Bozeman — city and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Bozeman

city and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States

In brief

A young mountain goat wandered into the entryway of a Bozeman church, an unusually deep trip into town from its typical alpine habitat. Wildlife officials found it healthy, safely moved it, and released it in the Gallatin Range.

NorthWestern Energy, joined by the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman, filed a joint application with the Montana Public Service Commission to establish a Green Power Program that would let communities and businesses voluntarily support a Montana renewable energy resource, detailing the program structure, subscriptions, cost recovery and customer protections while ensuring non-participants do not pay. Officials described the filing as a milestone in a collaborative effort to expand renewable options for Montana customers and environments, highlighting a customer-driven approach and benefits to participating communities.

LatestBozeman Homicide Victim Identified as Shelli WaltermathA woman was found shot to death at a Bozeman business, and investigators later found the suspected gunman dead nearby from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public; the motive and any connection between the suspect and victim remain unknown.Oct 17, 2026