🌱 Schools Reopen Classes After Email Threat + Sean Chandler Event

Good morning, Bozeman! I'm Lauren Kubiak and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cold. High: 25 Low: 10.
• Thursday: Cold; a little morning snow. High: 28 Low: 17.

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Here are the top stories in Bozeman today:

1. After an email threat was sent to the school district on Mar. 6th causing shutdowns, Bozeman schools reopened today after police stated there was no credible threat. Officials described it as "a threat of violence against the district and people at schools," but did not provide specific details. School resource officers are on high alert after the threat, with more patrols being planned. (KULR-8)
2. The city of Bozeman’s annual quality report for drinking water shows zero contaminations for Bozeman and MSU. Montana State University officials expressed gratitude for the city's "continuous hard work to keep their drinking water clean and safe" and have agreed to continue assisting with tests to provide the best water supply possible. View the 2022 report here. (NBC Montana)
3. Montana State University alumnus Sean Chandler is giving a lecture at MSU about his artistic journey on Mar. 23. The lecture will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the American Indian Hall's Great Hall. The conversation is free and open to the public. (Montana State University)

Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, March 8

• Toddler & Preschooler Storytime At Bozeman Public Library (10:15 AM)
• Qigong Movement Class At Story Mill Community Center (12:15 PM)

Thursday, March 9

• Cooking Class: Bison Chili At Cancer Support Community Bozeman (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for a new job? Plenty of employers right here in the Bozeman area are hiring for a variety of full- and part-time positions. Visit our latest jobs roundup to learn more. (Bozeman Patch)
• During "Fix-a-Leak Week" (Mar. 20 through 26), you can order a free Fix-a-Leak kit and have it delivered right to your door from the City of Bozeman. Click here to learn more. (City of Bozeman Facebook)
• After undergoing some renovations, the Bozeman Library will reopen on Mar. 17! (Bozeman Public Library Facebook)

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— 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.