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There was alarming news last week in southwest Montana when Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester reported six non-fatal fentanyl overdoes in a 72-hour span. According to Lester, a new and strong supply of illicit fentanyl powers has been introduced in the Butte area and appears to be causing the spike in overdoses. Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser said it is very concerning to see fentanyl powder in Butte, let alone anywhere in Montana. While the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office has not... Full story
A holiday event later this week in Three Forks will feature over 50 vendors. The Holidazzle Holiday Show is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Three Forks High School Gym. According to one of the organizers, Brooke McLees, she started the show a few years ago, and this year, Lana Torrence asked to help, which got her excited about the event again. McLees said there will be a huge variety of items at the show, including homemade jewelry, horseshoe art, pens,... Full story
At a hearing last week, Alexander Norbert LeDoux was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his actions in a January 4 fatal head-on collision that killed 22-year-old Laysa Grewell on Interstate 90 near Three Forks. In a change of plea hearing on September 13, LeDoux pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and criminal endangerment. He also changed his plea to no contest on a charge of Fleeing from or Eluding a Peace Officer. Montana's 18th Judicial District Court Judge Peter Ohman sentenced LeDoux...
It will be a busy winter for Headwaters Trails System Director Gene Townsend. At last week's Three Forks City Council meeting, the governing body gave Townsend the go-ahead to apply for $100,000 grants to the Montana Trail Stewardship Program and the Montana Recreational Trail Program. According to Townsend, the maximum amount you can apply for with each grant is $100,000, with the trail system usually paying the 10 percent match for the Montana Trail Stewardship Program Grant. He added that for...
Three Forks Cross Country was well represented, with four high school student-athletes competing at last Saturday’s prestigious NXR (NIKE) Northwest Regional Championships at Eagle Island State Park in Idaho. According to Coach Matt Robb, the Three Forks Running Club members Cass Violett, Bella Jones, Jacoby Berg, and Teegan Gifford had a successful weekend. “Each race is pretty packed with runners, so it can be hard to maneuver around the course, and I thought they ran pretty well,” Robb said.... Full story
Since my never-ending senior year of college, I've had the opportunity to work for several different newspapers in various roles. Each one of these jobs has been a valuable learning experience and a chance to add to my tool belt while at the same time making some lifelong friends. There have been some papers I've liked a lot more than the others, but I would not trade any of those experiences because I'm better because of them. While most of my time since college has been spent at newspapers,... Full story
U.S. Senator-Elect and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy was in attendance at Monday's annual Three Forks Schools Veterans Day Program. Six days after defeating incumbent U.S. Senator Jon Tester in the November 5 General Election, Sheehy discussed the importance of Veterans Day and the program in Three Forks. "My wife and I are both Veterans; she was a Marine, and I was a SEAL, and most of our closest friends are Veterans. So what this day means is a chance for those of us who did serve to share that... Full story
Intermountain Infrastructure Group (IIG) is continuing work in the Three Forks area on a project installing a new fiber-optic cable route across the Treasure State. According to Brandon Coates of RBCI, who is working with IIG on the project, crews anticipate wrapping up work before the end of the year, pending weather and other unforeseen factors. Coates said IIG is installing an "Internet Superhighway" that will benefit all Montanans by enabling local and/or regional service providers... Full story
Voters in Gallatin County overwhelmingly rejected on November 5 a proposed increase to the local option motor vehicle tax. In the final unofficial results posted by the Gallatin County Elections Department, the measure that would increase the current tax from .5% to .7% is failing by a vote of 41,957 to 21,175. Earlier this year, officials said about 70% of the tax generated goes to support Gallatin County operations, with "roughly 30% going to the county's general fund, 30% going to the public... Full story
Headwaters Area Food Bank Operations Manager Emily Smith expects to provide over 100 full Thanksgiving meals in 2024. According to Smith, HAFB is providing the meal, including the bird, for anyone who signs up, and they will be delivering Thanksgiving boxes to Clarkston on November 15, to Harrison on November 21, and a small delivery to Pony at to be determined date. "For our customers that visit us in-store, we will be handing out boxes the week before Thanksgiving during our store hours,"... Full story
Earlier this month, the Three Forks Education Foundation awarded its annual Teacher Grants. This year, a total of $5,055.66 was awarded to seven Three Forks educators. "I am super excited we are able to support the teachers. With all the budget cuts going on, anything that can help the teachers out in the classroom is what our foundation is all about," Foundation Member Terri Howey said. Three Forks Elementary Principal Steve Fanning received $2,000 for the "Big Sky Literacy Summit." Fanning...
The Three Forks High School Football team's season came to an end with a 59-36 quarterfinal loss on November 9 at number-one-ranked Malta. Moments after the game, Wolves Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the senior class, which has won 15 games over the past two seasons and advanced to the quarterfinals each year. "They mean a lot. They were the ones who set the bar, were the leaders of our team, and played a lot of football for us. They helped build this thing up with last year's senior... Full story
It was a dominant performance in all three phases of the game for the Three Forks High School Football team, who came out of the gates strong and never looked back in a 43-6 Class B Playoffs opening round win on November 2 at Huntley Project. With the win, the Wolves (7-3) advance to the Quarterfinals and November 9 matchup at undefeated and top-ranked Malta (10-0). Moments after the victory, Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan said they put in a game plan for the Red Devils on October 25,... Full story
The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in the murder of former Three Forks resident Dustin Kjersem. At a press conference on October 31, Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer announced that 41-year-old Daren Christopher Abbey had confessed and was arrested for the killing that took place in October in the Moose Creek area near Big Sky. Abbey, who is in custody at the Gallatin County Detention Center in Bozeman, has been charged with one count of deliberate homicide and two counts... Full story
Whenever the postseason arrives for baseball, it usually means a return appearance from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Whenever I watch a televised game at Dodger Stadium, I’m always transported back to a time and place when I once slipped and dumped an entire tray of beer and “Dodger Dogs” onto the hard concrete of the concourse. It was an epic disaster to watch four beers and four dogs go flying through the air in slow motion. What was worse was the look my sister gave me, as beer covered about 80 percent of my clothing. She had paid a ton of money...
While their season came to an end at last week's 5B District Tournament, the Three Forks High School Volleyball team had a shining moment with a thrilling five-set come-from-behind victory in the opening round on October 31 against rival Manhattan. After falling 26-24, 25-16 to the fourth-seeded Tigers in the first two sets, the fifth-seeded Wolves stormed back, winning the final three sets, 25-14, 25-23, 15-7. After losing in three sets the prior week to Manhattan, Three Forks Head Coach Jodi...
The City of Three Forks officially launched a new look on its website. According to City officials, it's been eight years since the last update, and the former site wasn't providing the best experience for the end user. They hope the new site will enhance user experience and help minimize clicking into downloaded PDFs or digging deep within pages to find items. City Clerk Crystal Turner said the changes at www.threeforksmontana.com went live on October 30, and the transition should be seamless....
In unofficial results from the November 5 election, voters in Gallatin County overwhelmingly rejected a proposed increase to the local option motor vehicle tax. In the latest update by the Gallatin County Elections Department on November 6 at 10:13 a.m.., the measure that would increase the current tax from .5% to .7% is failing by a vote of 33,128 to 16,861. Earlier this year, officials said about 70% of the tax generated goes to support Gallatin County operations, with “roughly 30% going to the county’s general fund, 30% going to the public s... Full story
In the final regular season meet of the season on October 17 in Townsend, Three Forks High School senior Cass Violett set a school record with a time of 15:57. Nine days later, on the biggest stage in the Treasure State, Violett once again broke a school and personal record on his way to winning an individual state championship with a time of 15:54.0 at the Class B State Championships on October 26 at the University of Montana Golf Course in Missoula. "It feels really awesome. I worked for it... Full story
On a beautiful fall morning, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks celebrated the acquisition of a 26-acre parcel at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks on October 25. The public event included a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and several guest speakers, including Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. FWP Region 3 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Manager Linnaea Schroeer welcomed the crowd to the event and encouraged them to explore the new parcel. "All of Montana State Parks are truly special... Full story
For local youth interested in a way to help their community, the Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department offers a wonderful opportunity for 16 to 18-year-olds with the Junior Firefighter Program. According to Assistant Fire Chief Charles Eastty, the program was established in 2012 to allow local youth to learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter and how important volunteering is to the community. Eastty said the younger generation will lead communities in the not-so-distant future, and the...
The further I get from high school, the more I realize that I sure did think I knew it all when, in fact, I did not know much of anything. I feel awful for anyone who had to deal with my wrath of so-called knowledge. With the Presidential election nearing, I can vividly remember in 1992 trying to spark a debate with just about anyone who would listen about why incumbent President George H.W. Bush should be reelected instead of Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton. While I had zero life experience to speak of, I sure did think I was right. I was too...
The Three Forks High School Football team is headed back to the playoffs. The Wolves (6-3, 2-3 Southern B) clinched a spot in the postseason for the second consecutive season after finishing third in the Southern B Conference with a dominant 46-0 senior night win on October 25 against Big Timber. Three Forks will open the postseason on the road on Saturday, November 2, at 1 p.m. when they travel to play the second seed from the East, Huntley Project. Three Forks came out of the gates strong on O...
By JACK H. SMITH Three Forks Voice As the investigation into the murder of former Three Forks resident Dustin Mitchell Kjersem continues, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office released more information last week. The Sheriff's Office is asking area residents to be on the lookout for four items believed to have been removed from the crime scene approximately 2.5 miles up Moose Creek Road near Big Sky. The items listed by the Sheriff's Office are: • Estwing camp axe, blue and silver, likely with a...
The St. James Healthcare Mobile Mammography Coach will be making a stop in Three Forks in mid-November. The coach, launched in the spring of 2023, will be in Three Forks on Wednesday, November 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Three Forks Area Ambulance building at 2 E. Hickory Street. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 406-237-8899. According to St. James Health Care, the mobile mammography coach is a 36-foot bus with one Hologic dimensions mammography machine, the same equipment used in...
