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A suspected measles case linked to Cornerstone Community Church's vacation Bible school in Billings has led to over 80 people being quarantined as a precaution, following the diagnosis of a school-aged child who recently traveled to an area with measles spread. The child's symptoms and samples are under investigation to confirm the diagnosis.
A traveler contagious with measles passed through Billings Logan International Airport on May 26, prompting health officials to seek contacts and advise vaccination, marking the first case in Yellowstone County this year and highlighting the importance of immunization against the highly contagious disease.
Four teenagers were killed in a rollover crash in Billings, Montana, with speed, alcohol, and lack of seat belts believed to be contributing factors. This incident marks the second fatal wreck in the area within a week. The crash shut down a portion of Minnesota Avenue, and the investigation is being conducted by the Billings Police Department. Intoxicated driving and failure to wear seat belts have been identified as common factors in fatal wrecks in Montana this year.
Four people, including two teenagers, died in a rollover crash in Billings, Montana. The vehicle was traveling westbound when it went off the road, causing the driver to lose control and crash into a large pole. Speed, possibly alcohol, and lack of seatbelts were contributing factors. The identities of the victims have not been released, and further details, including the number of vehicles involved, have not been disclosed.
Four people, including two teenagers, were killed in a rollover crash in downtown Billings. The vehicle was traveling westbound when it went off the roadway, causing the driver to lose control and hit a large pole. Speed, alcohol, and lack of seatbelts are believed to be contributing factors. The investigation is ongoing.
A 55-year-old woman, Genevienne Rancuret, was arrested after allegedly driving a vehicle through a religious group in downtown Billings. Witnesses reported seeing the driver attempt to hit the group multiple times, causing chaos. One person was injured but had minor injuries. The case has been forwarded to the FBI for review, and Rancuret faces charges including felony assault with a weapon, DUI, and felony criminal mischief.
Zscaler Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for the latest quarter and maintained its outlook for the ongoing quarter, but its stock fell as the company did not increase its full-year billings forecast. The company's calculated billings for the fiscal first quarter exceeded analysts' expectations, but Zscaler chose to keep its full-year forecast unchanged.
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora stated that demand for cybersecurity remains high, despite the company issuing weaker billings guidance. While the market was concerned about the guidance, Arora explained that rising interest rates have led to longer payment conversations with clients, affecting the billings number. Arora emphasized that there is tremendous demand for cybersecurity as attacks continue to rise. He also suggested that billings may not be the most important metric, highlighting the company's profitability and cash flow, as well as the growth of remaining performance obligations.
A shooting in Lockwood, Montana, led to a high-speed chase into Billings, where a stolen Subaru crashed on Terry Avenue. The suspect is still at large, and officers with long rifles and dogs are searching the neighborhood near Broadwater Avenue and 7th Street West. One suspect has been detained. The incident began when a man was shot after confronting someone breaking into cars on Canary Avenue in Lockwood. The injured man is in critical condition.
A 31-year-old man and a 1-year-old boy were killed in a double homicide in Billings, Montana. The police responded to a weapons complaint and found the man dead and the infant injured. The infant later died in the hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and several individuals have been detained. SWAT and other agencies were called in to assist. No charges have been filed yet.
Police in Billings, Montana are investigating a series of incidents involving suspicious devices being left in roadways across the city. The devices, made of tin foil and flammable material, combust when run over. No injuries or damage have been reported, and authorities are working to locate those responsible. Residents are urged to be cautious and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Gabriel Cowan Metcalf, a Billings man, has been arrested and charged with illegally possessing a gun within a school zone after displaying a rifle on his property across from Broadwater Elementary School. Despite concerns from parents and school officials, local police were unable to take legal action as they believed no state laws were being broken. Federal prosecutors argued that the area in front of Metcalf's residence is considered a "school zone" under federal law. If convicted, Metcalf faces up to five years in prison, a $100,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.
An 11-year-old girl in Billings, Montana, was injured when bullets hit her house in a double drive-by shooting. The first incident occurred just before midnight, with the girl sustaining a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Four hours later, the house was targeted again, this time in the front. The community is concerned for the safety of the youth in the area, and volunteers from the Southside Task Force are calling for collective action to ensure the safety of children. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect of the second shooting is described as a juvenile white male possibly wearing a ballistic vest. The girl is expected to recover, and her grandmother has expressed forgiveness towards the perpetrator.
An 11-year-old girl in Billings, Montana, was injured when someone fired into her house while she was sleeping. The same house was targeted again a few hours later, but no injuries were reported. The police are searching for a juvenile white male suspect wearing a ballistic vest and armed with a firearm with a green laser.
A deck collapse at Briarwood Country Club in Billings, Montana, injured dozens of people during the Tangle Derby tournament. Jordan Hennessy, a witness, described the terrifying experience of falling with the deck and being hit on the head by a table. No one was underneath the deck when it collapsed, and the cause is still unknown. The general manager of the club stated that the top trex decking had been replaced recently, but not the undercarriage. Hennessy sustained injuries and won't be able to golf for a while, but he is grateful that his sister fell on top of him and is okay.