Good Day
Bozeman
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Big Sky Wellness District hosted Ballots & Breakfast Tuesday morning to discuss creating a hospital & wellness district funded by local property taxes; voters in Madison and Gallatin counties will decide on the May 5 mail-in ballot. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman business owner Shauna White Bear will premiere her documentary 'Are You Native?' at an international film festival in May. The film follows her journey reconnecting with her Native roots and features filmmaker Victoria Cheyenne after receiving a Big Sky Film Grant. KBZK
- ➤ Mercy and Joe from the Montana Actors Theater appeared on Montana This Morning to discuss their upcoming performance of 'The Seagull' at Rialto. Tickets are selling fast and an extra matinee is planned for Saturday. KBZK
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman is ranked as America’s No. 1 college town for the third straight year in RentCafe.com’s latest list as MSU enrollment grows to show the town’s strong university presence. MontanaRightNow
- ➤ The TRAILS consortium of academic libraries is celebrating a decade of improving Montana higher education since its 2016 start. It will host its annual Academic Library Symposium May 20-22 at Carroll College in Helena (registration is free until May 1). Bozeman Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After a dry winter and record low snowpack, city officials said Hyalite Reservoir is 60 percent full (normal for this time) as it remains a key water source. Forecasts call for snow today and rain next week to help boost levels, prompting advice to delay sprinkler use. KBZK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is launching a $200 million expansion that will add five new gates and upgrade the runway for larger aircraft; a public open house is held today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the old terminal building (662 Wings Way). KBZK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Montana State runner Grant Grosvenor, now 33, broke the four-minute mile at the UW Mile City event on Jan. 31 in Seattle, marking a remarkable comeback after years away from track due to personal challenges. He trains with Australia’s Fast 8 Track group and stays connected to his Montana roots. KBZK
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Solas Concert at Ellen Theatre
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Get Tickets at TheEllenTheatre.org — Celebrate 30 years of Solas with lively Celtic tunes from talented musicians.
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Best of the West Volleyball Tournament
8 AM - 5 PM — Montana State University — Team Registration open until April 2 — Experience thrilling matches featuring top talent from across the region.
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NOT.GREENDAY Concert
8-11 p.m. — The ELM — General Admission and Reserved Premium Loge tickets available — Experience a night of electrifying music at one of Bozeman's top venues.
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Best of the West Volleyball Tournament
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Montana State University — Team Registration open until April 2nd — Experience thrilling matches featuring top volleyball teams from across the region.
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Annual Trout Lecture with Nick Lyons
7-9 p.m. — Montana State University Library — Free entry — Explore the evolution of fly fishing with renowned angler and author Nick Lyons.
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GHS After Prom 2026 - The Raptor Royal
10:30 PM – 1:45 AM — Gallatin High School — Ticket purchase required — A safe fun time for juniors, seniors, and their dates to celebrate after prom.
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Discussion with Donna Erickson on Ranch Life
6 p.m. — Bozeman Public Library — Free entry — Explore ranching community challenges and landscapes through the lens of narrative nonfiction.
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Hippie Sabotage Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable blend of electronic and hip-hop sounds from the acclaimed duo Hippie Sabotage.
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Unknown Mortal Orchestra Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Ticket info not provided — Experience the eclectic sounds of Unknown Mortal Orchestra live in Bozeman.
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John Butler Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The ELM — Ticket info not stated — Enjoy a live performance by John Butler and his band at The ELM.
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