It's Tuesday, September 17th. Today we have stories about ZooMontana, a documentary debuting this fall about missing and murdered indigenous women and Roller Derby.

Roller derby is sometimes described as playing speed chess on wheels while someone throws bricks at your head. Team Montana made a splash at the national all-star tournament last year and is preparing to exceed expectations once again.

At the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Bozeman, the Haynes Pavilion fills up with roller derby fans. A woman with bright blue hair, a professor in a zip-up sweater and some guys in plaid all sit in the same bleacher section.

They’re here to watch Gallatin Roller Derby compete against Helena’s Helz Belles.

ZooMontana, the only zoo and botanical garden in the state, achieved a major milestone today.

A kookaburra named Sidney laughs at ZooMontana. She's just one of the over 80 animals that live at the only true zoological and botanical park within a 500 miles radius of Billings. She could be announcing that her home on the west end of Billings was just granted accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ independent accreditation commission.

ZooMontana’s Executive Director Jeff Ewelt says this recognition is a big deal.

A prominent Montana journalist plans to have a few book signing events in eastern Montana this week.

Flavors Under the Big Sky: Celebrating the Bounty of the Region replayed a show that aired in the spring of 2018 to pay tribute to Gene Burgad. The world lost Gene on August 14, 2018, a man who gave us food, drink, community and humor. As the co-owner of The Rex Bar and Grill for 34 years, he was ever present to welcome guests who walked into his establishment. He was influential in reforming and refashioning Montana Avenue.

It's Monday, September 16th. Today we have stories about the results of Montana's college-readiness test for high school juniors and the Crow Legislature's bill that would introduce alcohol on the Tribe's Reservation.

This week we chat with the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's Katheryn Houghton about what it's like trying to find specialty infact healthcare in the rural West. We learn how to taste beer from a professional. And YPR's Program Director Ken Seibert is a good sport and plays our news quiz.

The Crow Legislature is considering a bill that would introduce alcohol on the Tribe’s Reservation. It’s part of a plan to revitalize the Crow economy with casino dollars.