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A stormy, significantly cooler Thursday awaits us


A stormy, significantly cooler Thursday awaits us

BILLINGS — We’ll see showers and thunderstorms Thursday as a deep low pressure system moves through the region along with a cold front. Some storms could become strong to severe from early afternoon to early evening, especially east of Yellowstone County as well as north central Wyoming. Strong wind gusts up to 70 mph and […]

Smoke rises and rain begins… at least in parts of the area


Smoke rises and rain begins… at least in parts of the area

BILLINGS – As smoke and haze begin to clear, the chance of rain and cooler temperatures increases across the region. But there will be another change this weekend. Nighttime temperatures will be between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius, with smoke and haze easing somewhat overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Highs on Wednesday will be mostly 27 […]

The probability of rain increases again


The probability of rain increases again

BILLINGS — Wednesday will see a change from very dry weather as much-needed moisture moves into the region. The day will start dry and any storms that develop through the afternoon won’t bring much rain. Storms that do move in could bring gusty winds over 35 mph and lightning. This, along with low humidity, will […]

Tale of two pioneers: Home Depot and Walmart have different views on the future prospects


Tale of two pioneers: Home Depot and Walmart have different views on the future prospects

HIGHLIGHTS – Two major retailers making headlines this week have differing views on how the rest of the year might unfold for their consumers. Both Walmart and Home Depot, seen by many as indicators of consumer spending, reported their second-quarter results this week, setting the tone for what will happen in retail during this unpredictable […]

Walmart hits record e-grocery sales in second quarter


Walmart hits record e-grocery sales in second quarter

According to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey, Walmart captured 37% of the U.S. e-grocery market in the second quarter of 2024. Excluding subsidiary Sam’s Club, the retailer rose 150 basis points from the same period last year, reaching its highest share price to date. Walmart’s success is directly tied to consumers’ attempts […]