Power outages reported in Billings as winter storm moves into region
Mar 12, 2026
BILLINGS - Power outages are being reported across Billings on Thursday as a winter storm moves into the region.Billings Public Schools reports Medicine Crow Middle School and Bitterroot Elementary School have lost power.Newman
and Ponderosa Elementary Schools currently have partial power.School officials said on social media that parents who have students at these schools may pick up their children. For student safety, a physical ID will be required for pickup.If you are unable to pick up your child early, students will remain at school and can be picked up at the regular dismissal time, the post states.Lockwood schools also announced students were being sent home early on Thursday:K-2 students will be bussed home at 12 pm3-12 students will be bussed home at 1 pm.You may pick up your student earlier if you would like toBoys and Girls Club will not be open todayClick here for the NorthWestern Energy outage map.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Click here for the latest news on the winter storm.
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