Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Animals seized during a Gallatin County cruelty case are now up for adoption as local authorities secure care for them.
Meanwhile, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert until 9AM today for several counties due to wildfire smoke and rising particulates.
Camp Sky Child welcomed 52 campers at Camp Rotary in the Little Belt Mountains this summer, with activities like artwork, games, fossil hunting & hiking.
University of Providence educator Deb Kottel has organized the camp for over 30 years to give children of incarcerated parents a memorable experience.
🚨 Crime
Gallatin County took ownership of 20 neglected animals on Tuesday, Aug.
11 after the owners failed to post the required $7,500 care bond; officials said they will work to find homes for 10 livestock + 9 dogs + 1 cat.
🎓 Education
Changes to the Head Start program are proposed to boost health, nutrition and parent input while shifting classroom language to English-only, raising questions among local families and childcare advocates.
Public comment remains open until Oct. 6 and officials will decide on the final rules soon.
🏛️ Government
A $2.5 million project has upgraded Fairy Lake Road near Bozeman—adding new gravel, improved drainage features, and reshaped shoulders—and reopened it at the end of July to enhance safety for visitors.
Phase 2 of the project will begin next season to further improve nearby facilities.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced a new online lottery system for Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks; hunters must apply online starting Aug.
26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays (six spots per day) to reserve a hunting day.
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