August 2025 Editor's Note: Golden Hour Glow

Life moves quickly, so fast that it can feel impossible to keep up. We fill our days chasing achievement and checking boxes, trying to be everything to everyone. But sometimes, productivity needs to take a back seat so we can carve out space for rest. To sit in the stillness of a quiet morning. To talk with a friend without an agenda. To listen for the still, small voice. To find simple ways to give of ourselves and intentionally carve out time for community.

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POWER, PROSTHETICS, & PURPOSE

We all know that life can change in an instant, but few are truly prepared for what that means. Andrew Walker and Karsyn Hornby have both endured life-altering losses. But when the unthinkable happene...

10 Simple Ways to Make a Big Difference

ONE | Volunteer with Habit for Humanity
Join their build crew at the Billings site on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays, no construction experience required! You can also help out at the ReStore (the...

Rocky Vista Expanding Into Veterinary Medicine

This spring, Rocky Vista University hosted a groundbreaking event for the upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine. The new facility is currently under construction adjacent to the Rocky Vista Universi...

Making the Most of the Last Days of Summer

As the summer comes to a close, the question arises, “Did I do and see it all?” Montana summers are sadly too short, and while we do our best to cram it all in before the weather turns and school star...

Back-to-school Prep

As we busy our days buying fresh notebooks and first-day outfits, it’s important to remember there’s more to back-to-school prep than shopping lists. “Many students struggle with re-establishing routi...

Building Brighter Futures for Every Student

Billings Public Schools is home to countless stories of growth, thanks to passionate educators and programs working behind the scenes. The Reading Intervention and Quest programs are powerful examples...

A Quiet Rescue for Montanans

On a warm and sunny June afternoon at the Lockwood Rural Fire Department, community members, lawmakers, firefighters, and beyond joined together to behold a new type of emergency response being made a...

How To Make This Summer a Lasting Memory

Summer has come and gone, and more often than not, the memories made along the way
are only stored in our mental memory bank. Residents and businesses share ideas on how to make the most of your summe...

Make the Most of Your Summer Staycation

While summer often calls for road trips and getaways, there's something refreshing about slowing down and enjoying what’s right in our own backyard. As thoughts shift from pool days to packed lunches,...

Harvesting the Heart of our Region

August is when the bounty of summer reaches its peak across south-central Montana. Regional markets overflow with sun-ripened produce, homegrown herbs, and handmade goods that reflect the heart of our...

Simple Ways to Help End Hunger in Our City

It’s estimated that 1 in 9 adults in Montana face hunger, and that number is even more staggering among children at 1 in 6.

The Sister's Behind Bee Bar Billings

There’s a new buzz in Billings, and it’s coming from a sleek horse trailer that’s been transformed into one of the most talked-about mobile drink carts. Sisters Casey and Carly, the creative force beh...

Inside A Signature CDW Custom Home Build

Building Dreams One Home at a Time,” states the homepage of the CDW Construction website. That’s what you can expect when building with an award-winning custom home builder, CDW.