Explore Big Sky

Southwest Montana's source for news, culture and events. An Outlaw Partners publication. Locally owned and operated in Big Sky.

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Bozeman Health today announced the departure of its president and CEO John Hill. The board has named Dr. Kathryn Bertany as the interim president and CEO, effective on Nov. 1.

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From federal Congressional candidates to a local school bond, EBS compiled a Nov. 8 guide for voters in both Madison and Gallatin counties.

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Adams Publishing Group, owner of The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, will finalize its purchase of the Yellowstone Newspaper chain on Nov. 1.

The Yellowstone Newspaper chain had been Montana’s largest under in-state ownership.

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Ahead of the debut of Warren Miller’s “Daymaker” at the Independent in Big Sky on Wednesday and then in Bozeman at the Ellen Theater on Thursday, we sat down and talked with Bozeman resident and the film’s director Chris Patterson.

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A trio of moose strolled through the Big Sky Town Center yesterday, presumably heading to the Hungry Moose Market and Deli for a breakfast treat.

📷 : Leslie Kilgore

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In his latest work, Writers on the Range columnist Dave Marston discusses how the lack of affordable housing in Colorado is impacting communities, and how locals are adjusting.

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An injured hunter was rescued Saturday from rough terrain near the Albino Lake Trail after an eight-hour effort by local search and rescue teams.

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According to EBS contributor Marne Hayes, water supply or threats to water supply have become hot topics of discussion. In her latest column, Hayes discusses various methods to reuse wastewater and sustain water resiliency.

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In the last two days, Big Sky has collected 4-5” of snow in the Meadow Village, 8-10” in the Mountain Village and between 12-24” at higher elevations. More in the forecast today.

📷: Jack Reaney

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Yellowstone National Park is anticipating winter weather and hazardous road conditions this weekend and advises visitors to expect temporary road closures and driving delays.

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A federal administrative law judge has denied a request to block permits that expand bison grazing in north-central Montana while several parties challenge them.

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With the rental market tightening, a handful of landlords are forgoing higher rents in hopes of preserving small-town culture.

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The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center announced a diverse 2023 winter season lineup, including an extra performance to celebrate the WMPAC’s 10th birthday.

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The community need for Big Sky’s food bank more than tripled in the summer of 2022 compared to the prior summer. For all seasons, overall need grew by 60% from 2021.

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EBS contributor Paul Swenson is a self-described "rock head" and in his latest column, uses his knowledge of geology and geophysics to explain the small hills and mounds found across local terrain.

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Concern struck Big Sky when Al Malinowski announced a plan to end Gallatin Partners’ contract with the United States Postal Service, ending their 21-year management of the Big Sky Post Office without a plan for mail service after Feb. 28, 2023.

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Over the past several decades, Americans have changed the way they see predators. EBS contributor Yvonne Martinell—who's family has raised cattle in southwestern Montana since 1893—writes about the implications of increasing wolf and grizzly populations.

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Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road will open to regular visitor vehicle traffic Saturday, Oct.15 at 8 a.m.

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Lone Peak High School boys and girls soccer concluded regular season play against the Lockwood High School Lions on Saturday. The boys secured a spot in the playoffs with a win. The Lady Big Horns ended their season with a 2-2 tie.

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