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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
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new location for its planned Visitors Information Center. According to Chamber President Leann Bryant, the organization planned to construct the center where they tore down their shed, located near the Headwaters Railroad and Trident Heritage Center. Bryant said that with the construction of the city's new garage, the Chamber no longer has the space it needs, and the area no longer suits them in terms of curb appeal or practicality. "We are...
At last week's Three Forks School Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut discussed the district's second-semester open enrollment period. In July, House Bill 203 went into effect, requiring all Montana public schools to offer open enrollment, provided the district has room for the student, and allowing for the examination of disciplinary records. "According to state district policy and the new state law, we have open enrollment going on now. I want to explain that means we accept...
Each year, families and friends come together to celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. Over the past few decades, the day following the federal holiday has become synonymous with "Black Friday," as shoppers go in mass to larger stores to get a jumpstart on their holiday shopping. Black Friday has certainly become a cultural phenomenon, with crowds heading to "big box stores." Within the past two decades, it has been joined by "Cyber Monday," where online shoppers can take... Full story
I was young when my parents divorced, and it wasn’t too long after that my mom remarried. While I remember this being quite chaotic, it sure did make for one heck of a Thanksgiving, and that is a big reason why it is up there with my favorite holidays. I’ve heard people sometimes use the word “split” families, which I’m not fond of. It’s just how life goes sometimes, and on Thanksgiving, it allowed me to eat like a king. We would always start Thanksgiving morning a bit earlier than most, often leaving the house before 10 a.m. and heading to...
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
