Athletes celebrate Special Olympics opening ceremony in Billings

Athletes celebrate Special Olympics opening ceremony in Billings

BILLINGS - Special Olympics athletes cheered together during the opening ceremony at the MetraPark First Interstate Arena on Wednesday night.I love it, said Giana Green of the Missoula High Schools team. I'm really excited to see what the ceremony are."That was really fun, have a great time, said Elijah Hutchins of the Missoula Diamondbacks.Watch the story here: Athletes celebrate Special Olympics opening ceremony in BillingsThe Special Olympics…

Special Olympics Montana athlete sets high goals for 2025 State Summer Games

Tevan Smith-Brown is competing in Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games starting Wednesday.He hopes to qualify for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games through events including the long jump and the 4x100 meter relay race.My goal is looking ahead at the USA Games, so I'm going to be practicing really hard. My goal is to at least get a medal in one of my events, he said.The athlete has participated in Special Olympics Montana for 17 years, o…

Special Olympics photographer captures heartwarming moments of athletes in Billings

Ryan Doll's passion for photography began when he was just a child. What started as taking photos of scenery, friends, and family transformed into something bigger. My mom had a hobby of doing photos, so it kind of grew from seeing my mom do it and taking photos to me ending up doing it, Doll said early last week.Watch the full story: Special Olympics photographer captures heartwarming moments of athletes in BillingsDoll started volunteering for…

Governor Gianforte Breaks Ground on Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena in Billings

BILLINGS, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today joined local officials, business leaders, and young athletes to break ground on the new Signal Peak Energy Ice Arena in Billings. “This project is a win for Billings and for Montana kids,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Thanks to strong community partners and Signal Peak Energy, we’re investing in a stronger future for the community and for young athletes loo...