Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Thursday, May 7
‘Makes me want to scream’: Montana travelers frustrated with gas price hikes
LAUREL - Travelers across the country are upset with gas price hikes, as the average price of a regular gallon of gas went up by 41 cents in Montana this past week.
The average price of a regular gallon of gas in Montana was $4.44 as of Wednesday. A week ago, it was $4.03, a 10 percent hike, according to AAA.
Montana journalist reflects on interviewing the late Ted Turner
BILLINGS - CNN founder Ted Turner died Wednesday at 87, leaving behind a legacy in media, business, philanthropy, and conservation.
Turner made a name for himself as a media mogul and owner of the Atlanta Braves, as well as for his conservation efforts as one of the largest private landowners in Montana.
For former MTN anchor and reporter Shannon Newth, the news brought back a fond memory of the moment she got to meet him in 2011.
Diapers, wipes and relief: Billings event supports families facing rising costs
BILLINGS - For many families in Billings, something as basic as diapers can quickly become a daily struggle.
Q2 News, United Way and Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley have launched a Community Baby Shower, and the focus is on something simple, but essential: making sure local babies stay clean, dry and cared for.
Q2 WEATHER
Q2 Billings Area Weather: You might hear rumbles overnight and again on Saturday
