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On March 9, eight Three Forks Firefighters will ascend 69 floors and 1,356 steps in full turnout gear weighing over 60 pounds and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Chase Moore, Joshua Brigham, Cheryl Carrasco, Dave Whitesitt, Trevor Aune, Rachel Follett, Nathan Baker, and Charles Eastty will all participate in the 34th annual Scott LLS Firefighter Stairclimb at the fourth-largest... Full story
During her report at last week's School Board meeting, Three Forks Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut told the governing body that they are still having some safety issues when students are being dropped off in the morning. Uthlaut recently discussed the issue at a meeting with the School Resource Officer and Counselors. Uthlaut said it gets busy on Neal Street, and parents cannot drop their kids off in the middle of traffic and have them walk in between cars, adding that the district has put a l...
TikTok has been in the news a lot over the past few days. There is even an editorial cartoon about it on this page. To be honest, I have the app on my phone, but only so I can watch a video sent by one of our kids or my sisters. I haven’t lost any sleep over the app possibly being banned, but I have a 17-year-old in the house who probably would be a bit irritated. However, I do have a story about TikTok. It focuses on the bane of my existence over the past few weeks. In mid-2023, I saved a story about lawmakers in the Treasure State c...
Up 30-20 at halftime of their January 25 home conference game against Ennis, Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball Coach Terry Hauser issued a challenge to his team. "Our energy was kind of low in the first half. We just weren't playing hard enough. Ennis was out hustling us and getting loose balls. So, I challenged them to come out with more effort and intensity. I challenged myself too, I was moping around too much. I told them I would turn it up, and I want you guys to do that too,"... Full story
While the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team's five-game win streak came to an end last week, with back-to-back home losses to Boulder and Ennis, Head Coach Shayla Stemple shared with her team that their goal of advancing out of the 5B Tournament in February is still intact. "That's our big goal. That is in place. The message is no matter if we're winning or losing, our character, our attitude, we stay up, we stay positive, and we stay together," Stemple said following a 57-30 on... Full story
Due to the ongoing impact of severe winter conditions and wildfires, the American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood to help protect the supply. According to American Red Cross Reginal Communications Director Matt Ochsner, weather events have canceled nearly 500 blood drives in January, and donors of all blood types, particularly Type 0 negative blood donors, are needed. An upcoming blood donation opportunity is available for Three Forks residents on Thursday, February 6, from 12...
At the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, Three Forks/Ennis High School wrestlers Brummie Boggus and Mathias Hogue wrapped up tremendous first seasons with the program by placing at the state tournament. As a freshman, Boggus finished in third place, while Hogue finished fifth as an eighth-grader. With the future looking bright for both standout wrestlers, neither was able to compete in 2023-24 due to injury. Nearly two years later, both have returned to the mat for the Wolves and have high... Full story
With a strong second day of competition, the Three Forks/Ennis High School wrestling team finished in second place in the consolation pool at last week’s Class A Duals in Livingston. After going winless on day one, the Wolves roared back on day two with a 64-6 win over Stevensville/Victor and a 60-15 semifinal victory over Hamilton. At the end of the consolation final, Three Forks and Corvallis were tied at 42, but the Wolves finished second due to a tiebreaker. The Wolves opened competition on January 23 with a 55-18 loss to Browning. Three F...
7 Three Forks High School graduate and current University of Montana Western student Cadence "Cady" Brown recently accomplished an impressive feat by winning the Collegiate Discussion Meet at the Montana Farm Bureau Federation Convention on November 20 in Billings. With the victory, Brown will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to compete at the American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference, scheduled for March in Denver. After joining UM Western Collegiate Young Farmers and Ranchers Club (YF&R) duri... Full story
At last week's Three Forks City Council meeting, City Clerk Crystal Turner presented the governing body with the annual Business License Report. According to City Ordinances, the business license season runs from October 1 to September 30 of the following year. Turner reported that for the 2023-24 season, 228 businesses were licensed in Three Forks. The numbers included 10 new businesses and 18 that did not renew for various reasons. Turner said the numbers include brick-and-mortar businesses...
A few times a year, we will have family travel to Montana to visit us. While changing my set-in-stone weekly routine is always a bit stressful, I’m always happy to have people come and stay. Along with some wild conversations and a few drinks, food is always a key puzzle piece in ensuring they have a good stay. We always try to take them to some of our favorite local restaurants, and I also spend a crazy amount of time in the kitchen preparing something I hope will be remembered until the next visit. When my son visited a few weeks ago, I w...
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team extended its win streak to five games with two conference victories last week. The Lady Wolves (7-3, 4-2 5B) opened the week with a thrilling 42-41 win on January 16 at rival Manhattan. Head Coach Shayla Stemple said it was another big game for Maya Noble, who finished with a team-high 20 points and hit both the shot to send the game to overtime and the winning basket in the extra period. "I'm very proud of all the girls for battling and getting... Full story
One night after a 55-47 road win at rival Manhattan, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team found themselves down 35-25 with 1:40 left in the first half to visiting Lone Peak. After cutting the lead to 36-33 at halftime on January 17, the Wolves (8-1, 6-0 5B) would explode in the second half, outscoring the visiting Big Horns 52-19 on their way to an impressive 84-55 victory. Head Coach Terry Hauser said Lone Peak was making some tough shots in the first half and needed to do a... Full story
In 2024, a string of wrong-way driving incidents on Interstate 90 in the Gallatin Valley, including a fatal accident near Three Forks, sent shockwaves through the community. Just days into 2025, things have not gotten any better. According to Montana Highway Patrol Sergeant John Metcalfe, there have been six reports of wrong-way drivers in Gallatin County since January 1. Metcalfe said one motorist was arrested for DUI, one was arrested on dangerous drug charges, and in three instances, MHP and/... Full story
The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office will host three public meetings later this month regarding the possible Mill Levy renewal. The meetings, which will begin at 6 p.m., will take place on Wednesday, January 22, at the Winston Fire Hall, Tuesday, January 28, at the Townsend Community Room, and Thursday, January 30, at the Headwaters Livestock Auction in Three Forks. According to Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser, when local residents passed a levy five years ago, they wanted a few things... Full story
The City of Three Forks Ice Rink at Stevenson Park is open for the season. Former Three Forks Mayor Sean Gifford, who was instrumental in creating the rink in 2021 and still volunteers at the facility, reported that it was "good to go" on January 8. Gifford shared several rules and tips for those utilizing the facility, including: · Being courteous and cautious of other skaters and bystanders. · Helmets and protective equipment are recommended, especially for younger skaters. · No skating on so... Full story
In a matchup between two of the premier Class B Programs in Montana, the Three Forks High School Boys’ Basketball team had a six-game win streak start to the season end on January 11 with a thrilling 88-81 overtime loss at Lodge Grass. Trailing 59-47 at the end of the third quarter and by ten with 1:15 left in regulation, the Wolves caught fire and erased the double-digit deficit to send the game to overtime, where they were outscored by the Indians, 9-2. “The team showed a ton of res... Full story
I’m not sure if this is common for most people, but when I’m warm at night, I tend to have some pretty vivid and often unwelcome dreams. There is always a constant inner dialogue during the winter months, trying to decide if I want to be a little cold in bed when the temperatures are reaching single digits or if I want to be a little warmer and chance having some wild dream that will put me in a funk the first few hours after waking up. When I decide to stay a bit warmer through the night, my dreams often take me back to the time I’d most...
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team took care of business on the road last week with two wins. The Lady Wolves (5-3, 2-2 Southern B), who have now won three in a row, defeated Whitehall 47-39 on January 10 and one night later picked up a 52-46 victory at Lodge Grass. Three Forks opened emphatically at Whitehall, scoring the game's first 11 points and taking a 13-3 lead at the end of the third quarter. Whitehall would storm back in the second quarter to cut the Three Forks lead to...
There are several new traffic control signs in the City of Three Forks. Following a December Streets and Alleys Committee meeting, new Yield Signs were placed at the intersection of 2nd Avenue W. and W. Grove Street and at 1st Avenue W. and W. Elm Street. At the December meeting, Public Works Director Steve Johnston told committee members they have had a couple of near misses, a few complaints, and a lot of calls for concerns regarding blind spots on 1st Ave. W and W. Elm as well as 2nd Ave. W....
The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team opened the new year competing against a loaded field at last weekend's Tom LeProwse Tournament in Bozeman. Tatum Todd picked up two wins for Three Forks at 157 pounds and just missed out on placing at the prestigious tournament. Todd opened the tournament with a technical fall victory over Bridger Anderson of Park High School. After losing to Grady Schmidt of Huntley Project in the next round, Todd bounced back with a 6-5 decision win over Maddox...
On Monday, January 6, lawmakers convened at the State Capitol Building in Helena for the 69th session of the Montana State Legislature. With the session, which will run until May 9, underway, elected officials will debate many important issues, including a few that we hope will receive the full attention of the Treasure State's governing body. One issue of paramount concern not only in the Three Forks area but statewide is teacher pay and retention. Throughout the year, the Three Forks Voice... Full story
While I’m not quite sure I would describe it as a “set in stone” resolution at the end of 2024, I did want to make sure that I would at least make a valiant effort in the New Year to stop getting so frustrated all the time with my surroundings, especially when I am traveling or out and about in public. It’s been a few years since I considered making a resolution, mainly because they never seemed to last long. In fact, I was lucky if they lasted until St. Patrick’s Day. With my eye on not getting so frustrated, I was put to the test very earl...
It was a fantastic start to 2025 for the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team. In their first game since December 20, the Lady Wolves (3-3, 1-2 5B) were strong from the start on their way to a 43-24 home victory on January 2 against visiting Townsend. It was quite the defensive performance for Three Forks, who, after taking a 14-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, allowed just four points in the second quarter and led 27-11 at halftime. Leading 35-20 at the end of three quarters,... Full story
For the second consecutive game, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team held a conference foe under 40 points in a 55-38 home win on January 2 against Townsend. In their first game since a 55-33 road win on December 19 at Ennis, Three Forks (5-0, 3-0 5B) would score 15 points in each of the first two quarters to take a 30-15 lead into halftime and would outscore the visiting Bulldogs 17-12 in the third quarter to push the lead to 20 going into the fourth. "I thought we executed great... Full story
