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New Gallatin County Commissioner Jennifer Boyer describes her first month on the job as both exciting and incredible. Boyer, who was elected in November of 2022, is also thankful for the warm welcome she has received from fellow commissioners Zach Brown and Scott MacFarlane, county staff, and community partners. Boyer said that while she can relate to 'drinking from a firehose,' her experience is that you cannot study from the shore and wade in. "Local government is a fast-flowing river that... Full story
With their inaugural season inching closer, the Three Forks High School Softball team has its first Head Coach after Clay Feliciano was hired to lead the new Wolves program. While thankful for the opportunity, Feliciano said he is more excited for the girls to have the ability to continue playing the game they all love. "My goal for the program's first year is that we all, coaching staff and players build strong relationships and grow together. We want to establish a supportive and encouraging c... Full story
There is always something special about the energy in the arena for a rivalry basketball game, even more so when the game lives up to the billing. This was certainly the case last Thursday night, with the Three Forks High School basketball teams sweeping their home matchups against Manhattan. The girls opened the evening with a 43-40 win, and the boys ended the night with a 68-62 overtime victory over the visiting Tigers. Lady Wolves Head Coach Lacy Noble said a win against Manhattan is always... Full story
It was a fantastic end to the season for the Three Forks Speech and Drama programs, with both finishing in third place at last weekend's State Meet. "I am proud of the student effort during the State Meet in Manhattan this past weekend," said Head Coach Johnathan Sutton. Leading the way for Three Forks were Zoe Pyfer and Taeyana Gesker, who won a state championship in Classical Theater. Cadence Brown was third in Impromptu, Lance Demaray was third in Spontaneous Interpretation, Lydia Kluin was... Full story
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team was dominant from start to finish in a 68-26 home conference victory on January 26 over Whitehall. The Wolves came out of the gates strong, taking an 18-4 lead at the end of the first quarter and extending the lead to 43-12 at halftime. Head Coach Terry Hauser praised how coachable this year's team is after the game. "They work so hard. They want to get better, and they want to improve. They want to be coached, and it shows," said Hauser. "They... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team saved the best for last in a 44-38 home win on January 26 over Whitehall. Trailing at the end of each of the first three quarters, the Wolves outscored the visiting Trojans 18-9 in the final quarter. "We figured out our defense by the fourth quarter, and that really helped us out. We got some key steals, and they just played smart defensively in the fourth, which helped us turn it around on offense. I felt a little more maturity from the team ca... Full story
Counseling services are once again available at the Three Rivers Medical Clinic. Jen Kamps was recently hired as a Counselor for the Behavioral Health Program at the clinic located at 16 Railway Avenue in Three Forks. The Three Rivers Medical Clinic is currently offering acute and crisis care through its Behavioral Health Program and longer-term care for mental health issues. Counseling appointments are available Monday through Thursday. After Cindy Bates, FNP, took over ownership of the Three R... Full story
The Three Forks Schools are hosting their annual Adult Education Program next month. The program will start on February 13 and run for eight weeks. According to Program Director Tyler Palmer, they will be offering 19 classes with four first-time instructors, which he said is exciting. "Our new building has afforded us additional resources to offer classes like soccer and cooking that we were previously unable to provide to the degree demand warranted. I will keep the online registration portal o... Full story
The Three Forks High School Speech and Drama team had top-three finishes at last week’s Divisional Tournament in Columbus. The Drama team finished in second place in Class B behind only Broadwater County High School, and the Speech team ended the tournament in third behind only Manhattan and Loyola. “Although the day didn’t work out like we had hoped, I am still proud of the work and effort the students put out for our divisional tournament,” Head Coach Jonathan Sutton said. In speech, Cadence Brown brought home a first-place medal in impromp... Full story
When I first decided to move to Montana nearly eight years ago, I ended up staying for a few weeks at a hotel. I was very excited about my new adventure, but looking back, I did not enjoy my time at the motel. The hotel room was the type of dirty that housekeeping could not fix, the walls were thin enough that I could hear the people next door even if they were whispering, and I felt bad for my cat, who had no idea what to think of the situation. The room also didn’t have ESPN, which was just weird, especially when I was trying to watch an N... Full story
Not only did a January 19 Mixer event give local fans a chance to cheer on the Three Forks High School Wrestling team as they won 12 of 16 matches, but it also was an opportunity to highlight the five senior members of the team. Jesse Eide, Dylan Kamps, Chase Kirkland, Brayden Linville, and Levi Wagner were all recognized before the competition. Following the mixer, an emotional Head Coach Nye Howey discussed what the five have meant to the program. "This group of seniors has been with me since... Full story
It will be a busy week of conference action for the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team, with a Thursday home game against Whitehall and a Friday contest at Boulder. In action last week, the Wolves dropped two games to ranked teams, 48-27 Friday against visiting Columbus, and 67-44 Saturday at Big Timber. "Playing two state-ranked teams back-to-back was really mentally daunting for us. But I think our weaknesses are easier to pick out because Columbus and Big Timber capitalize on... Full story
It was quite the week for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. The Wolves snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday, January 20, with junior Shane Williams hitting a shot at the buzzer for a thrilling 64-63 win over then-fourth-ranked Columbus. Three Forks (6-6, 5-1 5B) wrapped up a phenomenal week Saturday with a 45-33 road win over Big Timber. "That was a huge win Friday night, and to do it in the fashion we did with a buzzer-beater makes it that much more enjoyable. The fans... Full story
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department will be well represented at the 32nd annual LLS Firefighter Stairclimb scheduled for Sunday, March 12, at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. To raise money in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Captain Charles Eastty, Captain Cheryl Carrasco, and Firefighter Chase Moore will ascend to the top of the fourth tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River in full turnout gear weighing over 60 pounds. They will also be using a self-contained... Full story
The Three Forks Rural Fire Department and City Council conducted their annual joint Special Meeting last week. In a report on the interlocal agreement between the two entities, Fire Chief Keith Aune reported they currently sitting at 19 volunteers. The current agreement has a limit of 28 firefighters. Aune said in 2022, they responded to 186 calls, a lower number than in 2021. He added the calls were mainly out of town. “We were down, but that’s a good thing,” he said. Emergency Medical Response (EMR) training for volunteers was also discu... Full story
There is an infamous scene from the television show "Breaking Bad" where the main character tosses a pizza on the roof of his home in a fit of rage. As bizarre as that may sound, it seemed completely normal to me. While it wasn't a pizza, I had once done something similar, which seemed pretty appropriate at the time. I am ten years older than my sister Megan, and I often had to watch her during the summer months. We would usually get along, but she also displays a stubborn side, and when this... Full story
The Three Forks High School Wrestling team had four wrestlers place at two large tournaments last week. Brayden Linville finished fifth (106), and Cole Rogers was seventh (113) at the prestigious Rockwell Rumble in Herriman, Utah. Competing with nine wrestlers, Three Forks finished 28th out of 71 teams in the field from nine states, including California powerhouse Clovis High School and the top-ranked team in Utah, Layton High School. The Wolves also found success at the Choteau Classic, with... Full story
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team picked up a huge road win last week with a 46-44 victory on January 10 against Class A East Helena. "It was a pretty great night for the Lady Wolves. That was a huge win. The East Helena girls have been playing together for several years now, and it was almost the same team we saw last year," said Head Coach Lacy Noble. "I think that shows that the girls are playing more as a team now and helping each other when they need." Freshman Maddie... Full story
In non-conference action last week, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team lost 51-41 on January 10 at East Helena and 66-47 on January 14 at home against Manhattan Christian. "We had two tough opponents this past weekend. I thought we played really well, especially on the defensive side of the ball. We didn't capitalize in either game. We missed way too many opportunities at the line versus East Helena that could have put us in a position to win the game," said Head Coach Terry... Full story
While many Three Forks residents and others throughout southwest Montana enjoy getting outside to recreate during the winter, they should be mindful of increased avalanche dangers due to an above-average snowpack with weak layers. The dangers of the 2022-23 season were quickly brought to the attention of Treasure State residents when a fatal avalanche claimed the life of a snowmobiler on December 31 north of Cooke City. A large avalanche was also reported on January 6 at Saddle Peak. Based out o... Full story
The Three Forks Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter is hosting the Southwest Leadership Development event next week. According to Advisor Connie Olsen, approximately 200 to 250 Blue and Gold Jackets will converge at Three Forks High School on Friday, January 20, at the event that will take place from 7 a.m. to around 3 p.m. "The purpose of these competitions is to challenge students to develop critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork, and promote... Full story
I’m sure many people festively celebrated the New Year when the clock struck midnight, officially making it 2023. I was not one of them. In fact, I was in bed at about 10 p.m. I wasn’t a huge fan of 2022, so I did not want to celebrate anything about it, even the end. I was pleasantly surprised not to be shaken out of bed by several hours of fireworks, it was much quieter than I was used to, and I was not complaining. I had been invited by friends to ring in the new year with them in Helena, but I wasn’t up to traveling. Although it was only... Full story
One night after a tough 40-34 rivalry loss at Manhattan, the Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team bounced back impressively with a 54-49 home win on January 7 over Townsend. The Wolves (3-5, 2-3 5B) opened strong taking a 24-19 lead into halftime, and outscored the visiting Bulldogs by one in the third to take a 39-33 lead into the final quarter. Head Coach Lacy Noble said they were able to get a nice lead at the start but let Townsend back into the game. The Bulldogs battled back in... Full story
It has been a strong start to 5B Conference play for the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team. The Wolves finished the first half of conference play last week with a 4-1 record that included a 54-44 road win on January 6 over rival Manhattan. Three Forks fell 65-58 at home on January 7 against Townsend. Head Coach Terry Hauser felt his team played a well-balanced game in the victory over the host Tigers and were especially good on defense. "We held their two best players under double... Full story
Many Treasure State residents might have noticed green lights added to Montana Department of Transportation snowplows during the recent winter storms. With the average number of 24 MDT snowplows hit by vehicles a year, already eight this winter, officials started to look at ways to make plows more visible and continue to operate and keep drivers safe. According to Walt Kerttula, Equipment Bureau Chief in the MDT Maintenance Division, the background behind the new lights started with looking at o... Full story
