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With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees this week, the Three Forks Fire Department is offering tips for keeping area residents' homes safe. "As we look ahead to the hot weather this week, with possible temperatures in the 100s, our command staff is very concerned about the wildfire potential. If you live out of town, now is the time to make sure to keep your home safe," Training Captain Charles Eastty said. Tips provided by the Department Include: Create Defensible Space: Clear... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Clark Fork, Madison, Ruby and Sun rivers, as well as the Jefferson River and Silver Bow Creek in their entirety, will be closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, effective at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. Hoot-owl restrictions are issued for: • Big Hole River – o from the Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Road to the con... Full story
With a heatwave in full effect in Three Forks,, the Gallatin City-County Health Department reminds area residents of precautions to take during the ongoing heatwave. Communications and Website Specialist Holly Whaley stressed the risks associated with the higher temperatures. “Severe heat-related illness can be very dangerous. Knowing if you’re experiencing the symptoms of heat-related illness—and what actions to take next—is essential to protecting your health during extreme heat,” Whaley said. According to Whaley, older adults, the very youn... Full story
An FBI report released earlier this year showed that 14,190 people reported being victims of government impersonation scams in 2023, with losses totaling more than $394 million. The impersonation scams are nothing new to the Three Forks area. Last week, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office once again reported an increase in calls " where the caller says they are from the Sheriff's Office, may even use a deputy's name, informs the victim that they owe the GCSO money for some reason, such as a... Full story
8 Three Forks High School Graduate and Valedictorian Madison Griffiths was recently named a recipient of the Montana State University Presidential Scholarship. Griffiths joins 20 other high school graduates from across the nation and world, including eight others from Montana, who were awarded MSU's most prestigious scholarship. The MSU Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and exemplary public service. Students receive an annual stipend... Full story
In June, Gallatin County residents voted 13,700 to 11,094 to commission a study of county government. Now that the measure has moved forward, seven county residents will be selected in a nonpartisan election on November 5 to serve on a study commission, with a registration deadline of August 12. Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown said he encouraged the election, which is allowed by state statute every ten years, passed on the county-wide level. "We haven't taken a close look at our form of...
This column was originally published at https://dailymontanan.com. The upcoming property tax year could be a little easier on homeowners and renters than last year. The operative word in that sentence is could. Here’s why this year could be easier, not a slam-dunk “will be easier.” Three policy-generated numbers mathematically merge in a complex equation to determine what you pay in property taxes: 1) the state’s assessed value of your property; 2) the state’s tax rate applied to your property; and 3) every city and county’s total ask in taxe...
June went by too fast for me. While I was lucky enough to have some family come and visit, I didn't get out of the house nearly as much as I told myself I was going to. I must really change that in July and August. Even if it's just a day trip or a short overnight one somewhere, I need to get out of the house and explore. Once I get through the stress of planning a trip and finding affordable options, I get very nervous before going anywhere. It's a strange feeling to get so much anxiety for... Full story
Lalia Mae Covey (Jeter), 91, of Helena, MT, passed away on January 29, 2024, of respiratory failure due to congestive heart failure. Lalia was born July 12, 1932, in Bozeman, MT, to Margaret and Henry Jeter. Her father passed away when she was 2 years old. Her mother, Margaret, later married Merle Chandler. Lalia spent most of her youth up Bridger Canyon as Merle worked at the Bozeman Fish Hatchery. They later moved into Bozeman, where Lalia graduated high school. She married Edward P. Covey on... Full story
Patricia (Parker) Gibson, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, Mt. Services are pending with the K&L Mortuary in Three Forks.... Full story
Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a special speaker, Hasan Davis, who will present The Journey of York, at 7 p.m. on July 13, behind the park office. York, who is little known even today, was the Corps of Discovery's only black member. Witness the courage and the compromise of America's growing pains from an enslaved servant of William Clark to a voting member of one of the most daring expeditions ever mounted by the United States. Hasan Davis has shared the Journey of York more than 500... Full story
A regional technology hub focused on photonics and smart sensors, of which Montana State University is a founding member, will receive a $41 million federal grant to help create tech jobs across Montana. The grant to Montana's Headwaters Regional Technology and Innovation Hub comes from the Economic Development Administration, a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. It's one of 12 grants totaling $504 million awarded to tech hubs across the country. In October, the EDA named Montana a...
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has completed the Westphal Parks Acquisition, adding 589 acres to the Forest in the Tobacco Root Mountains 14 miles east of Twin Bridges. The acquisition was made possible through funding via Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF). The LCWF was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans. The Conservation...
The individual backers behind four initiatives that have been gathering signatures in an effort to qualify for the fall ballot said this week that they haven't been able to gather the tens of thousands of required voter signatures. While Montana's secretary of state has yet to determine which measures will qualify for the November ballot, the backer groups behind three other measures have said publicly that they believe they surpassed their signature-gathering thresholds as of the June deadline...
Applications due August 2 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking up to 12 people to serve on a statewide River Recreation Advisory Council. The River Recreation Advisory Council's purpose is to develop a set of recommendations for managing river recreation in Montana and administering the use of water-related activities. The focus area extends to department lands and water bodies that are restricted under the authority of FWP. This includes recreation use on and along the water way,...
Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for spring semester 2024. There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s and Dean’s lists. To be eligible for the lists, students must be enrolled in at least 12 college-level credits. This honor roll list was current as of July 5, 2024, and includes all registration corrections or grade changes processed to that date. Students with a 4.0 GPA for the semester were named to the President’s List. An asterisk follows their names below. The Dean’s List includes the student... Full story
Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/05/24 00:02 CFS24-092039 RECKLESS LE - GOA / UTL 00:06 CFS24-092042 TRAFFIC STOP GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (61.1 feet) LE - Citation 00:09 CFS24-092044 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:10 CFS24-092047 69 WAGONWHEEL RD and SILVERWOOD Fire - Clear Fire 00:11 CFS24-092049 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-092051 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 00:21 CFS24-092054 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:24 CFS24-092057 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:25... Full story
Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/07/24 00:09 CFS24-093197 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:09 CFS24-093198 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ON RAMP LE - Documented 00:43 CFS24-093211 AGENCY ASSIST LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and DRIVEWAY LE - Agency Assist 00:45 CFS24-093214 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:52 CFS24-093218 PATROL CHECK OUSEL FALLS RD and ACCESS (14.6 LE - Documented 00:56 CFS24-093219 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and MILL ST (51.0 feet) LE - Documented 00:56 CFS24-093220 TRAFFIC STOP NELSON RD and DRIVEWAY (87.4 feet) LE -... Full story
CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 06/30/24 01:40 I 90 EB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 06/30/24 07:31 I 90 ANIMAL : Animal 06/30/24 07:51 STAMPMILL LN FIREWRKS : Fireworks 06/30/24 08:12 24 : 24/7 06/30/24 08:44 24 : 24/7 06/30/24 09:40 VINCHECK : Vin number inspection 06/30/24 09:58 WHEAT MONTANA BAKERY & DELI 911OPN : 911 Open Line 06/30/24 10:47 US HIGHWAY 287 ALRBA : Burglar Alarm - Audbile 06/30/24 11:07 FOTHER : Fire Other 06/30/24 11:29 TOWN PUMP TOWNSEND FOTHER : Fire Other 06/30/24 12:15 AMB : Ambulance 06/30/24 12:34 N CEDAR ST... Full story
Montana 4-H is offering the experience of a lifetime for 17 families this summer! A delegation of young people, ages 12-17, plus an adult chaperone from Japan are in need of YOU! These Japanese youth are coming to Montana from July 23 through August 16 and would love to stay with your family to learn about American culture. Special trips and tours are not required to host a delegate. These young people are here to be a member of your family for a month, not a tourist. Six of the delegates have already been matched with Montana families, but we...
Get your empty pesticide containers ready. The Montana Department of Agriculture will be at the Logan Landfill on Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to recycle your containers. Please prepare your containers for recycling. All containers must be rinsed of product. Remove lids, foil, label booklets, rubber gaskets and metal handles. And property cut containers - 30- and 55-gallon drums must be cut into eight equal pieces. Any container that is not properly prepared for recycling will be rejected.... Full story
As schools let out for summer vacation, many students will enter the workforce as interns, apprentices, full-time workers, and seasonal employees. A potential hindrance to students finding employment is employers' fear that younger staff will raise their workers' compensation insurance rates. The Department of Labor and Industry reminds employers that this situation is unlikely, and a program under the DLI can reimburse businesses should they incur higher rates due to younger students on the payroll. "The chances of rising workers'... Full story
Page 1 of 7 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 00:10 CFS24-093630 OUT W/ VEHICLE N 7TH AVE and W SHORT ST (49.0 feet) LE - Documented 00:33 CFS24-093636 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and VILLAGE CENTER LN LE - Documented 00:34 CFS24-093637 PATROL CHECK DRIVEWAY and ICE CENTER LN (152.9 LE - Documented 00:42 CFS24-093639 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:49 CFS24-093641 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 01:08 CFS24-093647 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:11 CFS24-093649 RECKLESS LE - GOA /... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 10, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/09/24 00:12 CFS24-094197 PATROL CHECK E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Documented 00:17 CFS24-094198 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 00:37 CFS24-094203 PATROL CHECK E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Documented 00:47 CFS24-094205 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and MILL ST (51.0 feet) LE - Documented 00:50 CFS24-094206 PATROL CHECK MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:53 CFS24-094208 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB... Full story
L. Frank Cooper, age 84, was born on May 4, 1940, in Willow Creek, MT to Raymond and Frances Cooper. He was the youngest to brothers Chan, Bill & Larry, and was married to Shirley Cleary on June 18, 1982. Frank was born and worked on the family ranch in Willow Creek, MT. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After receiving a degree in Physics, he married his first wife with whom he had four children: Alicia, Clay, Curtis... Full story
