Good Day
Bozeman
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Austin John Clowes was charged with deliberate homicide in connection with the 2021 murder of 79-year-old Steven Kilwein after he was arrested yesterday and held on a $1,000,000 bond at Gallatin County Justice Court—he must meet strict pretrial conditions that include wearing a GPS monitor, surrendering his passport, avoiding alcohol venues, not possessing weapons, and refraining from contacting witnesses. Bozeman Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Montana Ballet Company announced Edna Mae Berkey as its new General Manager on Friday Jul. 11th, adding her 20 years of nonprofit arts leadership experience to boost operations and growth in training, performance, and community engagement—funded by the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust. Her appointment comes as the company expands its offerings and sustains its role as a cultural cornerstone in Bozeman. Bozeman Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Yellowstone National Park closed the Madison River, the Firehole River, and the Gibbon River downstream of Norris Campground to fishing because high water temperatures and low flows are stressing native trout populations. Lakes and other rivers remain open from sunrise to sunset—officials will review the closures when conditions improve. KBZK
- ➤ Recent Texas floods have raised questions about Montana’s readiness for natural disasters. Gallatin County Chief of Emergency Management Patrick Lonergan said his team sends alerts 1-2 times a month and urged residents to keep their phone notifications on—this helps people act quickly if a crisis occurs. KBZK
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Paint & Sip – Lavender Monarch
5:45-7:45 p.m. — Audrey's Pizza Oven & FreeFall Brewery — Tickets required — Unleash creativity while enjoying a cozy evening of painting and sipping.
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Heat Stress and Trap Release Clinic for DOGS
West Paw and Working Dogs for Conservation have teamed up to bring this FREE dog safety workshop to Bozeman. Learn life-saving information to prevent and treat heat injuries, avoid traps and snares and learn how to release traps in an emergency.
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Ja Rule Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Experience the iconic sound of Ja Rule in Big Sky Country.
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Jim Bridger Trail Run
8 a.m.–2 p.m. — Sypes Canyon Trailhead — Registration Fees Apply — Experience the thrill of trail running in beautiful Bozeman with 10-mile and 5k options.
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Author Talk with Dallin Kohler and Friends
6-8 p.m. — Country Bookshelf — Free RSVP recommended — Celebrate the release of 'Pyro' with author discussions and book signings.
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Docufilm Launch Party | Open House 4p - 7p
Alara was chosen to be the subject of a Public Television short-form documentary. This event will be the first public airing of the 5-1/2 minute film, which will run on a loop throughout the party.
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Riparian Walk
7 a.m. — Bronken Park-Natural Space — Sign-ups required — Explore local ecology while learning about restoration efforts and connecting with the community.
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The Dead & Down Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Downtown Bozeman Partnership — Free entry — Enjoy live music at the 25th Annual Music on Main series featuring local and touring bands.
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The Sleepless Elite Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Attic Montana — Cost info unavailable — Enjoy lively indie rock performances by The Sleepless Elite and The Misstaches with special guest Cleo Allen Toll.
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The Springs Living Car Show
10 a.m. — The Springs at Bozeman — Free entry — Admire classic cars while enjoying BBQ, a beer garden, and fun activities for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Charles Wadsworth
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