March 2020

Bison capture operations begin in Yellowstone National Park

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:08pm
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Bison capture operations are underway at the Stephens Creek administrative area in Yellowstone National Park near Gardiner.

The annual capture and shipping kicked off on March 1 as bison migrate from inside Yellowstone to the Gardiner Basin and could continue until late March.

Bison operations at Stephens Creek occur on behalf of all Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) partners, which include federal, state, and tribal groups, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park.

Briefs, March 3

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:05pm

• The Livingston Wheels Motoring Club & the Livingston Area Chamber is hosting the 13th annual Windbreaker Swap Meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7 at the Park County Fairgrounds. Turn car parts into cash, with space outside available for cars for sale or heavy/greasy parts. For more information or to register, contact Gil Schwarze at 223-9690.

 

Calendar

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:05pm

Tuesday, March 3

• Livingston City Commission, City-County Complex, 414 E. Callender St., 5:30 p.m.

• Last Word Toastmasters, Vince Grant Hall, 1306 E. Park St., 6 p.m.

• Livingston Bike Club, Lincoln School upstairs auditorium, 215 E. Lewis St. 6 p.m. 

• Open Vice Night, Sweetwater Fly Shop, 6-8 p.m.

• Greater Gardiner Community Council Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

• Masonic Lodge No. 32 Meeting, Livingston Masonic Temple, 7 p.m.

• AA meeting, 12 x 12 Group, Vince Grant Hall, 1306 E. Park St., 7 p.m.

In Court

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:04pm

Following are proceedings before Park County Justice Court Judge Linda Cantin:

 

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Jonathan Melin, 39, of Livingston, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to reckless driving. He was fined $335 and sentenced to five days in jail with five days suspended. He was cited on Dec. 7.

 

Robert Brockie, 41, of Big Sky, pleaded guilty Feb. 24 to failure to give notice of an accident by the quickest means. He was fined $235. He was cited on Nov. 23.

 

Virus spurs suburban Seattle, Wash. schools to mull online classes

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:03pm
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SEATTLE (AP) — A suburban school district north of Seattle was closed Tuesday for training on conducting remote lessons in the event of prolonged school closures due to virus outbreak and a private school said it will conduct classes online only until the end of March.

The schools took the steps after researchers said the virus that causes the disease called COVID-19 may have been circulating for weeks undetected in Washington state, and experts said more cases will probably be reported soon. 

Woman disputes claim she knows whereabouts of missing kids

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:02pm
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PHOENIX (AP) — The adult niece of an Idaho woman whose two children have been missing for five months is cooperating in the FBI’s investigation into the disappearance, undergoing three interviews with agents and surrendering her computer, the niece’s lawyers have said.

Melani Pawlowski was accused by her ex-husband of knowing the whereabouts of Lori Vallow’s two children yet failing to cooperate with authorities.

Pedestrian killed in Missoula

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:01pm

MISSOULA (AP) — A pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday morning, Missoula police said.

Officers arrested the driver shortly after the crash, which happened at about 6:40 a.m. in the northwestern part of the city.

Officials have not released the names of the victim or the driver.

A portion of West Broadway Street was closed during the investigation. 

Application for new coal mine clears hurdle

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:00pm

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming officials have determined that an application for a permit for the state’s first major new coal mine in decades is technically complete.

The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s determination helps clear the way for Ramaco Carbon’s proposed mine north of Sheridan.

After a 60-day public comment period, department Director Todd Parfitt will decide whether to issue the permit for the surface mine.

Ramaco seeks the coal to research turning coal into carbon-based products.

ND governor, lawmakers disagree on costs of legalizing hemp

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 5:00pm

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers and Gov. Kristi Noem floated vastly different cost estimates for legalizing industrial hemp on Tuesday, presenting a final hang-up to the resolution of their year-long dispute.

Dueling Dems

Published on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 4:59pm
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