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Saturday, July 20th police received calls of multiple gun shots. Police began looking for the cause of the noise in the vicinity around walnut and vine street. Reports came in also of people throwing fireworks out of cars and both mixed reports of gunshots. The reports came in from various locations throughout town.   Police were never able to locate the vehicle but believed it was fireworks being thrown from the vehicle as it traveled throughout town and outside of city limits.   The police are looking for the individuals involved and ask the public if they have any information to please contact them. As a reminder the fire danger is at extreme, and this could have turned into something much more serious. If more information becomes available we will update this article. On July 20, 2024 through the early hours of July 21 the Dillon Police received several calls of possible gun shots or fireworks around town. Later a caller stated it appeared to be fireworks being shot from a vehicle. At this time we were unable to locate the vehicle. It’s is extremely dry and very dangerous to shoot fireworks from a moving vehicle. Any information please contact dispatch at 406-683-3701 with any information in regards to the vehicle description. Thank you, let’s try and prevent any fires around town and the area. Jeremy Alvarez Chief of Police

Bannack Days July 20 & 21 happening now at Bannack State Park located a short drive from Dillon. The ghost town streets come alive every third weekend in July as Bannack Days brings in hundreds of people to discover what it was like to live in the old west. Sunday’s schedule will include events for everyone, both old and young. Gates will open at 7 a.m. and breakfast will be served at the Hotel Meade from 7 to 10 a.m. There will be exhibits, crafts, demonstrations, and food concessions spread throughout the townsite. 9 a.m. old time church service & music at the Church 10 a.m.  live music will be throughout the town 10:30 a.m. will be the second church service 11 a.m. there will be a packing demo along with Hometown Classics playing on the Graeter Porch Noon Shootout in front of Skinner's Saloon, Steve Ingram & Jack Delasio on the Graeter Porch. 12:30 Junior Fiddlers at the Church 1 p.m. Hometown Classics at the old school, Steve Ingram & Jack Delasio at the Church 2 p.m. Gilmore City Council School, Steve Ingram & Jack Delasio at the Church 3 p.m. Shootout front of Skinner's Saloon 3:15 p.m. Kids Kandy Kaper following the shootout, Hometown Classics at the school, Cedar Junction playing in the Church, and Dillon Jr Fiddlers west side of the Hotel

Cameron, Montana- Three people were on board a private 4-seater Cessna plane when the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing on US Highway 287 in Cameron.   According to Jennifer Martens with Madison County Department of Emergency Services, responders were called to an emergency plane landing at about 9 a.m. near mile marker 11 on US Highway 287 near the Madison Valley Rural Fire Department Station #2.   Responders found a private Cessna aircraft in the fire department parking lot. After landing the pilot was able to dodge powerlines and coast into the parking lot. The aircraft was occupied by a pilot and two passengers.  All three occupants were uninjured. They are traveling from West Yellowstone to Washington.   An investigation is currently being conducted.

Dillon Dispatch received reports of a vehicle traveling northbound on I-15 doing speeds excess of over 100mph. One caller stated the vehicle had collided with a guardrail as they were being passed. Dillon Police, MHP, and Beaverhead County Sheriff stopped the vehicle on Montana Street in front of the Museum. The driver was taken into custody and the vehicle was being marked off as evidence. This is a developing story and we will provide more information as it becomes available.

KALISPELL — A man was hospitalized after an encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday evening approximately 2 miles north of Columbia Falls in Flathead County. A 72-year-old man was alone picking huckleberries on Flathead National Forest lands off the North Fork Road when he reported encountering a bear that charged and attacked him. The individual shot and killed the bear with a handgun. FWP wardens and bear specialists responded to the incident and confirmed that an adult female grizzly bear was killed. FWP is working to verify if any cubs are present. FWP determined it to be a surprise defensive encounter.  No additional information is available at this time. Be bear aware Montana is bear country. People should be prepared to encounter grizzly or black bears in Montana. Avoiding conflicts with bears is easier than dealing with conflicts. Here are some precautions to help avoid negative bear encounters: Carry bear spray and be prepared to use it immediately. Travel in groups whenever possible and make noise, which can help alert bears to your presence. Stay away from animal carcasses, which often attract bears. Watch for signs of bears such as bear scat, diggings, torn-up logs, turned-over rocks, and partly consumed animal carcasses. Follow food storage orders from the applicable land management agency. If you encounter a bear, never approach it. Keep garbage, bird feeders, pet food and other attractants put away in a secure building from March until December. Keep garbage in a secure building until the day it is collected. Certified bear-resistant garbage containers are available in many areas. Never feed wildlife. Bears that become food conditioned lose their natural foraging behavior and pose threats to human safety. It is illegal to feed bears in Montana. For more information, resources and education events on bear safety, visit fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana  Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.  ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Agenda   1.    Call To Order   2.    Review and Approval of the Minutes of July 9th, 2024 Regular Meeting   3.    Director of Operations Report   a.     Public Comment will be taken after discussion of items 4-5 by the Zoning Commission; followed by final discussion by the zoning commission; and final vote by the commission if necessary.   4.    Applications for Zoning Compliance Certificates for Review: 2024-016       Steadman        26 Thomas Drive             Single-Family Residence 2024-017       Benson             14/20 Harrington Avenue         Duplex   5.    Review Parking Requirements – Title 17.48             a.         Amend Table 46.2             b.        Review C1, C2 and C3 requirements   6.    Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest Not on the Agenda                   and Within the Jurisdiction of the Zoning Commission.   7.      Adjournment               PLEASE NOTE : A Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528,  allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to            https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245.   z oning Commission Members:   Justin Rooley(Chair), Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt, Mike Watson

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Monday July 22nd , 2024 at 7:00 P.M. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA A. Call Meeting to Order B. Review and Approval of Minutes from the July 8 th , 2024 Regular Planning Board Meeting C. Review/Discussion/Recommendation of the Kent Street Minor Subdivision D. Review RFP for Growth Policy and Selection Process E. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. F. Adjournment Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Planning Board Members: Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information DILLON, Mont. - The Montana Western Bulldogs are excited to announce that season tickets for the highly anticipated 2024 football season at the brand-new Bulldog Stadium, located on the Montana Western campus, will soon be available for purchase. Fans who join the Bulldog Club, the dedicated fundraising arm supporting Montana Western student-athletes, will have an advanced opportunity to purchase season tickets starting July 22. All Bulldog Club members will receive an email from the athletic department with details on how to purchase their season tickets. This opportunity will remain open until August 5. Following this period, season tickets will go on sale to the general public August 6. You can find out more or join the Bulldog Club here. Priced at $90 each, season tickets offer an incredible value, ensuring that fans can be a part of every thrilling moment of Bulldogs football. Season tickets will be available for purchase until noon on Friday, September 6. Additionally, season ticket renewals will be available each year, allowing fans to maintain their dedicated support for the team. Details regarding single-game tickets and game day parking will be released soon. Fans interested in enhancing their game day experience with a tailgate space can visit here.   Join us in cheering on the Montana Western Bulldogs and be part of the excitement at the new Bulldog Stadium. Secure your season tickets today while supporting Montana Western student-athletes.   For more information, please contact the Montana Western Athletics Department at (406) 683-7391 or via email at umw.sid@umwestern.edu .

Full fishing closure on stretch of Madison below Ennis Dam HELENA  – A full angling closure and two new hoot-owl restrictions will go into effect on additional sections of the Madison River in southwest Montana. The full closure will go into effect at midnight tonight. The hoot-owl restrictions go into effect at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These closures and restrictions, which are due to warming temperatures and low flows, will stay in effect until conditions improve. Full closure takes effect at midnight tonight on the Madison River: From Madison Dam at Ennis Reservoir on the lower Madison to the footbridge at NorthWestern Energy powerhouse​  Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Thursday, July 18, include: From the footbridge at NorthWestern Energy powerhouse to the confluence with the Jefferson River From the Yellowstone National Park boundary to Hebgen Reservoir ​​Hoot-owl restrictions remain in effect for portions of the Beaverhead, Big Hole, Blackfoot, Clark Fork, East Gallatin, Gallatin, Madison, Ruby and Sun rivers, as well as the Bitterroot, Jefferson and Silver Bow Creek in their entirety. To view a full list of restrictions,  click here . FWP's drought policy provides for angling restrictions when flows drop below critical levels for fish, when water quality is diminished or when maximum daily water temperatures reach at least 73 degrees for three consecutive days. Water temperatures of 77 degrees or more can be lethal to trout. These restrictions are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions like this exist. One short-term strategy to address heat-induced stress in Montana's wild trout is to reduce catch-and-release mortality by alerting anglers to fish only in the morning.  Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by getting fish to the net or in hand quickly, keeping them in the water and reviving them prior to releasing them back into the river.   If high temperatures and extremely low flows persist, anglers may want to consider fishing areas with less stressful temperatures and conditions, such as larger lakes or reservoirs, or higher elevation waterbodies. Along with monitoring stream temperatures, FWP also monitors stream flows and in some streams holds instream flow water rights. FWP’s water program can issue a call on junior water users, when appropriate, to contribute to stream flows through the late summer and early fall. For more information on FWP water rights, click  here .

Jed Munday of Grasshopper Valley/Dillon won the Butte Rod and Gun Club Medal at the 130th Annual State Trap Shooting Tournament held in Helena July 10-14, 2024.  The Butte Rod and Gun Club Medal was started in 1898 and stands as one of the longest competitive traditions in Montana Trapshooting. The Medal is a feature event at the annual Montana State Trap Shoot.  Each winner's name is added to the medal with a gold bar. After adding Jed’s gold bar, the medal length will be 126 bars long.  The Butte Rod and Gun Club proudly sponsors this award - continuing its tradition and ensuring that the legacy of trapshooting excellence is carried long into the future.

DILLON, Mont. —  The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced today that more than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball teams have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT this season. The Montana Western Volleyball team has earned this honor for the sixth time in program history. The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale. "We are pleased that the record-setting success of the 2023-24 season on the court has extended to the classroom, too, as evidenced by more programs earning the AVCA Team Academic Award than ever before," says AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon. "This is a great example of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their full potential as both students and athletes." About the AVCA The AVCA, an educationally based nonprofit headquartered in Lexington, KY, is the largest and most diverse volleyball coaches' association in the world. With a broad mandate to develop the sport, the AVCA provides leadership, recognition, advocacy, and professional development opportunities to over 8,200 volleyball coaches. Members include college, high school, club, and youth coaches, and well as a wide variety of product and service providers. Further information is available at avca.org . Click  HERE  to view the full Team Academic Award winners.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana Thursday July 18th , 2024 at 12:01 P.M. City Council Chambers Planning Board Meeting AGENDA A. Call Meeting to Order B. Review and Approval of Minutes from the July 8 th , 2024 Regular Planning Board Meeting C. Review/Discussion/Recommendation of the Kent Street Minor Subdivision D. Review RFP for Growth Policy and Selection Process E. Public Comment on Items of Significant Public Interest not on the Agenda and Within the Jurisdiction of the Planning Board. F. Adjournment Zoom link is available. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for mic and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Planning Board Members: Don Hand, Bill Shafer, Dan Nye, Ed Mooney

Lindsey Branch, UMW Sports Information HELENA, Mont. – Frontier Conference Commissioner Dr. Scott Crawford announced this year's Frontier Conference award winners and NAIA Awards Day nominees for the 2023-24 academic year. Montana Western's Tanner Harrell was selected as the Frontier's Male Character Athlete of the Year. Harrell served as the Association of Student-Athletes President (2023-24) over the course of the last year and is a former Association of Student-Athletes representative (2021-23). As a student-athlete at Montana Western, he actively contributed to the community by volunteering at a local elementary school and as a volunteer for freshmen move-in day. He is also a generous volunteer with Engine 18—an organization established in memory of Bulldog football team member, M.J. Simkins. Recognized as an excellent community member, Tanner lends a helping hand by assisting with moving people into homes, supporting the local elderly, and painting benches at the local special needs home.  In the sports community, Tanner began a podcast for Bulldog Athletics titled " Barkin' With The Dawgs " and volunteered as a PA announcer at home events. Last year, Harrell became Montana Western's all-time leader for tackles for loss in a career with a total of 41 in his career that began back in 2019. In addition, he earned First Team Academic All-American accolades while being selected as a Montana Athletes in Service award winner. To view the full  list of award winners, click here.

Virginia City, MT July 13 the Virginia City annual Vigilante Car Show was held today. Participants checked in backed up to one of the historic businesses and finished a quick wipe down of their pride and joy as they took place in the yearly car show. Car enthusiasts lined the street as onlookers checked out the many different cars. Those checking out the cars are encouraged to stop into the check in station, grab a voting slip and vote for their favorite vehicle. Winners are: Paul Willcock 68 Chevy c10 Pete Allhands 63 1/2 Ford XL500 Dave Sojeranis 68 Dodge Charger People's Choice Robert Allhands 56 Chevy Belair Check out our full gallery below.

The University of Montana Western will host the National Guard's 83rd Civil Support Team for a Hazmat Training Exercise on Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, 2024. This training event will take place on a designated section of the campus between the Bulldog Athletic and Recreation Center (BARC) and the new stadium. The campus Heating Plant will also be utilized during this exercise.   Details of the Exercise: Dates: Setup on Wednesday, July 17, with the exercise occurring on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Location: The area between the Bulldog Athletic and Recreation Center (BARC) and the new stadium. The campus Heating Plant will also be utilized during this exercise. Foot traffic is to be expected by military personnel between the Heating Plant and the BARC area throughout the exercise. Objective: To enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the National Guard’s response in a situation involving hazardous materials. This exercise will include a simulated hazmat scenario and response, involving multiple trucks and vehicles. No hazardous materials or chemicals will be used or discharged for this training event. All military role-players will be clearly identifiable and/or in full hazmat gear (personal protective equipment) throughout the duration of the exercise. No changes to regular business operations or campus traffic will occur, but please be aware of the increased activity in these designated training areas on campus. We appreciate the understanding of the campus and Dillon community and thank them for their continued support of our local first responders and military personnel.   For questions or further information, please contact Michael (Embee) Brown, Director of Facility Services at the University of Montana Western: michael.brown@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7142.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana City Council Chambers  July 17th, 2024  7:00 P.M.  REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   A .        UPDATE ON LAWSUIT                         a.         Decision to Close Meeting to the Public, per Section 2-3-203(3), MCA   B.         RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING   C.        PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA   D.        MINUTES 1.         Approve July 3rd, 2024 Public Hearing Minutes 2.         Approve July 3rd,  2024 Regular Meeting Minutes   E.         PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS           F.         MAYOR’S REPORT 1.            Review Citizens Request/Work Orders 2.            Discuss/Approve Resolution 1466, Establishing and/or Adjusting City Fees 3.            Discuss/Approve Resolution 1467, Intent to Sell Personal Property 4.            Discuss/Approve Resolution 1468 Intent to Set Public Hearing on Budget   G.        REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF THE CITY 1.         Library Board - Diane Armstrong, Council Member; (vacant), Library Director 2.         Planning Board - Bill Shafer                         a.         Accept May 10th, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes 3.         Zoning Commission -  Raymond Graham, Russ Schwandt                         a.         Accept June 25th, 2024 Meeting Minutes 4.         Board of Adjustments - Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 5.         Director of Operations – Kristina Abbey 6.         Police Department – Police Chief Jeremy Alvarez 7.         Fire Department -- Fire Chief BJ Klose 8.         City Court – Judge Bill Knox                         a.         Accept the June 2024 Court Report 9.         Treasurer – Karen Kipp                                                 H.        REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE CITY COUNCIL 1.         Judiciary Committee – Raymond Graham, Diane Armstrong 2.         Finance Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Anneliese Ripley, Diane Armstrong                         a.         Approve July 11th,  2024 Meeting Minutes 3.         Fire and Order Committee – Russ Schwandt, Chair; Bill Shafer, Mary Jo O’Rourke 4.         Health and Welfare – Bill Shafer, Chair; Joleen Schultz 5.         Cemetery Committee – Diane Armstrong, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke, Anneliese Ripley 6.         Parks Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Diane Armstrong, Joleen Schultz 7.         City Hall Committee – Raymond Graham, Chair; Mary Jo O’Rourke 8.         Street and Alley Committee – Russ Schwandt, Joleen Schultz 9.          Water and Sewer Committee – Bill Shafer, Chair; Russ Schwandt, Anneliese Ripley                         a.         Approve July 10th, 2024 Meeting Minutes                                                    I.          PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS OF SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC INTEREST NOT ON THE  AGENDA AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY   J.         ADJOURNMENT   PLEASE NOTE: The City of Dillon understands that citizens have the right under the Montana Constitution to observe and participate in local governmental affairs by personally attending all public meetings of the Dillon City Council and other City boards and committees. This meeting is open to the public as normal. Join the meeting with Zoom ID: 770-316-6528, allowing permission for microphone and camera (if using a computer go to https://zoom.us/j/7703166528 ) and use Passcode 4245. Please mute your microphone until you desire to comment. Any problems or questions, call City Hall at 683-4245.

125 N. Idaho St. City of Dillon, Montana 59725 CEMETERY COMMITTEE MEETING July 16th , 2024 4:00 P.M. AGENDA 1. Call To Order 2. Bryan Coble, Brundage Funeral Home Director 3. Review/Approve Changes to Cemetery Brochure 4. Review/Approve Changes to Title 11. 5. Discuss PERS for irrigation system. 5. Public Comment On Items Of Significant Public Interest Not On The Agenda And Within The Jurisdiction Of The City 6. Adjournment Committee Members: Diane Armstrong, Chairperson Mary Jo O’Rourke Anneliese Ripley

The Cubs have been in a slump lately and Saturday's home games were no exception as the Cubs lost both games against the Bandits. Game 1 The Bandits would come out in the top of the first inning and put up seven points. Sawyer Olsen singled, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Cade Thomas hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Andrew Hazen singled, scoring two runs, and Keenan Kraft doubled, scoring one run. The Cubs would only put one point on the board in the bottom of the first. Cohen Hartman went 1-for-3 at the plate as the right handed hitter led the team with one run batted in. Kanin Englehardt, Andrew Bartlome, Skradski, Hartman, and Jase Alvarez each collected one hit for the Cubs. The Cubs turned one double play in the game. The Cubs lost game one 10 to 1. Game 2 The Cubs would lose game two 19 to 2. In the top of the fifth inning the Bandits would score 16 runs on four hits. Thomas drew a walk, scoring one run, Avery Pena singled, scoring two runs, Keenan Kraft hit a grand slam to right field, Ryas Olson was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Thomas doubled, scoring three runs, Colby Garland induced Max Dunning to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, an error scored two runs, and another error scored two more runs. Kanin Englehardt led the Cubs with two runs batted in. The right fielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Englehardt, Bartlome, and Konen each collected one hit in the game.

Saturday evening the Dillon Volunteer fire department along with the DNRC, Lima Fire, Grasshopper Valley Fire, and USFS responded to a fire along MT-324 between mile marker 8 and 9. The fire was burning alongside the road in various places stretching about a quarter of a mile. Residents had water and shovels and were working on the fire before firefighters showed up. Mixed reports stated it jumped the road. As of now the fire is not reported as being extinguished. It is listed at 1 acre.   Remember to check trailer chains are tight to prevent them from dragging and do not throw anything out the window that is flammable. We will update this story as more news becomes available. (Update) 7:48 PM Fire has been updated to 10 acres. (Update) Sunday 07/14 The fire burned a total of 63 acres. DNRC Press Release DILLON, Mont. – On July 13 at around 5 pm, what investigators believe was a trailer dragging a leveling jack, sparked a 63-acre wildfire off MT Highway 324, approximately 3 miles east of the town of Grant. Firefighters from the Dillon, Grasshopper, Grant, and Lima volunteer fire departments, alongside crews from the Montana DNRC and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, successfully stopped forward progress by utilizing fire engines and strategic water placement by Forest Service and DNRC helicopters. Crews will continue to monitor the burn area and extinguish any residual heat.   Firefighters across the state have been dealing with an uptick in human-caused wildfires, exacerbated by recent trends of high temperatures, low relative humidities, and increased wind speeds. Fire managers are asking our public to help them protect lives, property, and our beautiful natural resources by being extremely cautious with their activities.      “It only takes one spark to do a lot of damage during periods of high fire danger,” said BJ Klose, Incident Commander, and Chief of the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department. “We ask that folks take extra caution and double-check what they are hauling and secure anything that can drag on the pavement and send sparks into receptive vegetation.”    On average, 75% of wildfires in Montana are human caused. Residents and visitors can reduce fire risk through a few simple actions to protect themselves, their families, and the land:  ·       Obey all fire restrictions. Visit MTFireInfo.org for information on fire restrictions in place throughout Montana.   ·       If campfires are allowed, please do not leave your campfire unattended and fully extinguish it before leaving. If it is too hot to touch, then it is too hot to leave.  ·       Make sure that your trailer chains or other pieces are not dragging, which can cause sparks.   ·       If you are thinking about burning debris, make sure that outdoor burning is still allowed, and only burn on days with favorable weather. ·       Please call 9-1-1 to report a wildfire.    For more information on wildfire prevention, active wildfires, fire restrictions, and wildfire preparedness, please visit www.MTFireInfo.org .

From Yellowstone National Park Facebook Page: (HEADS UP) On Thursday, July 11 at about 10:40 a.m. a car with five occupants inadvertently drove off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park. - All five occupants exited the vehicle on their own, and each individual was transported via ambulance to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. - Today, July 12, law enforcement rangers temporarily closed both lanes of the roadway near the accident in order to safely lift the car out of the thermal feature. - The vehicle was fully submerged in about nine feet of water. - The Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature has acidic and hot surface water temperatures (ranging around 105 degrees Fahrenheit). - After being closed for about two hours, the roadway reopened. - Yellowstone National Park would like to thank Hanser’s Automotive; US Water Rescue Dive Team; HK, Contractors; Resource Technologies Incorporated and Yellowstone Park Service Stations for their collective expertise and professionalism in removing the car from the thermal feature in such an expeditious manner. - This incident is under investigation and the park has no additional details to provide at this time. - Stay informed about current road conditions, temporary closures and traffic delays by visiting the park website ( https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm ). Receive Yellowstone road alerts on your mobile phone by texting "82190" to 888-777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions). Visitors: Please stay safe while exploring Yellowstone. Protect yourself and protect the park.