The Livingston Enterprise

09/19/2025

Heads Up Livingston Residents!

Sorry for the short notice, but tomorrow, September 19, 2025, starting at 10:00 am, flaggers and other workers will be making repairs at the Bennett Street Crossing.

Partial closures may be necessary during the work. If possible, we encourage all drivers to use the B Street Underpass to avoid delays. Work is expected to be finished within a few hours. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads.

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09/18/2025

Three Montana Army National Guard members accused of landing a helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers are facing jury trials in Big Timber in November as the result from pretrial hearings on Thursday morning.

The three guardsmen and defendants are Michael Vincent Bray, 30, a business owner from Helena; Perry Wray Woodland, 30, a Montana Highway Patrolman from Great Falls; and Deni Lynn Draper, 36, from Clancy. Bray, Woodland and Draper initiated not guilty pleas following an initial appearance in Sweet Grass County Justice Court in May.

Draper's trial and jury confirmation are on Nov. 3 and Oct. 22 respectively, per court documents. Woodland's trial is on Nov. 13 with a jury confirmation on Oct. 29. Bray's trial is scheduled for Nov. 24 with a jury confirmation hearing on Nov. 12.

Three Montana Army National Guard members accused of landing a helicopter on private property to collect elk antlers are facing jury trials in Big Timber in November as the result

09/17/2025

A solo hiker was injured by a bear on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Yellowstone National Park, according to a news release from the park. The 29-year-old male sustained injuries from the bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay at Yellowstone Lake. The incident occurred approximately 2.5 miles from the Pelican Valley Trailhead in the Pelican Valley Bear Management Area.

The man was hiking alone when he encountered the bear near Turbid Lake, per park officials. The hiker began to deploy bear spray when the bear made contact, and he sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries to his chest and left arm, according to park officials. National Park Service medics responded to the incident and walked out with the hiker.

Park officials have yet to determine if the animal was a black bear or grizzly bear.

A solo hiker was injured by a bear on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Yellowstone National Park, according to a news release from the park.

09/17/2025

Callender Street is closed for construction between Main and 2nd streets, effective Monday, Sept. 15. The construction is related to the city's 2025 Downtown Alley Improvement Project which focuses on stormwater and utility improvements in city alleys. The project is upgrading and modernizing infrastructure in the alley between Main and 2nd streets.

"The block will likely remain closed into November as city contractors complete important infrastructure upgrades," reads a Saturday statement from the city. "The city appreciates your understanding as we work to improve the downtown water and sewer system that Livingston's commercial core relies on."

Askin Construction is the contractor on the job. Ongoing upgrades in the alley include replacing water and sewer mains, adding storm drains, repaving, installing new curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, and modernizing street lighting, reads the project website. Construction is set to be finalized some time in November.

Effective Monday, Sept. 15, Callender Street is closed for construction between Main and 2nd streets.

09/17/2025

The overcast, rainy weather on Tuesday afternoon was indicative of the reminiscent mood at The Grand Hotel and Restaurant in Big Timber, where a handful of residents toasted the legendary actor, movie director and environmentalist Robert Redford.

Redford, who directed and produced “A River Runs Through It” in 1992 and “The Horse Whisperer” in 1998, two blockbuster movies mostly filmed in Livingston and Big Timber, had passed away in his sleep earlier on Tuesday. He was 89.

Redford frequented The Grand for meals in between scouting and filming “The Horse Whisperer” in 1996 and 1997.

“This was sad news to wake up to,” said Amy Smith, 66, a former chef at The Grand for 33 years until 2023.

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The overcast, rainy weather was indicative of the reminiscent mood at The Grand Hotel and Restaurant, where a handful of residents toasted the legendary actor, movie director and environmentalist Robert

09/16/2025

School officials made a presentation on Livingston Pathways, a proposed district-run charter school concept for sixth through ninth graders, last week at the Livingston school board meeting. The presentation was led by Livingston Superintendent Chad Johnson, with help from Anne Penn Cox, district special services director, and Todd Wester, district curriculum director.

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School officials made a presentation on Livingston Pathways, a proposed district-run charter school concept for sixth through ninth graders, on Wednesday at the Livingston school board meeting.

09/16/2025

Another solid performance by the Park High Ranger soccer boys produced a 3-1 win against the Lockwood Lions on Saturday in Livingston. Scoring goals for the Rangers were Weston Ensing, Eli Minnick and Jaxon Clark. The Rangers are 4-0-1 on the season. The team's only blemish was a 1-1 tie last week at Laurel.

Another solid performance by the Ranger soccer boys produced a 3-1 win against Lockwood Lions on a sunny Saturday in Livingston.

09/16/2025

"Come Out, Wherever You Are," a short film partially shot in Livingston, earned honors for "Best Location" at the Simi Film Fest in Simi Valley, California earlier this month. Filming was done at Pinky's Cafe in Livingston, the Emigrant General Store in the valley, and the Mill Creek Cabin in Custer Gallatin National Forest during the fall of 2023.

"Montana is the main character," said writer and producer Dan Burns, a part-time Belgrade resident. "Montana is so beautiful. The location elevates the story."

"Come Out, Wherever You Are" is a 29-minute film about a retired politician who moves to Livingston to escape his past. The film has won Best Short Film and Cinematography awards at other film festivals. Burns said the film will hit streaming services in 2026.

"Come Out, Wherever You Are," a short film shot in Livingston, earned honors for Best Location at the four-day Simi Film Fest in Simi Valley, California earlier this month.

09/16/2025

An independent film about the Livingston Pride Coalition will be screened at the Lone Peak Film Festival in Big Sky on Saturday, Sept. 20.

“In a small Montana town, a group of LGBTQ+ advocates fights conservative resistance to protect drag story hours and create a safe space for youth, discovering unexpected allies as their movement reaches the state legislature,” reads the logline for the film, “Loving Town."

Directed by Wes Overvold, the documentary will be shown as part of a short films block that starts at 11 a.m. at The Waypoint, 50 Ousel Falls Road, Big Sky Meadow Village. The screening in Big Sky will be followed by a Q&A with Overvold.

"Loving Town” will also be shown at the Empire Twin Theatre in Livingston on Monday, Oct. 6.

An independent film about the Livingston Pride Coalition will be screened at the Lone Peak Film Festival in Big Sky on Saturday, Sept. 20.

09/16/2025

The city park on the northwest bank of the Yellowstone River off S. 9th Street could get a picnic shelter, concrete trail, and a stone walking path to the river under proposed plans. The park is called Riverside Park, and a draft layout released by the city proposes to remove the current gravel parking lot there and install a sidewalk along the section of River Drive bordering the park.

The city park on the northwest bank of the Yellowstone River off S. 9th Street could get a picnic shelter, concrete trail, and a stone walking path to the river

09/16/2025

Livingston resident Max Johansen has become the new vice chair of the executive board of the Democratic Party’s Montana State Central Committee. Johansen, who chairs the county Democratic party, was elected to the post over the weekend at the state party’s convention in downtown Livingston. The event was held Saturday and Sunday at the Livingston Depot Center.

“I pushed so hard to have the convention in Livingston this year,” said Johansen, who is also a candidate for the Livingston City Commission. “Normally, the state convention will take place in one of the big five [cities]. They had it in Havre last year, which was kind of a coup for Havre, but it's never been held in Livingston.”

Livingston resident Max Johansen has become the new vice chair of the executive board of the Democratic Party’s Montana State Central Committee.

09/13/2025

The Montana Democratic Party is holding its convention at the Livingston Depot Center this Saturday and Sunday. New officers, organizational rules, and political priorities will be chosen.

Among those seeking the state party chair position is Livingston resident Max Johansen, who heads the county Democratic Party.

On the heels of damaging election losses that included Tester’s ousting and lingering internal drama, the convention is shaping up to be a key point for the state’s Democratic Party.