Meet The Hawkers

Joining the Bozeman High School Speech and Debate team was a stroke of luck I stumbled upon after being cut from the school volleyball team and panicking about what my high school experience would be. For me, my biggest fear was going through the…

Should Women be Required to Register for Selective Service?

Pat Hill

In the wake of Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s decision in December to entirely open the U.S. military to women, two members of Congress have introduced legislation to require women to register for Selective Service.In February, Rep. Duncan…

Girls Scouts in Bozeman: More Than Cookies

Ramona Mead

It’s that time again, time for one of the most beloved annual events in America: Girl Scout Cookie Sales! Starting February 5th, girls will be holding their pre-sales, with the beloved delicious cookies arriving at the end of March.Everyone is…

Bozeman's Choice is the People's Choice

Angie Ripple

On Oct. 16 our first-ever Bozeman’s Choice Reader’s Poll went live and our readers responded immediately. The big, giant, massive poll covered everything from local restaurants to local media, to arts and entertainment and everything in…

Imagine a Cowboy Xmas...

Imagine a morning during the Christmas season where family and friends come together to enjoy the spirit of Christmas in a setting dating back to an earlier century. Imagine walking into the awesome foyer of the elegant, historic Gallatin Gateway…

8th Annual Children’s Festival of the Book

Bozeman Public Library

What do digging holes and knitting sweaters have in common? Not much you may think, but both are the activities of choice in the witty, wonderful, and magical children’s books written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen. With the help…

Hitting the Road: Heading to the Dino Shindig

Sarah Cairoli

The Siren’s song of Montana’s backroads beckons every summer. I’ve lived here for more than a decade, and though I hit the road every summer to explore this great state, I’ve still only seen a small portion. I’ve…

It’s a Wonderful Watery World: Explore IT!

Kids guide to Water fun

What is something precious, free and abundant? It is something that is all around us. Something we use every day and it is very old. We can’t make this or find any new—what we have is what was here on Earth when dinosaurs roamed. It is…

Yoga for Kids

Regena Ozeryansky

It all started in a sweaty, loud, less than peaceful gym. I was 15 years old, and decided to try yoga for the 1st time. I remember my teacher being thin, and well built. She was kind yet powerful, both physically and what seemed to me, as mentally…

Montana Saves Scavenger Hunt

Montana State University Extension is offering two Montana Saves Scavenger Hunts as part of the America Saves program during 2014-2015.

Winter Recreation In Bozeman for the Reluctant

Winter is not my favorite time in Bozeman. I am not one of the skiers that anxiously wait for the ski hills to open nor do I get excited when the blue light atop the Baxter lights up. However, I have made peace with winters in Montana. Knowing the…

Prescription drug abuse poses danger to youth

Rick Gale

During a time when prescription drug abuse continues to be the nation’s fastest growing drug problem and is taking the lives at an increased rate.

Stopping At Every Lemonade Stand:

How to Create a Culture That Cares for Kids By James Vollbracht

Angie Ripple

This summer our neighbors spent time with our children and their children building a very nice lemonade stand. I mentioned the lemonade stand at an appointment; how well the girls were doing, and how much fun they were having. The receptionist…

The Tricks of Treats

Phil Cameron

Trick-or-Treating has its own very scary story.

2014 Cat Chat #1

Jack Thorsen

Dakota Prukop made his public debut at Cat Chat last Wednesday night (8/27/14) and I was able to ask him a few  questions about the upcoming Bobcat Football Season.