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With another solid defensive performance, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team moved to 5-0 on the road in 5B District with play with a 51-43 win on February 1 at Whitehall. Trailing 15-7 early in the second quarter, the Wolves (11-5, 9-1 5B) would outscore the Trojans 14-4 to close the half and take a 21-19 lead into the break. Three Forks led 34-30 at the end of three and outscored Whitehall 17-13 in the final quarter to take home the eight-point victory. "Our defense is going to... Full story
On March 9, 1974, the Three Forks High School Boys’ Basketball team picked up the first state title in program history with a historic 58-51 victory over Terry. Later this month, the team will be recognized at a special 50th Anniversary Ceremony in Three Forks on Thursday, February 8, 2024, when the Wolves basketball teams host Lone Peak High School. Several players from the 1973-74 Class B State Title team recently shared memories from the incredible journey to a championship. The path to t... Full story
In 2023, the Montana State Legislature passed the State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA), which 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. $172,000 of this funding has been set aside for the City of Three Forks, requiring a 25 percent match of $43,000. At last week's Three Forks City Council meeting, the governing body approved a... Full story
Over the years, I’ve learned that a first impression is not always the best way to judge a person. Sometimes, people are standoffish, and you’ve got to get to know them a little bit better, and sometimes, people have bad days. One of the best examples is my friend, “Granny.” When I moved to Montana nearly nine years ago, I was overwhelmed. While I had plenty of experience in the newspaper business, I was not quite prepared for how difficult it would be to take over an established publication in Whitehall. Every day was a learning experie... Full story
It might be an understatement to say the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team had a tremendous start to their January 26 home game against Townsend. The Wolves came out firing on all cylinders on both sides of the court, taking a 28-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and a 49-13 lead into halftime on their way to an 83-39 win over the Bulldogs. Following the game, Three Forks Head Coach Terry Hauser lauded the offensive play from his team. "We've been struggling since the Manhattan... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team was dominant from start to finish in a January 26 conference road victory over Lone Peak. The Wolves (7-8, 3-6 5B) quickly jumped out to a 24-7 lead at the end of the first quarter and had a 35-15 lead at halftime. "I think the girls really need that win. We needed that confidence builder," Head Coach Lacy Noble said. It was a massive night for Maddie Tesoro, who had a game-high 27 points. AdaRae Thomas was also in double figures with 10,... Full story
The four seniors on the Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team were recognized before last week's Wolves home finale against Livingston and Florence/Carlton. Three Forks/Ennis Head Coach Nye Howey said he's had the opportunity to coach Cole Rogers, Gabe Hungerford, Jack Hayder, and Alex Fletcher since they were five years old and in the Little Guys Wrestling program. "These four seniors mean a lot to me and are part of my family. It is hard to see them go. They are awesome leaders; they... Full story
Going into last week's Divisional Meet in Columbus, Three Forks Speech, Drama, and Debate Head Coach Bronwyn Evans hoped to get half the team's 15 competitors to qualify for state. The Wolves did just that and more, finishing the tournament with an amazing 11 qualifying for this week's State meet, which is scheduled for January 26 and 27 in Choteau. "I am super proud of the hard work and dedication of all of the students to prepare for Divisional. Their commitment showed. A highlight for me was... Full story
Just a few days after Christmas, 11-year-old Sawyer Ewan had three grand mal seizures on December 29. After multiple seizures over the next three days, he was life-flighted on December 31 from Bozeman to the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Once in Utah, the seizures would continue for the Gallatin Valley resident, whose parents, Aurelia Ewan and Levi Ewan, grew up in Three Forks. On January 6, Aurelia said Sawyer had 40 seizures, and on January 7, he would be transferred to the... Full story
School districts across Montana, including Three Forks, Townsend, and Whitehall, received an emailed bomb threat last week. According to Three Forks Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut, several district staff and board members received the email on the evening of January 16, and they believe at least 75 districts in Montana were affected. Whitehall Superintendent Hannah Nieskens said administrators received a non-specific threat mass email from an individual representing a terrorist organization in Yemen, adding the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, and J... Full story
L&L Site Services is teaming up with Cancer Support Community Montana (CSCM) for a worthwhile cause in 2024. Through their "Pink Can" promotion, L&L customers in Three Forks and throughout the Gallatin Valley can donate to CSCM, a non-profit organization that provides free-of-charge emotional support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Virgil Sheridan of L&L Site Services said that as a locally owned business in Bozeman, the CSCM reached out to develop a... Full story
Broadwater County Sheriff Nick Rauser reported a Helena man was killed last week after striking a Deputy head-on during a high-speed pursuit on January 18. According to Rauser, Tyler Leslie was found deceased on impact following the incident. Rauser said the Deputy whose vehicle was struck was able to exit the vehicle of his own accord and was later released from the hospital after suffering some bumps and bruises. Rauser said the incident started as a slide-off at 3:15 p.m., with the Montana Highway Patrol arriving on the scene and the Deputy...
With the NFL playoffs now down to four teams, plenty of football has been on at my house lately. While I would love to throw some ribs on the pellet grill, the temperatures as of late have not been ideal for outdoor cooking, so I’ve instead used my trusted friend, the crock pot. I’m unsure how old our crock pot is, but it is getting up there. While its days are numbered, it’s still doing its job, and there is no better time to use it than for a big game. We will do a lot of roasts and soups, but I cannot think of anything better than chees... Full story
The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team finished tenth out of 25 teams at last week's Montana Class A Duals, held on January 19 and 20 in Butte. The Wolves opened wrestling in the Mining City with a 39-24 loss to Miles City. Cole Rogers (120 pounds) and Jacob Murphy (126) had pins for Three Forks/Ennis. The Wolves lost 48-30 to Columbia Falls in the second round. Rogers, Murphy, Tatum Todd (132), and Randy Pyfer (205) all had pins for Three Forks/Ennis. The Wolves won 48-27 over... Full story
The Fairweather Fishing Access Site (FAS) along the Missouri River was closed last week due to ice jams and flooding. According to the FWP, the combination of unsafe conditions includes flooded areas throughout the site, moving ice and debris, and potentially unstable trees. The site is located eight miles downstream of Missouri Headwaters State Park. FWP District 3 Regional Maintenance Manager Martin Holtmeyer told the Voice that in the Three Forks area, they do not have these kinds of issues v... Full story
In the early morning hours of January 13, the National Weather Service showed Three Forks with a low temperature of -42 degrees. Things would soon get even worse for residents with a power outage. According to NorthWestern Energy Public Relations Specialist Jo Dee Black, crews responded just after 5 a.m. to an outage affecting customers in the Three Forks and Willow Creek areas. “The priority of the crews is to restore service as quickly as possible, safely. Customer’s service was restored just after 7:30 a.m.,” said Black. “Nort... Full story
During the first reading of an ordinance making changes to the Police Regulation/Animal Control Code, the Three Forks City Council voted unanimously last week to edit the definitions for “Doggy Day Cares” and “Kennels.” The governing body voted to edit the definitions so that neither a Doggy Day Care nor Kennel would be allowed in City Limits. Council member Gene Townsend said having a kennel in town limits is a bad idea and said the barking would go on during the night and weekends. The Council approved the first reading of the ordinan... Full story
Just a few days after Christmas, 11-year-old Sawyer Ewan had three grand mal seizures on December 29. After multiple seizures over the next three days, he was life-flighted on December 31 from Bozeman to the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. Once in Utah, the seizures would continue for the Gallatin Valley resident, whose parents, Aurelia Ewan and Levi Ewan, grew up in Three Forks. On January 6, Aurelia said Sawyer had 40 seizures, and on January 7, he would be transferred to the... Full story
It has been a fantastic season to date for the Three Forks High School Speech, Drama, and Debate team. According to first-year Head Coach Bronwyn Evans, the successful start to the season included a phenomenal placing at large Class AA meets in November in Helena and earlier this month in Billings. "We have a lot of upperclassmen this year, and they know what they are doing. Seniors Noah Murphy and Maddie Griffiths have placed in the top three of every meet they have attended. Junior Lance Demar... Full story
When I was younger, there wasn’t much that scared me. One of those things that frightened me was snakes, but in seventh-grade biology class, I could still hold four or five different ones without being too nervous. I was proud of myself because now in my 40s if I saw a snake in my house, I would probably run out the door and never return. One of the other things that has always scared me is driving in inclement conditions. The first time I drove in snow, I had a minor accident. The weather conditions were fine when I went to play practice at t... Full story
In a back-and-forth rivalry affair on January 11, the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team fell at home 46-40 to visiting Manhattan. Trailing 19-17 at halftime, the Wolves (6-4, 2-3 5B) would withstand a strong start to the third from the Tigers and would take a 33-31 lead after a Maya Noble layup late in the third quarter and led 35-34 lead going into fourth. Manhattan would outscore Three Forks 12-5 in the final quarter to take home the rivalry victory. Following the game, Wolves... Full story
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team had a five-game winning streak come to an end last week when they fell 67-35 at home on January 11 against Manhattan. The visiting Tigers came out on fire from behind the arc and hit seven threes on their way to a 26-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and would hit two more in the second to take a 38-11 lead into halftime. Wolves (6-4, 4-1) Head Coach Terry Hauser said during the hot stretch for the visitors, his team gave up about three or... Full story
In a December battle between the two best 120-pound wrestlers in the state, Three Forks senior Cole Rogers lost a dramatic match 6-4 in sudden victory to Chris Grossman of Billings Skyview in the finals of the CMR Classic in Great Falls. Flash forward to January 13 at the finals of the 65th annual Cowboy Classic Invitational in Miles City, Rogers was not only able to avenge his loss with a thrilling 4-2 sudden victory over Grossman, but the win was also the 100th of his high school career.... Full story
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department needs new members. At last week’s annual Joint Meeting with the Three Forks City Council, Fire Chief Keith Aune reported there are currently 13 of the 28 allowed volunteers. Aune told the governing body that they ask people to volunteer whenever the department is at a public function. Aune asked the Council if it would be possible to put something on the water bill to announce they are seeking additional volunteers. Aune reported there were 19 volunteers in 2022. Aune reported the department had 159 cal... Full story
With the Three Forks Outdoor Ice Rink at Stevenson Park open for the season, residents are reminded to follow the City's rules and regulations. The rules for the rink, which first opened in 2021, include respecting other users, especially those learning to skate, and no vehicles on the ice. The City of Three Forks also recommends that helmets be worn and children be supervised. Open skating is allowed in the rink except when the rink has been reserved or closed for maintenance, safety, or... Full story
