Jen Clancey

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

Resort Tax approves budget addition for hiring financing district consultants By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Big Sky Resort Area District will hire consultants to complete reports for a potential creation of a Targeted Economic Development District, or TEDD, in Big Sky. On June 10, Resort Tax amended its budget to attach $200,000 for the hiring

Instead of two week rotating stints, local organizations partner to subsidize year-round employee’s rent By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER In the winter, James Dalpiaz is able to predict how his day will look as soon as he wakes up. “I pretty much know when I'm gonna be in a plow truck when I wake up

Big Sky Futbol Club, The Waypoint hosts World Cup watch party By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER The last time the U.S. hosted the FIFA World Cup was in 1994. In the crowd of a Washington D.C. game was a 10-year-old Doug Hare with his dad. They traveled from Richmond, Virginia, to see the global soccer

Over $80 million will be needed for major projects, plus millions in upgrades By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Three sewer districts in Big Sky outlined collective needs totaling over $80 million at a Big Sky Resort Area District meeting July 8. Johnny O’Connor, executive director of the Big Sky County Water and Sewer District, explained

Outdoor performances of Opera Montana’s adaptation of Maclean’s 1976 novel offer locals unique previews By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Anglers may know how it feels for the world to fall away as the river runs past their shins. Opera Montana’s “A River Runs Through It,” adapting Norman Maclean’s 50-year-old novel about family, love and fly