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Algae blooms on Yellowstone River being investigated

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:32pm
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The Park County Health Department is working with the state of Montana to determine whether algae found in the Yellowstone River near the Ninth Street bridge is hazardous to humans or their pets.

A sanitarian with the Health Department recently visited the area and posted signs that read “Caution” and “Toxic algae may be present.” The signs state that the water may be unsafe for people and pets.

Deputy county attorney dies

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:29pm
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Park County Deputy County Attorney Kathy Carrick, 64, died unexpectedly at her home early Wednesday morning.

The Park County Sheriff’s Office, Livingston Police Department and the Park County Coroner are investigating, but foul play is not suspected, according to a news release from Coroner Al Jenkins.

The Coroner’s Office is awaiting test results from the state lab in Missoula, the news release states.

Report: US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:26pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal budget deficit is expected to balloon to more than $1 trillion in the next fiscal year under the first projections taking into account the big budget deal that President Donald Trump and Congress reached this summer, the Congressional Budget Office reported.

The return of $1 trillion annual deficits comes despite Trump’s vow when running for office that he would not just balance the budget but pay down the entire national debt.

Pacific fishermen report best king salmon season in years

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:17pm
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Trolling off the California coast, Sarah Bates leans over the side of her boat and pulls out a long, silvery fish prized by anglers and seafood lovers: wild king salmon.

Reeling in a fish “feels good every time,” but this year has been surprisingly good, said Bates, a commercial troller based in San Francisco.

She and other California fishermen are reporting one of the best salmon fishing seasons in years, thanks to heavy rain and snow that ended the state’s historic drought.

IN COURT

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:15pm

Following are proceedings in Livingston City Court from Aug. 8 to Aug. 20.

 

TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Bobby Rudy, 38, of Livingston, pleaded guilty to driving with no insurance, first offense. He was fined $240. He was cited on July 26.

 

Amber Abramoski, 35, of White Sulphur Springs, pleaded guilty to driving while her license was suspended, first offense. She was fined $140.

 

THEFT

Jon Rubicam, 28, of Livingston, pleaded guilty to theft, first offense. He was fined $190. He was cited on July 12.

 

Nevada county won’t permit ‘Storm Area 51’-inspired event

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:13pm
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada county has rejected a proposal for a festival in a rural farming community to coincide with “Storm Area 51” events next month.

The Nye County Commission on Tuesday denied a permit for an event organizers dubbed “Peacestock 51” and planned to hold Sept. 20 in Amargosa Valley.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports commissioners raised concerns about resident safety, dust, environmental damage and the remoteness of the site 90 miles from Las Vegas.

Congressman: Space Command’s initial home will be Colorado

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:12pm

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The initial headquarters for the Pentagon’s new Space Command will be at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, a congressman said Wednesday.

The command will officially start operations next month at the base in Colorado Springs, said Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Republican.

The Defense Department has not yet announced the command’s permanent home.

President Donald Trump formally launched Space Command in December. The goal is to improve the organization of U.S. military space operations and accelerate technical developments.

Trump flip-flops on tax cuts, says US has ‘strong economy’

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:12pm
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after considering cutting taxes to promote economic growth, President Donald Trump changed course and said he would abandon the idea because the nation already had “a strong economy.”

Leather wallets, loose change pose danger for new Apple Card

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:10pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple tried to make the new Apple-branded credit card attractive, copying the heft and sleekness of higher-end cards like the Chase Sapphire. But cardholders are discovering that with such a design, they’ll have to give it special care.

Leather wallets and loose change pose danger for new Apple Card, for instance. In fact, Apple says its Apple Card shouldn’t come into contact with other credit cards for fear of scratching the titanium card’s white finish.

Epstein may have gamed the system

Published on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 4:10pm

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The will that Jeffrey Epstein signed just two days before his jailhouse suicide puts more than $577 million in assets into a trust fund that could make it more difficult for his dozens of accusers to collect damages.

Estate lawyers and other experts say prying open the trust and dividing up the financier’s riches is not going to be easy and could take years.

“This is the last act of Epstein’s manipulation of the system, even in death,” said attorney Jennifer Freeman, who represents child sex abuse victims.