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Billings Daily Digest Sunday, August 02, 2026

Ty's Take

Sheriff Mike Linder's been out there doing the work that keeps this county running, and seeing him touch down again reminds you why these local figures matter more than most people give them credit for. Meanwhile, Rocky's laying out fall ticketing plans like they always do right about now, the Quitcherbitchen runners are putting in miles through Phipps Park, and we're reading the names of neighbors we've lost. It's the kind of week that feels thin until you realize it's exactly what holds a place together, the everyday rhythms and the people who show up for them. That's Billings.

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Billings Gazette

Billings neighbors: Obituaries for August 2

The Billings Gazette published obituaries for local residents on August 2.

Photos: Quitcherbitchen Trail Run at Phipps Park

Runners gathered at Phipps Park in Billings for the Quitcherbitchen Trail Run.

Photos: Sheriff Mike Linder flies home

Sheriff Mike Linder concluded his 15-year tenure with Yellowstone County by taking a helicopter ride to 3 North Bar & Grill on July 31, with Interim Sheriff Kent O'Donnell and county officers marking the occasion. Linder reflected on his service, saying "I didn't always get it right, but I don't...

Rocky athletics announces 2026 fall ticketing options

Montana State University Billings Athletics announced ticketing options for fall 2026, allowing fans to purchase season passes, individual game tickets, and tailgate spots starting Monday. Tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $7 for students, with all scrimmages and JV contests remaining free.

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