Billings Daily Digest Monday, June 22, 2026
Ty's Take
You've got a city trying to figure out what it wants to be—a regional sports destination with money and infrastructure to match, or a place where teachers are leaving because the work's gotten dangerous and the pay won't follow them out. MetraPark's ambitions matter, sure, and tourism dollars matter. But there's a harder truth in those teacher stories: you don't build a sustainable community on events and visitor spending alone. You build it on people who can afford to stay, who feel safe in their own classrooms, who don't have to choose between their mortgage and their dignity. Billings has the economic engine to do both. The question is whether the people running this town understand that only one of those things actually matters first.
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Billings Gazette
Amend Recreation Campus seeks to turn Billings into regional sports tourism hub
Amend Recreation Campus is launching an initiative to position Billings as a destination for sports tourism and regional athletic events. The project aims to boost the local economy by attracting teams, tournaments, and visitors to the area's sports facilities.
‘Real crisis on our hands’: MT teachers discuss violence, impacts of staff cuts in schools
Montana teachers are raising alarm about escalating violence in schools and the strain caused by recent staff reductions. Education leaders warn the combination of safety concerns and budget cuts is creating a serious crisis affecting students and educators.
Billings neighbors: Obituaries for June 22
This collection features obituaries of residents who passed away in the Billings area as of June 22, honoring their memory and contributions to the community.
Carmel's Bar owner dies after shooting Saturday at the bar in Anaconda
The owner of Carmel's Bar in Anaconda was fatally shot during an incident at the establishment on Saturday. The shooting has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Exploring the route of Ice Age floods: Geologic treasure hunt runs from Missoula to Oregon
A geological tour route traces the dramatic path of ancient Ice Age floods that carved through the landscape from Missoula to Oregon. The journey highlights spectacular natural formations and offers participants a chance to explore the region's fascinating prehistoric history.
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