Good morning, Bozeman.

NorthWestern Energy warned Montanans not to make immediate payments when scammers call claiming a service shutdown, noting that proper notices will always come before any interruption and urging customers to withhold personal information.

Hatch Pediatrics in Bozeman is treating more H3N2 flu cases among children, with doctor Anna Mesec reporting between five and ten cases daily and Gallatin County having 374 cases plus eight hospitalizations as of Dec.

27. Mesec warns numbers may rise and urges residents to vaccinate + seek prompt care.

MSU will celebrate its national championship football team with a parade starting at 10 a.m. from the Bobcat Athletic Complex that winds through downtown and ends at Bobcat Stadium on Saturday, Jan.

17, while a rally featuring speeches & autographs begins at 11:30 a.m.

The inaugural Gallatin Skijor Invitational will run over two weekends in January at Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Anderson Arena.

It starts Jan. 17-18 with junior, novice and regional competitions and continues Jan. 24-25 with pro races, Big Air elements and live coverage on The Cowboy Channel.

Band of Drifters Trio Live Performance

9 PM - 1 AM — Murray Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with country tunes from Band of Drifters.

Ragtime Musical Presentation

1:30-4:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Free entry — Experience insights into the powerful Ragtime production with musical leaders Michael Sakir and Angella Ahn.

Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats

6-8 p.m. — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — Check website for ticket info — Catch the thrilling NCAA matchup between the Bobcats and Wildcats.

FIRST Tech Challenge: Regional Championship

7 a.m.-7 p.m. — Shroyer Gym — Free entry — Watch middle and high school teams compete in an exciting robotics showdown.

Montana Backcountry Discovery Route Film Premiere

5-8 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the rugged beauty of Montana through an insightful film showcasing the Backcountry Discovery Route.