Billings Daily Digest Saturday, May 23, 2026
Ty's Take
That data center north of town is going to remake how we think about Billings' future, and not in the way most of us expected. We've spent decades as an energy town—oil refining, coal, the backbone industries—and suddenly we're talking about megawatts flowing into server farms instead of heating homes and fueling trucks. It's the same power conversation, just pointed at something invisible. Whether that's progress or a gamble on someone else's infrastructure bet, that's what folks around the dinner table need to figure out before the cranes show up.
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Billings neighbors: Obituaries for May 23
The Billings Gazette published obituaries for community members who passed away the week of May 23.
Women who ran Newfoundland puppy mill sentenced to probation
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Data center developer unveils huge power plans north of Billings
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Following Missoula shooting, state auditor's office proposes stricter bond agent rules
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87 animals seized from Corvallis residence in animal cruelty investigation
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Pearcy earns NAIA all-American honor in 800 meters
A local athlete earned NAIA all-American honors in the 800-meter running event.
Pearcy advances, Ranum breaks record at NAIA meet
A regional competitor advanced in NAIA competition while another athlete set a new record at the meet.
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