Good Day
Bozeman
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greater Gallatin United Way launched Child Connect to give real-time childcare updates in Gallatin and Park counties, and the City of Bozeman helped fund the initiative. About half of the 105 licensed providers now participate—improving connections between parents and providers. KBZK
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman police and search and rescue teams responded to a water rescue call from last night's storm at Bozeman Beach— the woman was safely rescued and crews gained extra training hours. KBZK
- ➤ On September 5th at 5:00 p.m., Hyalite Fire District was dispatched to Hyalite Youth Camp in Hyalite Canyon after a structure fire was reported in a small utility building. Crews brought the blaze under control within 30 minutes—damage was confined to propane generators and solar power equipment, and no injuries were reported. Bozeman Magazine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sephora, Lululemon, and Pandora have opened at Gallatin Crossing as the mall updates its look and adds fancier brands this fall. Mall manager Logan Burt said shoppers responded positively and construction continues with more stores coming—further announcements are expected soon. KBZK
- ➤ Forbidden Fruit Orchard in Paradise is busy during the end-of-summer harvest and produces up to 60,000 pounds of peaches for local farmers' markets and stores. The family farm plans to launch a commercial kitchen to preserve extra fruit—efforts that will help turn the orchard into a community resource. KBZK
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday afternoon, Montana unveiled the nation’s first state memorial for fallen tow operators at the Headwaters rest area near Three Forks—law enforcement, EMTs, and tow truck drivers attended the ceremony. Governor Gianforte and other speakers urged the public to slow down and move over to protect these workers. KBZK
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana FWP’s team set bear traps in remote parts of the Gravelly Mountains in July and August to estimate grizzly bear populations. The traps used local roadkill as bait — and were watched via satellite by specialists Jeremiah Smith and Kyle Orozco to help lower conflicts with hunters. MontanaRightNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials announced a portion of the Cherry River Fishing Access Site will close this month for construction to rehabilitate Manley Ditch — the southeast trail from Gallatin Park Drive to the bridge will be closed from Sept. 15 until work is complete, likely through December. The parking lot and main north trail loop will remain open. Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ HRDC closed the old warming center to open the larger shelter Homeward Point on Monday as homelessness in Bozeman rose 20% this year — the new facility offers on-site medical care, mental health support, job training and financial literacy services. KBZK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new adult psychiatric unit will open on September 16 at Bozeman Deaconess Regional Medical Center following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, giving local patients access to care that includes medication management+therapy and group sessions across Gallatin, Park and Marr counties. MontanaRightNow
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Level 1 Freeski Film Tour
7:30-11 p.m. — The ELM — $22.50 — Enjoy a thrilling showcase of top ski films with giveaways, signed posters, and professional appearances.
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Gallatin Freshman Football Clash
11 AM – 1 PM — Van Winkle Stadium — Admission details not specified — Don't miss the gridiron clash as Gallatin Freshman takes on Bozeman in an epic high school football showdown.
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SLEEP THEORY - THE AFTERGLOW TOUR
7-8:30 p.m. — The ELM — General admission standing — Experience Sleep Theory alongside Nevertel, Oxymorrons, and Stray View in an electrifying live performance.
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Paige King Johnson: Livingston Songwriter Festival 2025
4-8 p.m. — ENGINE ROOM DEEP DISH PIZZA — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of melodic storytelling with award-winning country artist Paige King Johnson.
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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — Tickets on sale September 5 — Experience the energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus along with Morning in May.
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