🌱 Body Found In Suitcase + Montana Bioscience Alliance Hall Of Fame

Good morning, Billings! I'm Lauren Kubiak and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cold with low clouds. High: 26 Low: 17.
• Thursday: Cold; morning snow, up to 1". High: 24 Low: 11.

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Here are the top stories today in Billings:

1. The body of a Billings resident was found inside a suitcase on Monday morning. The 48-year-old female victim, Susan LaForge., was discovered inside her on 12th Street West home by her teenage son. Later that day, charges were filed against Terrell Lee Spotted Wolf for "deliberate homicide." An investigation is currently underway. (Q2 News)
2. Billings residents will finally see their mail routes and delivery times returning back to normal. Due to severe understaffing, there have recently been delays all across the state. A spokesperson for the United States Post Office says "new measures are now in place to ensure on-time delivery" for communities in the Billings area. (Q2 News)
3. MSU and Billings alumnus Jon Laurent has been inducted into the Montana Bioscience Alliance Hall of Fame for his role in Covid-19 research. As the co-founder of Pandemic Response Lab, Laurent's research and platform quickly switched to rapid and accurate testing for the virus. He is reportedly working on launching a new biotech startup. (Billings Gazette)

Today and tomorrow in Billings:

Wednesday, March 8

• Billings Healthcare Virtual Job Fair, Hosted By CloudHire (11:00 AM)
• Studio Class - Prickly Sunset At Bitterroot Sip And Paint (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 9

• Mysteries At The Moss for Kids At The Moss Mansion Museum (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter is hosting some fun with a game of Pet Roulette! If you donate $20 to the animals of YVAS and submit a photo of your pet, the staff will create a hand-drawn picture of your pet. The only catch: "you get what you get" — not everyone is a talented artist! Submit your photo and donate here. (Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• Billings Urban Sketching will be at the YAM on Mar. 18, with a day of workshops focusing on sketching methods, techniques, tools, and more. (Yellowstone Art Museum via Facebook)
• Coming up this weekend in Billings is "Wellness Weekend" at SOMETHINGchic on 2nd Ave. North. On Mar. 10 and 11, Luxe Society Active and special guests B.Leaf Aethetic Clinic and Revive IV & Wellness will be offering wellness services like Botox and IV therapy. (AllEvents.in)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.