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Lattice Materials (Lattice), an advanced manufacturer and part of The Partner Companies (TPC) specializing in custom-gro...
01/12/2026

Lattice Materials (Lattice), an advanced manufacturer and part of The Partner Companies (TPC) specializing in custom-grown silicon and germanium crystals and machined components, will break ground on a new 80,000-square-foot facility at 3565 Prince Lane in Bozeman in spring 2026.

The new facility will create 50 new jobs in Bozeman over the next three years, enabling Lattice to advance its vision of becoming the leading high-precision manufacturer of complete infrared optical solutions for mission-critical applications.

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The Bozeman 80,000 square-foot facility is part of the company’s ongoing growth strategy to meet rising demand for critical infrared products while strengthening a secure domestic supply chain.

WeatherGuy says both hands on the steering wheel Monday and Tuesday: Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along ...
01/12/2026

WeatherGuy says both hands on the steering wheel Monday and Tuesday: Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Unusual warm temps this week.

It’s going to be warm this week, the WeatherGuy predicts, with temperatures in the 50’s to start the week. Strong Crosswinds on Monday and Tuesday bring a Wind Advisory until 11:00 am on Tuesday. Bill Christiansen might want to perk up and set his glass down.

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Strong crosswinds will make travel difficult along Interstate 90 from Livingston to Big Timber and roads along the Beartooth Foothills. Unusual warm temps this week.

High School seniors can apply to the Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), which is offering its thir...
01/11/2026

High School seniors can apply to the Montana Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD), which is offering its third annual Alcohol Responsibility Matters scholarship opportunity.

Five high school seniors graduating this year will receive $2,000 scholarship

Go ahead, Clark, Fly the W Flag: Manhattan Christian, behind Andrew Kimm's impressive double-double and two alley-oop du...
01/11/2026

Go ahead, Clark, Fly the W Flag: Manhattan Christian, behind Andrew Kimm's impressive double-double and two alley-oop dunks, holds off West Yellowstone. Wyatt Dunkle leads five players in double figures as Rebels beat Roberts and Franklin Lewis' career offensive night carries Bruins to win.

But the biggest thrills would come from the Chicago Bears, who rallied from a 21-3 halftime deficit to stun the rival and hated Green Bay Packers with a 31-27 win. That outcome would not only give Chicago its first postseason win in 15 years but also go down as the largest playoff comeback in Bears franchise history. Then, as if the Gardiner Bruins, Shield Valley Rebels, and Manhattan Eagles victories on Saturday weren’t exciting enough, the Chicago Cubs announced they had signed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year contract.

What. A. Night. I bet Bill Christiansen set his glass down and even took notice.

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Wyatt Dunkle leads five players in double figures as Rebels beat Roberts and Franklin Lewis career offensive night carries Bruins to win.

Creative Fundraising Helps Sleeping Giant Middle School 8th Graders plan for D.C. trip in April.Parents, including Kirst...
01/10/2026

Creative Fundraising Helps Sleeping Giant Middle School 8th Graders plan for D.C. trip in April.

Parents, including Kirsten Brown and Callie Carroll, along with students from Brenda Speake's history class, come up with an ingenious idea to fundraise for the spring trip to D.C.

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Parents including Kirsten Brown and Callie Carroll along with students from Brenda Speake's history class come up with ingenious idea to Fundraise for Spring trip to D.C.

Park High Alum Sterling Lay (son of Pam and Bruce Lay) and Team Montana win the prestigious Softball Slow-Pitch Internat...
01/09/2026

Park High Alum Sterling Lay (son of Pam and Bruce Lay) and Team Montana win the prestigious Softball Slow-Pitch International Challenge Cup at Space Coast Complex, Viera, Florida.

This is the second consecutive title for Team Montana.

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Livingston Area Chamber Park High Booster Club Montana Sports

Lay and O'Shon Old Mouse named Tournament MVP's. Montana wins second consecutive title.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - Say Thank You.Any Police or State Trooper can stop by Silo Espresso...
01/09/2026

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - Say Thank You.

Any Police or State Trooper can stop by Silo Espresso at 1106 West Park, in Livingston, today and get a free coffee courtesy of The Dugout.

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Livingston Area Chamber Park County Sheriff's Office, Montana Livingston Police Department

By Jeff Schlapp

Montana Department of Commerce Allocates Grants to 25 Agricultural Businesses and Organizations.Four local farms make th...
01/09/2026

Montana Department of Commerce Allocates Grants to 25 Agricultural Businesses and Organizations.

Four local farms make the list as Bozeman's Belle Farms Montana, Bodhi Farms, and Old Town Farmstand in Three Forks, and Rathvinden Farm and Sanctuary in Belgrade receive Grant awards.

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Four local farms make the list as Bozeman's Belle Farms Montana, Bodhi Farms, and Old Town Farmstand in Three Forks, and Rathvinden Farm and Sanctuary in Belgrade receive Grant awards.

Tuesday night High School Basketball: Rangers almost pull one out behind outstanding efforts by Carter Sestrich, Lliam E...
01/07/2026

Tuesday night High School Basketball: Rangers almost pull one out behind outstanding efforts by Carter Sestrich, Lliam Edwards, Brody Leininger, Weston Vincent, and Isaac Ramirez, but can't overcome the loss of their leader, Coen Braham; fall to Laurel.

The Rebels shut down the Bruins in the second quarter, 20-6 enroute to a win in Clyde Park, and the Manhattan Christian Lady Eagles have a modest two-game win streak to take into their showdown on Saturday with West Yellowstone!

Lady Rangers score their most points in a game since 2021, but can't quite get over the hump against the Lady Locomotives.

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Rebels bring the lumber in second quarter to defeat Bruins. Lady Eagles add to win streak and Rangers may have lost more than a game as Coen Braham leaves with a knee injury.

Yellowstone National Park seeks public input on the environmental assessment for the North Entrance Road Reconstruction ...
01/06/2026

Yellowstone National Park seeks public input on the environmental assessment for the North Entrance Road Reconstruction Project: The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking public input on an environmental assessment for the reconstruction of the new permanent North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park. Goals for the new road alignment include continuing to provide year-round access between Gardiner and Cooke City/Silver Gate, Montana; improving road safety; and ensuring long-term visitor access while protecting natural and cultural resources.

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In-person meeting January 13 and virtual meeting January 14 and the 30-day public comment period begins January 5th.

In an instant classic, the Montana State Bobcats outlasted the Illinois State Redbirds in a 35-34 overtime win in the FC...
01/06/2026

In an instant classic, the Montana State Bobcats outlasted the Illinois State Redbirds in a 35-34 overtime win in the FCS National Championship Game.

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In an instant classic, the Montana State Bobcats outlasted the Illinois State Redbirds in a 35-34 overtime win in the FCS National Championship Game.

According to Bozeman police, on January 3, 2026, at 8:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lucky Lils Casino at 2401...
01/06/2026

According to Bozeman police, on January 3, 2026, at 8:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lucky Lils Casino at 2401 West Main Street for the report that a person had been stabbed.

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BOZEMAN — According to Bozeman police, on January 3, 2026, at 8:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Lucky Lils Casino at 2401 West Main Street for the report that a person had been stabbed.

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