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• Laurel's water intake clogged with debris; city races to find fix before winter (ktvq.com) — Laurel's main Yellowstone River water intake has been clogged for months, forcing the city to rely on an older backup system that can fail during heavy winter ice. Divers are now clearing debris so engineers can plan a permanent fix before January, while officials stress residents still have water but warn the situation could become an emergency if not resolved soon.
• Q2 AOW: Laurel's Royce Taylor eyeing Class A golf title at familiar Marias Valley (ktvq.com) — Laurel golf fans can follow senior standout Royce Taylor as he heads to Shelby this weekend aiming for a Class A state title at Marias Valley, a course he knows well from family tournaments. Taylor, who's finished top 10 every year, believes this is his best shot yet and credits years of practice inspired by his mom's college golf background.
• Clyde Lee Kotar (powelltribune.com) — Family and friends in Laurel may wish to remember Clyde Lee Kotar, an RV technician originally from Red Lodge who recently passed away in Billings. He is survived by several children, including daughter Jody Kotar of Laurel, along with his wife, siblings, and many grandchildren, with a memorial service planned next summer.
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