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  • 2024 Shrine Game: Wolves dynamic duo selected to play at prestigious all-star event

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    There was fantastic news on Christmas Day for the Three Forks High School Football team, with two Wolves senior standouts selected to play in the prestigious Montana East-West Shrine Game scheduled for June 15, 2024, in Billings. Following a banner year for the program that included their first playoff victory in decades, Colten Hayder and Shane Williams were selected to play defense for the West team. Hayder will play at safety, and Williams will play at linebacker in the 77th annual all-star... Full story

  • Council Ponders Animal Control Code Changes

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    At the first Three Forks City Council meeting of 2024, the governing body will, on January 9, conduct a public hearing for the first reading of an ordinance that would make several changes to the Police Regulation/Animal Control Code. Among the proposed changes would be clarifying the definition of a “Kennel,” adding definitions for “Additional Dog Permit” and “Doggy Day Care,” and editing the requirement of residents to obtain an Additional Dog Permit. The changes came after several com... Full story

  • Bryant elected Chamber President, meeting time moved

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    8 will be a year of changes for the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce. At the end of 2023, Leann Bryant of Hollowtop Heating and Cooling was elected the new Chamber Board President. For Bryant, it is a position she takes very seriously. "As a small business owner myself and a Three Forks community member, I want to see the economy and families of Three Forks thrive. It's important to me on a personal and professional level that Three Forks is able to flourish in the new and exciting growth we... Full story

  • Three Forks FCCLA Spreads Holiday Cheer with Sub for Santa Project's 20th Anniversary

    Cathe Felz|Jan 3, 2024

    As the winter chill embraces the town of Three Forks and holiday lights illuminate the streets, the spirit of generosity and compassion becomes the heartbeat of this tight-knit community. During this festive season, Three Forks FCCLA joyously marked the 20th anniversary of its Sub for Santa project, a heartwarming initiative that has become synonymous with spreading hope and warmth to those in need. Three Forks FCCLA, with the unwavering support of local businesses and community members, has... Full story

  • Three Forks Community Library hosting 'Crafternoon' Class

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    The Three Forks Community Library is introducing a monthly "Crafternoon" Class in 2024. The classes will take place on the second Friday of each month, and the fourth Friday of the month will be a drop-in "Crafternoon." According to Library Director Jaime Ewan, the first "Crafternoon" Class scheduled for Friday, January 12, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. will be "All about Crocheting," and librarian Laura Brewer will teach those in attendance about basic stitches. The library will have yarn and a few cro... Full story

  • Montana Department of Transportation Proposes Area Safety Enhancements

    Jan 3, 2024

    The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to install guardrail and signage at multiple locations near Bozeman: - Montana Highway 86 (MT 86), four miles northeast of Bozeman. - West Cameron Bridge Road, two miles southwest of Belgrade. - Churchill Road, south of Manhattan. - Montana Highway 2 (MT 2), eight miles southeast of Cardwell. - East River Road, two miles north of Pray. - Murphy Lane, one mile east of Emigrant.... Full story

  • Guest Editorial: Montana's vital role in economy energy and national security

    Todd O' Hair, Montana Chamber of Commerce|Jan 3, 2024

    Advancement in technology is rapidly changing the world we live in, the careers we pursue, and undoubtedly affecting nearly every aspect of our lives. Traditional “big iron” companies like John Deere and GM have become “technology companies.” Electric vehicles, medical devices, military innovation, energy production and storage, are a small sampling of how technology is inextricably woven into our lives. This is the new frontier, with businesses and our nation investing massive sums in advancing technology to reclaim global leadership, improve... Full story

  • Column: The ballad of vacations and panini presses

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    I am not going to lie -- it felt awesome and very relaxing to take a week off at the end of 2023. This had been only the second time I had been able to take off that much time in the past eight years, and I tried to enjoy it the best I could. While I had planned to get out of the house a little bit more, I won’t complain about putting a permanent dent in my couch cushion from watching countless hours of games and binge-watching some fantastic television shows. After a few days, it started to get a little bit weird because I wasn’t quite sur... Full story

  • Millions in Opioid Settlement Funds Sit Untouched as Montana Overdose Deaths Rise

    Katheryn Houghton and Aneri Pattani, KFF|Jan 3, 2024

    Nearly a year after Montana began receiving millions of dollars to invest in efforts to combat the opioid crisis, much of that money remains untouched. Meanwhile, the state's opioid overdose and death counts continue to rise. The money is part of the approximately $50 billion that states and local governments will receive nationwide in opioid settlement funds over nearly two decades. The payments come from more than a dozen companies that made, distributed, or sold prescription opioid... Full story

  • Wolves squads return to action this week

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jan 3, 2024

    After a two-week break, the Three Forks High School winter sports teams will return to action this week. The Three Forks/Ennis High School Wrestling team will be on the road this week when they travel to compete on January 5 and 6 at the Ronan Duals. The Wolves had some strong performances to conclude 2023, including opening the season with a fifth-place finish at the Cascade Invitation. The Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball team will look to pick up their sixth win of the season on T... Full story

  • Homeowner group files court challenge against pro-construction housing laws

    Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press|Jan 3, 2024

    A lawsuit filed late last month by a coalition of homeowners challenges the constitutionality of four bipartisan laws passed by this year’s Legislature in an effort to tackle Montana’s housing shortage by encouraging proactive land use planning and making it easier to build homes in situations where construction has been hampered by local zoning rules. The Bozeman-based plaintiff group, Montanans Against Irresponsible Densification, or MAID, describes itself as a group of members who live in neighborhoods “characterized by single-family homes... Full story

  • Study by MSU researcher finds sleep deprivation makes people less happy, more anxious

    Jan 3, 2024

    From MSU News Service Sleeping less does more than just make us tired. It can undermine emotional functioning, decrease positive moods and put people at higher risk for anxiety symptoms, according to a study led by a Montana State University professor who synthesized more than 50 years of research on sleep deprivation and mood. "In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying the effects of sleep loss on emotion is critical for promoting psychological health," said Cara Palmer, assistant...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report December 29, 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on December 30, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 12/29/23 00:16 CFS23-161209 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:35 CFS23-161214 PATROL CHECK GOOCH HILL RD and GALLAHAD WAY LE - Documented 01:37 CFS23-161228 PATROL CHECK SUMMER CUTOFF RD and LE - Documented 02:09 CFS23-161230 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 04:17 CFS23-161239 WELFARE CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - GOA / UTL 05:03 CFS23-161240 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 05:37 CFS23-161242 TRANSPORT S 16TH AVE and... Full story

  • Application period underway for Smith River permits

    Jan 3, 2024

    Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply through Feb. 15. However, a few changes are coming this year that applicants should be aware of. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent trout fishing, the Smith River is one of Montana's most sought-after outdoor recreation experiences. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lottery. Parties of up to 15 people can float with... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report December 28, 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on December 29, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 12/28/23 00:00 CFS23-160758 PATROL CHECK COOPER RD and BEACON RD (14.6 feet) LE - Documented 00:04 CFS23-160760 PATROL CHECK CIRQUE DR and MOUNTAIN VIEW DR LE - Documented 00:07 CFS23-160761 911 HANG UP POWDER LIGHT DR and LONE LE - Documented 00:47 CFS23-160766 PATROL CHECK CANYON VIEW RD and CANYON VIEW LE - Documented 00:58 CFS23-160767 PATROL CHECK BOZEMAN TRAIL RD and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 01:01 CFS23-160768 PATROL CHECK MOOSE RIDGE RD... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report December 30, 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on December 31, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 12/30/23 00:04 CFS23-161690 PATROL CHECK BIG SKY RESORT RD and ACCESS (99.4 LE - Documented 00:08 CFS23-161693 LE - Documented 00:08 CFS23-161694 FOLLOW UP DOGWOOD DR and BOXWOOD DR (42.8 LE - Documented 00:18 CFS23-161700 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 00:55 CFS23-161714 LIFELINE LEEP LN and E RIVER ROCK RD (50.2 LE - Documented 01:18 CFS23-161727 FAM DISTURB GLACIER MOUNTAIN LN and DRIVEWAY LE - Case Generated 01:26 CFS23-161737 TRESPASS... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report December 31, 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 1, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 12/31/23 00:07 CFS23-162128 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:10 CFS23-162129 COMMS PROB VAQUERO PKWY and DRIVEWAY (57.1 00:23 CFS23-162131 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:52 CFS23-162137 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 01:01 CFS23-162141 PATROL CHECK 4 DOT LN and FRONTAGE RD (24.4 feet) LE - Documented 01:05 CFS23-162144 WELFARE CHECK CARDINAL DR and DIMAGGIO DR (64.9 LE - Documented 01:26 CFS23-162148 PATROL CHECK FRONTAGE RD and... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report December 24-30, 2023

    Jan 3, 2024

    MEDIA REPORT Printed on January 1, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 12/24/23 00:14 ANIMAL : Animal 12/24/23 02:01 TOWNSEND LUCKY LILS ALRBA : Burglar Alarm - Audbile 12/24/23 02:30 OUTWVEH : Out With A Vehicle 12/24/23 07:41 WINSTON/ HWY 287 ANIMAL : Animal 12/24/23 10:33 ANIMAL : Animal 12/24/23 11:29 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 12/24/23 11:44 Traffic Complaint : Traffic Complaint 12/24/23 11:47 CITASST : Citizen Assist 12/24/23 11:51 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 12/24/23 13:27 AMB : Ambulance 12/24/23 13:37 HIGHWAY 287 TSTOP : Traffic Stop... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 1, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 2, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/01/24 00:03 CFS24-000002 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 00:11 CFS24-000009 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Documented 00:12 CFS24-000011 FOLLOW UP ALASKA FRONTAGE RD and ROCK RD LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-000016 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:22 CFS24-000020 17 EMS:COLD FIRE:HOT MOUNTAIN LOOP RD and LODGESIDE Fire - Clear EMS 00:32 CFS24-000022 66 and 68 Fire - Clear Fire 00:44 CFS24-000027 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 2, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 3, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/02/24 00:06 CFS24-000414 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and COTTONWOOD RD LE - Documented 00:11 CFS24-000416 PATROL CHECK MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:25 CFS24-000422 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:50 CFS24-000425 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:51 CFS24-000426 PATROL CHECK QUAIL RUN RD and DRIVEWAY (1.9 feet) LE - Documented 01:03 CFS24-000430 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:13 CFS24-00... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 3, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 4, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/03/24 00:00 CFS24-000875 NON INJURY LE - Agency Assist 00:07 CFS24-000876 PUBLIC ASSIST W FRONT ST and S DAKOTA ST (32.4 LE - Public Assist 00:36 CFS24-000881 HOLDUP/PANIC COUGAR DR and RICKY DR (0.0 miles) LE - 00:52 CFS24-000883 PATROL CHECK ELK GROVE LN and MORGAN CREEK LE - Documented 01:07 CFS24-000888 WELFARE CHECK MAJESTIC CT and DRIVEWAY (77.4 feet) LE - Documented 01:09 CFS24-000889 DOMESTIC GALLATIN RD and PENNY LN... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 4, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 5, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/04/24 00:10 CFS24-001347 PATROL CHECK ELK GROVE LN and MORGAN CREEK LE - Documented 00:15 CFS24-001349 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 00:16 CFS24-001350 RECKLESS INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Referred 00:22 CFS24-001352 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:25 CFS24-001354 PATROL CHECK COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 LE - Documented 00:31 CFS24-001357 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:44 CFS24-001360 PATROL CHECK... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 5, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 6, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/05/24 00:02 CFS24-001854 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:46 CFS24-001874 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:53 CFS24-001877 PATROL CHECK TAWNY BROWN LN and BOBCAT DR LE - Documented 01:18 CFS24-001891 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:22 CFS24-001892 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 01:23 CFS24-001894 OUT W/ VEHICLE JACKRABBIT LN and SPANISH PEAK DR LE - Documented 01:40 CFS24-001897 BURGLAR... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 6, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 7, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/06/24 00:05 CFS24-002429 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:10 CFS24-002433 PATROL CHECK AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 00:31 CFS24-002439 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:47 CFS24-002442 NOISE BEVERLEY CT and DRIVEWAY (116.0 LE - GOA / UTL 00:51 CFS24-002443 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:58 CFS24-002444 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ON RAMP (0.1 LE - Citation 01:18 CFS24-002448 SUSPICIOUS BULL TROUT RD and JACKRABBIT LN LE - GOA... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report January 7, 2024

    Jan 3, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on January 8, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 01/07/24 00:01 CFS24-002776 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:16 CFS24-002781 77 VANDYKE RD and DRIVEWAY (234.4 Fire - Clear Fire 00:31 CFS24-002790 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:45 CFS24-002797 PATROL CHECK GODFREY WAY and KERI ST (20.6 feet) LE - Documented 00:48 CFS24-002800 AGENCY ASSIST S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (54.7 LE - Documented 00:51 CFS24-002802 OUT W/ VEHICLE COTTONWOOD RD and PASHA LN LE - Documented 00:52 CFS24-002803 PATROL CHECK... Full story

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