Good morning, Bozeman.

Virginia City businesses keep operating amid state lease dispute rumors, with owner Becky DiGiovanna reporting full occupancy today and a Bozeman car club visiting with 80 people + 35 sports cars to show local support during the busy tourism season.

Belgrade’s newest chicken restaurant, Baboz, opened just before July Fourth on Alaska Frontage Road under the McManis family's ownership.

Manager Natasha Angeles said the locally owned joint quickly became popular for its crispy tenders, sandwiches and milkshakes, with its signature (YaYa’s sauce) a crowd favorite.

MSU students face intense dorm heat in Langford Hall as the residence lacks AC and only portable fans are available; some, like senior Ruby Pines, car camp or stay with friends to cope with high summer temperatures.

State leaders, researchers and agricultural producers gathered Friday, July 17 at Montana State University in Bozeman for the grand opening of a new $58M Combined State Laboratories building that brings together three ag labs under one roof to support modern testing and research.

The Whags Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Check event page for details — Experience an evening with a local band rooted in Seattle's musical legacy.

Flag Football: Session 2

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Southside Park — Cost info not provided — A fun and engaging flag football session for kids aged 6-14.

Borderline Lucid at Bozeman Hot Springs

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Enjoy soaking while listening to live reggae from Borderline Lucid.

Bozeman Hot Springs Live Music

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Regular admission — Enjoy live tunes by indie rock band Left on Tenth while you relax in the springs.

Frank Turner Live at The ELM

7-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating music with Frank Turner.

Cat Power Concert

1 PM — The ELM — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the emotional indie pop tunes of Cat Power live in Bozeman.

Cat Power Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The ELM — Cost not specified — Experience intimate genre-blending performances by the renowned singer-songwriter Chan Marshall.

STS9 Live Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying performance by the instrumental electronic jam band STS9 blending funk, rock, and jazz.