Billings Daily Digest Sunday, May 31, 2026
Ty's Take
Chris Kukulski's goodbye to Billings is the kind of thing that sticks with you in a town this size—a man who helped build something here deciding it's time to build something smaller, somewhere quieter. You don't hear that story often from people who've actually made it work in the city. Most go the other direction. But there's something about reaching a point where you know what matters to you, and it turns out it's not the same thing that mattered five years ago. The thunderstorm that tore through Saturday reminds us Billings still sits at the mercy of weather that doesn't care about our plans. And down on the obituary page, the usual names of people who spent their whole lives here, building the town Kukulski's leaving. That's the trade, isn't it—some stay and some go, and both are honest choices.
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Billings Gazette
Chris Kukulski looks back on Billings as he departs for a town a hundredth the size
Chris Kukulski is leaving Billings for a significantly smaller town, marking a major life change as he reflects on his time in the city. The move represents a dramatic shift in lifestyle and community size for the departing resident.
Billings neighbors: Obituaries for May 31
The Billings Gazette published obituaries for community members who passed away on May 31. The listings serve as a way for neighbors to remember and honor those who have died.
Photo: Thunderstorm floods streets on Saturday
Heavy thunderstorms flooded Billings streets Saturday afternoon, with drivers navigating through standing water at major intersections. The severe weather brought significant precipitation to the area over a short period.
Two national champs and an Olympian: Warren alumni urge students to pursue their dreams
Three accomplished Warren High School alumni—including two national champions and an Olympian—returned to inspire current students to chase their ambitions. The successful graduates shared their journeys and encouraged the next generation to pursue their dreams.
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