Good morning, Bozeman.

Hi-Country Snack Foods in Lincoln laid off about 40 of its 50 employees on July 11 due to long-standing financial struggles—11 workers have since been rehired while many families face uncertainty.

The layoffs confirmed months of worry among staff and have left the community concerned about the future.

On August 18th, Bozeman patrol officers recovered a stolen vehicle—filled with items believed to have been taken, police said in a release.

A Belgrade woman, Eustolia Cassareal, was arrested on Aug.

21 on federal charges for harboring undocumented immigrants — local and federal agencies said police aided the operation that startled residents nearby.

Nine people were charged with DUI over the weekend in Gallatin County as the sheriff’s office increased patrols ahead of Labor Day—citing a seasonal rise in impaired driving with records showing 199 arrests so far and expecting nearly 250 by year’s end.

Bozeman Symphony is recruiting volunteers for its 2025-26 season to support live music by serving as ushers, greeters, box office staff and hosting guest musicians—organizers said the group will hold orientations on Sept 16 in the evening and Sept 20 in the morning.

Residents from two mobile home parks outside Bozeman have united to buy the land their homes sit on after the properties were offered as a portfolio in July — city and county officials and state reps showed support at a press conference on Tuesday evening.

The tenant unions, covering 338 units, will keep pushing to prevent displacement even if owner Gary Oakland does not accept their offer.

Valley View Rodeo

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Gallatin County Fairgrounds — Family-friendly entry — Experience thrilling rodeo events including barrel racing and live music.

Jack n Jill Marathon & Half Marathon

6:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Sacajawea Park and Tennis Courts — Registration required — A scenic marathon in Yellowstone Country that qualifies for the Boston Marathon.

Dead & Down Concert

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Check local listings — Experience an evening with the roots-rock band Dead & Down, bridging genres with their explorative sound.

IndepenDANCE Showcase

2-4 p.m. — Willson Auditorium — Free venue parking — Enjoy a lively showcase featuring over 20 unique dance performances across various styles.

5K Brew Run

6-8 p.m. — MAP Brewing Company — $10 entry — Enjoy a scenic 5K run with a finishing beer, prizes, and support for your local brewery.

Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference Open House

4:30-6:00 p.m. — Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture — Free entry — Kick off the conference with refreshments and engaging discussions on natural building.

Livingston Bluegrass Festival 2025

5-11 p.m. — Shane Lalani Center for the Arts — Free for youth 13 and under — Experience the best of bluegrass with top acts and food from ‘Yer Nose food truck.

Gallatin Freshman Football Game Against CMR

10 AM - 12 PM — Van Winkle Stadium — Free entry — Cheer on the Gallatin Freshman team in an exciting home match against CMR.

Blackwater Railroad Co.

7-10 p.m. — Bozeman Hot Springs — Cost info not provided — Experience the wild energy of Blackwater Railroad Co. merging bluegrass with saxophone-driven roots-rock.

Brian Kassay Live at The Bozeman Taproom

6 PM – 12 AM — Murray Bar — No cover charge — Experience live-looping magic from multi-instrumentalist Brian Kassay as he blends sounds with guitar, drums, and more.