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Rest in Peace, Josh Ziegler- Born 12/20/1989 and passed 1/3/2025. Memorial Service today at 4:30 at Mallards Rest Fishin...
16/08/2025

Rest in Peace, Josh Ziegler- Born 12/20/1989 and passed 1/3/2025. Memorial Service today at 4:30 at Mallards Rest Fishing Access Area - everyone is welcome to come and share stories.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Josh was 35 years old when he passed away in early January after going into a coma from what turned out to be Sarcoma - Buddy Holcombe.

Owning your own home can bring significant changes, most of them for the better, to a first-time home buyer. But for mos...
16/08/2025

Owning your own home can bring significant changes, most of them for the better, to a first-time home buyer. But for most young folks in their mid-20s and 30s, here in Gallatin and Park counties, home ownership is unattainable due to the cost of a starter home.

Livingston-based Woodland Ridge Tiny Home Crafters offers a practical and innovative solution to the ongoing housing crisis.

On Wednesday, The Dugout got a look at these beautiful custom-built homes.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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LIVINGSTON, MONTANA Livingston Area Chamber Livingston Business Improvement District Park County Community Foundation Woodland Ridge Tiny Homes Outside Bozeman Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce City of Livingston, Montana City of Bozeman

The Dugout gets an inside look at Livingston-based Woodland Ridge Tiny Home Crafters by Co-Founder Cody Wood and Sales Director Ben Hahn.

Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once said, “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you som...
15/08/2025

Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once said, “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity”.

That’s Bodie Shepardson. Any kid, any athlete, and any student in high school can emulate the effort Bodie displayed. If you're a high school student wondering how to succeed, look to Bodie for inspiration.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Next week, The Dugout will feature its annual in-depth High School Sports Preview with a look at each of the schools we cover fall sports teams, their players, and our predictions for the season.

If you know someone who would like to read about their son or daughter this fall, but for whatever reason can’t afford our $12 monthly subscription, just have them email the publisher at [email protected], and we’ll give them a free subscription.

The spirit of Park High's Bodie Shepardson lives on in every young man's heart who straps on a helmet and wears his school colors. Pride.

The Weekend: Hop in and explore with The Dugout!One word - Rodeo! You can read the complete story by visiting Park and G...
14/08/2025

The Weekend: Hop in and explore with The Dugout!

One word - Rodeo!

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Calamity's Hometown Classic Rodeo LIVINGSTON, MONTANA Livingston Area Chamber Livingston Business Improvement District Outside Bozeman Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Bozeman Bozeman Public Library Wheatgrass Books & Gifts The Ellen Theatre Livingston Elks Lodge 246 Emigrant People's Market

Wheatgrass Books- A Commonplace Book Workshop With Natalie Jackman, Ellen Theater Features Singin' In The Rain, Adventure Van Expo, and the Bozeman 25th Annual “Cruisin’ on Main” Car Show.

On Wednesday, the Shields Valley School Board took a big step forward in addressing its critical needs in the district’s...
14/08/2025

On Wednesday, the Shields Valley School Board took a big step forward in addressing its critical needs in the district’s schools. The Board approved a resolution to bring a $10.5M bond before voters to renovate the elementary school.

“We believe this is an opportunity to rally our community around an investment that will directly and immediately impact our children’s education, safety, and well-being,” Superintendent Johnston said. “This is a pivotal moment for Shields Valley — one that blends both urgency and optimism.”

School Board approves the contract of BB Coach Jacob Fisher (excellent choice) as well as other coaches and advisors.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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By Jeff Schlapp

Interesting Livingston School Board Meeting on Wednesday night. Students' cell phone use, budgets, new hires, and a new ...
14/08/2025

Interesting Livingston School Board Meeting on Wednesday night. Students' cell phone use, budgets, new hires, and a new proposed Public Charter School were all discussed.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Possible policy change headed to Park High in the near future. Board also approves new coaches contracts, 2025-2026 School Budget and hears a presentation about a new Public Charter School.

Bozeman and Belgrade MacKenzie River Pizza's are turning their aprons over to local police, who are taking turns wearing...
13/08/2025

Bozeman and Belgrade MacKenzie River Pizza's are turning their aprons over to local police, who are taking turns wearing them and waiting tables as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics Montana on August 19th.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Outside Bozeman Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Bozeman Bozeman Police Department Mackenzie River Pizza Co. Belgrade, MT MacKenzie River Pizza Co. - Bozeman Special Olympics Montana

MacKenzie River Pizza team up with Law Enforcement to help support the Special Olympics Montana.

On Monday, The Dugout sat with Manhattan Christian School teachers Kim Adams and Mariah Leum to learn what goes into pre...
13/08/2025

On Monday, The Dugout sat with Manhattan Christian School teachers Kim Adams and Mariah Leum to learn what goes into preparing a classroom for the upcoming school year.

Back to School: Teacher Survival Guide, a Roadmap, Binders, and a Fresh Brain.

What we learned may surprise you.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Manhattan Christian School Gardiner Public Schools Livingston School Districts 4 & 1

Manhattan Christian School Teachers Kim Adams and Mariah Leum give The Dugout a glimpse into what it takes to prepare their classrooms for a new school year. You might be surprised.

Leslie Feigel talks about the upcoming Childcare Summit, the theme of the 2026 Livingston Roundup Parade, the Chamber Aw...
12/08/2025

Leslie Feigel talks about the upcoming Childcare Summit, the theme of the 2026 Livingston Roundup Parade, the Chamber Awards Gala in Mammoth, and much more.

Fun and informative Chat!

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Leslie Feigel talks Childcare Summit, theme of the 2026 Livingston Roundup Parade, Chamber Awards Gala in Mammoth and much more.

Creative thinking, as the Bozeman Municipal Court and HRDC are teaming up on an event that will help people pay fines an...
12/08/2025

Creative thinking, as the Bozeman Municipal Court and HRDC are teaming up on an event that will help people pay fines and provide food to the community at the same time.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
https://mtnewsthedugout.substack.com/

Bozeman Municipal Court and HRDC are teaming up on an event that will help people pay fines and provide food to the community at the same time.

Sad. A tragic ending. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text the Su***de...
11/08/2025

Sad. A tragic ending.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or use the online chat at 988lifeline.org.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Man takes his own life outside of Walmart.

A neighbor You Should Know: Meet Megan Eubanks, creator of Wishberry Hollow and a Graphic Artist, Logo Designer, and Mar...
11/08/2025

A neighbor You Should Know: Meet Megan Eubanks, creator of Wishberry Hollow and a Graphic Artist, Logo Designer, and Marketing/Advertiser to a client list that reads like a list of Who’s Who in Park and Gallatin County. Oh, and she’s fond of vintage typewriters.

You can read the complete story by visiting Park and Gallatin County's daily digital local news, business, sports, and entertainment magazine.
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Livingston Business Improvement District This Is Livingston . . . . Explore Livingston Montana Wheatgrass Books & Gifts Park County Community Foundation Sweetwater Travel Company Little Jane and the Pistol Whips Empire Twin Theatres Livingston Area Chamber Rural Resilience The Blue Slipper Theatre

Creator of Wishberry Hollow and founder of Eubank Creative. The creative genius behind many Gallatin and Park County Businesses.

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