Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
Good morning, Bozeman.
On Tuesday, firefighters battled a downtown HRDC housing fire that injured one person and killed two pets around 1 p.m. + a lightning-triggered residential fire off West Babcock near 5 p.m. that self-extinguished when they arrived.
At the Bozeman Public Library on May 27, a public conversation on artificial intelligence focused on its impact on Montana businesses & local tech use provided community members with practical insights.
Amelia Buckley and Dan Schmidt, who have lived in Bozeman for five years, quit corporate jobs to build a custom bagel trailer named Yard Sale Bagels (offering handmade sourdough bagels inspired by local ski culture); it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 19th Avenue.
Capital One announced a $3 million investment for Montana small businesses to boost rural growth.
The package includes a $2 million credit line for MoFi plus $500,000 grants for MoFi and the Montana State University Alumni Foundation to support LaunchPad.
The Montana National Guard is shifting the 1st of the 163rd Infantry Battalion from cavalry to infantry in Helena, marking a critical update to training and equipment plus reassigning some personnel statewide.
The unit will adopt new tactics and lighter vehicles for future missions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Belgian Waffle Ride Montana 2026
All day — Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport — Registration required — Experience the ultimate gravel adventure amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Montana.
Gallatin Valley Highland Games
9 AM - 4 PM — Gallatin County Regional Park — Free for spectators — Enjoy a full day of Scottish American Highland Games featuring all nine events.
2026 Bozeman Triathlon
Olympic & Sprint Triathlon — 830 a.m. — Glen Lake Rotary Park — Registration required — Compete in a thrilling day of swimming, biking, and running at the Annual Bozeman Triathlon.
The Waiting Concert
— Evening — Tune Up — Tickets available — Rock out to the hits of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
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