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- 1High clouds deliver striking sunset over Montana●Saturday began fairly clear in Montana, and then high clouds moved into our big sky, which made for a BEAUTIFUL sunset.
A Montana television meteorologist noted that Saturday started fairly clear before high clouds moved across the state's sky, producing a beautiful sunset. He added that warmer conditions are holding for now but change is on the way, promising a complete seven-day forecast in his evening broadcast. Residents are sharing photos of the colourful dusk conditions across the state.
- 2Montana transportation agency seeks grant for wildlife crossings▼MDT seeks wildlife crossing grant, TEDD talk in Big Sky & TV star stops in Harlowton
The Montana Department of Transportation is applying for a grant to fund wildlife crossings, according to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle. The item is part of a regional news roundup that also mentions a TEDD talk in Big Sky and a television star's visit to Harlowton. Wildlife crossings are typically proposed to reduce animal-vehicle collisions on Montana highways.
- 3Krauss named Big Sky Golfer of the Week after top-10 finish▼Krauss earns Big Sky Golfer of the Week after Top-10 finish
Eastern Washington University's Krauss has been named Big Sky Conference Golfer of the Week after finishing in the top 10 at a recent tournament. The award from the conference recognises the standout result, and the university's athletics department announced the honour, highlighting a strong performance by the golfer in collegiate competition.
- 4406 MT Sports panel picks Montana football showdown at No. 13 Northern Arizona●Big Sky Conference football picks: 406 MT Sports panel forecasts Griz game at No. 13 NAU
The 406 MT Sports panel has released its predictions for the upcoming Big Sky Conference football matchup, with the Montana Grizzlies traveling to Flagstaff to face No. 13-ranked Northern Arizona. The panel's forecasts cover the marquee conference game as Big Sky play heats up and ranked matchups begin to shape the FCS playoff picture.
- 5Dermot Gallagher reviews big Premier League refereeing decisions live●Ref Watch & Premier League weekend reaction LIVE! Dermot Gallagher assesses the big refereeing decisions
Sky Sports' Ref Watch is running live with former referee Dermot Gallagher assessing the weekend's big officiating calls in the Premier League. He breaks down controversial decisions from the latest round of fixtures, explaining whether VAR interventions and on-field calls were correct. Fans debate his verdicts as refereeing standards remain a hot topic among supporters each week.
- 6Bright Saturn set to star in New York's fall night sky●A big, bright Saturn will be the highlight of NYC's fall stargazing season https://gothamist.com/news/a-big-bright-satur
Saturn will be the standout sight for stargazers in New York City this autumn, with the planet appearing large and bright in the night sky. Gothamist reports the ringed planet will be the highlight of the city's fall stargazing season, offering residents a rare easy-to-spot celestial show over the coming months.
- 7NAU Women's Tennis Wins Doubles Title at Big Sky Championships▼NAU Women’s Tennis Takes Doubles Win at Big Sky Individual Championships
Northern Arizona University's women's tennis team earned a doubles victory at the Big Sky Individual Championships. The result adds to the Lumberjacks' showing at the conference event, where players compete in individual and doubles draws rather than as a full team. Further details on the winning pairing and upcoming matches were not provided.
- 8How SpaceX Saved $120 Million With a Giant Catcher Net▼Here's How SpaceX Saved $120 Million With (and Without) a Really Big Fishnet
SpaceX reportedly saved around $120 million by catching large pieces of its rockets for reuse, including using a giant net system to snag hardware descending from the sky. The approach forms part of the company's broader strategy of recovering and reflying expensive components rather than discarding them after each launch. Analysts point to the figure as an illustration of how far cost savings from reusability can go in the commercial space industry.
- 9Sun halo delights Montana sky watchers on October Friday●The closest star, some cirrus clouds, and a jet contrail entered the big Montana sky just to say "halo" on an October Fr
A meteorologist in Montana shared a photograph of a sun halo overhead, formed by sunlight refracting through cirrus clouds, with a jet contrail crossing nearby. Alongside the image, he promised viewers a complete seven-day forecast running through the following Friday. The striking sky display and the playful framing drew attention from weather watchers.