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Bozeman
Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bozeman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes for all ages on New Year's Day at local state parks. Hikers can enjoy winter trails with opportunities for wildlife viewing (deer, rabbits, eagles) and exploring historic sites. Bozeman Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are asking for tips on a vandalized pictograph at Missouri Headwaters State Park in Three Forks on Friday, Dec. 26, as initial assessments show that paintbrush marks may have also damaged nearby indigenous cultural art. Bozeman Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Montana Fish, Wildlife + Parks extended the white-tailed deer hunting season near Bozeman through Feb. 15 after 14 chronic wasting disease cases were detected in the region; hunters can use designated licenses and submit samples at the Bozeman office to help slow the disease spread. Bozeman Magazine
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 26, FWP staff confirmed a subadult grizzly bear sighting in the Bangtail Range east of Bozeman as a trail camera captured the animal on National Forest land. It is the first documented case in the Bangtails — reminding residents to stay alert in bear country. Bozeman Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bozeman police are increasing their presence on roadways this holiday season to help keep travelers safe, with overtime funding from the Montana Department of Transportation supporting extra patrols until New Year's Day. Bozeman Magazine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local paramedics reported a 30% increase in cardiac events on Christmas Eve, linking the rise to holiday stress, food indulgence, and alcohol consumption. Health professionals urged residents to learn CPR as classes are available from the American Red Cross and Bozeman Health. KBZK
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Montana State Bobcats will play for a national championship against Illinois State University on Monday, Jan. 5 at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time as the MSU Alumni Foundation coordinates fan events and travel options. Bozeman Magazine
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Sparkle Spectacular New Year's Eve
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Tinworks at Rialto — Celebrate with sparkles, champagne, and dance moves.
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Band of Drifters Trio Live Performance
9 PM - 1 AM — Murray Bar — Tickets available — Enjoy a night filled with country tunes from Band of Drifters.
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Ragtime Musical Presentation
1:30-4:30 p.m. — Ellen Theatre — Free entry — Experience insights into the powerful Ragtime production with musical leaders Michael Sakir and Angella Ahn.
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Montana State Bobcats vs. Weber State Wildcats
6-8 p.m. — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — Check website for ticket info — Catch the thrilling NCAA matchup between the Bobcats and Wildcats.
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