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The new documentary 399 Forever, directed by Alex Stavrou, explores the final year of wild bear Grizzly 399 and her impact on wildlife conservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

The film is now available on Amazon Prime Video (documentary).

Fire officials in Bozeman are reviewing state codes and local procedures as over 600 new homes drive concerns about emergency readiness during national fire prevention month.

The planning efforts (including updates to station placements and response routes) aim to better serve a growing community amid ongoing development.

Childcare providers across Montana can apply for state grants from the Montana Early Childhood Account, with $8.5 million available through three grant types for workforce support, training, and infant care.

Applications close Monday, Oct. 26.

The $4 million Fowler Avenue project starts later this month with road foundation, water, and sewer work between Oak and Durston, although it will remain closed until Phase 2 finishes; a public open house is set for Monday, Nov.

2, 5:30 p.m. + 6:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 3.

Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport surpassed 3 million passengers over the past 12 months, beating projections as its $200 million expansion began in 2025; new facilities will open in increments over the coming months (reinforcing its role as Montana’s busiest airport).

Bozeman’s Streets Division begins its Annual Fall Leaf Cleanup today and will run through late November to clear leaves from streets and storm drains.

Residents in subdivision areas should bag leaves while those in core areas must clear streets and follow no parking signs to avoid citations.

Montana Ballet Company presents Un/Dead & Un/Forgiven at Ellen Theatre in downtown Bozeman this Halloween weekend.

The performance will be held on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7:00 p.m.

Lighthouse Ranch is transforming a 30-acre former boarding school campus in Belgrade into a behavioral health center for youth.

Renovations will begin soon so that within (90 to 120 days) local teens can receive outpatient services, following a $3.5 million purchase and secured $5 million in funding.