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Food trucks roll into busy August as Billings dining scene grows
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Good Samaritan staves off predatory black bear in Red Lodge
RED LODGE - A black bear tried to attack a pedestrian last week in Red Lodge. According to a press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, at about 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, an adult black bear attempted to attack a person walking near Red Lodge Middle School. But a good Samaritan intervened and was able to prevent the attack. No one was injured. The incident serves as a reminder for residents and visitors to Red Lodge to be bear aware, even while in town. The incident was predatory in nature—the black bear was approaching the person slowly, purposefully and methodically. Predatory encounters can occur when bears have been heavily food conditioned. This year, FWP has observed unprecedented levels of food-conditioned bears in the Red Lodge area due to improperly stored attractants, primarily trash. The incident was reported to FWP officials the next day, Wednesday, Aug. 19. FWP is not currently attempting to capture the bear because the specific bear cannot be identified. Red Lodge Police Department, Carbon County Sheriff’s Office and school officials have been notified of the incident. FWP officials recommended following these protocols to stay safe in bear country, including the town of Red Lodge: -
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Food Truck Battle On The Yellowstone Returns To Billings August 29 With 40-plus Trucks
There are few things better than spending an afternoon eating your way through 40+ food trucks. Add live music, a Kids Zone and a fundraiser benefiting local Veterans, and you've got a pretty solid Saturday.
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Montana: Chief Plenty Coups State Park to Celebrate Day of Honor September 5
PRYOR – Chief Plenty Coups State Park will hold the 31st annual Day of Honor celebration on Saturday, September 5. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Land, Leadership and Legacy.” The event is free and open to the public. Day of Honor is held every...
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Deadly Rabbit Virus ‘Here to Stay’ in Montana
New cases of highly contagious disease confirmed near Tongue River Reservoir and in Billings. A deadly rabbit virus continues to appear across Montana, with new cases confirmed near Tongue River Reservoir and among a feral rabbit population at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2, or RHDV2,...
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Food Truck Battle On The Yellowstone Returns To Billings August 29 With 40-plus Trucks
There are few things better than spending an afternoon eating your way through 40+ food trucks. Add live music, a Kids Zone and a fundraiser benefiting local Veterans, and you've got a pretty solid Saturday.