Ben Malakoff KULR8

Park City lost one of their own last week when sophomore Jed Hoffman died after collapsing on the field during practice. Yesterday, the Panthers won their second round playoff game.

During a tragic time, football brought their community together again.

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In a strong defensive showing, Fergus takes down Billings Central for the first time since 1986.

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Fergus upsets Billings Central 21-14, defeat Rams for first time since 1986 A Gage Norslien touchdown with four seconds left lifted the Golden Eagles past Billings Central.

Nathaniel Kaiser is an active guy. He loves to be outdoors, hunt and workouts. Now after he was hospitalized with COVID-19 and his 2nd intubation, he is re-learning how to walk before the birth of his second child

“I never thought it would happen to me”

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COVID survivor returns home after two intubations BILLINGS — Many of us take the ability of walking for granted everyday. For Nathaniel Kaiser, that ability was taken away from him after nearly losing his life to COVID-19.

I sat down with an Iraqi war veteran and talked about how 9/11 inspired him to join the armed forces

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 BILLINGS, Mont. - During the 9/11 ceremony Saturday, one of the guest speakers asked the crowd to raise their hand if they remembered where they were during the attacks. Nearly

My story on what Chief Plenty Coups honor guard is doing to honor his legacy this November

Annual Day of Honor for Chief Plenty Coup PRYOR, Mont. - Saturday at Chief Plenty Coup State Park in Pryor was the Annual Day of Honor for Chief Plenty Coup.

I spoke to parents about Billings public schools mask mandate. Here’s what they had to say:

Parents React to Billings Public Schools Mask Mandate BILLINGS, Mont. - Just over 48 hours ago, masks were not required inside Billings Public Schools. Now with schools starting on Monday, faculty and students will be required to mask

Dreamchasers racing is giving the chance for everyone to cross the finish line, some even as young as 4 years old!

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Dream Chasers Racing Motocross series looks to grow the sport in Montana In its first year, Dream Chasers racing is looking to make its mark on the racing industry in Montana.

One of the more important stories I’ve done so far. I followed along at “Children are Heard” memorial where the indigenous community walked for all the children who did not come home from residential schools:

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Memorial Walk Honors the Lives of Residential School Survivors and Children Indigenous children have been taken away from their families and put into residential schools for many years where they were physically and sexually abused. With hundreds of bodies being found

Young swimmers are inspired when watching Olympic athletes

Olympic performances inspire the next generation at Billings Aquatic Club In Billings, a group of young competitive swimmers from the Billings Aquatic Club are diligently watching, and learning from the role models every night .

For the McCune family, racing fuels their competition

Racing fuels McCune family competition BILLINGS - Driving at high speeds with adrenaline flowing through your veins, cars just inches away from one another and crossing the finish line just seconds ahead of the competition,

It was 108 degrees in Billings today…I checked in with ZooMontana to see how the animals are keeping cool

How the animals are keeping cool at ZooMontana BILLINGS - Zoo keepers at ZooMontana have more on their hands lately with trying to protect animals from extreme heat temperatures.

Check out my story on the Medieval Marketplace in Billings

Montana's Medieval Marketplace BILLINGS, Mont. - Saturday was hot day at the medieval marketplace but that doesn't stop anyone here from dressing up in their full medieval armor and bringing out their musketeer

A national nursing shortage is hurting hospitals

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Hospitals experiencing nursing shortage BILLINGS - Walking into a major hospital like Billings Clinic, you will likely see many nurses and doctors hard at work. But when the pandemic took hold early last year,

Here are some safe alternatives to having your own fireworks show in Billings this July 4th

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Firework Safety on July 4th LAUREL, Mont. - This July 4th, firework safety is taking a bigger precedent.