Andrea Lutz

Billings

Morning Anchor, MMJ, and Investigative Reporter at KTVQ-TV (Billings, MT)

Articles

Hidden caves and ancient art await hikers in Montana’s Boulder River Valley

2 days ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

BIG TIMBER — In the heart of south-central Montana, where the Boulder River Valley sprawls out, a rugged trail leads to something unexpected: ancient pictographs tucked inside a quiet cave, preserved through centuries of weather and wonder. Accessible only by foot and largely unknown even to lifelong Montanans, the site blends outdoor adventure with deep cultural history. It’s a hidden trove of Indigenous rock art that continues to fascinate researchers and surprise hikers who stumble upon it.
Inside Montana’s first Safe Haven Baby Box: An option for parents in crisis

1 week ago | kbzk.com | Andrea Lutz

LOCKWOOD- A new option for parents in crisis has quietly arrived in Montana. Billings is now home to the state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents to legally surrender their newborn without fear of judgment or prosecution. The box is located at the Lockwood Fire District station, and while it offers a lifeline for vulnerable infants, one question remains: Will anyone use it?
Miles City pool closures ripple through community

1 week ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

MILES CITY — Pools in Miles City will stay closed this summer as city leaders grapple with a budget shortfall they say has already forced cuts to essential services like police and fire. Now, parents are speaking out, saying children are bearing the brunt of a financial crisis they didn’t create. Kenneth Sprague, a father of two, says trips to the pool were a regular part of summer for his family. “Last year, we would spend three, four, sometimes five days a week,” he said.
Inside Montana’s first Safe Haven Baby Box: An option for parents in crisis

1 week ago | kxlf.com | Andrea Lutz

LOCKWOOD- A new option for parents in crisis has quietly arrived in Montana. Billings is now home to the state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents to legally surrender their newborn without fear of judgment or prosecution. The box is located at the Lockwood Fire District station, and while it offers a lifeline for vulnerable infants, one question remains: Will anyone use it?
Inside Montana’s first Safe Haven Baby Box: An option for parents in crisis

2 weeks ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

LOCKWOOD- A new option for parents in crisis has quietly arrived in Montana. Billings is now home to the state’s first Safe Haven Baby Box — a secure, anonymous way for parents to legally surrender their newborn without fear of judgment or prosecution. The box is located at the Lockwood Fire District station, and while it offers a lifeline for vulnerable infants, one question remains: Will anyone use it?
A new nest for pets: Billings vet clinic to land in BIRD district

2 weeks ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

BILLINGS- A next-generation veterinary clinic is the latest business set to open in the BIRD district in downtown Billings. Dr. Edie Best envisions a modern and inviting space complete with plush furnishings and elegant lighting on a prominent corner lot along First Avenue North.
DEI policy shift leads to cancellation of Billings' $1 million federal tree grant

3 weeks ago | ktvh.com | Andrea Lutz

BILLINGS – A $1 million federal grant intended to plant trees in some of Billings’ most underserved neighborhoods has been rescinded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sparking frustration and questions from former city staff. The money, awarded to the city through the Inflation Reduction Act, was designated for planting and maintaining trees in areas lacking adequate canopy coverage—locations identified through federal mapping as historically disadvantaged.
DEI policy shift leads to cancellation of Billings' $1 million federal tree grant

3 weeks ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

BILLINGS – A $1 million federal grant intended to plant trees in some of Billings’ most underserved neighborhoods has been rescinded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, sparking frustration and questions from former city staff. The money, awarded to the city through the Inflation Reduction Act, was designated for planting and maintaining trees in areas lacking adequate canopy coverage—locations identified through federal mapping as historically disadvantaged.
Losing a pet brings deep grief, but Montana vet clinic offers healing

1 month ago | kpax.com | Andrea Lutz

BILLINGS — Losing a pet can be one of the most painful experiences a person faces. For many, a pet is more than an animal, they’re family. In fact, 84% of pet owners consider their pets part of the family, making the grief that follows their loss incredibly profound. Watch the full story: Billings vet clinic offers tips for grieving pet parents At Billings Animal Family Hospital, that kind of grief is deeply understood, not just by the clients but by the veterinary team as well.
Losing a pet brings deep grief, but a Billings vet clinic offers healing

1 month ago | ktvq.com | Andrea Lutz

BILLINGS - Losing a pet can be one of the most painful experiences a person faces. For many, a pet is more than an animal, they’re family. In fact, 84 percent of pet owners consider their pets part of the family, making the grief that follows their loss incredibly profound. At Billings Animal Family Hospital, that kind of grief is deeply understood, not just by the clients but by the veterinary team as well. Mandi Smith still remembers how Scooter came into her life.