Good morning, this is your Bozeman Local Frequency for Saturday, April 19, 2025. Spring is finally in the air, and Bozeman is buzzing with activity. We start our roundup with important health news impacting the entire region. Gallatin County is responding to the first confirmed cases of measles in Montana since 1990, with five cases identified this week. Public health officials are working hard to contain the outbreak, tracing the movements of those affected and alerting anyone who may have visited Interwest Tire in Belgrade on April 14 between noon and four in the afternoon to monitor for symptoms. This response has brought a bit of a pandemic flashback, with telehealth screenings and drive-up testing, but local leaders stress that early reporting will help keep the community safe.Safety remains top of mind in other ways around Bozeman. Local police have been highlighting the daily hazards they face, including a recent dangerous crash during a DUI stop. Tragedy struck Highway 191 as a woman tragically lost her life in a collision with a Big Sky Fire ambulance. In a separate incident, no charges will be filed in the fatal pedestrian crash that occurred recently, raising fresh questions about safety for those walking and biking in town. These stories are spurring conversations about infrastructure, especially as the state moves forward with a billion dollar plan to repair Montana’s aging bridges.Meanwhile, the city is undergoing some upgrades of its own. Construction at Bozeman City Hall is causing a planned outage today running until six in the evening. City officials apologize in advance for any inconvenience, but assure residents these improvements are key to serving the community long term.On a brighter note, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy this sunny Saturday. The Gallatin County Fairgrounds is hosting Motorsports Madness at the Motorsports Arena today, featuring local drivers and family-friendly fun. For those interested in health and networking, the Montana ACEP Spring Symposium is coming up soon at the Davis Pavilion in Story Mill Park. And if you’re looking to make a difference, Big Brothers Big Sisters is inviting the community to participate in their Bowl For Kids Sake event.A quick heads up for local coffee lovers—there’s chatter that tariffs could soon raise prices for both roasters and customers, so you might want to grab your favorite brew while you can.That wraps up today’s headlines and happenings. Whether you’re plugging into local events or just enjoying the arrival of spring, Bozeman continues to prove it’s a connected, caring community. This has been Bozeman Local Frequency. We’ll 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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