Good Day
Bozeman
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bridger Bowl rewarded its seasonal employees with extra bonuses after a dry winter forced an early closure by only receiving 138 inches of snow — far below the typical 300 inches — easing the impact on roughly 400 workers. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yellowstone Ballet Company presents The Little Mermaid on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Willson Auditorium with Fiona Lee of the Royal Danish Ballet in the title role and Marko Micov as the prince; tickets (from $30 to $80) include one free child per adult ticket. Bozeman Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Montana State was named one of the top design schools in the U.S. by Graphic Design USA on Monday, May. 18, after its program was praised for fostering innovation through hands-on projects and internships. (MSU seniors also earned national design awards.) Bozeman Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Custer Gallatin National Forest announced a temporary safety closure around Ghost Village in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District on May 18 due to bear activity; the closure covers Ghost Village Road 989 and nearby areas while Refuge Point Trail remains open (visitors cannot exit the trail into the restricted zone). MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The sheriff’s office is hosting Behind the Badge, a community open house with tours, working animals, live music, prizes & community discussions today at 4:06 p.m. at 677 Laura Louise Lane in Bozeman. KBZK
- ➤ Montana producers say the House Farm Bill is too weak to support family farms — they hope the Senate will add stronger measures like fair labeling and better crop insurance to help local ranchers. KBZK
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity of Gallatin Valley will begin work in June on two affordable single-family homes at West Post in Belgrade for working families amid high local housing prices. The project will cover a $100,000 gap per home + plans to build eight homes over the next three summers. MontanaRightNow
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Concert
7-10 p.m. — Armory Music Hall — Concert ticket pricing varies — Legendary hip-hop icons Bone Thugs-N-Harmony hit Bozeman for one night only.
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BSC Jump Into Spring Event
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Tri-H Stables — Entry fees vary — Celebrate the season with jumper classes for all levels in a fun, community-focused atmosphere.
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Live Concert by The Waiting
5-8 p.m. — Shane Lalani Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience an electrifying tribute to Tom Petty by one of America's top rock bands.
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Fai Laci Concert
8-11:30 p.m. — Filling Station — Age 21+ — Enjoy live music with Fai Laci and special guests Lost Canyons in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Bozeman Triathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Glen Lake Rotary Park — Check website for registration fees — Experience the thrill of racing in the scenic Bozeman Triathlon.
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Nerf Camp: Session 1
1-4 p.m. — Southside Park — Bring your own blaster — Enjoy action-packed challenges and teamwork at this exciting Nerf camp for ages 6-14.
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