🌱 Human Remains Located In Gold Creek Area + Poplar Tree Project Ends

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• Saturday: Cloudy, a little rain; cooler. High: 57 Low: 39.
• Sunday: Warmer with a quick shower. High: 64 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks personnel discovered pieces of women's clothing in the Gold Creek area during a research operation on May 4. Missoula County Search and Rescue was already looking for Nefataree Bartell, who had been missing since Feb. 21, and responded to the location where the clothing was found, discovering human remains after a short search. The City of Missoula Police Department is handling this case and further information will be shared with the public when necessary. (Montana Right Now ABC)
2. Missoula city officials are planning to remove the poplar trees at the wastewater facility and replace them with alfalfa, which can consume the same amount of effluent and nutrients as the poplar trees. The poplar trees were planted in 2012 to reduce the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus the wastewater facility was releasing into the Clark Fork River; however, there are few uses for the product now, and it is costing the city around $100,000 a year to maintain the irrigation system. (News Talk KGVO)
3. Missoula County Public Schools (MCPS) issued a warning about bear activity between Hawthorne Elementary School and the Clark Fork River. People in the affected neighborhoods are advised to be cautious and watchful due to reports of bear activity in the past 24 hours. MCPS has advised that parents or guardians accompany young children when commuting to and from school or bus stops in the region. (NBC Montana)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Saturday, May 6

• Montana Wildlife Advocacy Workshop At Montana Natural History Center (12:00 PM)

Sunday, May 7

• Mommy And Me Tea At Hearts Afire Pottery (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• NASA is coming to Missoula today! The Foundation For Missoula Public Library has invited Kayla Barron, a member of SpaceX to share her experience with the public today (Saturday, May 6). This interactive event is perfect for children and will end with a NASA-inspired storytime. (Missoula Public Library via Facebook)
• Mount Jumbo's North Zone is open for the summer! Missoula Parks and Recreation thanked the public for honoring the winter closures, which help protect a large herd of Elk that travel to Mount Jumbo in the winter. (Missoula Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Missoula Gives has kicked off, and the Missoula Art Museum is offering a 20 percent discount on memberships through its donation page. Memberships help to support local artists in and around Missoula. The museum is also seeking donations to reach its goal of $12,500. (Missoula Art Museum via Instagram)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.