Good Day
Bozeman
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montana teen MacKenzie Moore advanced through two rounds at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City with her Sussex Spaniel Slim — the only junior competitor from Montana making a national impression. KBZK
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Montana gas prices increased by 2.1¢ per gallon over the last week, with the average reaching $2.72 on Monday, Feb. 14, and varying from $2.52 to $3.09 per station — a shift that mirrors a national rise of 2.6¢ while staying 32¢ below last year’s level. KBZK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University in Bozeman has received a $750,000 NASA grant to study programmable photonics (light-based chips) that aim to reduce atmospheric signal interference and pave the way for a high-speed quantum internet. Researchers plan to improve deep-space communication using this new technology. MontanaRightNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Bozeman neighborhoods face deer populations of 60 to 70 per square mile compared to about 7.8 statewide. FWP is working on solutions & continues to remove injured deer while urging residents to stop feeding them to help limit further problems. KBZK
- ➤ The National Parks Conservation Association is calling for an immediate pause of the $100 fee for international visitors at 12 parks, including Yellowstone and Glacier, citing implementation confusion and potential summer delays. Livingston spokesperson Michelle Uberuaga said the fee rollout has been clunky + some operators report few disruptions. KBZK
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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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Beast of Bozeman Talent Competition
7-9:30 p.m. — Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture — Entry fee varies — Experience a thrilling showcase as local talent competes for the title of BEAST of Bozeman.
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Logan & the Light Blue Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of rock, country, and folk with Logan Liebert & the Light Blue.
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NCAA National Championships at Crosscut Mountain Sports Center
8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Crosscut Mountain Sports Center — Spectator entry with valid pass — Witness top collegiate athletes compete for national glory in the beautiful Bridger Canyon.
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West Dakota Stutter
6:00–10:00 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — All ages welcome — Enjoy a fun folk-rock performance by local band West Dakota Stutter featuring a variety of musicians.
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Pub 317's Run to the Pub
9:30 a.m. — Pub 317 — Entry fee required — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a vibrant half marathon and 10K run in downtown Bozeman.
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The Elana Hayden Quartet Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Cost TBA — Experience local jazz vocalist Elana Hayden as she blends jazz and blues in this lively performance.
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