Good morning, Bozeman.

Big Sky Bravery, a local nonprofit, honored 9/11's 25th anniversary with its 'Now More Than Ever' campaign to support active-duty Special Operations Forces; community events took place on Sept.

11 at Madison River Brewing & Willie's Distillery to raise support for restorative programs.

Community leaders gathered at the Bozeman Safety Center yesterday to honor the 441 first responders who died on Sept.

11 with a flyover and *Taps* ceremony, with Gov. Greg Gianforte joining in the remembrance. Their tribute confirms a shared commitment to never forget this pivotal moment.

A chimney fire on Sept.

10 at a downtown hostel caused water damage that forced Treasure State Hostel to close and cancel bookings, leaving guests without affordable lodging; the owner launched a fundraiser (with a $3,000 goal) to help displaced travelers and cover emergency costs.

Yellowstone National Park superintendent Cam Sholly is stepping down later this month to become chief operating officer at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation — marking nearly 30 years in federal service.

Officials will soon name an interim replacement.

State lawmakers approved a bill in committee to ban kratom and plan to introduce it when the Legislature reconvenes in January, citing 29 deaths linked to the substance since 2020; the American Kratom Association warns that a ban may drive consumers toward an unregulated market & hurt safety.