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In the past several months, an alarming number of wrong-way motorists have been arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 near Three Forks. The disturbing recent string of incidents turned fatal on January 4 when 22-year-old Laysa Grewell was killed following a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver at mile marker 278 just outside of Three Forks. To reduce the incidents on the Interstate, the Montana Department of Transportation will soon be placing nine new wrong-way sign systems with radar detection between exit 274 in Three... Full story
The Bridger Brewing Three Forks location is opening its Summer Concert Series with a bang. Country music superstar Josh Turner will perform in Three Forks as part of his "Greatest Hits" tour on Friday, May 17. Turner's discography includes five No. 1 singles, including the widely popular "Your Man," whose official music video garnered over 223 million views. Turner's album "Long Black Train" celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023 and received Platinum certification from the RIAA, with close to... Full story
With the working draft of its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) now available online, the City of Three Forks is asking residents for their feedback. At last week's City Council meeting, the governing body received a presentation on the first draft of the CIP from community and land use planner Lee Nellis. The city will be taking comments on the draft, which is available at www.threeforksmontana.us, until April 9. Comments can be sent by email to [email protected] or given in person at the... Full story
Before the recent United States Powerlifting 2024 Montana High School State Championships in East Helena, Three Forks Coach Stan Provenza said while he knew his team would do well, he just wanted them to compete and feel good about it. It turns out there were plenty of reasons for the team to feel good about their performance. Competing for the first time as a club, Three Forks left East Helena with 16 state records. Micah Gather, Josh Delger, Maddie Griffiths, and Eva Parker each set four... Full story
This year we observe the 37th anniversary of Women's History Month, which is a celebration of women's contributions to history, culture, society, and business. Women have been the driving force behind America's economic rebound from the pandemic, creating 50 percent of all new businesses since 2020. In 2023, women opened more than 1,200 new businesses each day including women of color who experienced some of the highest business growth rates in American history. This post pandemic boom has been... Full story
I was watching a commercial where someone described their "happy place" as a massage chair at the mall. After watching enough Super Bowls, I'm prepared for just about everything with a commercial, but the guy thoroughly enjoying himself in that chair made me want to vomit. I don't know what kind of malls this guy had been to, but my experience with massage chairs is not great. It always starts out relaxing, and I feel this will be worth my time and money, and it turns sour in a heartbeat. Once... Full story
May Louanne Petersen McLees passed away on March 11, 2024. She was born May 21, 1942, in Havre, MT, to Margaret (Minor) and Marinus Petersen. May attended and graduated from Big Sandy High School. She attended and graduated from Rocky Mountain College. At Rocky, she met her future husband, Gary, on a blind date. They were married on August 4, 1962. They were then blessed with two children, Blair and then Brooke. May taught high school English for 25 years. She was also a great sports fan, following her children in all of their sports – but a... Full story
Earlier this month, Broadwater County officials announced the release of a draft Growth Policy Update for public review and comments until March 31, 2024. This document, crafted with careful consideration and community and stakeholder input, outlines a strategic vision for sustainable development and growth within the county. The Growth Policy Update serves as a vital roadmap for the future, guiding land use decisions, infrastructure development, and resource management. Broadwater County... Full story
The Three Forks School District was placed in a temporary lockdown last week. According to Sheriff Dan Springer, on March 14, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received information about a school threat made through social media that involved several locations around the state. “Information was received locally that involved the Three Forks School District. In an abundance of caution, the school was placed in a brief lockdown. The individuals involved locally in the threat have been located and it has been determined that a threat does not... Full story
Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state's "95 mill" school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana's 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties' treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the...
As Montana's multi-month review of Medicaid eligibility comes to a close, the state health department is disclosing more details about how many children, older adults and Native Americans have lost health coverage over the last year, and how the redetermination process has impacted specific counties. The latest release of information came in response to a public records request filed in January by Democratic lawmakers. The minority party has repeatedly critiqued how the administration of Gov....
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers. This tagging effort is part of ongoing research that aims to address trout declines and fish health concerns in the upper Missouri River Basin. Staff plan to tag fish each year for the next three years. With help from anglers, these tags will help researchers identify individual fish and monitor their health, survival, movement and...
CLARKSTON – Fairweather Fishing Access Site has reopened. The site was closed temporarily starting in January due to ice jams and flooding. Those conditions have improved, allowing the site to reopen to public access. Fairweather Fishing Access Site is along the Missouri River, about 8 miles downstream of Missouri Headwaters State Park. Recreationists are encouraged to use caution when visiting rivers because of unseen hazards, as well as flow and ice conditions that can change suddenly. For m...
Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Bozeman Health has been acknowledged several years in a row by Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program recognizing outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. “The top 100 rural hospitals continue to provide a unique...
Registration is now open for Montana State University’s summer writing camps for youths in grades 3 through 12. The camps will be held in July on MSU’s campus. The Youth Writing Camp is a five-day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 for students entering grades 5 through 12 in fall 2024. This camp offers commuter and resident options. Students in the resident option stay in a residence hall on campus and eat in the dining hall, while commuter students return home each day. The resident price is $800 through May 31 and $850 after that dat...
Registration is open for the Mountain Meat Summit, hosted by Montana State University Extension. The summit is an annual program featuring educational tours, technical sessions and consulting. The summit will be held May 21-23 in Bozeman. Early registration is available until April 1. The summit is designed for individuals and businesses that engage with meat supply chains in the mountain West. The agenda will include topics relevant to farmers, ranchers, meat processors, chefs, wholesale buyers and educators according to Tommy Bass, MSU...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will soon begin work to resurface approximately 1 mile of Secondary Highway 288 (S 288), also known as Churchill Road, between Churchill and Manhattan. This project includes grading, surfacing, and seal and cover (chip seal) operations. CK May Excavating, Inc. has been selected as the contractor for this project. “This important project will extend the service life of the road and enhance safety features,” according to Craig Walker, Project Manager for MDT’s Butte District. “MDT and CK May Excavati...
The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Academy is back and slated to start on March 26. Held every Tuesday night from March 26 through May 14, the academy offers a wonderful opportunity for Gallatin County residents aged 18 and older. From 6 to 9 p.m., participants will delve into the realm of law enforcement, experiencing firsthand the rigors and rewards of keeping their community safe. Best of all, this experience is entirely FREE. Engage in immersive exercises including mock traffic stops and drug buys, mastering field s...
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 16, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/15/24 00:38 CFS24-037073 PATROL CHECK ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (0.1 miles) LE - Documented 00:50 CFS24-037075 PATROL CHECK TALC RD and DRIVEWAY (156.1 feet) LE - Documented 00:58 CFS24-037079 PATROL CHECK ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (164.9 feet) LE - Documented 01:10 CFS24-037080 PATROL CHECK TRIDENT RD and ACCESS (61.5 feet) LE - Documented 02:05 CFS24-037094 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 02:13 CFS24-037096... Full story
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 17, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/16/24 00:03 CFS24-037557 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 00:14 CFS24-037562 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-037563 PATROL CHECK 4 DOT LN and FRONTAGE RD (24.4 feet) LE - Documented 00:26 CFS24-037566 SUSPICIOUS GALLATIN RD and JEEP TRAIL (0.1 LE - Documented 00:38 CFS24-037570 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 00:41 CFS24-037573 BURGLAR FRONTAGE RD and 7TH ST (147.7 feet)... Full story
Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 18, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/17/24 00:10 CFS24-038085 COMMS PROB VAQUERO PKWY and DRIVEWAY (57.1 LE - Documented 00:32 CFS24-038090 PATROL CHECK BELGRADE BLVD and PLAZA PLACE DR LE - Documented 00:59 CFS24-038099 AGENCY ASSIST PEBBLE BROOK LN and W RIVER ROCK LE - Agency Assist 01:14 CFS24-038104 AGENCY ASSIST FRONTAGE RD and INTERSTATE 90 LE - Agency Assist 01:32 CFS24-038107 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 01:46 CFS24-038109... Full story
Page 1 of 4 MEDIA REPORT Printed on March 18, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 03/10/24 00:03 TF TOWN PUMP EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 03/10/24 00:59 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/10/24 01:55 TF TOWN PUMP TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/10/24 12:33 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 03/10/24 12:59 S PINE TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/10/24 13:19 N OAK ST SUBJSTP : Subject Stop 03/10/24 13:44 Traffic Complaint : Traffic Complaint 03/10/24 14:55 PRICKLY PEAR DR Agency : Agency Assist 03/10/24 15:08 CITASST : Citizen Assist 03/10/24 15:20 ANTELOPE RD EXPATROL : Extra... Full story
The ProStart Culinary and Management competitions took place at the Montana ProStart Invitational at Gallatin College, with Jordan Berg, Zoe Pyfer, Sadie Dell, and Keith Gottlob among the participants. Additionally, Tommi Kirwan, Anna Dabling, Danni Kober, Violet Donnelly, Aislynn Gifford, Teegan Gifford, and Branna Moore represented the Three Forks Chapter in the STAR Event Competitions. The Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapters from various parts of Montana... Full story
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 19, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/18/24 00:01 CFS24-038531 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:05 CFS24-038532 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:14 CFS24-038537 911 HANG UP TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 00:31 CFS24-038543 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 00:33 CFS24-038544 PATROL CHECK GODFREY WAY and KERI ST (87.5 feet) LE - Documented 00:40 CFS24-038545 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:42 CFS24-038546 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON... Full story
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, just before 1:00 PM, a pair of backcountry skiers were ascending the northern ridge of Mt. Blackmore near Hyalite Reservoir when they triggered a substantial avalanche. One individual was able to escape the slide by sprinting across the slope out of the path, but the other skier was engulfed and carried more than 250 ft downhill and suffered a significant leg injury. The uninjured skier immediately initiated a beacon search and was able to find his partner at the surface near the bottom of the avalanche path. He was...
