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Friday Headlines: Peace talks, Feral cats, Park storm

Today's Top Stories: Trump hints at Middle East peace talks; Hardin discusses problem of feral cats; Spring storm delays road openings in Yellowstone
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Q2 Top Stories and Weather for Friday, April 17

Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire as Trump hints at peace talks

Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire as Trump hints at peace talks

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a fragile 10-day ceasefire as President Trump hints at weekend peace talks with Iran.

President Trump commented on how the war is going.

"Swimmingly," Trump said.

He warned that fighting could resume without a deal.

The Pentagon has deployed over 10,000 service members to blockade Iran's ports at the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, celebrations erupted in Lebanese streets overnight as the U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect.

Hardin seeking solution for feral-cat problem, and gas euthanization is out

Gas euthanizing no longer an option for feral cats solution in Hardin

HARDIN - Hardin community leaders are turning away from a controversial plan to kill stray cats with gas chambers after fierce community backlash.

The proposal would have rounded up feral cats, held them for just five days, and then euthanized them.

Councilman George Coyne said they are working with animal groups to find alternatives for the estimated 1,000 feral cats in the city.

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Spring storm delays Yellowstone road openings

Spring storm delays Yellowstone road openings

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - A spring snowstorm dumped a foot of powder on Yellowstone National Park, forcing delayed openings of key entrances and roads this morning.

The West Entrance to Old Faithful and Canyon, plus the Mammoth to Norris stretch, will not open until noon.

The North and Northeast entrances remain open, but visitors should expect winter driving conditions and possible closures.

Q2 WEATHER

Q2 Billings Area Weather: Isolated rain & snow showers, a few t'storms possible

We'll be unseasonably cool on Friday with isolated showers, followed by a rapid warmup

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