Rich Ledoux

Sunny with temperatures expected to reach the mid 50s...on a Friday...in February. This is the perfect recipe for playing hooky, or for an extended lunch break on of Bozeman's many downtown patios. What's your downtown patio chill spot?

Fifty degree weather, bears spotted in Yellowstone National Park, and Sweet Pea applications...it must be close to springtime in Bozeman! Apply now to be a 2016 Sweet Pea Festival Arts & Crafts vendor:

Join the Gallatin Valley Land Trust for the 21st annual Make Tracks for Trails: A Winter Trails Celebration. This family-friendly celebration of all things winter is at the Lindley Center this Sunday, February 28.

The Livingston Police Department just posted information regarding a high-speed foot chase involving "a very nefarious character" named Jake. Jake was a dog on the run this morning after "causing mayhem" around the lagoon in Livingston. He tried to ditch an Animal Control Officer by crossing the ice. Not smart Jake, given the recent unseasonably warm temperatures. Luckily, than

Valentine’s Day is the third largest consumer holiday in the United States in terms of dollars. The personal finance experts at WalletHub are projecting that this year's total Valentine's Day spending will be $19.7 Billion. Here are some other interesting projections for Valentine's Day 2016:

Last week, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received reports of at least three counterfeit $100 bills passed in the Big Sky area. If anyone or any business experiences having accepted a counterfeit bill they are advised to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Details here:

Join the Museum of the Rockies for a fabulous night on Saturday, Feb. 13 as they say farewell to their long-loved Museum Ball and welcome the first in their new February Night at the Museum Benefit Event Series – A Night in Pompeii! Party like there’s no tomorrow as the Museum is transformed into a street scene from that last night in Pompeii.

Reach Inc. is hosting their 5th annual Have a Heart Art Auction at Faultline North in Bozeman on Saturday, February 6. There will be a live and silent auction featuring local and regional art, with 100% of sales going to support Reach Inc.'s mission of servicing adults with developmental disabilities.

Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) announced today that American Airlines will offer new, non-stop seasonal service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), starting this summer.

Business Insider has published their annual findings of the 25 Most Hungover Cities in America, and three Montana cities landed in the top 10 (two of which were in the top five).

In honor of the passing of an absolute legend, Plonk in downtown Bozeman is hosting a David Bowie listening party tonight (January 11)! Details here:

Modern skijoring combines Montana’s signature ski heritage with its cowboy roots into a wild, entertaining, fast paced, event. Competitors race for cash and prizes based on the fastest combined times for the two day event as well as the fastest time each day. Don't miss the Duckworth Montana Classic Skijoring Race on Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. A