Good Day
Bozeman
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nova Café, a downtown staple for over 20+ years, permanently closed today, leaving locals nostalgic. Founder Serena Rundberg said the closure ends a cherished breakfast and lunch spot and hopes a new local restaurant will soon replace it. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University's African Student Association will host African Cultural Night this Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at MSU, featuring music, dance, food, a drama performance, and a fashion show that share diverse African traditions. MontanaRightNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State University's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting a free Zoom forum titled AI in Education: Friend or Foe on March 13 from noon to 1:30 p.m. (registration is required by 11 a.m. for sessions featuring experts from MSU Library and Bozeman School District 7). MontanaRightNow
- ➤ Livingston, Bozeman, and Belgrade school districts report hundreds of thousands in unpaid lunch debt with differing collection policies. Livingston’s debt was reduced from $30,000 to $15,000 before its June 30 deadline + donations helped nearly erase the balance, while Bozeman and Belgrade enforce stricter measures for unpaid amounts. KBZK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials warn residents to hang up immediately if a caller claims to be DHS or immigration officials and asks for payment or sensitive information, following scam call reports from Feb. 25. MontanaRightNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman Health and HRDC partner to launch the Produce R-X program offering healthy food and nutrition classes to community members and patients. The program is the first of its kind in Montana — it is currently accepting referrals through local healthcare providers. MontanaRightNow
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Montana’s new homestead tax law, passed last year, now increases costs for short-term rentals & long-held family homes while lowering taxes for roughly 80% of owners. Realtors explained that some property owners, including those with high-value or inherited homes, may face higher bills starting this year. KBZK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MSU Bobcats Hockey recently qualified for the National Championship and are raising $60,000 (with nearly 90 donations received so far) after winning Regional Championships; the championship will be held in St. Louis from March 12 to 17. KBZK
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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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Pint Night for Crosscut
4 p.m. — MAP Brewing Company — Donation-based — Enjoy ski waxing on the patio and support outdoor recreation in Bozeman.
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