesday the Self-Help Law Center in Billings received a new home, just a few blocks away from its current corner in the soon-to-be remodeled Yellowstone County Courthouse. Commissioners unanimously approved a new version of the sixth floor plan. Original plans saved a spot for the... more »

• Delta raising fees for checked bags

  January 11, 2010 6:54 PM

  ATLANTA - Attention air travelers: That tug at your wallet is about to happen again, courtesy of the world's biggest airline. Delta Air Lines Inc. is raising its fees to check your first bag on a domestic flight by $8 and the second bag by $7. It will continue to... more »

• Mountain Pine Beetles embark on urban life Play Video

  January 8, 2010 7:53 PM

  BILLINGS - For nearly a decade, Montana has experienced below average precipitation, reducing the strength of old trees, which in turn enables a predator that thrives on pines. Throughout Montana, Mountain Pine Beetles are destroying forestland, turning green, lush trees to a bright red. "This is a normal event that... more »

• Black Friday shows 13% increase in shoppers

  November 29, 2009 6:45 PM

  Retailers across the country say "Black Friday" showed some good signs for the Christmas shopping season. On Sunday, the National Retail Federation released the results of its Black Friday survey. The survey shows 195-million Americans shopped over the weekend, compared to 172-million last year. On average consumers spent about $343.31... more »

• Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Missoula

  November 29, 2009 6:07 PM

  MISSOULA - A medical marijuana dispensary has opened in Missoula. Montana Pain Management Inc. opened the clinic on South Third Street West earlier this fall. Rick Rosio, president of the company, became a state-licensed caregiver four years ago and can legally grow as many as six marijuana plants... more »

• Bresnan founder dies

  November 28, 2009 11:41 PM

  His name is familiar to hundreds of thousands of Montanans and others across the Rocky Mountain west. William Bresnan, the founder of Bresnan Communications, died from complications of cancer yesterday at his home in Connecticut. He was not only known as the Chairman of Bresnan Communications but recognized as... more »

• Montana Cash jackpots claimed

  November 28, 2009 7:17 PM

  HELENA - Montana Lottery officials say two men have claimed recent Montana Cash jackpots. Melvin Nading of Cody, Wyo., claimed a $50,000 Montana Cash jackpot from the Nov. 13 drawing. He bought his winning ticket at the Belfry Country Store. And Richard Allran of Billings recently claimed the... 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 »

• Billings Jazzercising into Thanksgiving morning Play Video

  November 26, 2009 1:00 PM

  BILLINGS - Nearly eighty people Jazzercised their way into Thanksgiving morning. In an effort to raise money for the Montana Hope Project, the 16th annual Jazzercise Thanksgiving benefit class filled up the Knights of Columbus building by 9:00 a.m. Highlights of fundraiser included team-teaching by all Billings Jazzercise in ... more »

• In the line of duty Play Video

  November 25, 2009 11:34 PM

  BILLINGS - Have you ever thought what it would be like to put on a badge and walk in the shoes of a police officer? The Billings Police department has a computer program that comes pretty close to doing just that. Police detective Sergeant Jay Berry's job involves helping... more »

• Perfect wine for Thanksgiving dinner Play Video

  November 25, 2009 7:51 PM

  BILLINGS - It can put the perfect spin on any dish. With endless options, finding a bottle of wine to compliment your Thanksgiving feast maybe a little overwhelming. So we called upon a few local experts to help narrow the search. Click here to watch the full story. more »

• MT Amazing Race team speaks out Play Video

  November 25, 2009 4:16 PM

  The two Montana men who competed in CBS’s Amazing Race are speaking out about their experience on Q2. Gary and Matt Tomljenovich say although they didn’t win the million-dollar prize, their experience was priceless. Matt says he spent more time with his father in 21 days, than he had... more »

• Rehberg's state director returns to work

  November 25, 2009 3:31 PM

  HELENA, MT - U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg's state director has returned to work full-time after a long recovery from a boat crash that left him in a coma for more than a week. Dustin Frost was the most severely injured of the five passengers in the boat that was... more »

• Wyoming Supreme Court upholds Eaton execution

  November 25, 2009 3:20 PM

  CHEYENNE, WY - The Wyoming Supreme Court has denied a request from the state's lone death row inmate to review his case. The state Supreme Court on Monday ordered District Judge David B. Park of Casper to issue a new death warrant against inmate Dale Wayne Eaton. The... more »

• Search suspended for Columbus Man

  November 25, 2009 10:03 AM

  UPDATE: COLUMBUS, MT - Carbon County authorities have suspended a search for a missing Columbus man, who last seen November 21. Undersheriff Dan McJunkin says as of Sunday morning, the sheriff’s office decided to bring the search to a halt, saying they have seen no signs of 53-year-old David... more »

• Man charged with attempted homicide enters plea

  November 24, 2009 2:36 PM

  A man accused of strangling a woman unconscious was arraigned Tuesday in Yellowstone County District Court. 27-year-old Jacob Carroll appeared before District Judge Gregory and pleaded not guilty to attempted deliberate homicide. According to court documents, Carroll attacked 33 year old Tia Murphy at a home at 209... more »

• Day care waking up early for Black Friday

  November 23, 2009 8:01 PM

  BILLINGS - Black Friday is a day dedicated to doorbuster sales, speed shopping and, of course, long lines. Now, imagine that with a little one in tow. Probably not the ideal setting, which is why a drop-in day care in Billings has decided to open their doors right along with... more »

• Rehberg concerned about Senate vote

  November 21, 2009 8:02 PM

  Democrats have hit the magic number of 60 to move ahead on historic health care legislation. Leaders appear to have secured the last two votes they need to move the health care debate forward in the Senate a measure that is strongly opposed by Republicans. Congressman Denny Rehberg... more »

• Griz knock off rival Montana State, 33-19

  November 21, 2009 2:08 AM

  Montana State Bobcats 19 Montana Grizzlies 33 (Final) The University of Montana Grizzlies beat the Montana State University Bobcats 33 to 19 in Saturday's 109 th Cat-Griz match up. The win put the Griz at 11-0 for the season. Both teams' defenses dominated early. Late... more »

• "Thanksgiving Give Back A Smile Project"

  November 20, 2009 3:11 PM

  Billings, MT -- 16 dentists served nearly 100 patients throughout Yellowstone County Friday for free. Teaming up with area dentists, RiverStone Health hosted "Thanksgiving Give Back a Smile Project" all day long providing free dental care to low-income people. From fillings to major procedures 92 patients received some much needed... more »

• RLM Gears Up For Opening Day Play Video

  November 20, 2009 12:25 PM

  RED LODGE -- The slopes are getting groomed and the lifts are being tested as Red Lodge Mountain gears up for another ski season. But this year there's also a new boss. "It's a great opportunity," says Red Lodge Mountain's new general manager, Jeff Schmidt. "I grew up in Billings,... more »

• Two die from flu in Wyoming

  November 19, 2009 9:47 AM

  Two more flu related deaths have been reported in Wyoming. The Wyoming Department of Health says an adult male from Natrona County, with underlying health conditions, died in late October. An adult male from Park county died last week. Neither case was specifically linked to the H1-N1 virus.... more »

• High gold prices spark mini-gold rush Play Video

  November 18, 2009 7:42 PM

  Billings, MT -- The price for gold is reaching record numbers. So far this month, the price of gold has increased nearly $100 an ounce. An ounce of the shiny commodity will either cost you or award you more than $1,100. The record-breaking highs are causing a mini-gold... more »