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Man Dies in Train Accident, Pit Bull Attacks, and Hell's Belles in Town - Plus More Exciting Events!

Man Dies in Train Accident, Pit Bull Attacks, and Hell's Belles in Town - Plus More Exciting Events!
Tragic accidents, fun events, and important tips - all in this week's newsletter! Don't miss out on the latest news in Billings. 💛

Randy Diefel

Mar 3, 2026

Trivia Question❓

What is the word for a person who can write with both hands?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Well, would you look at that… the clocks are about to spring forward, which means we’ll all be just a little more tired and a whole lot happier about the extra daylight.

 

If you’ve caught yourself lingering outside a bit longer lately, you’re not alone. Winter seems to have misplaced our address this year, and honestly, nobody’s in a hurry to remind it.

 

St. Patty’s Day is right around the corner, so expect to see a little more green around town, maybe even in a few coffee cups. The trails are calling, the rims are looking mighty inviting, and it’s prime time for a good hike before mud season decides to make things interesting.

 

So lace up those boots, soak up that sunshine, and let’s enjoy this sweet little head start on spring. If this is what March looks like in Billings, we’ll take it.

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Man Dies in a Train Versus Pedestrian Accident in Billings

Accident Near Laurel Road in Billings

 

BILLINGS - Billings police responded to a pedestrian vs. train accident at Laurel Road and Parkway Lane.

 

Police, Fire, and Sheriff, along with train officials, were at the scene investigating the accident, which happened just before 3 p.m.

In October, Will Hyatt of Billings faced a frightening ordeal when a pit bull attacked him and his dog, Dixie, during a skateboarding outing.

 

The aggressive dog bit Hyatt’s finger and left Dixie with injuries to her ear and body.

 

Despite Hyatt’s desperate attempts to save Dixie, the pit bull continued to attack until they escaped home, with the animal chasing them all the way back.


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Home Improvement Show

March 6–8 at the Metrapark Expo Center & MT Pavilion — a large expo with booths, demos, food trucks, prizes, and family activities.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair

March 14 — downtown Billings signature event celebrating Irish culture with music, food, and festivities.

HELL’S BELLES ARE IN TOWN

Committed, ferocious, meticulous women rock musicians delivering authentic AC/DC to the unbelievably supportive and wicked awesome fans. All day and all night long, all over the world, pitch perfect AC/ DC delivered with a highly charged vigor.
 
Friday, March 06
 
Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm
$34.15 to $59.65
 
Let there be rock!

Latin Night

Latin night is back! Please join us for Latin Night with music by Big Lou and DJ QUEEN-E. Doors will be at 8:00 PM. Dance lessons start at 9:00 pm and DJs are set to start at 10:00 PM. Dance to reggaeton, cumbia, salsa, merengue, bachata, & more.

 

All Ages  Saturday, March 07

Doors: 8 pm Show: 9 pm

Sebastian Bach The Party Never Ends Tour 26

Monday, March 09
Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 7:30 pm
$38.15 to $237.65
 
ABOUT SEBASTIAN BACH: 
With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify.
 
He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave To The Grind,” “Wasted Time,” and “Monkey Business,” to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in Jekyll & Hyde:
 
The Musical in addition to leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.”
 
Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.” On the hells of BACH’s show-stopping appearances as “Tiki” on Fox’s “The Masked Singer,” which earned him a spot as a Group B Finalist in December 2023, he released a new single “What Do I Got To Lose?”
 
SEBASTIAN was back on TV in early 2024 when he appeared on Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains.” Shortly thereafter, BACH released his CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN (Reigning Phoenix Music), it marked his first new album in ten years.
 
Out May 10, 2024, the 11-track album was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Elvis Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate and mastered by Robert Ludwig/Gateway Mastering.
 
BACH wrote or co-wrote all the album’s tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. 

🎨 Family Glow Party — Sat, Mar 8

A glow-themed family dance party with interactive games, music by a live DJ, and photo booth fun at The Paper Mill — perfect for families with kids of all ages (tickets usually per person). 2019 Montana Ave.

🌱 BCSL Seed Swap — Sun, Mar 8, 2:00 PM

A fun, free community event at Billings Public Library where families can share and pick up seeds for summer gardening.

📍 Shamrock Run Family Mile — Sun, Mar 15

A casual fun run in Pioneer Park where kids 12 and under can join a free 1-mile race alongside the adult 5K.

A train leaves at noon, traveling 60 mph. One hour later, another train follows at 80 mph. After how many hours does the second train catch up?

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Answer: Below

With a nationwide shortage of commercial drivers straining the industry, a Billings-based driving academy is taking action to address the pressing demand.

 

Despite 8.4 million trucking jobs nationwide in 2024—and nearly 3.6 million professional drivers—the gap remains wide, with up to 80,000 positions still unfilled into 2025.

 

Daniel Robertson, owner of Driving Academy and former science teacher, now trains around 30 students at a time for their commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).


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Answer to Brain Teaser

 

The second train closes the gap at 80 - 60 = 20 mph.

Time to catch up: 60 / 20 = 3 hours after the second train departs.

The second train catches up 3 hours after it departs (i.e., at 4 PM).

When the second train leaves at 1 PM, the first train already has a 60-mile head start. The second train closes that gap at a rate of 80 − 60 = 20 mph, so it takes 60 ÷ 20 = 3 hours to catch up. At that point, both trains are 240 miles from the starting point.

Thanks for Reading! 💛

That’s a wrap for this week’s roundup of what’s happening around town! Whether you’re planning a family outing, catching some live music, or just looking for something new to try, we hope this helped you discover a few fun options right here in our community.

As always, thanks so much for being part of our local crew. If you know about an upcoming event, small business, or community story we should feature, just hit reply and let us know — we love hearing from you.

See you out there, Billings! 👋

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