Jack Reaney

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Associate Editor at Explore Big Sky

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Big Sky’s water and sewer district plans five-year rate increase

2 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR Things aren’t getting any cheaper for the Big Sky County Water and Sewer District, and the district is preparing to pass more of its operating costs onto ratepayers gradually over the next five years. Acting on recommendations in its capital improvement plan, the district expects to raise water rates by 5% for both base rate and volume, and sewer services by 10% on base rates and 3% on volume rates.
Big Sky Bravery secures 85 acres for home base in Big Sky

2 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR Sustainability, continuity and the safe feeling of home will define the next chapter of Big Sky Bravery, as the nearly-10-year-old nonprofit announces plans for a long-awaited home base. Headquartered in Belgrade, the nonprofit offers decompression programs for active-duty Special Operations Forces. In 2024, a $5 million gift from a family foundation in Chicago enabled Big Sky Bravery to purchase 85 acres on Huckleberry Tuff Road in the Michener Creek area of Big Sky.
Lone Peak baseball falls to Dillon, reflects on program growth

2 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR Now in their third season, the Lone Peak High School baseball team is reaching a level in which they can hang with tough teams like Beaverhead County High School (Dillon), where American Legion baseball programs have long been established.
Big Sky, Ennis leaders agree to ‘win-win’ terms as SB 260 gains traction

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR The Madison Valley Hospital District and Big Sky Wellness Coalition—led by the Big Sky Resort Area District—have agreed to terms that would outline the future of health care services between the Big Sky and Ennis communities.
Housing trust, LMLC agree on Cold Smoke land value

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR Contingent upon voter approval in the upcoming May 6 election, the Big Sky Community Housing Trust and Lone Mountain Land Company have agreed on a purchase price for the land necessary for the potential Cold Smoke workforce housing development in Big Sky. A triad of third-party appraisals—commissioned by LMLC, the housing trust and Resort Tax—valued the 99 acres of Big Sky land at $46.4 million, on average.
Election Q&A: Cold Smoke housing development

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITORIn the May 6 mail-in election, registered Big Sky voters will decide whether to authorize Resort Tax to take out long-term debt to fund the Cold Smoke neighborhood. Cold Smoke, a proposed development led by the nonprofit Big Sky Community Housing Trust, is planned to include 264 apartments and 125 single-family homes, all deed-restricted with a mix of rent and ownership opportunities.
Election Q&A: Community Park Bond

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITORIn the May 6 mail-in election, registered Big Sky voters will decide whether to authorize Resort Tax to take on long-term debt to fund significant renovations to Big Sky Community Park. Managed by the nonprofit Big Sky Community Organization, the park has undergone partial renovation in the past couple of years, but requires additional funding to complete BSCO’s master plan.
Election Q&A: Big Sky School District housing levy

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITORIn the May 6 mail-in election, registered voters will decide on a proposed general fund levy for Big Sky School District to raise additional funds for teacher housing initiatives. Unlike similar ballot initiatives under the Livable Big Sky campaign, the BSSD levy would raise property taxes—although Superintendent Dr. Dustin Shipman notes it’s a small increase.
Election Q&A: Resort tax 3% renewal

3 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITORIn the May 6 mail-in election, voters will decide whether to renew Big Sky’s 3% resort tax until 2065. The 3% tax on luxury goods and services is currently set to expire in 2032, but the Big Sky Resort Area District aims to renew this year to improve long-term bonding capacity.
Big Sky Resort to host Easter sunrise service

1 month ago | explorebigsky.com | Jack Reaney

EBS STAFFAs the sun rises on Easter Sunday, April 20, Big Sky Resort Ministries will host its annual on-mountain service at Big Sky Resort. Starting at 7 a.m. atop Andesite Mountain, the celebration is free and open to the public, and lift tickets are not required, according to Chaplain Brad Lartigue. Pedestrians are welcome, though attendees are encouraged to ski or snowboard for the event.