Billings

After moving from downtown, Commons 1882 is now open in their new location (115 Shiloh Suite 8) in Shiloh Commons. According to their website, the menu is "eclectic scratch made modern American" and has a full bar with craft beer, cocktails and wines.

When you see the Medal of Honor worn by an American hero in person for the first time, it will stop you in your tracks. Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry was in Billings, Montana Thursday night speaking at a fundraiser for an organization called "Veteran Air Warriors."

Plus, an incredible guest has now also been added to the lineup: Army Ranger and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy Petry!

Downtown Billings Alliance is accepting new applications for the Utility Box artwork project. If your design is accepted, you'll get $600. And fame!

Bah! This is some very exciting news. If you're not familiar with Gabriel Iglesias- check out his stand-up comedy show on Netflix.
Gabriel Iglesias is coming to the Metra in Billings on October 26th. Check out the full press release from the MetraPark below...

A large wildfire is burning near Molt and can be seen for many miles. Residents were concerned for the safety of their homes after seeing the large column of smoke coming from the far west end of Billings

If you've been down Shiloh Road recently, you may think crews are building a stone fort in the intersection as they swap out greenery for large rocks.

Billings Park & Recs Department is kicking around some pretty awesome design concepts for the mostly ignored Coulson Park. I would LOVE to see this happen. Makes a lot more sense to me that Big Sky One World Event Boondoggle that got tossed around a while back.

This isn't a story about a family-owned restaurant closing it's doors because it couldn't survive. Taqueria Zapotlan is a thriving restaurant, owned by the Torres family, who knows the most important thing IS the family.

Guests, workers, and those craving caffeine in and around the downtown Billings DoubleTree Hotel, were greeted with a notice that Starbucks coffee is "closed" for an upcoming renovation.