🌱 Walking School Bus Program Today + Bozeman Rest Area Closure

Good morning, everybody. Lauren Kubiak here with your Wednesday edition of the Bozeman Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower. High: 75 Low: 43.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 74 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Bozeman:

1. In honor of National Bike to School Day today (May 3), the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department partnered with two elementary schools to launch a walk-to-school program. The Walking School Bus program will provide students in the Hyalite Elementary and Meadowlark Elementary areas with safe routes to walk or bike to school. The program is part of the city and school district's Safe Routes to School initiative, which aims to promote active transportation and mobility alternatives throughout the community. (Montana Right Now)
2. The North 19 Street Rest Area in Bozeman is now permanently closed due to the facility's ongoing maintenance issues and deterioration. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has announced that a new rest area is being built near Three Forks, and officials are planning for it to be open by this winter. Motorists are reminded to check MDT's road/weather information website and mobile apps for updates on construction projects, incidents, and events that could affect travel. (NBC Montana)
3. Nearby Belgrade residents may soon have access to new walking trails, an indoor pool, and a regional park if a proposed project is approved. The project would be located on an 80-acre lot off Dry Creek Road and Penwell Bridge. However, some Belgrade residents have expressed concerns about the $49 million bond vote needed to fund the project. (KBZK News)

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Today and tomorrow in Bozeman:

Wednesday, May 3

• Shinedown At Brick Breeden Fieldhouse (7:00 PM)

Thursday, May 4

• Food Truck Festival At Anderson Pavilion At Bogert Park (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bozeman Police Department is warning residents of a scam where an individual is impersonating Officer Joe Swanson and accusing them of failing to show up for federal jury duty. The department advises people not to fall for this scam and always verify before taking any action. (KBZK News)
• 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 key account sales manager, bakery counter clerk, hotel front desk supervisor, travel nurse, and more. More details about companies hiring in the area are available at the link. (Bozeman Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.