Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
Good morning, Bozeman.
The 15th Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs unveiled its 2026 lineup on Tuesday, Feb.
3, featuring Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Molly Tuttle, and Sara Evans. The event will offer extra camping and free re-entry to mark 15 years of music and community impact.
Montana State University is hosting Peaks and Potentials summer camp for fifth to seventh graders from June 15-19, featuring interactive workshops in painting, robotics and meteorology, all day activities, overnight lodging and evening events, with registration closing June 8 and limited need based scholarships available.
Montana State University earned national recognition on Tuesday, Feb.
3 by receiving the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation; the accolade highlights MSU's long-term partnerships that benefit local schools and community nonprofits.
Department of Justice emails reveal that Jack Horner, a retired MSU paleontologist (he served for 33 years), visited Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch in early August 2012 for a fossil dig and later sent a thank-you note; there is no evidence of any crime.
Recently released DOJ files show that famous Montana paleontologist Jack Horner sent emails in 2012 thanking Epstein’s team for hosting a paleontological tour that considered stops in northern Montana and 350 miles east of Bozeman.
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.
Big Richard Concert
8-10 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of lively country tunes at the Big Richard concert.
406 Winterfest 'The Aprés'
2-8 p.m. — Ponderosa Social — Ticketed event — Celebrate Montana winters with ice skating, EDM beats, and a chili cook-off showdown.
Ella Rae Cole Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Entry details not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music from local singer/songwriter Ella Rae Cole, inspired by classic artists.
RMISA Regional Championships
8 AM - 3 PM — Crosscut Mountain Sports Center — Valid pass required — Watch top skiers compete on the trails and cheer them on in the stadium.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Concert
7-10 p.m. — Armory Music Hall — Don’t miss it — Legendary hip-hop icons Bone Thugs-N-Harmony hit Bozeman for one night only!
Spring Home Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Booths available — Showcase your business alongside hundreds of vendors at Montana's Premier Expo.
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