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12/13/2025

Montana State is now two wins shy of its first national championship since 1984.

The Bobcats took care of Stephen F. Austin last night, 44-28. Adam Jones scored three total touchdowns and carved up the Lumberjack defense for 160 total yards, and Caden Dowler led the D with eight tackles and yet another interception.

The ‘Cats will host the FCS semifinals next Saturday, Dec. 20, a duel against either rival No. 3 Montana, or No. 11 South Dakota—the Griz and Coyotes kick off at 1:30 p.m. today in Missoula.

📷: Jack Reaney

12/13/2025

It’s a three-TD night for Adam Jones, as he extends to the pylon to give the ‘Cats a 40-21 lead.

🎥: Joe Borden

12/13/2025

Adam Jones scores his second touchdown of the game, giving the ‘Cats a 13-0 lead, early in the second quarter.

🎥: Joe Borden

12/13/2025

Live on ESPN, No. 2 Montana State takes the field for tonight’s FCS quarterfinal against No. 7 Stephen F. Austin.

🎥: Jack Reaney

12/12/2025

As we head into FCS quarterfinals, Outlaw Beat podcast's Joe Borden sat down with Montana State alum and Denver Broncos linebacker, Alex Singleton and special guest Flint Rasmussen to talk about how Singleton's time with the Bobcats prepared him for his time with the pros, his pre-game pep talk and what the 'Cats are up against this week. Watch "The Mile-High Mike from MSU" and other FCS coverage on EBS' YouTube channel, or listen wherever you stream podcasts.

Something about playing at altitude just agrees with Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton. After making a name for himself at MSU, he now finds himself one of t...

12/12/2025

On Friday, Dec. 19, restaurant service will return to Buck’s with new management and “a new menu rooted in Montana tradition,” according to a Dec. 10 press release from Lone Mountain Land Company and new operator Aprés Cru.

LMLC acquired Buck’s T-4 in 2020 and closed it in September 2023 for renovations and adjustments to the business concept. After months of collaboration and preparation with Après Cru, LMLC described the news as “a new chapter for one of Montana’s most beloved and storied establishments.”

Buck's T-4 is one of Big Sky's earliest establishments, founded in 1946.

“For decades, Buck’s has been a gathering place for locals, visitors, and generations of Montanans—a landmark known for its warm spirit, adventurous character, and unmistakable sense of place,” the release stated. “The upcoming grand opening honors that legacy while introducing a new era led by Apres Cru, a distinguished hospitality group committed to preserving the history that has made Buck’s a Montana staple.”

📷: Courtesy of LMLC

After two-year closure, Lone Mountain Land notes ‘deep respect’ for ‘legendary’ legacy of Big Sky staple  By Jack Reaney SENIOR EDITOR On Friday, Dec. 19, restaurant service will

12/12/2025

Marking the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, EBS columnist Benjamin Alva Polley highlights how this landmark conservation law has saved countless species only to now face sustained rollbacks and delisting efforts under the current administration.⁠
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By Benjamin Alva Polley EBS COLUMNIST  Last year marked the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act—one of the most effective and beloved

12/12/2025

Just after 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 11, a suspect in the custody of Montana Highway Patrol fled on foot near mile marker 63 in Gallatin Canyon. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a search using a K9 unit and drones, which was called off around 10 a.m. due to hazardous terrain and weather. Authorities say the suspect, wanted for a non-violent misdemeanor, poses no threat to the public but that law enforcement presence may continue in the area near the Lava Lake trailhead.

EBS STAFF Just after 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 11, a suspect in custody of Montana Highway Patrol fled on foot

12/11/2025

It’s fingerless glove weather in Montana right now.

🎥: Jack Reaney

12/11/2025

Long time Big Sky local Chas Thomas passed away peacefully on April 17 with his wife Gail at his side. There was a gathering on the mountain and a Big Sky send off at Scissorbills après ski to celebrate all things Chas on Dec. 10.⁠
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📷️: Courtesy of Gail Thomas

May 1, 1947—April 17, 2025  Chas passed away peacefully on April 17 with his wife Gail at his side. Chas

12/11/2025

When someone’s heart suddenly stops, every second counts. In those moments, an automated external defibrillator, or AED, can mean the difference between life and death. These small, portable devices are designed to restart a heart that’s gone into cardiac arrest, and they’re simpler to use than most people realize. ⁠
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By Laura Seyfang GUEST COLUMNIST  When someone’s heart suddenly stops, every second counts. In those moments, an automated external defibrillator, or AED, can mean the difference between life