Billings Gazette

The Billings Gazette holds the title of the largest newspaper in Montana. It is also one of the most widely circulated newspapers in the United States. Daily, over 45,000 copies are distributed, with that figure rising to 50,000 on Sundays. To meet this demand, around 450 independent carriers and bundle haulers travel over 12,000 miles, delivering papers to more than 120 towns spread across an area exceeding 105,000 square miles, which is comparable to the combined size of Iowa and Illinois.

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Victim identified in Meadowlark trailer fire south of Billings

20 hours ago | billingsgazette.com | Paul Hamby

The man found dead south of Billings amid a structure fire over the weekend has been identified. Firefighters found the body of Michael Lee Huston while extinguishing a trailer that caught fire. The exact cause of death for Huston remains under investigation, Yellowstone County Deputy Coroner Rich Hoffman said, but investigators with the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office suspect he was murdered.
Antler airlift: National Guard helicopter lands on private property; elk antlers stolen

22 hours ago | billingsgazette.com | Dan Astin

BIG TIMBER — A Montana National Guard helicopter's unannounced, unscheduled landing and alleged elk antler theft, on a private ranch in the Crazy Mountain foothills in Sweet Grass County, is raising questions about military accountability and private property rights. "It is not the usual trespass call. I've never seen anything like it before," said Sweet Grass County Sheriff Alan Ronneberg, who confirmed his office received the initial complaint.
Billings man allegedly fesses up to child sex abuse in Facebook post

1 day ago | billingsgazette.com | Paul Hamby

A Billings man was arrested earlier this month and charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse after he allegedly admitted the crimes in a post on social media. Christopher Raymond Normandeau is facing five felonies, among them three counts of rape and two counts of sexually assaulting a child. The 41-year-old pleaded not guilty to the accusations Wednesday in Yellowstone County District Court.
Video: Law enforcement honored at Police Week ceremony

2 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Sonny Tapia

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Montana State Bobcats get commitment from Nevada transfer DB Bryson Parker

2 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Víctor Flores

BOZEMAN — Bryson Parker, a defensive back who most recently played at Nevada, announced his commitment to Montana State on Thursday. Bozeman, I’m Home! @MSUBobcats_FB @bvigen @CoachTDG pic.twitter.com/bQlAKK4Up1— Bryson Parker (@BrysonParker2_) May 8, 2025The 6-foot, 182-pound Parker has two seasons of college football eligibility remaining, according to his transfer portal entrance announcement last month.
On Nutrition: More on oxalates

2 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Barbara Intermill

A recent column on oxalates — natural components in plant foods that, when consumed in excess, can interfere with calcium absorption and contribute to kidney stones — brought these questions from readers:“Thanks for your recent article on oxalates and calcium. I have osteoporosis and I'm trying to get enough calcium, magnesium and vitamin D through both food and supplements. Do most forms of soy products (e.g. soybeans, soy burgers/sausage, soy milk, tofu, etc.) interfere with calcium absorption?
Homicide suspect in custody after trailer fire south of Billings

2 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Paul Hamby

A man was arrested over the weekend suspected of killing someone at a trailer court in southern Yellowstone County and torching their home. Justin Alexander Hosey, 32, was booked into the Yellowstone County jail May 10 on suspicion of deliberate homicide, arson, theft, tampering with evidence and fleeing from law enforcement. On Monday, Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder announced that an autopsy was underway to determine the exact cause of death for the victim, who has yet to be identified.
Photos: District 5C/6C track and field

3 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Amy Nelson

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Truist Championship Golf

3 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Matt Rourke

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Huntley Project's Avery Gerdes maturing as 'complete package' for Red Devils

4 days ago | billingsgazette.com | Lindsay Rossmiller

LAUREL — Huntley Project junior Avery Gerdes missed the first week of track practice but for good reason. She and her basketball teammates were in Missoula helping secure the Red Devils’ first girls basketball state championship. “They got off the bus Saturday night, we celebrated the championship win, she took Sunday and then Monday she was at practice and she was ready,” coach Tara Christman said.