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Bozeman students get a first hand look at science and exploration on Mount Everest

Expedition to the Classroom, a program run by the Bozeman-based nonprofit Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation, brings Everest climbers to Bozeman High School. Read more

Montana Eighth graders earn high scores on National Science Assessment

The report shows that eighth-graders in Montana scored 163 on average, compared to the national average score of 151. Read more

Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real to headline PBR

Fresh off their second studio album release and appearance on David Letterman, Lukas Nelson, son of famed Outlaw Country star Willie Nelson, and his band, Promise of the Real, have signed on to headline the music lineup at the Second Annual Big Sky PBR. Read more

Facing money shortfall, tax applicants face tough questions from tax board

So far this year, $1.9 million has been collected from the 3 percent resort tax in the Big Sky Resort Area District. Read more

Two Big Sky students selected to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference

The Rotary Club of Big Sky has selected Nyota (Nattie) Haley and Benjamin (Ben) Michel to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference to be held at the Luccock Park Camp south of Livingston, Mont. on July 10-14, Read more

Active military members now have free access to national parks

The announcement this morning by Dr. Jill Biden (wife of Vice President Joe Biden) and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar kicked off Armed Forces Week. Read more

MSU pea variety offers growers opportunities to enter health-food market

Researchers in Montana State University's College of Agriculture have bred a yellow dry pea variety that could be used in developing healthful foods for diabetics and which is now available for licensing to interested growers and entrepreneurs. Read more

Record temperatures decrease snowpack across Montana

A return to warmer temperatures over the coming weeks could move our peak flows ahead of average, while cooler weather could help prolong river flows across the state into the summer Read more

Bison management plan discussion set for May 24

The bison management plan will be developed through an EIS which will address issues associated with bison and options for management as a wildlife species. Read more

Earthquake Lake Visitors’ Center to eliminate fees, remodel

he Earthquake Lake Visitor Center will open Saturday, May 26, but will operate a short season. Read more