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Montana Housing Crisis: One Town Leads The Nation

Looking to buy a home in Bozeman? You better bring the Brinks Truck, because Bozeman has been named the town with the biggest housing affordability crisis.

Bozeman, MT · 14h

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Respiratory illness activity very high in Livingston, Montana flu deaths climb to 3

MISSOULA, Mont. — The latest update from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services shows very high levels of Influenza A in Livingston's wastewater. The department notes there were 99 positive flu tests reported statewide for the 43rd week of the year. That's down from 136 positive tests the previous week.

Livingston, MT · 15h
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Bozeman invites residents to name city snowplows

The city of Bozeman is asking residents to help name its snowplows and graders. Through its new Name the Plow! program, the city will name one snowplow and one grader each year until every piece of the Streets Division’s equipment has a name. Residents can submit names online through Nov. 30, explained a Nov. 9 press release from the City of Bozeman, followed by a public voting period between Dec. 7–28. The first named snowplow and grader will be announced Jan. 5.

Bozeman, MT · 8h
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Livingston city commission accepts city manager Grant Gager’s resignation

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.

Livingston, MT · 3d
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County voters support Short for sheriff; Crismore for commissioner

They’ve been elected, now voters will find if the winning candidates in state level races can effectively legislate in Helena for the betterment of Lincoln County’s citizens. While there was considerable drama regarding the Nov. 2, 2026, general election at the federal level, Lincoln County voters cast their ballots in local races that were either uncontested or had lopsided outcomes. For the District 1 state Senator seat, Republican Steve Gunderson collected 75% of the votes to beat Democrat Jonathan Russell Jameson. The result was similar for the District 1 state Representative seat as Republican Michelle Bianco got 76% of the vote to top Democrat Dakota V. Adams. Republican incumbent Tom Millett got 74% of the votes to defeat Democrat Jane Maahs in keeping the District 2 state Rep. seat. Also at the state level, Lincoln County voters wanted Dan Wilson for a spot on the state Supreme Court, but nevertheless, Amy Eddy easily won the race. In local races, Sheriff Darren Short won his third term in resounding fashion while getting 7,915 votes or 84% of the 9,471 ballots cast. Challenger Ian Smith, who ran as a Libertarian, claimed 1,556 votes, good for 16% Those running unopposed and winning were

Lincoln County, MT · 3d

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Forum talks ‘Bozeman’s best kept secret’

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a Friday Forum on November 13th discussing the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, led by a speaker panel that includes assistant city manager Jon Henderson. The free, public event will be held from noon to 1:30pm online via Zoom. Bozeman...

Bozeman, MT · 15h

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Bozeman Plans For Future Growth With Multiple Projects

Bozeman's rapid growth is reshaping its landscape, with new developments sprouting up across the city.

Bozeman, MT · 7d

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Four Montana Colleges Are Being Recognized For Supporting Veterans

Montana State University is among four Montana colleges recognized nationally for supporting veterans and military-connected students.

Bozeman, MT · 3d

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Central Valley Fire considers funding plan to reopen shuttered Station 2

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.

Springhill, MT · 4d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Bozeman Library purchases lot for future west side branch

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.

Bozeman, MT · 3d

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Bozeman voters approve changes that reshape city government

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, MT · 4d

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Gallatin County says no to nonpartisan elections

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...

Gallatin County, MT · 4d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Gallatin County election favors incumbents; Bozeman voters pass new city charter

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...

Gallatin County, MT · 4d

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Madison County voters reject charter government

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...

Madison County, MT · 4d

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Madison County creates first zoning commission

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.

Madison County, MT · 3d

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Bozeman voters approve major changes to city government through amended charte

The amended charter changes how Bozeman’s mayor and commissioners are elected, expands the City Commission and alters how vacancies are filled.

Bozeman, MT · 5d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Gallatin County voters make voices heard at ballot box

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,...

Gallatin County, MT · 6d

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Gallatin County continues counting ballots

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.

Gallatin County, MT · 5d

Fairfield Sun Times

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City receives best-possible audit conclusion, but problems identified

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...

Belgrade, MT · 5d