Park County

Park County officials are moving forward with the first round of changes that will guide development in one of the state’s fastest-growing counties. Commissioners added more public hearing requirements for certain proposed subdivisions and for those seeking an exemption to existing zoning rules.

No decisions were made this week as officials want more time to review public comment. The first round of changes were initially considered about six months ago.

The animal was found along the Deep Lake Trail in Park County on May 30.

The more than 2,000-acre site plans to feature a variety of shooting sports and a massive event center. The project is still figuring out driving access, agreements between the local government board operating it and state agencies, raising funds and potential wildlife mitigation.

Park County adopted a new land use plan in January. Since then, the county has been hosting a series of open houses. Feedback will be used to update zoning maps.

Close to 100 people filled out the survey that will help shape the policies and sustainable initiatives Park County Citizens for Sustainability pursues.

The new detections bring the total number of herds in the state quarantining for the disease to four.

But as of now, a new airline isn’t on the flight schedule for this summer.

The East Yellowstone Brucellosis Compensation fund launched the first of January and has already seen two interested applicants.

There’s been a seasonal fishing closure on a stretch of the Shoshone River near Yellowstone for the past 140 years. The proposed changes would allow anglers to fish the lower part of the North Fork for two weeks in early April.