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After falling 17-2 at Florence in the program's first game Friday, the Three Forks High School Softball team played far better in the second game of the doubleheader. Head Coach Clay Feliciano said with the first game in program history, jitters were expected, and they talked to the team between games, and the players had a great attitude. "They completely left that game behind them and battled the defending state Champs all seven innings in game 2. We went into the 7th down 8-5 and ended up... Full story
U.S. Senator Jon Tester met with officials in Three Forks last week to learn more about the City's Flood Mitigation Project. Tester said it is smart of the municipality to be moving forward with the project that includes a recently adopted Special Improvement District. "Anytime you can be proactive as a community, that is really critically smart. Doing the best you can to prepare and minimize the risk can save a lot of money. So, I applaud those efforts," Tester said. In October 2022, the City... Full story
The Three Forks High School Track and Field team will have a large roster in 2023, with around 40 student-athletes signed up to compete. With the season opener on March 30 at the Snowflake Invitation in Columbus, Head Coach Casey McWethy said the first couple weeks of practice have been focused on getting the team in shape and breaking their legs in. "Our distance runners are getting after it daily. Our sprinters have been doing various prep work, including strength training and yoga. Our throwe... Full story
The expression “it’s just like riding a bike” is prevalent when someone is reintroduced to something once a constant. It’s been so long since I have been on a bike that I’m unsure if the saying would ring true, and I would probably fall off my first one to 20 attempts. It has probably been about 30 years since I took a bike ride, and it is certainly not something I am proud of, and I should do something about it. I’m not quite sure what happened, but there was a time when I was on my bike just about every day, weather permitting. Growing up... Full story
Three Forks High School Cross Country and Track standout athlete Beau Johnston signed a letter of intent last Friday to continue his career at Rocky Mountain College in Billings. "I'm very excited to sign with Rocky. This is a very big step, and I'm on to the next chapter in my life," Johnston said. TFHS Head Cross Country Coach Tara Forsberg said having Johnston as a team member for the past four years was amazing. "He is an excellent example for everybody. He worked hard, never questioned... Full story
Three Forks High School Senior Reid Woodward will be continuing his football career at the collegiate level. Woodward signed a letter of intent last week to play football at MSU Northern in Havre. "I'm ecstatic. It's been a dream for a while," Woodward said prior to signing. Three Forks Head Coach Connor Sullivan said it was great to have Woodward in the program the past four seasons. "He was one of those kids that came into practice every day ready to work and get better. He was great to... Full story
The Three Forks Airport will see improvements soon. Earlier this month, the Gallatin County Commission approved an $88,000 loan from the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division. According to County Lead Grants Coordinator Jamie Grabrinski, the money will be used for taxiway and airfield improvements. The loan approved by the governing body comes after the Three Forks Airport was awarded a Federal Aviation Airport Grant last year. "We currently have one FAA grant for... Full story
Going into the 2023 season, Three Forks High School Tennis Head Coach Janna Lauver expects continued improvement of individual player skills and continuous improvement as a team. After missing a Divisional title by just two points in 2022, Lauver said the Wolves also want to take that title this season. Three Forks will open the season with 18 players, including 12 from last year's squad. "We are thrilled to have 12 athletes from the 2022 team returning, and adding six new freshmen is a great ad... Full story
Along with several key returners, there will be plenty of new faces on the 2023 Three Forks High School Golf Team. "We are super excited again this year to have over 30 kids out for the golf team, with roughly half of those coming out for the first time. Great to see kids want to try and improve at the game of golf," said Head Coach Aaron Harkins. On the girls' team, Harkins said they lost a few key seniors from last year but do have a handful of underclassmen that will hopefully be able to fill... Full story
It will be a historic day on March 28 for Three Forks High School when the Lady Wolves Softball open their inaugural season with home games against Manhattan, with varsity scheduled to start at 3 p.m. and junior varsity to follow at 5 p.m. "We are getting more excited as we get closer. I am really hoping to see girls beaming with pride and thankfulness to be representing Three Forks High School on the softball field come the 28th. Many of these girls have been praying and hoping for this to... Full story
While there certainly are some hassles about being self-employed, there are also many rewarding things. One of my favorite things about having a home office is unless I’m out covering an event or doing an in-person interview, I can wear whatever I want. There is something comforting about writing a story or editing photos in sweatpants and a t-shirt. Based on watching this year’s NCAA Basketball tournament, college coaches are also fine wearing the equivalent of pajamas while they work. While I do enjoy the mini office in my bedroom, I som... Full story
In recent years, the Headwaters Golf Course in Three Forks has closed for winter from November 13 through the end of February. With warmer temperatures in the forecast, local golfers looking for a chance to get on the course can play as long as the temperature is at least 40 degrees for several hours. According to Pro Shop Manager Sydney Rochford, in March, they must first get the snow and ice melted on the course before they can allow players. "Then the guideline to open is the temperature has... Full story
In December 2021, the Montana Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists officially passed new regulations to allow mobile units. As soon as Man of the Woods Barbershop in Big Sky owner Kyle Pemberton heard the news, he jumped on the opportunity to serve clients through a mobile unit as quickly as possible. The Man of the Woods Mobile Barbershop officially opened for business in February and is traveling to communities throughout the area, which includes stops each Thursday and Friday in Three Forks at... Full story
The trial for Three Forks resident Zachary Norman, who faces two counts of felony homicide and two counts of tampering with evidence, will start on Tuesday, March 21, at the Gallatin County District Court in Bozeman. Norman was arrested following the January 15, 2022, shooting deaths of brothers Brendan Estabrook and Chase Estabrook in Three Forks, and his bail was later set at $1 million. Norman plead not guilty to the charges on February 16, 2022. The deliberate homicide charges carry a... Full story
I’m an avid sports fan, and my absolute favorite time of the year is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, especially the first four days. I may not leave the couch this Thursday morning until Sunday night, and I’m perfectly okay with this. As a kid, I attended the tournament with my grandparents, cheered on the University of Wyoming basketball team, and witnessed their magical run to the Sweet 16 and a heartbreaking loss in the first round the following year against Loyola Marymount. Unfortunately, they have not returned to the NCAA Tournament too... Full story
Currently in the process of updating its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the City of Three Forks is asking for assistance from residents in filling out a survey for advice on selecting and prioritizing the municipalities most essential needs. The survey, which can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThreeForksCIP, will be available to fill out until March 31. A hard copy of the survey can also be filled out at City Hall at 206 S. Main Street. According to City Officials, the CIP is a budgeting and financial tool that the City Council wil... Full story
Three Forks Education Foundation Board President Dave Chojnacki is passionate when he speaks about the local organization that provides scholarships and teacher grants. "We are a small school. We are not like Bozeman or Billings. We are Three Forks, and we are six blocks long. We want our students to know there are a lot of people who care about them and their future in this community who care about their future. And they are our future," he said. Chojnacki and the board members are inviting... Full story
The Three Forks Education Foundation is a gigantic asset to the three local schools. Whether it is their annual teacher grants or student scholarships, the foundation goes above and beyond to benefit students and teachers. The Three Forks community is lucky to have such a wonderful group who, year in and year out, step up to the plate for the betterment of local education. Next week will allow area residents to help the foundation at their annual fundraiser scheduled for Thursday, March 16, at the school cafeteria. This fundraising dinner is a... Full story
I’m okay with getting a little more cynical every day, and I guess it’s just part of my journey of aging. I’m at the point where most things cause me stress, but a few hit home a little harder. These are just a few examples of the little things that are turning my hair grayer by the day. I try to shop locally and small as much as I can. It is important. Unfortunately, there are times when I have to venture out to a bigger “box” store, and when the lines are long, I will use self-checkout to get in and out as quickly as possible. Every tim... Full story
There was plenty to be proud of with this year's Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. After losing eight seniors from last year's state championship squad, the 2022-23 team forged their own identity, ended the campaign as 5B regular season and tournament champions, and finished just one game away from the state tournament. The Wolves' season came to an end at last week's Southern B Divisional Tournament after a 73-55 loss to Lame Deer. Three Forks opened the Divisional Tournament on... Full story
The upcoming Public Safety Academy will allow area residents to learn a little more about the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. The academy is open to all county residents over 18, is free of charge, and will run for eight to ten weeks in spring or early summer. According to Captain Eric Paulson, the academy covers everything from recruitment, hiring, training, communications, patrol tactics, patrol investigations, long-term investigations, K9s, Search & Rescue, and special weapons and tactics.... Full story
You can’t log onto social media these days without seeing some vitriol spewing in the comments sections. It really is unfortunate, and I miss the days when all I would see were pictures of people’s families. At this point, I’d even settle for watching videos of fireworks on the Fourth of July that never turn out well but get posted anyway. I do my best to navigate through the cesspool associated with an online experience, but sometimes I go down a rabbit hole I wish I would never have entered. This was certainly the case the other day, and it s... Full story
For the sixth straight season, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team is headed to the Southern B Divisional Tournament at the Metra Park Arena in Billings. The 5B District regular season and tournament champions will open the tournament with a Wednesday, March 1, matchup at 4 p.m. against Baker. Head Coach Terry Hauser loves having the extra week of preparation between the district and divisional tournaments. "We get to prepare more, and also, if you are banged up at all, you get... Full story
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball is moving on to the Southern B Divisional Tournament semifinals at the Metra Park Arena in Billings. After falling behind 2-0 in Wednesday evening's quarterfinal matchup against Baker, a Hunter Feddes three would give the Wolves a lead they would never relinquish in a 70-57 victory. "It's amazing. It feels amazing. Nobody expected us to be here, and here we are in the semis. It's an awesome feeling," said Head Coach Terry Hauser. The Wolves will next... Full story
Following a hard-fought 49-46 win Friday over Big Timber in the semifinals of the 5B District Basketball Tournament, sophomore Hunter Feddes said it was a huge win for the team, but they would need to ready to go for Saturday's championship game. A little over 24 hours later, the Wolves answered the call and took home a District Tournament title after a three-pointer from Feddes with 3.6 seconds remaining propelled top-seeded Three Forks to a 53-52 win over rival Manhattan. The Wolves now advanc... Full story
