AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Infrastructure Bids: Bozeman is taking sealed bids for Bikefill Park Infrastructure and McIlhattan Road improvements, including widening/paving, stormwater inlets, culverts, underground detention, and guardrail, with bids due July 9 and work targeted for 90 days in 2026. Laurel Governance: New Laurel Mayor Kris Vogele says he plans to meet Gov. Greg Gianforte about a proposed state forensic mental health facility, arguing the city needs the west-side land for residential growth and warning growth could be constrained. Public Safety Update: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County law enforcement confirmed a shooting at Carmel’s Sports Bar & Grill; a suspect is in custody and officials say there’s no ongoing threat. Community & Pride: Missoula’s fifth annual Pride parade drew thousands downtown, with a parade and evening block party. Agriculture Costs: A Federal Reserve Beige Book update says farm conditions were mostly unchanged but fuel and fertilizer costs stayed elevated, with some buyers purchasing diesel “hand to mouth.” Montana Courts/Justice: A federal sentencing tied a drug pipeline from a California prison to Rocky Boy’s Reservation, ending with a 13-month sentence for a man whose stash helped investigators after a March double homicide.
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