Jen Clancey

EBS STAFF Those that still need to register to vote or update their registration to participate in the May 5 election must do so in person. Gallatin County Elections shared the timeline in a Facebook post on April 7, noting that the late voter registration period for the May 5 School and Special District Election

Stakeholders, conservationists and experts weigh in on impact By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Ranchers and noxious weed fighters gathered around a table in Ennis on April 14 for a monthly Madison Valley Ranchlands Group meeting. Outside, a wind carried clouds across the sky, and sunshine speckled nearby fields, catching patches of snow and bare rock

By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Ryan Busse, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Montana’s first congressional district, talked with Big Sky residents April 13 at The Wilson Hotel bar. Busse discussed his campaign priorities, including preserving public lands, accessible healthcare, affordability and accountability. It’s not Busse’s first time visiting Big Sky during a

Nonprofit raised $50,000 in donations to unlock additional funding from BSRAD By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Grow Wild, the nonprofit that works to conserve Big Sky’s native species, is one step closer to hiring a caretaker for the firs, pines and aspens of Big Sky. In October 2025, Resort Tax challenged Grow Wild to raise

By Jack Buban GUEST COLUMNIST Have you ever wondered how that trout you caught on the Gallatin measures up? Well, with the release of the 2025 Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Gallatin River fish count data report, now you have the resources to find out. FWP Fisheries Biologist Keith Wellstone visited Big Sky last month

Bozeman author Julia Shaw reflects on inspiration for her first picture book, ‘The Grumpy Wumpus,’ and what’s to come By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER When Julia Shaw’s daughter turned 18 months old, a flip switched. While her daughter’s first year-and-a-half of life was peaceful and easygoing, suddenly Shaw noticed her daughter’s mood transform into surprising

Four Gallatin County residents argue 287(g) agreement is void and didn’t receive commission approval; May 28 hearing could bring preliminary decision By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Four Gallatin County residents are suing the county commission and sheriff to stop a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreement the county operates under a federal program called 287(g).

Often used by commuters, tourists, Gallatin Canyon section of U.S. 191 between Four Corners and Big Sky needs $350 million in improvements By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER The heavily-used corridor of U.S. Highway 191 between Four Corners and Montana Highway 64 (Lone Mountain Trail) is No. 2 for top transportation challenges in the state, according

Lone Peak Film Festival will host five fellows and four industry mentors, including Lily Gladstone and Kiwi Smith By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER At small theaters across the country, like The Waypoint’s 84-seat cinema in Big Sky, audiences are watching not only the latest blockbuster movies, but also enjoying regional, or independently made films through

By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER The FIFA Men’s World Cup is here. Tonight, Montanans can watch the U.S. opener game against Paraguay at 7 p.m. MDT. It’s also an unprecedented soccer matchup this year, as the competition hosts 48 teams in 104 games across three countries. Montana’s time zone aligns with U.S., Canada and Mexico-based