Montana

It's not the worst we've ever seen, but a few more unlucky lightning strikes and Montana's wildfire season could explode. We're currently battling 77 active wildfires and they are for the most part in remote, hard to fight areas, with plenty of timber and fuel to burn.

He's somewhat of a virtuoso, and a real music lover would be foolish to miss Andrew Bird at The ELM in Bozeman on Tuesday, August 1st. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he surrounds himself with incredibly talented musicians, making for one hell of a show.

These easy to heat snacks might be one of the most popular in the freezers of parents with kids. However, it's crucial that you check your freezer to make sure you don't have certain bags as they were spoiled before they even hit your home. The USDA is concerned that there might still be bags in freezers across America, including Montana.

Our new traveling friend's name is Kreskin J. Torres and he's stopping in Bozeman on his nationwide trek to find delicious meals in towns across America. He's documenting time spent in Bozeman on Facebook, but he's also known as The Ride Share Foodie on Instagram if you'd like to follow him there.

Hey, kiddie pools are important in the summer heat. As an expert in this arena, I thought I'd share some tips and tricks to getting the most out of your kiddie pool in Montana. Keeping those plastic saviors clean and fun to use takes a little maintenance.

E.coli bacteria and harmful algal bloom toxins have been detected in various bodies of water around Gallatin County, with three Caution Advisories being issued so far. Some of the most popular recreational sites in the county are being affected and it's important to pay attention to any posted signage.

I joked for a long time that I should move to Great Falls or Billings because that's where it seemed all of Montana's big lottery winners were buying their tickets. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore. One Montana town is selling decently big winning tickets every week now.

Finally. Bozeman, Montana takes the #1 spot on a list that doesn't make me mad or make me roll my eyes. It's an important list about about money, and making more of it. In a town that has priced itself and it's local families nearly out of range, it's a small win for folks working entry level jobs.

The staple of summertime downtown events, Music on Main, has announced their 2023 line up of bands and events. Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, join the town on Main Street in downtown Bozeman for music, dancing, food vendors, and kids activities.

The 2023 Summer Crazy Days Sale is this weekend in downtown Bozeman and if you've never been, it's a blast. Some of the best bargains of the entire year can be found at dozens of businesses on Main Street and beyond.

With growth in the Bozeman area, and increase in crime follows, right? It's typically how it goes when towns 'boom', the growing pains of theft, vandalism, drugs, and other illegal activity are suddenly front and center.

Nope, it's not Butte. But we discovered a pile of historical facts that all originated in this other important Montana town. When the town in question was to be platted, it's founder wanted to call it "Copperopolis".