🌱 Family Justice Centers In Billings + Billings Woman Faces Homicide

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Billings Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 75 Low: 55.
• Tuesday: A morning thundershower. High: 62 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Billings:

1. National experts will be making their way to Billings later this month to conduct a Community Assessment for the potential development of a Family Justice Center. A community public forum will be held for the public to attend and will be hosted by the Family Justice Center Alliance as well as city officials and law enforcement to learn more about these centers and speak with representatives. This forum will be held on Jun. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on N. Broadway. (KULR-TV)
2. The Billings Royals' completed the Saturday sweep of the Helena Senators a couple of days ago thanks to a walk-off double by Jaiden Turner. The Senators had a chance to retake the lead and walk it off at the top of the seventh inning but thanks to some tough fielding by the Royals they were able to walk away with the win. With this loss, the Senators dropped to 24-9 and 6-5 in conference play, while the Royals moved to 5-4 in conference play and picked up their 17 wins of the season. (406mtsports.com)
3. Marcia Lynn Jefferson, a 33-year-old Billings woman with a history of drunk driving offenses, is facing vehicular homicide charges after a high-speed, alcohol-fueled crash in December resulted in the death of her passenger, Glen Seth Myers. Evidence revealed that Jefferson's blood alcohol content (BAC) was more than twice the legal limit, and her vehicle was moving at 85 mph moments before it veered off the highway, struck multiple objects, and overturned. In light of Jefferson's previous violations, including driving without a license and driving while her privileges were revoked, her bond has been set at $100,000, with a potential prison sentence of up to 30 years and a fine of up to $50,000 if convicted. (Billings Gazette)

Today and tomorrow in Billings:

Monday, June 19

• Volleyball Camp Main And Small Gyms At Billings Sr High School (7:00 AM)
• Tours Today At Moss Mansion Museum (10:00 AM)
• Midsommer Night Market: Vegan Meal and Storytelling At Kirks' Grocery (5:30 PM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Pioneer Park Task Force At Black Dog Coffee/Harper & Madison (6:00 PM)
• West End Neighborhood Task Force At Connections Church (7:00 PM)
• Open Mic Comedy At Craft Local (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Over the weekend, Montana State University in Billings celebrated a special day as the school mascot, Buzz, received his love on National Mascot Day. Buzz has undergone a few cosmetic changes over the years. Still, the impact and energy he brings to the campus deserves recognition, as the campus experience wouldn't be the same without him. (MontanaStateUniversityBillings via Instagram)
• Don't miss your opportunity to experience behind the scenes at the Moss Mansion with Trunks of Treasures this summer. You only have four more chances to check it out, for more information, go to mossmansion.com and get ready for an exclusive opportunity. (Billings, Montana's Trailhead via Facebook)
• Only three more weeks until a night of classic hits from The Marshall Tucker Band right at Alberta Bair Theater. Get your tickets now by going to albertabairtheater.org, visiting the box office during business hours, or calling 406-256-6052. (Alberta Bair Theater via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you soon for your next update.

— 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.