Good morning, Bozeman.

Thirteen eight-week-old kittens arrived Tuesday at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter after an incinerator malfunction forced an emergency evacuation at Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter during an FBI meth burn— the kittens are receiving ringworm treatment and one, Gel Pen, has a limb abnormality and will be ready for adoption in six to 12 weeks.

Crooked Yard Hops is one of only three hop farms left in Montana, where fifth-generation farmer Jake Teselle grows about 6,000 pounds of hops each year that local breweries use to brew a new beer recipe every season—farming techniques include hand-tying plants in the spring and a Wolf 220 machine for harvest processing. This farm keeps Montana's craft beer scene unique by supplying fresh, local ingredients to community brewers.

Montana State University professor Bob Peterson was named a fellow of the Entomological Society of America last month—recognizing his long career and research contributions to entomology.

He is one of nine fellows selected for 2025 and will be honored at the society’s meeting in Portland in November.

Code Girls United sessions for 4th through 8th grade girls began at MSU on Wednesday where the students learned to code and took part in an icebreaker involving a beach ball—designed to teach algorithms using simple directions.

The program will let the girls develop apps to solve community problems and build skills for future computer science careers, with sign-ups open until September 28th.

Morning Star Elementary is part of the Safe Routes to School program that helps students walk, bike or take the bus safely this school year.

The program is a joint effort by the City of Bozeman — Western Transportation Institute — and School District Seven and will include bike rodeos in the fall and spring with full rollout planned for the next school year.

Yellowstone National Park lowered its fire danger level to high and lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions that had been in place since August 12, officials announced on Thursday—no uncontrolled wildland fires are burning and campfire rules still apply in designated areas with proper extinguishing. Visitors must use established fire rings and fully put out campfires before leaving.

The Montana Department of Transportation will begin patching deteriorated pavement on US 191 in Gallatin Canyon on September 22, with crews working outside peak travel hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays for about two weeks — drivers should expect single-lane closures, flaggers and reduced speeds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mountain West Pitch Competition

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — EngineWorks — Free entry — Watch entrepreneurs present their innovative ideas at this engaging pitch competition.

Lost Canyons Concert

8 PM — Murray Bar — Admission details not provided — The beloved indie rock band from Bozeman returns to thrill the crowd with their energetic tunes.