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  • R&D Barbershop open for business on Main Street

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    The R&D Barbershop located at 17 S. Main Street in Three Forks is officially open for business. Owners Dave and Robin Francisco, who have over 40 years of experience as barbers, moved to Three Forks two and a half years ago. “We love the town and the surrounding areas of Three Forks. Talking with several people, we heard that the barber in town had retired, and the town was left without one. We saw the need to help the community so they wouldn’t have to travel back-and-forth to either Bel... Full story

  • 'Women Owned Wednesday' event set for February 21

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    After a successful inaugural event earlier this year, the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is hosting a second “Women Owned Wednesday” on Wednesday, February 21, at 6 p.m. at Main Street Office. According to Chamber President Leann Bryant, Montana ranks seventh in the nation for growth in jobs created by women-owned businesses, employing 37,000 and generating roughly $4.7 million for the economy last year. “Women Owned Wednesday is an opportunity to recognize that growth and impact locally,” Brya... Full story

  • 6 Wolves qualify for State Wrestling Tournament

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    Six Three Forks/Ennis High School wrestlers have qualified for this week’s State Tournament at the Metra in Billings. Two-time state champion Cole Rogers led the way for the Wolves at last week’s Class A Eastern Divisional Tournament in Hardin with a first-place finish at 120 pounds. Emry Veland finished in fifth at 113 pounds, Howie Gayle (103) and Tatum Todd (132) finished in sixth, and Jacob Murphy (126) and Jack Hayder (152) qualified for state with seventh-place finishes. Rogers was dom... Full story

  • Dynamic Duo: Griffiths, Murphy win state title in Public Forum Debate

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    The Three Forks Speech, Drama, and Debate team ended the season impressively at the recent Class B State Meet in Choteau. Six of the 11 qualified students made it to at least the semifinals. "State went very well. I was extremely proud of all of our competitors," said Head Coach Bronwyn Evans. The results included a State Championship in Public Forum Debate for Noah Murphy and Maddie Griffiths. "They worked hard, and it was an eventful meet, with several formal protests involving several... Full story

  • Stolen street signs recovered

    Feb 7, 2024

    Following a tip from a Gallatin County resident, an arrest was made in connection with stolen road signs. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office released a news release on January 30 stating that 49 street signs from across the county had been stolen. “A Gallatin County citizen saw the press release and came forward with valuable information which ultimately led to the arrest and charge of one 18-year-old Bozeman resident. This investigation continues as deputies follow up on additional leads. Currently, 46 of the 49 stolen road signs have bee... Full story

  • Local Voters to Decide on Study of Gallatin County Form of Government

    Feb 7, 2024

    This June, voters in Three Forks and throughout Gallatin County will get to decide if they'd like to study changing the form of their county government. The Gallatin County Commissioners recently voted to put a question on the June 4 ballot asking voters if they'd like to establish and fund a study commission to examine Gallatin County government and make recommendations for changes. The Montana Constitution requires that every 10 years, each city and county government in the state ask their... Full story

  • Guest Editorial: Montana's Public Lands Should be Run by Montanans, Not D.C.

    U.S. Senator Steve Daines|Feb 7, 2024

    As a fifth-generation Montanan, I have fond memories with my Grandpa Daines of learning how to fish and hunt north of Big Timber, and my goal is to pass these traditions on to my own children and grandchildren. There is no better way to experience Montana than backpacking, hunting, hiking or fishing. I share this passion with many Montanans, which is why improving access to our public lands is such a high priority. That's why I introduced my "Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act." Montanans... Full story

  • Column: Poutine is a treasure

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    Whenever I visit my hometown in Wyoming, my first stop is always Grub’s Drive-In. From the first time I had a “Shamrock” cheeseburger, I was hooked, and it is one of my all-time favorite things to eat. On my last visit to Rock Springs, I was horrified that the local landmark had shut down. I was also dismayed that nobody from home bothered to tell me about this, but maybe it was because they knew it would not go well. Shortly before Christmas, I heard the fantastic news that one of my former classmates who worked at the restaurant while we we... Full story

  • Three Forks hosts Lone Peak on February 8

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    With just two games left in the regular season, the Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball team is looking to improve their offensive production. Following a 61-50 road loss at Whitehall in their only game last week, Three Forks High School Girls’ Basketball Coach Lacy Noble said that while it was one of those nights where their shots weren’t falling, the team needs to start looking for better offensive options. “We have to continue to run our offense through and through and show the differe... Full story

  • February is Heart Month: Knowing Your Numbers to Reduce Your Risk of Developing Heart Disease

    Feb 7, 2024

    Winter is here, and the days are getting shorter, and many of us will become less active, so it is a good time to focus on your heart health. Intermountain Health St. James Hospital is working to educate patients about ways to enhance their heart health.   Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. One person dies every 36 seconds in the United States from cardiovascular disease – and about 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease ea... Full story

  • Wolves win on road at Whitehall

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Feb 7, 2024

    With another solid defensive performance, the Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team moved to 5-0 on the road in 5B District with play with a 51-43 win on February 1 at Whitehall. Trailing 15-7 early in the second quarter, the Wolves (11-5, 9-1 5B) would outscore the Trojans 14-4 to close the half and take a 21-19 lead into the break. Three Forks led 34-30 at the end of three and outscored Whitehall 17-13 in the final quarter to take home the eight-point victory. "Our defense is going to... Full story

  • Montana Health department vows changes to avoid delayed contracts

    Katheryn Houghton, KFF Health News|Feb 7, 2024

    The head of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services said the agency has nearly cleared its backlog of incomplete contracts that risked people’s access to health services. Even so, some organizations say the state still owes them tens of thousands of dollars for services already provided. Director Charlie Brereton told state lawmakers during a Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee meeting on Jan. 18 that the agency had nearly finished finalizing overdue contracts with organizations that provide p... Full story

  • Three Forks Area Ambulance: January Community Update

    Feb 7, 2024

    In January, we responded to 26 emergency calls for the volunteers who serve on our local ambulance service. Two of our emergency responses were to fatality accidents on I90. TFAA did 16 transports to Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. We only needed the paramedics on two of those transports for additional aid. We continued to standby at The Three Forks High School Basketball Games to support our youth. The rest of our emergency responses were refusals or cancelled in route to an... Full story

  • Including sulfur in soil fertility programs can benefit crops, according to Montana State Extension specialist

    Feb 7, 2024

    From the MSU News Service Sulfur’s role as an agricultural nutrient is often overlooked, but including it in soil fertility programs can positively impact crop yield, quality and economics, according to a Montana State University Extension specialist. Clain Jones, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist and professor in the Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences, said that modern phosphorus and potassium fertilizers contain less sulfur as a manufacturing byproduct than they historically did. Coupled with higher-yielding v... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 5, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 8 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 6, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/05/24 00:14 CFS24-017652 TRAFFIC STOP GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (32.9 feet) LE - Warning 00:46 CFS24-017660 PATROL CHECK EASTWOOD DR and HUFFINE LN (41.9 LE - Documented 00:57 CFS24-017663 PATROL CHECK TAWNY BROWN LN and BOBCAT DR LE - Documented 00:58 CFS24-017664 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 01:00 CFS24-017665 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:03 CFS24-017667 PATROL CHECK WILLOW PEAK DR and HUFFINE LN (7.0... Full story

  • Variable January Weather Concludes with a General Lack of Snow in Montana

    Feb 7, 2024

    At the beginning of January more than half of NRCS snow monitoring stations in Montana and surrounding river basins reported their lowest snowpack on record. “Well above normal precipitation was needed to begin a recovery from lack of snow, yet precipitation was mostly below normal across Montana last month,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Supply Specialist. The exception was the northern Flathead and Kootenai River basins in Montana where total monthly precipitation was near normal. Other basins wes... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 6, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 7, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/06/24 00:01 CFS24-018183 PATROL CHECK CHURCHILL RD and DRIVEWAY (31.9 LE - Documented 00:10 CFS24-018189 PATROL CHECK TAWNY BROWN LN and BOBCAT DR LE - Documented 00:13 CFS24-018191 PATROL CHECK AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 00:21 CFS24-018194 FP BIG SKY RESORT RD and ACCESS LE - Documented 00:50 CFS24-018196 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:06 CFS24-018200 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 01:32 CFS24-018208 TRESPASS BIG... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 7, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 8, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/07/24 00:46 CFS24-018680 TRAFFIC HAZARD INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS LE - Public Assist 04:31 CFS24-018714 WELFARE CHECK BRIDGER CANYON RD and DRIVEWAY LE - GOA / UTL 05:00 CFS24-018727 BURGLAR GARDEN DR and MILL TOWN LOOP LE - 05:22 CFS24-018732 WELFARE CHECK MOUNTAIN TOP RD and DRIVEWAY (0.1 LE - Documented 05:31 CFS24-018733 77 INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.4 LE - GOA / UTL 05:50 CFS24-018736 NON INJURY LE - Agency Assist... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 8, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 9, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/08/24 00:18 CFS24-019207 OUT W/ VEHICLE S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE - Documented 00:52 CFS24-019209 TRAFFIC STOP JACKRABBIT LN and MEDIAN (160.8 feet) LE - Case Generated 01:19 CFS24-019213 BURGLAR ZOOT WAY and MILKY WAY DR (98.8 LE - 03:17 CFS24-019224 HIT AND RUN LE - Referred 04:45 CFS24-019233 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 05:32 CFS24-019238 SUSPICIOUS BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - GOA / UTL 05:39 CFS24-019239 911... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 9, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 10, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/09/24 00:48 CFS24-019684 FOLLOW UP FRANK RD and STAR TRAILER PARK LE - GOA / UTL 00:58 CFS24-019685 911 HANG UP HEIDI LN and DAVID DR (49.4 feet) LE - Case Generated 00:59 CFS24-019686 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 01:05 CFS24-019688 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 03:37 CFS24-019704 UNKNOWN LE - GOA / UTL 04:05 CFS24-019707 PATROL CHECK JACKRABBIT LN and DRIVEWAY (97.3... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 10, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 11, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/10/24 00:00 CFS24-020220 PATROL CHECK OUSEL FALLS RD and SOUTH FORK RD LE - Documented 00:07 CFS24-020224 PATROL CHECK AURORA LIGHTS DR and FIRELIGHT DR LE - Documented 00:33 CFS24-020235 PATROL CHECK JACKRABBIT LN and DRIVEWAY (97.3 LE - Documented 01:00 CFS24-020240 PATROL CHECK QUINNS RD and E VALLEY CENTER RD LE - Documented 01:01 CFS24-020242 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 02:43 CFS24-020255 DVN S BIG EL... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report February 11, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on February 12, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 02/11/24 00:00 CFS24-020727 09 EMS:HOT FIRE:HOT BRAVE HEART LOOP and DURSTON RD LE - Documented 00:10 CFS24-020729 COMMS PROB VAQUERO PKWY and DRIVEWAY (57.1 LE - Documented 00:15 CFS24-020731 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:29 CFS24-020737 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 01:17 CFS24-020749 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 03:59 CFS24-020788 BURGLAR PIPKIN WAY... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report February 4-10, 2024

    Feb 7, 2024

    Page 1 of 4 MEDIA REPORT Printed on February 12, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 02/04/24 01:05 MT HIGHWAY 284 DVA : Domestic Violent 02/04/24 07:12 WHITE CLOUD PL MEDEMER : Medical Emergency 02/04/24 07:51 CITY KENNELS ANIMAL : Animal 02/04/24 08:22 S OAK ST MEDEMER : Medical Emergency 02/04/24 10:28 BOZEMAN DEAC AMB : Ambulance 02/04/24 11:06 S HARRISON AVE FOLLOWUP : Follow up 02/04/24 13:15 CITY KENNELS ANIMAL : Animal 02/04/24 13:23 BOZEMAN DEAC AMB : Ambulance 02/04/24 14:07 CITASST : Citizen Assist 02/04/24 14:12... Full story