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The Three Forks High School Volleyball team closed out a busy week in style, picking up their first conference win of 2024 on September 7 with a hard-fought five-set (25-20, 20-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-5) at Lone Peak High School. With the momentum from the victory, the Wolves will enter another packed week of action with home matches on September 10 against Ennis and September 12 against Big Timber, followed by a September 14 Road trip to Whitehall. In other action last week, Three Forks lost to... Full story
It was an evening that showcased the truly amazing support of veterans in Montana on September 6 when the Warriors & Quiet Waters Foundation hosted the sixth annual Warrior Taste Fest at the Commons at Baxter and Love in Bozeman. The Foundation, which empowers post-9/11 combat veterans and their loved ones to thrive and live purpose-driven lives through peak experiences in nature, meaningful relationships, and a sense of community, was hosting its premier fundraising event of the year. Its goal... Full story
The Restored Hope Second Hand Boutique and Thrift Store is open for business in downtown Three Forks. The store, owned by Joseph Rowan, is located at 120 South Main Street and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to Store Manager Marvena Rice, the business is a locally owned community thrift store, and they will be accepting donations during regular business hours. Rice said those with larger donations should contact them to see if they can accept them, and if... Full story
At their regular meeting last week, the Gallatin County Commission approved a resolution establishing the fiscal year 2025 Open Space Levy funding amounts for "Conservation" and "Other Eligible Projects." According to Chief Planning Officer Sean O'Callaghan, the Open Space Levy passed by voters in 2018 allows Gallatin County to levy up to 4.5 mills annually, with .5 mills transferred to the parks fund for capital improvements and maintenance needs of county-owned parks. In a letter to the Commis... Full story
A new booster club is up and running in Three Forks. Formed earlier this year by Jessica Owens, Terra Posthumus, and Michelle Rogers, the Three Forks Wolves Booster Club's purpose is to support athletic and academic excellence in all student-athletes, promote active and involved parent and community leadership, promote sportsmanship, and provide supplementary financial support to the Three Forks Junior High and High School Athletics and Activities. The club will also work in conjunction with... Full story
Whenever our household budget has gotten tight over the near decade of living in Montana, one topic that always seems to come up is getting rid of our satellite service and finding a different and cheaper way to watch television. Our bill would keep growing, and we would call them to say we’d like to cancel. They’d end up giving us a discount for a few months, only to have the high prices return after it ended. It was a never-ending cycle. I still think I’m still trying to recover financially from the year we thought it would be a good idea to...
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team opened the 2024 season with two top 20 finishers at last week's Jefferson Invite in Boulder. Freshman Teegan Gifford finished 13th in the varsity girls' race at 22:36, and senior Grace Kluin finished 20th at 23:57. Following the race, Wolves Head Coach Tara Forsberg said it felt great for the student-athletes to be able to start the season. "The kids make the first meet bigger and harder in their heads, and they are worried about their fitness and... Full story
The Three Forks High School Football team set the tone early, scoring on their opening drive, and would never trail in an impressive 28-13 win over Missoula Loyola on August 30 at Bobcat Stadium at the Montana State University Campus in Bozeman. The Wolves wasted little time scoring, with sophomore quarterback Kanon Reichman finding the endzone on a five-yard scoring run. A successful two-point conversion on a pass from Reichman to Dylan Andersen would put Three Forks up 8-0 with 9:02 left in... Full story
After a busy two days of action at last week's Choteau Invitational, the Three Forks High School Volleyball team will continue its packed schedule, opening their home season with a September 3 matchup against Manhattan and September 5 against Townsend. The Wolves will wrap up the week on September 7 at Lone Peak. New Head Coach Jodi Sampson was happy with her team's growth in Choteau, where they advanced to Saturday's Gold Bracket. Looking back on the first day in Choteau, Sampson said the team... Full story
In January 2022, City of Three Forks officials submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a grant to fund 75 percent of the $5.5 million Jefferson River Flood Mitigation Project. After a two-plus-year wait, it was recently announced that the City would receive $4,152,375 in FEMA funding for the project. The project will create a conveyance channel and culvert crossing mitigation option designed to capture overflow flooding from the Jefferson River before reaching the City of Three Forks. The City of Three... Full story
In 2015, Ellen Pierson founded the Honor Roll Association, a non-profit organization that sponsors cycling events to memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and pay tribute to the families left behind. Since its formation, the organization has completed over 40 rides, including on Saturday, August 24, when Honor Rolls members, law enforcement officers, and area residents participated in a ride from Townsend to Three Forks to honor fallen law enforcement officers... Full story
At a meeting on Monday, August 26, the Three Forks School Board approved hiring Joseph Barrett as the High School Music Director. District Clerk Alisa Meeks had been filling in part-time as music director. At a meeting last week, the board approved Meeks to fill in for the position on an interim basis until it is filled 2.5 hours daily on the teacher-certified schedule. Before the vote to approve Meeks on August 22, Three Forks Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut said they had received a phone...
The summer before my sixth-grade year, I would grab my football and make the short walk from my house to Yellowstone School. Sometimes, enough kids would gather, and we would have an impromptu game. We would have some of the best days trying to emulate the Air Force Academy wishbone offense. One time I managed to get a rare touchdown and ran right into a teether ball poll and it knocked me out cold. I still get teased about it to this day. When nobody was around, I would spend an hour or two practicing punting. I was not blessed with much athle...
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team will open its 2024 campaign on Friday, August 30, at the Jefferson High School Invitation in Boulder. According to longtime Head Coach Tara Forsberg, ten girls and four boys have joined this year's team. Looking back at the offseason, Forsberg said summer running went pretty well for the Wolves, but many of the student-athletes are very busy in all areas of their lives, so it's hard to catch them regularly. "I can tell a lot of them have been... Full story
Three Forks High School has added a new fall sports program. After officially starting practice on August 22, the Wolves Girls’ Flag Football team will open its season on August 31 with a Jamboree at Hamilton High School. Three Forks Athletic Director Terry Hauser, who will also serve as an assistant coach, said he first got the idea of adding the program at last January’s MHSA Meetings and decided to add the sport in the spring. According to Hauser, the program will be funded entirely from 2024-26 by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “Bla... Full story
For the second straight season, the Three Forks High School football team will open the season with a matchup against perennial Class B power Missoula Loyola. After playing last season at Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, this year's season opener will take place on August 30 at 7 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. "We get to play in Bobcat Stadium, which in turn will be an awesome experience for the kids. It's so cool that a lot of these kids get to play in the two best stadiums in... Full story
A bicycle ride to honor fallen law enforcement officers Broadwater County Sheriff's Deputy Mason Moore and Montana Highway Patrol Trooper David DeLaittre is scheduled for later this week. Members of the Honor Roll Association, a non-profit organization that sponsors cycling events to memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and pay tribute to the families left behind, will participate in the ride scheduled for Saturday, August 24. The ride will start at approximately 10... Full story
In February 2023, the City of Three Forks started updating its 2006 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). At last week’s City Council meeting, the governing body took the final steps in the official approval when they voted unanimously to adopt the new CIP, a prioritized list of infrastructure projects with a schedule and funding sources. Before the vote, Councilmember Garret Buchanan said the CIP is a good road map for the City of Three Forks. “I think it’s nice to have a road map when we don’t know what to do next. It’s very well put together,... Full story
During a public hearing on the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at last week’s Three Forks City Council meeting, Councilmember Gene Townsend discussed the possibility of paving Railway Avenue. Townsend said Railway Avenue is probably the third busiest street in Three Forks, with many people using it to go to the market and post office. “There is a lot of traffic on it. It constantly needs to be graded. It’s a tough street to take care of,” he said. According to Townsend, the City of Three Forks has gas tax money and other money... Full story
The Broadwater County Sheriff's Office issued a warning last Friday about counterfeit bills circulating locally. According to Sheriff Nick Rauser, they are currently investigating the recent case involving $100 bills. He encouraged businesses to be extra vigilant and mindful of all cash. Rauser said the issue is something his office sees too often. "It isn't very rare, unfortunately. We see it at all businesses across the county," he said. For more information about how to authenticate money...
Even before I met a cat, my mom told me I was allergic. While I had plenty of dogs growing up, I didn't know much about cats, and whenever I saw one, it freaked me out because I just didn't understand them. Years later, while living on a Reservation in Washington state, I noticed a little kitten wandering outside my house. I instantly started to worry about the kitten. Nervousness about a cat or being allergic was not part of my thought process; I just wanted to give the kitten a safe place to...
The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department is seeking new members. According to Training Captain Charles Eastty, they currently have 14 volunteers out of the 28 spots available. While the optimal number of new volunteers would be another 14 for a full roster, they hope to fill at least six positions in the near future. "Because when someone's life is on the line, we are going to do everything we can to create the best outcome possible. That is easier with the more trained volunteer firefighters... Full story
This Friday will serve as a wonderful opportunity to get downtown and shop locally. Three Forks Area Businesses are hosting a Summer Sidewalk Sale on Friday, August 16. At the sale, businesses will push closeout inventory to the sidewalks, and those in attendance can find deals, discounts, giveaways, and more. Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, whose business will participate in the sale, said there used to be a similar sale in Three Forks, and after other people brought up the idea, it seemed like a... Full story
Year two of the Rappin the Rivers Music Festival will take place later this week at "The Bridge" near Three Forks. The event, scheduled for August 16 to 18 is billed as Montana's largest two-day rap, hip-hop, and EDM festival. According to organizer Nickel Barney, preparations for year two have been going well and he lauded the lineup in 2024. "We have a great mix of artists," he said. Headliners for this year's event include Brother Ali, Cordell Drake, Dizzy Wright featuring a live band, Filth... Full story
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...
