🌱 Man Killed After Officer-Involved Shooting + 'Dinosaurs And MOR!'

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cold with a snow shower. High: 33 Low: 17.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 43 Low: 23.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bozeman:

1. A man was shot dead by Bozeman police officers after he brandished a firearm in a shooting incident. The officers responded to a disturbance call, and upon arriving, the man left the area in his vehicle, relocating to Greenmore Court. The incident resulted in the death of the man, with no officers being injured, and an investigation by Montana Division of Criminal Investigation is ongoing with the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office's help. (KRTV News)
2. Nonprofit organizations in Bozeman spoke out against Senate Bill 99, which would restrict transgender youth in Montana from receiving gender-affirming health care. The bill has been passed by the Montana State Legislature and is now awaiting Gov. Greg Gianforte's signature to become law. Bridgercare, a nonprofit that provides gender-affirming health care to transgender adults, reported unprecedented opposition to the bill from medical providers and expressed concern that youth would not receive the care they need and that their risk of suicide would increase. (KBZK News)
3. The Museum of the Rockies is hosting the annual "Dinosaurs and MOR!" family-friendly event on Apr. 15, which includes free activities such as paleo-passport activities, interacting with fossil preparators, and admission to the Dinosaur Prophesy show. Visitors can also explore the museum's vast collection of North American dinosaurs, including the famous T-rex, and attend lectures from world-class paleontologists for an additional fee. Additionally, visitors can take paleo-art lessons with Ted Rechlin or the museum education team for a fee and bid on paleontology-themed collectibles during the presentations. (KBZK News)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, April 5

• Fiber Nights At Bozeman Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Jacob Rountree At Bridger Brewing (5:30 PM)

Thursday, April 6

• Ladies Night At Last Best Place Brewing Co. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Bozeman area! Get all the property details at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• Full- and part-time job opportunities are available in the Bozeman area. Available positions include inspection operations manager, finance associate, travel nurse, restaurant server, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Bozeman Patch)
• The Bozeman Spring Made fair will take place on May 5-6 at the Brick Breeden Field House, featuring over 195 artists and nonprofits. The event will offer a curated collection of affordable functional art and fine art pieces, and attendees can purchase a pass to benefit the Compassion Project or bring a non-perishable food item to support the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. (Handmade Montana)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.