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Friday Headlines: Reckless driving, Reading program, New subs

Today's Top Stories: Crash highlights reckless driving concerns; Reading program needs community support; New sub sandwich shop opens
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Reckless driving crash at Softies renews speeding concerns for Billings police

Reckless driving crash at Softies renews speeding concerns for Billings Police

BILLINGS - A proposal set to go before the Billings City Council on March 23 would give police officers subjective authority to determine whether a vehicle's noise level is too loud.

The proposal comes weeks after a juvenile driver lost control on 24th Street West and struck the shed at Softies Ice Cream Stand.

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Elder Grove School turns to donations to save reading curriculum after years without levy

Elder Grove School turns to donations to save reading curriculum after years without levy

BILLINGS - Elder Grove Elementary in Billings is looking for ways to fund its reading program after going years without a math, science, and social studies curriculum.

The school has not passed a levy since 2007, and with a new reading curriculum costing up to $100,000, teachers say they need the community's help to keep students on track.

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Smokin' subs: Cheba Hut sandwich shop opens, bringing dozens of jobs to Billings

Smokin' subs: Cheba Hut shop opens, bringing dozens of jobs to Billings

BILLINGS - A new toasted sandwich chain is now open on Shiloh Road in Billings.

Cheba Hut, known for its toasted subs, is bringing 50 jobs to the area, with full-time positions, insurance, and free meals for employees.

The Billings Chamber of Commerce said a spike in new businesses like Cheba Hut is driving tourism and stimulating the economy in the area.

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Q2 Billings Area Weather: Windy Friday; cooler with a chance of snow Saturday

Q2 Billings Area Weather: Windy Friday; cooler with a chance of snow Saturday

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