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During the November 5 election, voters in Gallatin County select seven county residents to serve on the local government study commission. In June, Gallatin County residents voted 13,700 to 11,094 to commission a study of county government. By the August 12 deadline, 13 candidates had registered for the election. The 17 candidates for the seven seats are Anne Donovan, Donald Seifert, Joshua Tuininga, Klaas Tuininga, Christopher Gray, Robert Fish, Jeff Krauss, Amber M. Jupka, Billy McWilliams, Andrew Epple, Teri Patterson, Steve White, Janae...
While I was growing up in a modest-sized, hard-working city in Wyoming, my dad happened to live about a two—or three-minute walk from a cemetery. Whenever I was staying with my dad, I would join the neighborhood kids at night as we would make the short walk to go and explore. As a kid, it would always freak me out, and I wanted nothing to do with it, but sometimes, I just wanted to feel like I was part of the group and begrudgingly joined in on the mischief. It was also the first place my dad took me when I was around 14 to try and teach me t...
For the second time in 2024, a wrong-way driving incident turned fatal on Interstate 90 in the Three Forks area. The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office and Montana Highway Patrol are currently investigating a fatal two-car collision that happened on July 31 at I-90 Mile Marker 272 near Three Forks. According to Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser, at approximately 7:19 a.m., dispatch received multiple calls about a wrong-way driver. Rauser said one of the first callers saw the driver... Full story
Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump will host a rally later this week in Gallatin County. The 45th President and current Republican nominee for the 2024 election, Trump, will campaign alongside U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy at an event scheduled for Friday, August 9, at 8 p.m. at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. "Montana stands with President Donald J. Trump, and I'm proud to stand strong with President Trump in the fight to save America," Sheehy said about the event. "We look forward... Full story
The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Three Forks Resident Deputy for the County's southern end. Sheriff Nick Rauser announced the opening last week and will accept applications until August 23. "The south end Deputy is a huge priority of mine. It was a priority when I ran for Sheriff, and I try my best to hold to my word. Having another deputy down there is huge with the growing population and now the businesses that are going in down there. We need to stay ahead of it to the best... Full story
I’m the type of person who can’t entirely function appropriately without a to-do list. The lists come in very handy for work. I usually have a list of things I need to complete for the upcoming edition of the newspaper and a master story list that constantly evolves as the year goes by. I also utilize lists in my personal life. My “personal” list recently needed some updating, with getting in much better shape skyrocketing to the top of the list. Sometimes, it gets a bit out of hand when I start making lists of lists that I need to make. While... Full story
The City of Three Forks may need to change how it spends $172,000 in State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA) funding. In 2023, the Montana State Legislature appropriated $20 million from the state general fund to the Montana Department of Commerce to be distributed to incorporated cities and towns as grants based on infrastructure repair and maintenance. The funding included $172,000 set aside for the City of Three Forks, which requires a 25 percent match of $43,000. At a January 2024 meeting, the City Council approved a... Full story
Last week, the United States Postal Service announced it would suspend air service to support priority and express mail in Montana. The decision did not sit well with Montana's two U.S. Senators. In his monthly Rural Press Call, U.S. Senator Jon Tester blasted the decision and urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to restore air service immediately. "Montana isn't exactly a small state. It takes a while to get across, and when you have to drive it, it delays, delays, delays. For those reasons,... Full story
By JACK H. SMITH Three Forks Voice I’m sure most people probably have a friend or family member who gets a little too caught up in the political landscape. Whether sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table or nonstop posting on social media, their lives seem consumed by the colors blue and red. I have a good friend from my hometown who fits the bill perfectly. A few years ago, he started to post about politics occasionally, and now, that is all he does. I’m unsure how he’s gotten any work done in the last few weeks because it has been nonst...
It will be a busy weekend of family-friendly events at two state parks in the Three Forks area. On Saturday, August 3, Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a "Poetry in the Park" event, and on Sunday, August 4, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park will host a Kite Festival. The Madison Buffalo Jump Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. "This event has been going on at the park for several years, but we skipped it last year, and this year, we hope to make it...
This Saturday will be an excellent opportunity for area residents to help raise money for the Headwaters Trail System. The 2024 Headwaters Bank Run, which includes a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run/Walk, and Half Marathon, is scheduled for Saturday, July 27. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K and 10K are scheduled for 10 a.m. Same-day registration is also available at the event. Gene and Pat Townsend discussed the event’s importance for the trail system in an interview earlier this week. A... Full story
Work is currently underway in the Three Forks area on a project installing a new fiber-optic cable route across Montana. In 2023, Intermountain Infrastructure Group (IIG) began work on the project loosely following the I-90 corridor and Montana Highway 200 in the northwest portion of the state, with most of the construction taking place along the sides of primary and secondary highways. According to IIG, “the installation of this new fiber-optic cable route will expand the availability and r... Full story
As part of its 2024 Summer Reading Program, the Three Forks Community Library has partnered with three local banks to raise money for the Three Rivers Senior Center. According to Library Director Jaime Ewan, First Security Bank, Manhattan Bank, and Opportunity Bank have pledged a total of $700 that can be donated to the Senior Center. “This has given our community another way to help a local non-profit just by reading. As of today (July 22), our patrons have raised $540 for the Senior Center. I... Full story
The Three Forks High School Tennis team is hosting a camp next month. This year's camp is scheduled for Monday, August 5, to Wednesday, August 7. It will feature groupings for kids entering 1st to 3rd grade, 4th to 6th grade, and 7th to 9th grade. "In general, our goal is to develop a love for the game that the participants can play as a family or competitively for their whole lives," Head Coach Janna Lauver said. The camp for 1st through 3rd graders will take place daily from 8:30 a.m. to 10... Full story
Summer was always quite the adventure as a kid. While there was certainly plenty of time spent watching awful daytime television or Atlanta Braves baseball, there were countless hours spent outside. I vividly remember how much fun it was to be outside until the streetlights came on, playing all sorts of different night games. I'm not sure if it's because kids don't get outside as much, or my neighborhood is older, or perhaps a combination of both, but the younger generation is really missing... Full story
It's once again time for the most popular weekend of the year in Three Forks. Huge crowds are expected for the 77th Annual Three Forks NRA Rodeo and the Rodeo Dayz celebration, scheduled for July 18 to July 20. The Three Forks NRA Rodeo will take place on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Action will begin at 7 p.m. on both nights. Events at the 2024 Three Forks NRA Rodeo include Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Tie Down Roping, Barrell... Full story
Earlier this year, Freddie Obrigewitch was named the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Three Forks Rodeo Dayz Parade. According to Three Forks Chamber Board Member Jill Peterson, she made the nomination because of Freddie and her late husband Mel Obrigewitch's strong ties to the Three Forks Rodeo and the rodeo circuit in several areas across the state. Peterson said she is in awe and humbled by the footprint Mel left behind. It was an emotional moment for Freddie when she learned about being named... Full story
n my line of work, I cover many different community events. It’s always great to get out during Rodeo week in Three Forks to visit with people and take in the wonderful sense of community the event brings. I’m far less social when not working; sometimes, I want as little human interaction as possible. It’s certainly not every day, but sometimes I don’t handle people well. It’s nothing against anyone these days; I want to get in and out of where I’m going as quickly as possible. Over the past nine years, I’ve gotten to know quite a few people in... Full story
In an effort to promote local businesses, the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is working on a project to place banners on the power polls on Main Street. At last week’s Three Forks City Council meeting, Chamber President Leann Bryant updated the governing body on the new campaign, which will feature 12 banners. Bryant told the Council that the decision to start the “new and exciting campaign” was made after they were made aware that marketing was a barrier to getting new businesses to join or retaining current members. “In response, we want to...
In February, Three Forks High School wrestler Cole Rogers captured his third consecutive state title with a pin over Elijah Nose of Laurel in the Class A 120-pound division. Set to compete later this year as a freshman at Western Colorado University; Rogers has one more opportunity to shine at the high school level. Wrestling for Team Montana, Rogers will compete June 19 and 20 at the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, known as the biggest wrestling tournament... Full story
Three Forks native and professional magician Kyle Groves is returning home with two shows scheduled during Three Forks Rodeo Dayz. Groves of KCG Entertainment will perform at the Three Forks Community Library on Thursday, July 18, at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, July 20, around 1 p.m. in front of the office of the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks. Both shows are free of charge. For Groves, it is always a treat to come back and perform in his hometown. "Three Forks is where the magic all began. If... Full story
With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees this week, the Three Forks Fire Department is offering tips for keeping area residents' homes safe. "As we look ahead to the hot weather this week, with possible temperatures in the 100s, our command staff is very concerned about the wildfire potential. If you live out of town, now is the time to make sure to keep your home safe," Training Captain Charles Eastty said. Tips provided by the Department Include: Create Defensible Space: Clear... Full story
With a heatwave in full effect in Three Forks,, the Gallatin City-County Health Department reminds area residents of precautions to take during the ongoing heatwave. Communications and Website Specialist Holly Whaley stressed the risks associated with the higher temperatures. “Severe heat-related illness can be very dangerous. Knowing if you’re experiencing the symptoms of heat-related illness—and what actions to take next—is essential to protecting your health during extreme heat,” Whaley said. According to Whaley, older adults, the very youn... Full story
An FBI report released earlier this year showed that 14,190 people reported being victims of government impersonation scams in 2023, with losses totaling more than $394 million. The impersonation scams are nothing new to the Three Forks area. Last week, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office once again reported an increase in calls " where the caller says they are from the Sheriff's Office, may even use a deputy's name, informs the victim that they owe the GCSO money for some reason, such as a... Full story
In June, Gallatin County residents voted 13,700 to 11,094 to commission a study of county government. Now that the measure has moved forward, seven county residents will be selected in a nonpartisan election on November 5 to serve on a study commission, with a registration deadline of August 12. Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown said he encouraged the election, which is allowed by state statute every ten years, passed on the county-wide level. "We haven't taken a close look at our form of...
