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Lone Peak girls golf wins divisional tournament second year in a row

1 week ago | explorebigsky.com | Jen Clancey

By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER The Lone Peak High School Big Horns persevered through wind, low temperatures and nonstop rain at the Class B southern divisional tournament in Billings on Monday, May 5. By the end of the regional tournament, the Big Horn girls golf team secured the top spot for the second year in a row, and the boys golf team closed out with two state qualifiers. Junior Dylan Manka led the girls with an individual score of 86 and a first place win.
Man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

1 week ago | explorebigsky.com | Jen Clancey

EBS STAFFYellowstone National Park reported its first incidence of bison goring in 2025, after a man was injured by a bison in the Lake Village area on Sunday, May 4. The injury happened at about 3:15 p.m. when the 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida approached the bison too closely, according to a May 7 park news release. “The individual sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel,” the release stated.
Gallatin County Attorney’s Office addresses legal risks, costs of 10-bed ICE detainment proposal

1 week ago | explorebigsky.com | Jen Clancey

EBS STAFFThe Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office recently proposed to enter an interlocal agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to detain non-local undocumented immigrants at the Gallatin County Detention Center.
Big Horn tennis team heads outside and into competitions with all-girl squad

2 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jen Clancey

By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER Before weather permitted outdoor practice, the Lone Peak High School tennis team could be found in the school gym rallying the ball within green tape boundaries. The seven all-girl squad consists of four seasoned players, three who are new to the sport, and had just one outdoors practice before their first match up against Red Lodge on April 15.
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.
Morningstar announces second tuition increase in 13 months

2 weeks ago | explorebigsky.com | Jen Clancey

By Jen Clancey STAFF WRITER In the 2024-25 school year, Morningstar Learning Center charged $1,820 per month for full time infant child care. Next year, the cost will rise to $2,095 monthly, reflecting efforts by the local child care provider to finally start matching tuition prices to the cost of keeping the facility running. At an April 17 Big Sky Resort Area District meeting, MLC Executive Director Mariel Butan announced the second 15% tuition increase since last spring.
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.