Good morning, Bozeman.

EngineWorks building opened at Montana State University's Innovation Campus after a Sept.

18 ribbon-cutting ceremony with 80 partners from the university, industry and community. The 87,000 square foot building offers 61,000 square feet of offices and 26,000 square feet of meeting areas — a new hub for ideas and work.

Montana State graduate Nellie Whiteman will screen her six-minute film Cheyenne Creation Story at the Red Nation International Film Festival in Los Angeles from Nov.

10–16 after completing the project as part of her senior production class—she made the film in the Cheyenne language to share her community's oral history.

MSU Homecoming week is underway as student leaders lit the College “M” with LED lights at Story Mill Park from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday — the festivities will culminate Saturday with a football game against Eastern Washington University.

Joe Rahn and Lindsey Parsons of Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks use an Airbus AS350 B3 Helicopter—flying low to count wild animals like Sandhill Cranes in Montana.

Their surveys help set hunting limits by logging animal numbers and habitat details.

On Wednesday evening, nine candidates for Bozeman City Commission and Mayor shared their views on housing at a forum hosted by Bozeman Tenants United at Bozeman Event Space.

The candidates answered questions on tenants’ right to counsel, water limits for affordable housing, and support for tenant-owned communities—points that will guide upcoming endorsements.

Starting Oct. 1, the Gallatin County Clerk + Recorder will charge $20 for the first page and $10 for each extra page under Montana House Bill 192.

The current $8 fee per page applies until Sept. 30 at 5 p.m., and fees for non-compliant documents and filed records will remain unchanged.

Economic Planning Systems’ study found that projects in Bozeman were not profitable under the Water Adequacy for Residential Development rule—mandating 33% affordable units, and City Manager Chuck Winn warned that developers losing money might move their projects elsewhere and worsen local housing costs.

The Big Sky Fire Department announced a miscalculation in Gallatin County’s annual tax levy that will save local taxpayers up to 50% on their fire department assessment going forward — the change will lower department revenue by $2.3 million compared to last year and does not affect Madison County residents.

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.

Those Who Serve 5k & Ruck March

3-8 p.m. — Bozeman, MT — Entry fee applies — Honor our military heroes with a spirited run and ruck march.

17th Annual Moose Chase Kids Race

6-8 p.m. — 102 View Vista Dr, Livingston, MT — $20 — A fun running event for kids aged 18 and under supporting LINKS for Learning.

Molly Tuttle Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The ELM — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying performance by acclaimed bluegrass artist Molly Tuttle.

October Green Drinks

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Intrinsik Architecture — Free food and drinks — Engage with community members over sustainability topics and enjoy refreshments.