🌱 Two Severely Injured In Weekend Stabbing + $25K Nonprofit Donation

Hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Billings.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy and warmer. High: 85 Low: 57.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Billings today:

1. Two individuals sustained serious injuries in a stabbing incident that occurred in Billings Heights on Saturday night, according to a report from the Billings Police. Officers were called to a residential disturbance on Windsor Circle North around 11:00 p.m., where they discovered the victims with stab wounds. The injured parties were transported to the hospital, and as of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident. (KULR-TV)
2. Through the Believe in Local campaign, First Interstate Bank and BancSystem Foundation have granted $25,000 to Family Support Network, a local nonprofit in Billings. The organization focuses on providing programs that promote healthy parent-child interactions, aiming to break the cycle of abuse, neglect, poverty, and substance abuse. Executive Director Shawn Byrne expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasizing how it will contribute to their vision of ensuring every child in Montana has a safe and nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect. (KULR-TV)
3. The remains of Lt. Gordon Eugene Thompson, a World War II Marine fighter pilot, were transferred by U.S. Marines from a Delta Flight at Billings Airport on Friday night. Thompson, who grew up on a farm in Moccasin, went missing during a mission in Guadalcanal in 1942. After his remains were recovered from airplane wreckage in Guadalcanal, a graveside service with military honors will be held at Moccasin Cemetery on Wednesday, Jun. 7 at 2:00 p.m. (Subscription: Billings Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Billings:

Monday, June 5

• Wavves At Pub Station Ballroom (8:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Women Owned Small Business Certification Workshop At Zoot Training Room (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Persistent heavy rainfall in Billings throughout the week overwhelmed the drainage system, resulting in flooding in various areas of the town. Homeowners experienced significant flooding, with water filling basements and surrounding their houses like lakes. The flooding was extensive, affecting roads such as S. Shiloh Road, which turned into a temporary fishing spot for some residents. (Q2 News)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Billings area! Get all the property details at the link. (Billings Patch)
• Alive After 5 is celebrating 20 years with its summer concert series kick-off on Thursday, Jun. 8! The Pub Station will host two Montana bands: Desperate Electric and Gilda House. Visit the link for more information. (Alive After 5)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.