December 2023
Steve Kirchhoff
Joey Morrison’s triumphant run for mayor of Bozeman was an historic event for Bozeman. At age 28, his victory makes him one of the youngest persons ever to be seated as deputy mayor. And his no-frills, working-class background also sets him…
November 2023
Angie Ripple
Like the rest of the world, Montana is going through massive changes that will likely have decades of impact. I’d like to see more Montanans standing up for the way of life they have worked hard to ensure for their children—not the rat…
September 2023
At this moment in the life of our community, I don’t think anybody believes anymore that Bozeman is Utopia. Since its inception, Bozeman has marketed itself to the rest of the world as an antidote to reality, a Last Best Place in which to live…
August 2023
Environmentally responsible development is key to ensuring Bozeman’s future as “the most livable place.” We who support the protection of Bozeman’s existing native trees regard this statement as self-evident because it…
June 2023
In April, KBZK informed viewers of the proposed indoor athletic facility for Montana State University athletes. It is desirable that this facility be built on an area of campus where athletes would not have to cross Kagy Blvd. Really? We just put in…
June 2023
Growing pains bring opportunities to reduce congestion and enhance key throughways in South Bozeman. First of a three-part series on plans and proposals in play this year for handling growth infrastructure in Bozeman and nearby communities.A farmer…
May 2023
Many locals are familiar with this view. After traversing 4 miles and ascending almost 4000’ from the College ‘M’ trailhead, hikers and runners reach this final ascent to the summit of… an unnamed bald peak at the southern…
April 2023
Gallatin County Attorney Discovers Boxes of Unprosecuted Violent Sexual Crime Files in a Closet
The Gallatin County Attorney’s Office is responsible for reviewing investigations submitted by law enforcement agencies, which are called “Request for Prosecutions” or RFPs. When an RFP is submitted to the County Attorney’s…
March 2023
Steve Kirchhoff
As everyone knows, Bozeman and other hot, fast-growing towns in Montana lack affordable housing. The shortage of affordable housing is the product of the actions of four classes of people who, prior to the pandemic, had less influence over…
February 2023
As Montanans, we care for each other. Across the rural-urban divide, generational divide, and Brawl of the Wild divide. Of all our constituents across Montana, the most deserving are our elderly neighbors who are on Medicaid benefits. They have…
