Good morning, this is your Bozeman Local Frequency for Thursday, May 8th. Waking up in the Gallatin Valley, we have a busy slate of local happenings and updates to keep you in the loop.First up, a reminder for anyone interested in local development: The Gallatin Airport Authority Board will meet today at 2 p.m. at the Airport Operations and U.S. Customs building, just north of the main tower. With construction picking up on the East Terminal Expansion, the usual meeting spot has shifted to accommodate progress. These meetings are a great place to catch up on plans for the airport, which recently celebrated a tenth straight award for excellence in financial reporting. If you want to stay on top of Bozeman’s growth as a travel hub, this is a meeting to note.Switching gears to city news, Bozeman’s interim city manager Chuck Winn was just appointed as the permanent city manager. City Commission made that decision in their latest session, signaling some important continuity at the helm as Bozeman keeps booming. Winn brings experience smoothing out challenges in local government, and residents can expect to see more initiatives focused on growth and livability under his leadership.For those keeping an eye on local safety, a high-speed chase through town led to a dramatic crash involving a Bozeman PD vehicle. The individual involved appeared in court this week, reminding us all to stay alert out on the roads, especially as summer traffic ramps up.In community activism, Bozeman residents marched through downtown earlier this week as part of the May Day Strong protest, drawing attention to workers’ rights and local housing concerns. Meanwhile, a group in town is advocating for the ‘right to counsel’ for tenants facing eviction, sparking conversations about affordability and fairness in Bozeman’s tight housing market.Families looking for things to do can check out the annual Cereal Box Challenge, now in its fourth year thanks to a creative Belgrade elementary student. This fun competition is collecting cereal boxes for local food banks, so if you have extras in your pantry, it is a great way to contribute and get involved.Finally, keep an eye on the weather. Spring has been unpredictable, but today is looking mild and pleasant, perfect for a stroll on Main Street or a hike before the weekend crowds roll in.This has been Bozeman Local Frequency. We will see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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