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Emma Jane Jackson Chronicle

'Open arms' : In anticipation of 2063 arrivals, Bozeman Trekkies mark ‘First Contact Day’

While churches across Bozeman marked Easter Sunday, believers of a different sort gathered across town to honor a future galactic arrival. In the Star Trek universe, humanity first meets extraterrestrials in Bozeman on April 5, 2063 — a date that is now officially part of the city’s calendar. Amid a

Beyond books: Belgrade Library celebrates first year as community hub

Beyond books: Belgrade Library celebrates first year as community hub

BELGRADE — It’s been a year since the Belgrade Library and Community Center opened its new building, and the community came together Friday to celebrate its new chapter. Inside the new 26,000-square-foot building, preschoolers darted between shelves and craft stations, some still wearing plastic firefighter hats from

‘A big banner year’: Thousands gather at Montana State for 50th anniversary powwow

Thousands of dancers, drummers, and spectators gathered at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this past weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the Montana State University American Indian Council Powwow. The anniversary event, one of the largest student-led gatherings in the region, concluded Saturday following two days of competitive dancing

Manhattan Middle School principal resigns after field trip incident

MANHATTAN — Mary Fulp resigned as Manhattan Middle School principal on Friday, one week after a medical incident led to her exhibiting erratic behavior during a school field trip to Bridger Bowl. In a statement on Facebook, Fulp thanked and praised the Manhattan District School board and the community. “I am

‘Tell me where to sign': Proposed Big Bend border wall hits close to home in Bozeman

Her upcoming summer wedding isn't the only future occupying Morgan Kemp's mind. The Bozeman artist and El Paso, Texas, native is helping to organize a campaign against a border wall slated for the rugged Big Bend region of Texas — a place she fell in love with

'Wake Up America': Bozeman man's short book on long problems

Bozeman resident Mark Chrisler got tired of sharing his reactions to national news coverage on Facebook. So he decided to write a book. A self-described “curmudgeon,” Chrisler said he often feels compelled to speak up about what he perceives as misinformation, especially in advertising. He hopes his 31-page