Defenders of Wildlife and Montana Fish, Wildlife (FWP) are marking Bear Aware Month this September as bears search for food near homes after a poor natural berry crop and late freezes; the groups urge residents to secure trash, fruit trees, and other attractants for safer coexistence.
Local illustrator Harrison Howard replaced a longtime misspelled sign with a new banner at the Bozeman Senior Center, featuring Montana imagery and a message on active aging.
He donated his work using a personal budget to honor local traditions and care for the community.
Montana university presidents welcomed returning and new students as the fall semester began, saying higher education improves wages + boosts community well-being and local growth.
They stressed that postsecondary learning creates personal success and supports economic progress.
A settlement to improve tribal history and culture education in Montana schools passed initial approval on Sep.
9 and now awaits final approval, following concerns over alleged funding misuse.
Bozeman-Yellowstone International Airport and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office recalled the changes in air travel and emergency response after 9/11 in southwest Montana.
Brian Sprenger noted that enhanced security protocols & new technology have kept travel safe for nearly 25 years & continue to evolve.
Planned Parenthood of Montana is constructing its first Bozeman clinic to offer reproductive health care; the centrally located facility will open in early summer 2027 — it aims to bring essential services closer to home.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks launched Bear Aware Month (Tuesday, Sept.
8) to help residents learn safe practices with expired bear spray can drop-offs, safety workshops, and inert spray practice sessions at FWP offices and community events; activities continue through November.
Montana State University and ZooMontana have partnered to fund a long-term habitat for rescued bobcats Sonny & Goldie in Billings.
The bobcats are in training to become wildlife ambassadors for conservation before they move to a public exhibit.
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