Lilly Keller

Jan 17, 2025 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Lilly Keller

Standing at the top of the Bridger lift beneath a clearing sky, it’s easy to see why Bridger Bowl Ski Area was founded. With the Crazy Mountains rising to the northwest and the Beartooth Range jutting from the horizon to the southeast, who wouldn’t want to spend every moment of winter surrounded by views? Closer by, double black diamonds and gentle green circles alike call to skiers and snowboarders, inviting them to carve smooth arcs and feel the exhilarating spray of powder beneath their feet.

Jan 17, 2025 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Lilly Keller

Bozeman resident Davin Nelson vividly remembers the night he should have died. It was November 2023 and the 43-year-old was on the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Alongside a fellow volunteer infantryman from London, he had been assigned to dig a bunker to strengthen the country’s hold on a recently recaptured area. Though the darkness provided some concealment from Russian drones, it offered little protection.

Jan 17, 2025 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Lilly Keller

As the third anniversary since Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, American interest in the war has waned, driven by reduced media coverage and declining bipartisan support. A recent Pew Research poll reveals that 42% of Republicans believe the U.S. is providing too much aid to Ukraine, compared to just 13% of Democrats.

Jan 16, 2025 | belgrade-news.com | Lilly Keller

While studying loss, local author Lauren Oakes found inspiration to write about growth. During her Ph.D. research from 2009 to 2015, Oakes examined a tree species dying due to climate change and how local communities adapted to the rapid environmental changes. This research became the foundation for her first book, "In Search of the Canary Tree," published in 2018. kAm“xE D@F?5D =:<6 2 C62==J 56AC6DD:?8 E@A:4[ 3FE :E H2D 24EF2==J 9@A67F= :?

Jan 15, 2025 | bozemandailychronicle.com | Lilly Keller

While studying loss, local author Lauren Oakes found inspiration to write about growth. In 2018, as she completed her Ph.D. research in Alaska, Oakes focused on a tree species dying due to climate change and explored how the surrounding community adapted to the rapid changes affecting their hometowns.