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Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport conducts emergency exercise
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Organizations from across Gallatin County spent Saturday at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, practicing how to respond in the event of a major aircraft disaster. “In a major disaster at any airport, it really requires a group effort, a lot of different entities and agencies to...
Trial set for OPI candidate Allen, while she defends actions as ‘bold stand for parental rights’
A Republican candidate for state school superintendent faces a jury trial for obstructing a peace officer, but she continues to lead her district, and she defends the actions that led to her arrest as “a bold stand for parental rights.” Sharyl Allen remains on staff as superintendent-principal for Harrison Public Schools in Madison County and […] The post Trial set for OPI candidate Allen, while she defends actions as ‘bold stand for parental rights’ appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Golf: Big Horns competitive in spring season, girls win pair of tournaments
The Lone Peak High School golf program continues to thrive this year, with the girls winning two tournaments to carry on their momentum from last year. The young, seven-member team is led by a trio of sophomores: Cate Leydig won the 2023 Class C State Championship, Dylan Manka earned all-state honors in 2023, and Olivia Kamieniarz is back to provide some experience and leadership after a strong freshman season. Maddie Wilcynski, a sophomore who ran track last year, joined the varsity squad. Freshmen Penelope Brooke, Sabine Hurlbut and Carla Mansilla round out the side and are excited to play in their first high school tournaments.
Three Forks man found guilty in 2022 homicide
THREE FORKS, Mont. — A Three Forks man was found guilty in Gallatin County District Court on a deliberate homicide charge from 2022, according to Attorney General Austin Knudsen. Zachary Eugene Norman, 26, was found guilty by a judge in the murder of Chase Eastbrook in January of 2022.
10th Annual Harbor’s Hero Run scheduled for Sunday, May 19
On May 19, Big Sky students will don capes alongside participating community members in the annual Harbor’s Hero 5K color run. Honoring Harbor deWaard, a Big Sky kindergartner who passed away in 2015, the run celebrates his amazing life in Big Sky, and raises money for Wellness in Action and the Harbor deWaard Scholarship Fund. The fund awarded its first full scholarship in 2015 to a Big Sky student to participate in Camp Moonlight’s summer camp program.
LPHS student-artist wins regional Golden Key Award
Elise Daugherty, a sophomore at Lone Peak High School, was taking photos in fall of 2023 when she came upon some lichen covered rocks. She photographed them. “I like moss, mushrooms, and lichen; they are so cool!” Daugherty wrote in an email to EBS about her award-winning photo. Daugherty’s...
Off-season bliss: BSCO to host three free mindful meditation sessions
As Big Sky’s full-time residents revel in May’s quiet streets and warmer air, the Big Sky Community Organization will offer a space to gather and recharge. Dr. Jacquelyn Rinaldi, an author, teacher and therapist, will lead three guided meditation sessions, free and open to the community at BASE—no BASE pass is required. The Tuesday evening sessions will run from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. on May 14, 21 and 28.
How to cast votes in May 7 election
Ballots should have arrived in mailboxes across Gallatin County, including Big Sky, for the upcoming May 7 election, a little over a week away. Voters can mail in ballots or deliver them in-person at locations in Gallatin County. Big Sky’s deposit center is at the Big Sky County Water and...
Ennis Fishing Access Site to reopen after repairs
ENNIS, Mont. — Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks have repaired and reopened Ennis Fishing Access Site. An ice jam on the Madison River flooded the site with water ice and debris in January causing a closure. The ice jam damaged the road, parking lot, boat ramp and other infrastructure....
Letter to the Editor: Kevin Germain’s continued service on the Big Sky Resort Area District Board
I am writing to express my support for Kevin Germain’s continued service on the Big Sky Resort Area District Board. I have had the privilege of knowing Kevin and his family for nearly fifteen years and in this time, I have witnessed Kevin evolve into one of Big Sky’s greatest advocates.
2024 Music in the Mountains lineup announced
The Arts Council of Big Sky announced its lineup Thursday evening for this summer’s Music in the Mountains, Big Sky’s beloved series of free concerts. The series will run every Thursday from June 20 to Sept. 12, with 13 free concerts showcasing genres from blues to bluegrass, Americana to funk and soul.
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