Press Release: Western Montana News Highlights for Wednesday
WESTERN MONTANA — Key stories from Western Montana on Wednesday include a bison-related incident in Yellowstone National Park, wildlife management efforts in Glacier National Park, and law enforcement developments in Lake County.
On Tuesday, a man from New Jersey was gored by a bison in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone after getting too close to the animal. He suffered minor injuries and received treatment on-site. This incident marks the second bison-related injury in the park this year.
In Glacier National Park, officials are emphasizing the importance of securing food and attractants after a 4-year-old female black bear was euthanized for becoming food-conditioned and aggressively seeking human food. Monitoring is ongoing for another bear and cub that accessed an unattended backpack, prompting a temporary closure of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
In local governance, Lake County has decided to withdraw its petition to exit PL 280, ensuring that tribal and county law enforcement can continue to access state funding. This decision follows a legislative bill approved in 2025, which allocated up to $6 million to support law enforcement efforts. Commissioner Bill Barron expressed cautious optimism while awaiting the initial funding check of $250,000 to formalize this partnership.
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