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Montana-based children’s author visits Big Sky to share her newest picture book with local students and families. Janet Fox first began writing children’s books and young adult novels more than 20 years ago when her son was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, with the hope that her stories would help him learn to read better. She continued writing and honing her craft for years after her son had grown. Now, she’s an accomplished and award-winning author, and her son is too.
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.
Vigilante Music Fest
One spring day in 1863, six men looking for their next big gold strike found it in Alder Gulch, William Fairweather, Henry Edgar, Thomas Cover, Barney Hughes, Micheal Sweeney, and Harry Rogers left Bannack, attempting to meet and travel with James Stewart’s Yellowstone Expedition, to find gold and establish town sites along the Yellowstone. The six were two days behind the main party and trying to catch up. An encounter with a Crow tribe that left them considering the best route back to Bannack, led them up into the mountains away from the Madison River. Fairweather and Edgar slipped their gold pans into the cold creek waters beside the spot they picked for that night’s camp. They soon realized they had discovered a rich deposit of placer gold in what Edgar would name Alder Creek. Discovery Park in Virginia City just so happens to lie along Alder Creek.
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...
Big Sky Golf Course to open two weeks early
Driving range to open Saturday, May 4, followed by phased course openings for walkers and cart access. The sunny month of April brought an early thaw for Big Sky’s meadow area, allowing the Big Sky Golf Course to expedite its opening schedule. The driving range will open at 10...
Republican candidate for state superintendent pleads not guilty to obstruction charge
VIRGINIA CITY, Mont. — A republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction appeared in court to face a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge. Harrison superintendent-principal Sharyl Allen pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning before Justice of the Peace Jordan Allhands in Madison County District Court. She stated that...
Montana superintendent candidate Sharyl Allen charged with obstruction
Sharyl Allen, who is running as a Republican candidate for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction, is facing a charge that she obstructed a peace officer conducting a criminal investigation at a school in Madison County. Allen is principal-superintendent for Harrison Public School. A special board meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday said trustees would consider […] The post Montana superintendent candidate Sharyl Allen charged with obstruction appeared first on Daily Montanan.
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.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health: Navigating pediatric mental health in Big Sky
As the ski season becomes summer here in Big Sky, there’s a topic that’s sometimes overlooked in our small community: mental health support for our children and young adults. As a rural community, we lack the resources to support our young minds, and their struggles are sometimes overlooked...
Investigation into Harrison school teacher reveals possible ‘criminal acts’ involving students
HARRISON, Mont. - Law enforcement agencies are investigating a teacher who was recently terminated for threats against school administration for other reported "criminal acts" involving students. On April 15, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a report of threats the teacher had made against a member of Harrison School’s...
RiverView Apartments to take first occupants for summer
Two Big Sky Community Housing Trust buildings will open first, five Lone Mountain Land Company buildings plan to open in fall. Since various partners broke ground in May 2023, seven buildings have sprung up along the south side of Montana Highway 64 (Lone Mountain Trail), called the RiverView Apartments. The first pair of buildings will house local workers this summer.
Bear attack survivor tells story for first time since major reconstructive jaw surgery
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Rudy Noorlander survived a grizzly bear attack in Big Sky, Montana, despite having his jaw bitten off and suffering other severe injuries. Big Sky is about 51 miles north of Yellowstone National Park along the Gallatin River. After undergoing several reconstructive surgeries in at the University of Utah Health System, Noorlander shared his story for the first time, providing insights into the harrowing incident.
Big Sky businesses face challenges during offseason
BIG SKY, Mont. — Winter and summer are big tourist seasons in Big Sky, but when the resort town empties out during the time in between, it presents a challenge for small businesses. “It’s nerve-wracking,” said Debbie Bagby, owner of Homestead Design & Goods. “But you just have to...
Candidate forum draws a crowd
Ahead of the May 7 deadline for mail-in ballots for local elections, 14 candidates for Big Sky’s local special purpose districts took to the stage at The Waypoint on Tuesday evening to explain why they’re running. The crowd of public attendees filled the main theater, with a handful...
BSCO opens registration for summer softball league
Teams and players can now register online for the summer Big Sky Co-ed Softball League. The league’s 24th season will begin on May 28, earlier than usual to squeeze in an abridged season before the Big Sky Community Organization begins construction at the Big Sky Community Park in early August—the east softball field and the adjacent soccer fields will be converted into artificial turf, multi-use fields. That phase of park improvements is estimated for completion in July 2025, according to a follow up email from BSCO.
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