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Thursday Headlines: Storm warnings, Crime report, Wind turbines

Today's Top Stories: Winter storm warnings across region; Billings releases annual crime report; Dawson County tackles wind turbines
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Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Thursday, March 12

Strong winds blow in a winter storm

Billings Forecast Wednesday evening Mar 11, 2026

BILLINGS - Strong winds are picking up across the region, already impacting travel along Interstate 90 from Big Timber to Livingston.

A portion of the interstate in Park County is closed, with traffic diverting through town.

The wind is a precursor to heavier weather, with winter storm watches and warnings of heavy snow expected well into the weekend.

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Billings police reveal top crime concerns from 2025 annual report

Billings police reveal top crime concerns from 2025 annual report

BILLINGS - The Billings Police Department has released its 2025 annual report, and officers say the top concerns are hard to ignore.

Domestic violence arrests saw a 200% increase from last year. Street crime led to nearly 500 arrests downtown.

Gang activity is on the rise. And there were more than 2,600 traffic collisions, 1 in 4 causing injury.

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Dawson County voters to decide on 250-foot height limit for structures amid windmill debate

Dawson County voters to decide on 250-foot height limit for structures amid windmill debate

GLENDIVE - Voters in Dawson County will have a say this June on how tall wind turbines can be built in their area.

Residents successfully petitioned to put the issue on the ballot after commissioners approved regulations allowing structures up to 650 feet high.

The measure on the June ballot would cap that height at 250 feet.

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