Good Day
Bozeman
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boomer is a nine-year-old senior pup at the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman who spent a month there and is now looking for his forever home. He enjoys walks, scratches, and turkey jerky treats. KBZK
- ➤ The No Kings protest returns downtown today as organizers expect thousands to gather from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Main Street (between Rouse and Willson Avenues) while police plan to maintain a visible presence, and local businesses (including shop owners) anticipate some disruption to normal activities. KBZK
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman's No Kings protest will bring thousands to Main Street today as volunteers from Indivisible, including Kay LaFrance and Beth Kampschror, lead a peaceful rally against local policies like illegal tariffs on farmers and cuts to hospital funding. Organizers say the non-partisan event will honor the First Amendment—ensuring community safety while voicing concerns. KBZK
- ➤ Headwaters Community Housing Trust questioned the proposed WARD ballot initiative—set for November ballots—which would require one-third of new homes to be affordable as a recent poll showed 77% of Bozeman voters are affected by the housing shortage, with executive director Nathan Stein warning that the measure could drive up housing costs by imposing costly development requirements. KBZK
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Billings Clinic and Bozeman Health announced an expanded collaboration on Oct 15 to boost patient access at the Bozeman medical campus on Wellness Way in west Bozeman. The two systems have begun joint planning to add outpatient and surgical services—building on shared ownership of undeveloped land while remaining independently operated. MontanaRightNow
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Between The Buried And Me with Hail The Sun
6:00–8:30 p.m. — The ELM — General admission — Experience a live concert by Between The Buried And Me and Hail The Sun with special guests Delta Sleep.
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Liam St. John Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Live From The Divide — Sold Out — Experience a captivating performance from Nashville's chart-topping blues singer-songwriter.
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Kip Moore Live Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — General admission & reserved seating available — Experience an unforgettable live performance by Kip Moore with opening act Leon Majcen.
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Spirits and Brew Fest
The Montana Distiller's Guild presents their annual fundraising event with a Spirits and Brew Fest at the AC Downtown. Enjoy appetizers and local spirits and brews from across the state. VIP hour starts at 4pm and GA starts at 5pm.
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Spirits and Brew Fest
The Montana Distiller's Guild presents their annual fundraising event with a Spirits and Brew Fest at the AC Downtown. Enjoy appetizers and local spirits and brews from across the state. VIP hour starts at 4pm and GA starts at 5pm.
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Halloween Paint & Sip Night
4-6 p.m. — Gallatin River Lodge — Ticket purchase required — Paint a Halloween scene during Happy Hour in a scenic lakeside setting.
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Margo Price Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The ELM — General admission and reserved seating available — Experience an exciting live performance from country artist Margo Price.
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After the Snowfall Event
12:00 – 5:59 PM — Verge Theater — Tickets live soon — Experience the artistry of Matchstick Productions with their award-winning storytelling.
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2025 International Space-Based Lidar Remote Sensing Workshop
8 AM-5 PM — Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman — Registration required — Engage with experts on space lidar missions, techniques, and emerging technologies.
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Indian Relay: Where It All Started
6-7:30 p.m. — Museum of the Rockies — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrilling sport of Indian Relay, a cherished tradition within Shoshone-Bannock culture.
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Journal Like Jane
5:30-7:00 p.m. — Museum of the Rockies — Hands-on activity — Channel your inner explorer with a nature journaling adventure inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall.
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