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It's once again time for the most popular weekend of the year in Three Forks. Huge crowds are expected for the 77th Annual Three Forks NRA Rodeo and the Rodeo Dayz celebration, scheduled for July 18 to July 20. The Three Forks NRA Rodeo will take place on Friday, July 19, and Saturday, July 20. Action will begin at 7 p.m. on both nights. Events at the 2024 Three Forks NRA Rodeo include Saddle Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Tie Down Roping, Barrell... Full story
After his 2013 album "Set You Free" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, Gary Allan should have had it easy. And by all appearances, he would. The album's first single "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" sold 2 million copies, topped the country charts, and earned the admiration of Maya Angelou. "There's a country song out now which I wish I'd written, that says, 'Every storm runs out of rain,'" the celebrated poet and civil rights activist told an interviewer. "I'd make a sign of that if... Full story
Earlier this year, Freddie Obrigewitch was named the Grand Marshal of the 2024 Three Forks Rodeo Dayz Parade. According to Three Forks Chamber Board Member Jill Peterson, she made the nomination because of Freddie and her late husband Mel Obrigewitch's strong ties to the Three Forks Rodeo and the rodeo circuit in several areas across the state. Peterson said she is in awe and humbled by the footprint Mel left behind. It was an emotional moment for Freddie when she learned about being named... Full story
What fun: You’re going on a guided outdoor trip. As you get ready, here are some tips from actual guides about what to expect, as these patient men and women have experienced a few trips that did not go well. First, follow the packing list. Do not leave your raingear at home because your brother tells you it never rains in the desert. If it is 100 degrees in the shade at your house and the list recommends a down parka: bring it. It can and will snow at 10,000 feet in midsummer. If the guide goes through your pack removing extraneous objects and...
n my line of work, I cover many different community events. It’s always great to get out during Rodeo week in Three Forks to visit with people and take in the wonderful sense of community the event brings. I’m far less social when not working; sometimes, I want as little human interaction as possible. It’s certainly not every day, but sometimes I don’t handle people well. It’s nothing against anyone these days; I want to get in and out of where I’m going as quickly as possible. Over the past nine years, I’ve gotten to know quite a few people in... Full story
May 4, 1940 to July 10, 2024 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... Full story
In an effort to promote local businesses, the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce is working on a project to place banners on the power polls on Main Street. At last week’s Three Forks City Council meeting, Chamber President Leann Bryant updated the governing body on the new campaign, which will feature 12 banners. Bryant told the Council that the decision to start the “new and exciting campaign” was made after they were made aware that marketing was a barrier to getting new businesses to join or retaining current members. “In response, we want to...
The Three Forks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is thrilled to announce the installation of raised garden beds in the courtyard area between the elementary school and the new flex space. This initiative, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities and community engagement, has been made possible by a generous grant from the Montana Farmers Union Foundation. Additionally, the project has received support through a Rural Reserve Grant and Carl Perkins funding. The new garden area will serve as a versatile learning space for... Full story
4 Paws Rescue of Cardwell is currently selling raffle tickets for a fundraiser. All proceeds will help provide medical care for the animals. Tickets are $5 each or $5 for 20, and the drawing will occur on Saturday, July 27, at Frontier Days in Whitehall. The first prize is a painting print by Cheryl Gordon, a local artist from Sheridan. The second print is a quilt by Rita Coonrod, and the third prize is a cat basket. Those interested in buying tickets should contact Karen Burtch at 406-490-7085...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks placed angling restrictions last week on multiple rivers in southwest Montana due to warming temperatures and low flows. Hoot-owl restrictions prohibit fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight each day. These closures and restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve. Hoot-owl restrictions that took effect July 12 include: • Big Hole River – Entire River downstream of Saginaw Bridge on Skinner Meadows Road • Smith River – From Eden Bridge to the confluence of the North and South forks • East Gallatin River – E...
Watershed planning in the Jefferson River basin will have increased capacity thanks to the continued partnership between the Jefferson River Watershed Council (JRWC) and Montana Trout Unlimited (MTU). The United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) announced on July 2, 2024, that the partners received a $300,000 funding commitment over 3 years through the USBR's Cooperative Watershed Management Program. "This funding will usher in a new era of watershed planning in the Jefferson basin. It... Full story
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has completed the purchase of the third parcel of land in the West Fork Madison land acquisition. This final phase of the project brings 160 new acres to the Forest, for a total of 461 acres of private inholdings added in the three-phase acquisition along the West Fork of the Madison and Elk Rivers. The newly acquired properties are in the Gravelly Mountain Range, 40 miles south of Ennis, MT, 27 miles west of Yellowstone National Park and 5 miles north of...
Montana State Representative Jane Gillette (R- HD64) was selected to participate in the 2024 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and held at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. This prestigious program is held every year at the Darden School of Business on the campus of the University of Virginia for a select group of state legislators who have been nominated by the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate or...
MEDIA REPORT Printed on July 15, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 07/07/24 00:44 TF TOWN PUMP EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 07/07/24 00:45 TF REST EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 07/07/24 00:48 S : SVOR 07/07/24 02:56 N MAPLE ST CITASST : Citizen Assist 07/07/24 06:15 RAUSER LN ANIMAL : Animal 07/07/24 08:10 24 : 24/7 07/07/24 08:23 BUNKHOUSE BAR CITASST : Citizen Assist 07/07/24 08:27 24 : 24/7 07/07/24 08:37 24 : 24/7 07/07/24 08:58 NORTH DAY USE AT SILOS AREA CITASST : Citizen Assist... Full story
In February, Three Forks High School wrestler Cole Rogers captured his third consecutive state title with a pin over Elijah Nose of Laurel in the Class A 120-pound division. Set to compete later this year as a freshman at Western Colorado University; Rogers has one more opportunity to shine at the high school level. Wrestling for Team Montana, Rogers will compete June 19 and 20 at the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, known as the biggest wrestling tournament... Full story
By Monday, the fire line around Horse Gulch Fire hosted 465 people working to prevent the spread. The fire remained 0% contained. Jimtown Road and Canyon Ferry Road mark the western and southern edges, respectively, of the 12,797 affected acres. The fire has not crossed those two boundaries, and continues to push eastward, but remains west of Hellgate Gulch. A large number of bulldozer crews and on-foot personnel continue to dig fire lines along that threatened part of the perimeter. According... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 15, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/14/24 00:04 CFS24-096756 OUT W/ VEHICLE LE - Documented 00:07 CFS24-096757 TRAFFIC STOP W MAIN ST and N 7TH AVE (43.6 feet) LE - Case Generated 00:14 CFS24-096763 OUT W/ VEHICLE ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (164.9 feet) LE - Documented 00:16 CFS24-096765 PATROL CHECK ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (164.9 feet) LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-096766 OUT W/ VEHICLE ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (164.9 feet) LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-096767 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 16, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/15/24 00:00 CFS24-097198 PATROL CHECK LITTLE COYOTE RD and SEEWAY RD LE - Documented 00:01 CFS24-097200 OUT W/ VEHICLE LITTLE COYOTE RD and SEEWAY RD LE - Documented 00:06 CFS24-097202 PARTY LONESOMEHURST CAMPGROUND RD LE - Cancelled 00:07 CFS24-097203 DUI INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - GOA / UTL 00:07 CFS24-097204 MISSING PERSON LE - Case Generated 01:35 CFS24-097221 SUSPICIOUS ALASKA FRONTAGE RD and YUKON LN LE - Documented 01:44... Full story
Thousands of signatures for constitutional initiatives are in legal limbo after Montana’s top election official abruptly changed the standard for determining which voters are eligible to sign a ballot petition. The move to not permit signatures from voters listed as “inactive” comes as county election administrators around Montana are vetting stacks of signed petitions submitted by the sponsors of three distinct proposals that could appear on the November ballot: CI-126 and CI-127, which deal with statewide election reform, and CI-128, which...
While litigation continues, the Montana Office of Public Instruction can continue administering a new education savings account program for students with special needs. A state judge in Helena last week denied a request to block the new law that authorizes the program. That request was presented earlier this year by the Montana Quality Education Coalition and Disability Rights Montana as part of a lawsuit challenging House Bill 393, which established the savings accounts and was passed by Republican lawmakers in 2023. The two organizations argu...
Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center will provide support to the 43 municipalities and 12 counties in Montana that are participating in the decennial local government review. The MSU Extension Local Government Center will provide training for study commissioners, including a July 24 online training, and support municipalities and counties through the process, according to MSU Extension Local Government Center Director Dan Clark. Clark said Local Government Center staff want to “take the mystery” out of what is expec...
On July 12, 2024, at approximately 8:43 PM, officers were dispatched to a report of a male who had been struck by a vehicle in the Gallatin Valley Mall Parking lot. Although the suspect had left the area, officers gathered information from witnesses and were able to identify him. The suspect, later identified as Keinan Carrier, age 21 of Bozeman, was soon located at his residence nearby but refused to exit the residence. A crisis negotiator from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office was able to gain compliance and he was subsequently taken i... Full story
Certainly, the rodeo and parade tradition in Three Forks goes back a bit further than the nearly 80 years of its current incarnation. Perhaps as far back as the first horse race between Native Americans passing through our area, during which it is possible that a few equines went astray. This may be why the Lewis and Clark expedition had gathered up four or five stray horses before they arrived at the Headwaters of the Missouri River. According to one writer for the Library of Congress in a blurb about Montana, “the horse has played an i... Full story
Three Forks native and professional magician Kyle Groves is returning home with two shows scheduled during Three Forks Rodeo Dayz. Groves of KCG Entertainment will perform at the Three Forks Community Library on Thursday, July 18, at 10 a.m. and on Saturday, July 20, around 1 p.m. in front of the office of the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks. Both shows are free of charge. For Groves, it is always a treat to come back and perform in his hometown. "Three Forks is where the magic all began. If... Full story
During a breathless summer of world-class sport, there have been only a rare few hours when the Tour De France, Wimbledon and the European Championships have not been vying for your attention. Then again, with those events coming to their conclusion there's little time before the Olympic flame burns again in Paris. If you are not planning on moving from your sofa this summer, we can hardly blame you. This is especially true if you are also a fan of sports documentaries. With a new one appearing...
