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Is Billings A Garbage Dump?

Andy West — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:23:00 +0000

Well it shouldn’t be but as you can see from the photo above some citizens of the Magic City don’t care. Sometimes I wonder if they call this the Magic City because we can make the beer inside a bottle disappear. This little gem was found on the north west corner of Broadway and 1st [...]

Billings Awesome Sunset #5

Andy West — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:31:47 +0000

In my quest to shoot the perfect sunset from atop the Crowne Plaza I came up with this beauty today!

DOWNTOWN BILLINGS NEEDS AN ASIAN NOODLE RESTAURANT

Andy West — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 22:22:23 +0000

I realize I may be biased but downtown Billings culinary options would make a 5 year-old proud. Burgers, pizza, steak, sandwiches etc. We need some Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Korean and Mongolian. I'd kill for a bowl of Udon right now!

Creative Store Front

Andy West — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:58:28 +0000

I love walking around downtown Billings. There's so much to see. Check out this cool store front display on the NW corner of Broadway and 2nd st.!

Look Who Came to Visit Us on Halloween!

Jami Bond — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:20:40 +0000

Trick or Treaters were out in full force in downtown Billings yesterday and many of them stopped by the studios for a Halloween treat! Take a look!

Farmer's Market Tonight from 4:30-8

Tammie Toren — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:24:22 +0000

It’s Wednesday, time for the mid-week edition of the Yellowstone Valley Farmers’ Market! Tonight from 4:30 to 8, shop local farmers under beautiful Skypoint, Downtown Billings. You will find everything from fresh, in-season produce to bedding plants and herbs. The Farmers’ Market is also Saturday morning from 8-Noon under Skypoint.

Downtown Billings Historical Tour

Tammie Toren — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 17:29:46 +0000

I had to turn you on to this cool self-guided tour I found. (I actually found the business card for this down in the parking lot!) Go to the web-site below, scan the code, and get ready for some Montana History! It’s cool and a lot of fun! http://www.walkhistoricbillings.com/

This Week's Alive After 5 is Going to be a Blast [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:20:18 +0000

Are you ready for another Alive After 5 celebration? Thursday join Cat Country 102.9 as the party moves to The Depot in downtown Billings with live music from The Clintons! The Clintons got their start in 1999 at a frat party in Bozeman. Since then they have played almost 1000 shows and toured around the [...]

PETA Representatives Bare It All To Spread Vegan Message

Jami Bond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:10:04 +0000

Quite the sight in downtown Billings today! In case you missed it, two representatives from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, were spreading their meat-free message by baring it all! The women were showering naked underneath Skypoint to get the word about being vegan. Talk about brave! I was on the air so [...]

Run For Your Life at the Annual Heart and Sole Race

Jami Bond — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:42:25 +0000

It’s time to lace up those sneakers for the 33rd annual Heart and Sole Race! Participants will take to the starting line on Saturday June 16 at St. Vincent Healthcare in downtown Billings. There’s a 10K, 5K and a 2 mile run, but you can walk too! The race will wrap up at Dehler Park [...]

2012 Marks a Milestone For Skypoint

Jami Bond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:30:35 +0000

Skypoint in downtown Billings is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary this year! The tent-like structure is located over the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Broadway. It’s highest point is 73 feet above ground level while the shorter columns are 28 feet high. There are three “sails” that make up the structure. The biggest sail is 100 [...]

Join The Fun At The Annual Wild West Soiree

Jami Bond — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:41:14 +0000

This weekend is going to be a blast with lots of live entertainment! The 4th Annual Wild West Soiree comes your way on Saturday June 16 under Skypoint in Downtown Billings! The Wild West Soiree is a full day of western- themed fun for the whole family! It all gets underway at 11:00a.m. with the [...]

Downtown Billings, Alive After Five Moved Inside Tonight

Cat Country — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:04:09 +0000

Due to the rain, please note that Alive After 5 is moving inside tonight. It will be held upstairs at Ciao Mambo…2301 Montana Avenue…in a large warehouse space. Funk in the Trunk will be playing. Dine on Italian pulled pork sandwiches and meatball subs! …Alive after 5 thursdays 5pm to 8pm! from downtown billings! http://www.aliveafter5.com/