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Billings Daily Digest Sunday, May 24, 2026

Ty McDuffey

24 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Memorial Day weekend brought the things it always does—a parade down the main drag with folks waving from the curb, a head-on collision that could've been worse, and the quiet loss of neighbors whose names fill the back pages every week. There's something about this particular stretch of May that makes a town feel like itself, the good and the hard all mixed together. Out in Helena, meanwhile, the education board is having ideas about loosening up who can teach our kids dual enrollment courses, which is exactly the kind of policy conversation that sounds reasonable in a conference room and lands different when it's your school district trying to fill positions. Worth watching how that one settles.

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Billings Gazette

Billings neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

The Billings Gazette published obituaries for community members who passed away on May 24. Residents can view the full listing in today's local news section.

Photos: 2nd annual Billings Rotary Memorial Day Parade

Billings held its second annual Rotary Memorial Day Parade, drawing community members to honor those who served. Photos from the event are available in the Billings Gazette photo gallery.

Photo: Head-on crash on the 6th Street overpass Saturday morning

A head-on collision shut down eastbound lanes on the 6th Street Overpass early Saturday morning, with emergency crews responding to injuries at the scene. The crash was cleared after emergency personnel assessed the damage.

Montana education board proposes removing licensure requirements for dual enrollment

Montana's education board is considering a proposal to eliminate teaching licensure requirements for instructors in dual enrollment programs. The change could expand options for how high school students access college-level coursework.

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