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Hi there, Bozeman! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Bozeman neighborhood lake suddenly dropped a foot and a half
  • How to snag Bozeman's free water‑saving showerhead today
  • How new FEMA grants will strengthen Bozeman's first responders

Also on today's calendar: 16th Annual Buddy Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 78, low: 49.
  • Monday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tale of two lakes (bozemandailychronicle.com) — Bozeman's Valley West neighbors recently watched their city-managed East Lake drop about a foot and a half after a contractor mistakenly drew water while working on a nearby development. A city investigation found miscommunication over old permissions and lake ownership changes, and officials say water levels are recovering while promising better permitting and communication with residents and builders going forward.
   

• Bozeman gives away free shower heads to conserve water as Oct. 1 marks the start of a new water year (kbzk.com) — Bozeman's Water Conservation Division is giving residents free high-efficiency showerheads to kick off the new water year and encourage everyday water savings. Officials explain how local supplies from Sourdough, Hyalite and Lyman Creek depend heavily on snowpack, and why October 1 is a key benchmark for tracking the city's long‑term water outlook.
   

• FEMA First Responder Grants (hilinetoday.com) — Bozeman agencies are set to receive a meaningful boost from new FEMA first responder grants, including more than $220,000 for Montana State University and over $85,000 for the city itself. The funding will help local departments upgrade protective gear and training, strengthening everyday emergency response and resilience for Bozeman residents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saturday, October 3: MSU Spirit of the West – Showcase of Bands
    • Sound use: 11:30am – 5:30pm • Light use: N/A Thursday, October 8: Monforton Middle School FB • Sound use: 6pm – 9pm • Light use: 6pm – 9pm … (Nextdoor )
  • Is anyone missing this cat?
    He/she has been hanging around with me since around sunset today. I live off Sourdough Road near Lariat Loop. (Nextdoor Hitching Post)
  • Ignite Hotels posted a job opening for Executive Housekeeping- Country Inn and Suites in Bozeman. Apply here.
  • Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Bozeman. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bozeman here.

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  • 'The Madison': Elle Chapman Teases Seasons 2 & 3 (newsbreak.com)

Livingston

  • How Downtown Livingston Transformed Into A Minneapolis Film Set (montanastatenews.com)
  • The Daily Wire Is Quietly Shooting a Pro-ICE Movie. We Got the Script. (thebulwark.com)

Ok Bozeman! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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