Mar 7, 2026 · Angela Montana
Oil Sheen Prompts Rapid Response in Billings Waterways — Officials Say Yellowstone River Not Impacted
City crews and the Billings Fire Department moved quickly Thursday after reports of an oily sheen in two Billings waterways. Absorbent booms were deployed to keep the slick from spreading as testing continues to pinpoint the source. Officials say the public is not in danger and the oil did not reach the Yellowstone River or the city’s water intake.