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At last week's City Council meeting, Three Forks Rodeo Board Chair Casey Elmose gave his annual report to the governing body. Elmose reported that attendance was down at the annual Three Forks NRA Rodeo in July, with 2,400 on Friday and 2,700 on Saturday. He said the numbers were 3,400 and 3,200 in 2023, but this year, they had a lot of competition with the Gallatin County Fair, a rodeo in Whitehall, and a concert at Bridger Brewing. He said the board was torn because they like to have larger...
The Three Forks City Council will be temporarily changing the location of their meetings. With a remodel scheduled to start in early January at City Hall, the Council voted last week to approve a resolution allowing them to move the meetings scheduled for the second and fourth (as needed) Tuesdays of the month to the "Montana Room" at the Three Forks Community Library, the Three Forks United Methodist Church Annex, or the Three Forks Ambulance Barn. According to the Resolution, when staff and...
Some amazing new artwork is hanging on the walls in the Three Forks Middle School/High School Library. Librarian Kerri Moore said the library was updated during the district's recent construction and remodel, which resulted in an accent wall ideal for displaying artwork. "Previously, a Three Forks graduate and fabulous artist, Jacob Ramsey, gave me a sketch of an elephant that I greatly admired. I told him I would have it framed and display it in the library. That spawned the idea of adding... Full story
I’ll be taking a few days off during the week of Christmas and am excited to spend a lot of time doing little of anything. I have no plans to go any further than the grocery store and am completely fine with that. I know many people who, when they have time off, immediately get the itch to travel or plan a plethora of activities. Still, I’m perfectly fine with watching sports, reading a good book or two, and binge-watching a couple of seasons of a television show in 24 hours. One thing I’m looking forward to outside of creating a permanent inde...
It was a tremendous start to the season for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team at last week's Magris Tournament. The Wolves opened their season on December 13 with a 62-24 home win over visiting Drummond and used a huge third-quarter run to win 70-49 against visiting Anaconda. Three Forks came out of the gates strong in their opening game of the season, taking a 23-5 lead at the end of the first quarter, and continued their dominant play in the second quarter to take a 38-12 lead... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team excelled at last week's Magris Tournament, winning 42-23 on December 13 and 44-26 on December 14 against Anaconda. The Lady Wolves shined on both sides of the court in the first half of the December 13 win against Drummond and would take a 33-6 lead into halftime on their way to their first win of the season. Madelyn Tesoro led the team with a game-high 21, Devynn Judd finished with eight, Isabell Harris and Bella Jones had four, Maya Noble and... Full story
The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team battled against high-level competition at last week's Jim Street Mining City Duals at the Butte Civic Center. After a tough first day of competition, the Wolves battled back on day two, winning their final dual 39-34 against Class AA Helena High School. Head Coach Nye Howey said the team did not wrestle well on the first day, but day two was much better for the team. In their opening match on December 13, Three Forks fell 69-12 to Helena Capital.... Full story
MQS, which specializes in post-frame structures, has opened an office at 211 S. Main Street Unit B in Three Forks. Glen Stoll of MQS said they had served the Three Forks area for nearly a decade but recently decided to open an office to better serve the surrounding area. "We build post-frame structures, and our expertise has positioned us as a leader for people looking for garages, shops, barns, and even for budget-friendly shells for homes," said Stoll. "We look forward to continuing to serve...
The Three Forks Running Club has an All-American for the third consecutive year. Senior Cass Violett earned the honors after finishing third in his age group and fourth overall at last week's USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Shelbyville, Indiana. Violett finished at 6:12.81 in the Boys 15 to 18-year-old 5000 Meter Race at the event held at the Blue River Cross Country Course. "Cass had another fantastic day. He ran that course just about as perfect as he could have....
With a theme of "A Very Vintage Christmas," it's once again time for the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Christmas Stroll, with this year's annual event scheduled for Saturday, December 14, from Noon to 6 p.m. Vendors at the 2024 Stroll will be located outside on Main Street and inside various locations, including the Three Rivers Senior Center, the Sacajawea Hotel's Event Tent, and the Rebekah's Lodge. Main Street in Three Forks will be closed to traffic from Neal Street to Date Street from... Full story
It will be an action-packed weekend of basketball in Three Forks. For the first time in five years, Three Forks High School will host the Magris, formerly Imerys, Basketball Tournament on December 13 and 14. Now in its 25th year, this year's two-day tournament will feature 32 games. Three Forks High School Girls' Head Basketball Coach Shayla Stemple said she and her assistant coaches and sisters, Shelby Allen and Shainy Mack, are thrilled to have the school host the tournament for the first time... Full story
The Montana Department of Transportation recently announced the addition of 20 new Road Weather Information System (RWIS) sites, which give travelers in the Treasure State access to real-time weather and road conditions. Seven new sites are in the MDT Butte District, which includes the Three Forks area. According to Phil Balsley, Communications Bureau Chief for the Maintenance Division, the seven new sites in the Butte District are located at Yankee Jim Canyon on U.S. 89 (Mile Post 11), Bridger...
It's once again time for one of the most popular local events of the year, the annual Three Forks Christmas Stroll. The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce's event, which will take place on Saturday, December 14, offers area residents the chance to come together for a truly family-friendly event. Much like "Rodeo Dayz" in July, the Three Forks Christmas Stroll is an excellent opportunity to get out and see Small Town America at its best. For those who might not have attended the Stroll in a while... Full story
I was chatting recently with one of my best friends from high school, and he asked me if I remembered something the two of us did. While I did draw a blank about this memory, I laughed as he described the chaos the two of us caused that day in detail. It's interesting to look back on growing up because while I had to be reminded of what happened that day, I have some core memories that never go away. Of the few that really stand out, there was the time when I was probably around four or five...
The Three Forks Running Club will wrap up its 2024 season with two student-athletes competing at this week's USATF National Junior Olympics Cross Country Championships in Indiana. Senior Cass Violett, who won the Class B Individual State Title in October, and two-time All-State finisher freshman Teegan Gifford will both be representing Three Forks at the prestigious meet that will take place at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville. "It's very exciting for our runners to be able to... Full story
After trailing 35-23 at the end of the third quarter in their season opener on December 5 at home against West Yellowstone, the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team turned to a press and, within minutes, found itself right back into the game. Over the first five minutes of the quarter, the Lady Wolves would chip away at the lead and pull to within 38-36 after forcing a steal from the press and a basket from junior standout Madelyn Tesoro. Unfortunately for Three Forks, the Wolverines...
The 2025 Mason Moore Foundation Calendars are now available for purchase. These calendars are a wonderful opportunity to not only find a great gift but also help the organization that provides grant funding for Law Enforcement agencies across Montana. The calendars can be purchased for $15 online or at the Mason Moore Foundation office at 125 S. Broadway Unit 4 in Manhattan. Jodi Moore added that they will also be sold at the Manhattan Christmas Stroll on December 12 and the Three Forks...
While they may have a young team in the 2024-25 season, there will still be plenty of high-level experience on the mat for the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team, including Jacob Murphy and Tatum Todd, who competed at the Class A State Tournament in March. The Wolves will also return two talented wrestlers who missed last season due to injury: Brummie Boggus, who finished third at state in 2023 as a freshman, and Mathias Hogue, who was fifth at state in 2023 as an eighth grader. Head...
With a remodel planned for early 2025, Three Forks City Hall will have a temporary location to start the new year. According to City Clerk Crystal Turner, they will be moving to the Three Forks Community Library basement at 607 S. Main St. on December 30 and 31. They plan to open the temporary space on January 2 when they return to work after the holiday. "We expect to be there at least three months," Turner said. In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA), which appropriated $20... Full story
In an appearance last week in the 18th Judicial District Court in Bozeman, 41-year-old Daren Abbey pleaded not guilty on a charge of deliberate homicide for the October 10 killing of former Three Forks resident Dustin Kjersem. Appearing before Judge Peter Ohman, Abbey claimed self-defense on the deliberate homicide charge and also pleaded not guilty to two counts of tampering with evidence. On October 31, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer announced that Abbey had confessed and was arrested...
After a second consecutive trip to the Quarterfinals, the Three Forks High School Football team was well-represented on the 2024 Southern B All-State and All-Conference teams. Sophomore Kanon Reichman was named to the All-State Team and second-team All-Conference at quarterback. Reichman had a massive year for Three Forks, finishing with 1,861 passing yards with 14 touchdowns and 156 carries for 1,050 yards rushing and 19 touchdowns. On defense, Reichman had 35 tackles and two interceptions....
Airports and interstates were packed last week with people traveling for Thanksgiving. As much as it would have been nice to see family, I’m glad I wasn’t one of the millions traveling at one of the busiest holidays of the year. The older I get, the more I try to avoid that madness. I can’t even imagine the absolute chaos at the airport on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Just thinking about the packed lines and the loud talkers on their phones making sure everyone within a 20-mile radius knows they have landed and are just waiting...
Under the direction of first-year Head Coach Shayla Stemple, the Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball team will open the 2024-25 season at home with a December 5 matchup against visiting West Yellowstone. A two-time All-State player for the Wolves and 2012 Three Forks High School Valedictorian, Stemple said she is beyond excited for the opportunity to return to her alma mater. “Coming back to Three Forks and coaching the Girls’ Basketball program has been a goal and dream of mine, and t... Full story
After a great offseason, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team will open the 2024-25 season on December 13 with a home Magris Tournament matchup against Drummond. According to Head Coach Terry Hauser, the team went 5-0 at this summer's Manhattan Christian Tournament. He added they also took the squad to the Gonzaga team camp, where they made it to the 'elite bracket.' "This put us in the top eight out of 54 teams. Every team in the elite bracket had an enrollment between 1,000 to... Full story
Later this year, Jesse Swenson will be sworn in as a new member of the Broadwater County Commission. Swenson, who defeated incumbent Darrel Folkvord earlier this month by a vote of 2,392 to 1,937 for the District 3 seat, said he was shocked to learn he had won. “You always hope that you’ll win, but you truly don’t have any inclination of how the election will play out until it’s over,” Swenson said. According to Swenson, his number one priority in starting his tenure would be educating himself on everything that falls on the Commissio... Full story
