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In their first three seasons with the Three Forks High School Speech, Drama, and Debate Team, Maddie Griffiths and Noah Murphy had many accomplishments, including several trophies at the Class B/C State Meet. After joining forces as a Public Forum Debate team as seniors, the talented duo reached new levels of success, culminating with a Class B/C State Championship at the end of January in Choteau. Griffiths and Murphy both joined the team as freshmen for the 2020-21 season. Murphy laughed as he... Full story
An Affidavit for Probable Cause filed last week in Montana 18th Judicial District Court in Bozeman revealed disturbing details about a January 4 accident involving a wrong-way driver on Interstate 90 near Three Forks that claimed the life of 22-year-old Laysa Grewell. Alexander Norbert LeDoux is facing eight charges in connection with the January 4 death of Grewell following a two-vehicle crash at Interstate 90 eastbound mile marker 278 near Three Forks. Court documents state there is probable cause to charge LeDoux with Vehicular Homicide... Full story
According to Montana Highway Patrol Sergeant Jay Nelson, the last thing any motoring public thinks about driving down the Interstate is somebody coming the wrong way, and that consequence can be deadly. "We've tragically lost the life of one individual, and that potential is there each and every time one of these calls comes out," Nelson said. Nelson reported they are seeing the incidents in Gallatin County, including a fatal accident on January 4 that claimed the life of Laysa Grewell and... Full story
Greetings, Southwest Montana, My name is Ray Shaw, a proud Vietnam Vet, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for Senate Seat 35. This district encompasses Madison, Beaverhead, and parts of Jefferson, Gallatin and Silver Bow Counties. As a fifth-generation resident of the Ruby Valley, I come from a ranching background that runs deep in our community. Southwest Montana boasts a wealth of opportunities, from our thriving agricultural sector to our abundant natural resources, outdoor... Full story
Dear Residents of Montana Legislative House District 69, Please let this letter serve as an introduction. I am Ken Walsh, candidate for House of Representatives District 69 for the 2025 legislative session. I currently represent House District 71. As you may or may not be aware, the State’s legislative districts are redrawn every 10 years, after the nation-wide census data is available. This is to equalize the population in each of the 100 house districts. House District 69 now encompasses much of my previous district, and now includes the s... Full story
6 Three Forks Volunteer Firefighters will ascend to the top of the fourth largest skyscraper west of the Mississippi River later this week as part of the 33rd annual LLS Stairclimb. We want to take some time to wish Charles Eastty, Cheryl Carrasco, Chase Moore, Trevor Aune, Josh Brigham, and Rachel Follet good luck at the annual event on March 10 at the Columbia Center in downtown Seattle. Three Forks is undoubtedly proud of all the time you've put into training and fundraising, and the fact you are going up 69 flights of stairs in full gear... Full story
Disclaimer: The views expressed in Op-Ed's published in the Three Forks Voice are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. By Zach Brown Gallatin County Commissioner Gallatin County is a close-knit community, and as one of your commissioners, I see so many helpers across our communities working to support their vulnerable neighbors and make our community safety nets stronger. A recent act of goodness came in the form of a successful mill levy in 2022 that...
Each year, VFW Pay Lau Post #7621 invites local students to participate in the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy Contests. There was great news last week at Willow Creek School with high school student Dalton Koosman selected as this year's local winner of the Voice of Democracy Contest. According to the VFW, the Voice of Democracy is an audio-essay competition established in 1947 with more than 51,000 high school students annually participating. The theme in 2023-24 was "What are the... Full story
Welcome, movie enthusiasts and glamorous party-goers, to the most anticipated event of the year at the Star Theatre in Whitehall. The wait for the Star Theatre to reopen is nearly over. The Star Theatre, now operated by Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents (GJP), is excited to announce its grand re-opening on Sunday, March 10th with an Oscars Red Carpet party. We're rolling out the red carpet and inviting you to join us for a dazzling Oscars Party that promises to be an unforgettable... Full story
The federal agency that oversees Montana’s Medicaid program has approved requests from Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration to cover more services for Montanans with mental illnesses and substance use disorders, part of a multiyear effort to leverage state and federal funds to fill gaps in Montana’s health care system. The state Department of Public Health and Human Services on Monday announced the green light from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for three distinct expansions of what the public insurance program can fund. Those expansions...
The Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing at Montana State University has taken another step toward improving health care for state residents, particularly those living in rural, frontier or Native communities. The nursing college has been authorized by the national Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education to start a nurse-midwifery track in its existing Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The preaccreditation allows MSU to enroll students in the first nurse-midwifery program rooted...
Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton recently announced an expansion of behavioral health services for Montanans. The announcement comes after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved a waiver sought by DPHHS to provide three new Medicaid funded services as part of the state's Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Treatment (HEART) program. "After decades of applying Band-Aids to our broken...
The Three Forks High School Boys' Basketball team had its season come to an end with a dramatic 50-48 elimination game loss to Jefferson (Boulder) on March 1 at the Southern B Divisional Tournament in Billings. After falling to Lodge Grass 74-66 in the opening round on February 28, the Wolves (14-9) were hot out of the gates in their fourth game of the season against the Panthers. The winner of the first three games against their district rivals, Three Forks jumped out to a 16-4 lead at the end... Full story
The Montana open burning season began on March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reminds Montanans to comply with air quality rules, use good burning practices to minimize smoke and use good judgment to prevent wildfires. To burn March 1 through Aug, 31, please follow the below steps: • Obtain a permit from your local fire control authority. • On the day of your burn, act...
Based on further investigation by Idaho and Montana law enforcement officers, prosecutors now believe that the Megan Stedman homicide occurred in Bozeman, Montana rather than in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal and Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell have worked cooperatively to have the case against Chris Brandon Foiles charged in Montana. Based on the initial statements made by Mr. Foiles, and Idaho case law which creates a legal presumption that the murder occurred where the body was found, charges...
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 2, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/01/24 00:00 CFS24-030371 PATROL CHECK BIG SKY RESORT RD and ACCESS (99.4 LE - Documented 00:19 CFS24-030377 BURGLAR AXTELL ANCENEY RD and RIVER CAMP LE - 00:37 CFS24-030386 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:39 CFS24-030388 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:41 CFS24-030389 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and PENNY LN (153.3 feet) LE - Documented 02:45 CFS24-030406 BURGLAR SIMKINS DR... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 3, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/02/24 00:05 CFS24-030925 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:28 CFS24-030936 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:53 CFS24-030941 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:12 CFS24-030948 DUI LE - GOA / UTL 01:18 CFS24-030950 911 HANG UP NORTH SHORE DR and WEST SHORE LE - GOA / UTL 01:25 CFS24-030956 INJ/DEAD/RESCUE GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (21.9 feet) LE - Agency Assist 01:29 CFS24-030957 DISABLED INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS LE -... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 4, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/03/24 00:41 CFS24-031403 AGENCY ASSIST INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Agency Assist 00:55 CFS24-031405 RECKLESS LE - Case Generated 01:02 CFS24-031408 AGENCY ASSIST GOLDEN GATE AVE and ADVANCE DR LE - Agency Assist 01:41 CFS24-031414 DISABLED AIRWAY BLVD and ON RAMP (97.3 feet) LE - GOA / UTL 01:47 CFS24-031415 OUT W/ VEHICLE INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ON RAMP LE - Public Assist 02:45 CFS24-031423 DISABLED BRACKETT CREEK RD and... Full story
MEDIA REPORT Printed on March 4, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 02/25/24 00:40 SHAUN LAMBRECHT FOLLOWUP : Follow up 02/25/24 06:49 Agency : Agency Assist 02/25/24 07:38 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 02/25/24 07:43 TOWNSEND TOWN PUMP VEHABND : Abandoned Vehicle 02/25/24 10:24 ELM ST ANIMAL : Animal 02/25/24 10:48 S SPRUCE ST MEDEMER : Medical Emergency 02/25/24 12:39 EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 02/25/24 13:08 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 02/25/24 13:33 EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 02/25/24 13:49... Full story
Record rainfall pelted parts of Iowa for 12 hours straight in July 2010, sending 10 inches of rainwater draining toward Lake Delhi, Iowa, a popular recreation destination for decades since its construction in the 1920s. Holding back 9 miles of lake water with more precipitation flowing in by the minute was the 80-year-old Lake Delhi Dam, constructed of hundreds of feet of earth, concrete, and steel. The water punched a 30-foot-wide hole in the dam wall, spewing floodwater into the surrounding...
An estimated 21,000 people in Montana over age 65 have Alzheimer's, according to estimates released by the Alzheimer's Association in 2023. Alzheimer's disease afflicts an estimated 6.7 million Americans, and that number is only growing. Medical professionals believe the volume of diagnoses could double by 2060 if there isn't a breakthrough in prevention—or a cure. For the first time, the Alzheimer's Association released estimates on Alzheimer's prevalence in each state and county. Researchers h...
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 5, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/04/24 00:01 CFS24-031809 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:04 CFS24-031810 PATROL CHECK BULL TROUT RD and JACKRABBIT LN LE - Documented 00:05 CFS24-031811 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:00 CFS24-031823 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:08 CFS24-031825 WELFARE CHECK LE - Documented 03:47 CFS24-031842 BURGLAR JACKRABBIT LN and RAMSHORN DR LE - 04:44 CFS24-031849 OUT W/ VEHICLE LE - Documented 05:01 CFS24-031851 PATROL CHECK COUNTRYSIDE LN a... Full story
The 20th century was a period of unprecedented innovation, ushering in technology that transformed the ways humans can connect to one another, including the internet, radio, and mobile phones. Humans could speak with, see, and send messages to people thousands of miles away from them in real time. Over those 100 years, the newly connected world became more globalized, changing our politics, economics, and cultures. In recent years, the world has continued to get smaller. Using news sources,...
In 2021, the IRS received a whopping 5.4 million business applications—an all-time high since the U.S. government began tracking this data in 2004. The year with the second-highest number of new business applications? 2020. Today, small businesses employ nearly half of the nation's workers, according to a Chamber of Commerce report. It's fair to say that the past few years have been banner years for small businesses, but what about regional differences? The business climate in a small town in T...
Page 1 of 35 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on March 6, 2024 Date/Time Call For Service #: Location Type of Call 03/05/24 00:01:09 CFS24-032316 COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 feet) PATROL CHECK 03/05/24 00:01:09 - Alexander, Logan - 605 - Field Event 03/05/24 00:02:36 - Alexander, Logan - 605 - Complete 03/05/24 00:19:03 CFS24-032322 WELFARE CHECK 03/05/24 00:19:03 - Russell, Natalie - 615 - Field Event - JWO MALE WEARING DRK CLOTHES WITH A HEAD LAMP 03/05/24 00:20:33 - Pankey, Eric - CHECKED ON MALE WALKING ON FRONTAGE. MALE ADVISED HE... Full story
