Billings Daily Digest Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ty's Take
The machinery of voting—the deadlines, the forms, the rules that change year to year—doesn't sound like the stuff that gets people worked up, but it does when ballots start getting rejected over something as simple as a birth year box filled wrong. Yellowstone County's new rule is supposed to tighten things up, but there's a real tension between security and access, between making sure votes count and making sure people can actually cast them without tripping over technicalities. When more rejected ballots show up in an election cycle, that's worth paying attention to, because somewhere in those numbers are voters who showed up in good faith and went home without being heard.
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Billings Gazette
New birth year rule has led to more rejected ballots in Yellowstone County
Yellowstone County election officials report a surge in rejected ballots following implementation of a new birth year verification requirement. The stricter rule is creating challenges for voters at the polls.
Suspect named after body of missing Billings woman found
A suspect has been named in connection with the death of a missing Billings woman whose remains were discovered. Authorities have made an arrest in the ongoing investigation.
Whitehall woman arrested in death of her 5-year-old son ID'd, appears in court
A Whitehall woman accused in her 5-year-old son's death made her first court appearance following her arrest. The case continues through the judicial system.
Weekend review: Top news you may have missed from the Billings Gazette
The Billings Gazette compiled a weekend roundup of major stories that readers may have missed. The summary covers top news developments from the region.
Photos: I-90 closes east of Billings on Monday
A portion of Interstate 90 east of Billings shut down Monday, prompting traffic delays and detours. Authorities documented the closure with photographs.
This historical retrospective marks anniversaries of significant national events including a major espionage case and the return of a Navy cryptologist to active duty. The piece highlights pivotal moments from 25 and 50 years ago.
Billings neighbors: Obituaries for April 27
The Billings Gazette published obituaries for area residents who recently passed away, including individuals from Billings and surrounding communities. Service information and details about their lives are available in the full notices.
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