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Madison County voters chose to keep their traditional commission form of government, rejecting a proposed county charter 2,921 to 1,828, or 62% to 38%, in unofficial results from Tuesday’s general election. The vote concludes nearly two years of work by the citizen-led Madison County Local Government Study Commission. Every...
Bozeman's rapid growth is reshaping its landscape, with new developments sprouting up across the city.
The Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation has officially acquired a plot of land at 401 Competition Dr. for the library’s first branch. The library is located at 626 E. Main St. on the east side of the city, but wants to support residents and families living on the west side of Bozeman, per Janay Johnson, chief executive officer of Bozeman Library Friends and Foundation. She told the Chronicle that library leadership and trustees have been talking about a branch for a few years.
Midterm election numbers in this article are current unofficial results as of Thursday morning. Some provisional ballots still need to be counted. See live results from statewide, Gallatin County and local races. As local election results rolled in on Tuesday night, most Gallatin County elected officials kept their seats for...
Montana State University is among four Montana colleges recognized nationally for supporting veterans and military-connected students.
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman voters approved changes to the city charter that will expand the City Commission, introduce geographic wards and change how the city’s mayor serves in office. The amended charter updates the governing framework voters approved in 2006 and will be phased in over the next...
Bozeman voters faced local and statewide ballot questions regarding non-partisanship. The weather was mild and the sun was shining as voters in Bozeman took some time mid day to head to the polls. Including Jack Kost, Chris Anderson and Liz Shull. “Glad to make it down here. Got the vote...
LIVINGSTON, MONT.— Livingston’s city manager has resigned after a special City Commission meeting where commissioners approved Grant Gager’s resignation. During the meetings, commissioners discussed the decision involving Gager after four years serving the community in that role. Gager began his role as city manager of Livingston in November 2022.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed Resolution 58-2026 which created the first ever Madison County Zoning Commission at their Oct. 27 regular meeting. The impetus for creating a zoning commission came from the petition and creation of three citizen initiated zoning districts from communities in the South Madison County, Raynald’s Pass area.
The amended charter changes how Bozeman’s mayor and commissioners are elected, expands the City Commission and alters how vacancies are filled.
After more than three years, Central Valley Fire District is exploring a new funding plan to reopen its shuttered Station 2 and address neighbors' response time concerns.
Frost blanketed the Gallatin County Courthouse steps as polls opened around 7 a.m. More than a hundred county residents, including teachers, engineers, nurses and cooks, waited over two hours to cast their ballots, with many calling in late to work. “I think it’s important that everyone votes,” said Mikala Zilinsky,...
Election Day may be over, but the work is continuing in Gallatin County, where election workers are still counting thousands of ballots and reviewing votes that need additional attention.
Kalispell-based CPA Group examined the City of Belgrade's finances for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and located a few problems but reportedly nothing big enough to issue an adverse overall opinion. Eighteen problems with recommended corrective actions are listed in the city's corrective action plan appended to the...
The Bozeman High School marching band took first place at the Mt. Timpanogos Invitational marching band competition in the Salt Lake City area, bringing home top honors under the leadership of band director Kelly Berdahl on Oct. 24. “We really tried to step up our game this year,” Berdahl said....
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The library at Gallatin Gateway School served a different purpose Wednesday as a team from Smiles Across Montana transformed the space into a temporary dental clinic, bringing care directly to students who might otherwise face challenges accessing treatment. The visit was part of the nonprofit organization's...
Three Montana towns just landed on a major national ranking — but affordability remains a challenge.
A 76-foot Engelmann spruce cut from Idaho's Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest is heading to Washington D.C. for the holidays, and Montana gets two stops along the way this November.
