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The City of Three Forks may need to change how it spends $172,000 in State-Local Infrastructure Partnership Act (SLIPA) funding. In 2023, the Montana State Legislature appropriated $20 million from the state general fund to the Montana Department of Commerce to be distributed to incorporated cities and towns as grants based on infrastructure repair and maintenance. The funding included $172,000 set aside for the City of Three Forks, which requires a 25 percent match of $43,000. At a January 2024 meeting, the City Council approved a... Full story
When teachers, nurses and coaches call to ask about air quality in their rural Montana school districts, staff at the Department of Environmental Quality sometimes feel limited by the information that's available from the current network of regulatory sensors scattered around the state. "That just doesn't feel good enough," DEQ's Air Research and Monitoring Supervisor Kelly Dorsi said. "So when we had the opportunity to apply for this Advanced Monitoring for Communities Grant as part of the... Full story
When Nick Piccininni got the call in 2020 from Yonder Mountain String Band to sub in for some shows in place of mandolin player Jacob Jolliff, he wasn't expecting it to be a big deal. "At the time, I didn't think anything would necessarily come of it," Piccininni recalled in a phone interview. "I guess, my main hope was that it might help my career in terms of just rubbing shoulders with the right people." What it's become is a chance to become a long-term member of Yonder Mountain String Band,... Full story
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has partnered with the McDonnell family to conserve their 1,591-acre farm in the Missouri Headwaters region of Gallatin County, between Three Forks and Manhattan. Steve and John McDonnell, the father/son team who own and operate the farm and represent the fourth and fifth generations of McDonnell farmers in the valley, worked with GVLT to establish a conservation easement, an agreement that ensures their property will remain forever open and available for agricu... Full story
Last week, the United States Postal Service announced it would suspend air service to support priority and express mail in Montana. The decision did not sit well with Montana's two U.S. Senators. In his monthly Rural Press Call, U.S. Senator Jon Tester blasted the decision and urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to restore air service immediately. "Montana isn't exactly a small state. It takes a while to get across, and when you have to drive it, it delays, delays, delays. For those reasons,... Full story
As Montanans face more economic challenges due to inflation, it can weigh heavily on our most vulnerable populations, including senior citizens. Housing costs are soaring across the nation, thanks in part due to a lack of supply keeping up with demand. While many Montana seniors own their own homes and have little or no remaining mortgage debt, they struggle to make ends meet on fixed incomes. Montana’s seniors deserve to age with dignity and to live safely and independently at home throughout their golden years. Through the Montana Board of H...
By JACK H. SMITH Three Forks Voice I’m sure most people probably have a friend or family member who gets a little too caught up in the political landscape. Whether sitting around the Thanksgiving dinner table or nonstop posting on social media, their lives seem consumed by the colors blue and red. I have a good friend from my hometown who fits the bill perfectly. A few years ago, he started to post about politics occasionally, and now, that is all he does. I’m unsure how he’s gotten any work done in the last few weeks because it has been nonst...
It will be a busy weekend of family-friendly events at two state parks in the Three Forks area. On Saturday, August 3, Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a "Poetry in the Park" event, and on Sunday, August 4, Madison Buffalo Jump State Park will host a Kite Festival. The Madison Buffalo Jump Kite Festival is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. "This event has been going on at the park for several years, but we skipped it last year, and this year, we hope to make it...
There were 70 participants in last week's Headwaters Bank Run in Three Forks. The Half Marathon and 10K each had 16 participants, while the 5K had 48 total. The top five male half-marathon finishers were Matthew Hommel of Belgrade (1:20:16.54), Johnathan Marsh of Littleton (1:24:43.20), David Seymour of Bozeman (1:36:05.00), Isaac Coy of Helena (1:43:21.53), and John Heath of Verona, WI (1:50:13.82). For females, the top five finishers were Nicole Marsh of Littleton, CO (1:37:33.27), Casey...
A state district court judge on Monday sided with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and a coalition of hunting groups in key aspects of a lawsuit where property owners had sought to compel the state to aggressively reduce elk populations. In a trio of rulings, Judge Gregory Todd found that the arguments made by the state and hunting groups that joined the lawsuit were more compelling than those brought by the plaintiff, United Property Owners of Montana. UPOM, a membership-based nonprofit that exists to promote its members’ business interests, h...
Montana State University scientists have provided the first experimental evidence that two groups of microbes thriving in thermal features in Yellowstone National Park produce methane – a discovery that could one day help develop methods to mitigate climate change and provide insight into the potential for life elsewhere in our solar system. The prestigious scientific journal Nature this week published the findings from the laboratory of Roland Hatzenpichler, associate professor in MSU's D...
Death Notice: George “Sam” McCormick, 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Parkhaven Retirement Home in Manhattan, Mt. Services will be held at a later date. K&L Mortuary of Three Forks is entrusted with his arrangements.... Full story
The 47th annual Three Forks Fly In will take place on Saturday, August 3, at Pogreba Field. The event, hosted by the Montana Antique Aircraft Association, will allow area residents to see airplanes up close and mingle with pilots. Other activities planned include Kids Discovery Flights, flying events including flour bombing and spot landing, and a ping-pong ball drop. The event, which started on a farm in Lewistown and was moved to Three Forks two years later, will begin on August 3 with a... Full story
There will be two great opportunities later this week for area wrestlers. On Saturday, August 3, the Headwaters Wrestling Academy and Friends of Three Forks Wrestling are hosting the annual Keith Pierce Wrestling Under the Lights Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Three Forks High School Football field starting at 5 p.m. The cost is $15 per wrestler (Folkstyle), and a USA Wrestling card is required. The USA weight classes for boys and girls at the event are 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, and Junior. Double bracketing is allowed at the... Full story
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 27, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/26/24 00:01 CFS24-102918 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 00:05 CFS24-102920 PATROL CHECK OUSEL FALLS RD and SOUTH FORK RD LE - Documented 00:08 CFS24-102923 NOISE TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 00:41 CFS24-102934 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:49 CFS24-102935 MISSING PERSON 2ND AVE E and E ELM ST (40.0 feet) LE - Case Generated 00:50 CFS24-102936 PATROL CHECK ARDEN DR and ANDREA DR (15.7 feet) LE... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 28, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/27/24 00:00 CFS24-103447 PATROL CHECK ELK GROVE LN and MORGAN CREEK LE - Documented 00:02 CFS24-103449 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:06 CFS24-103450 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:16 CFS24-103455 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:19 CFS24-103458 DOMESTIC LE - Case Generated 00:35 CFS24-103464 ALARM ELK MEADOW TRL and RED TAIL FRK LE - Documented 01:03 CFS24-103472 SUSPICIOUS HEIGHTS CIR and GALLATIN HEIGHTS LE - Documented 01:10 CFS24-103475 ALARM ASP... Full story
MEDIA REPORT Printed on July 29, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 07/21/24 00:38 HWY 287 NB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 07/21/24 01:38 HWY 287 NB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 07/21/24 02:03 BROADWAY ST JUVENILE : Juvenile Problem 07/21/24 02:30 45.918539, -111.608026 DVA : Domestic Violent 07/21/24 07:18 N WALNUT ST JUVENILE : Juvenile Problem 07/21/24 07:24 24 : 24/7 07/21/24 07:56 SUSP : Suspicious 07/21/24 08:43 24 : 24/7 07/21/24 08:46 24 : 24/7 07/21/24 08:50 GOOSE BAY LN MEDEMER : Medical Emergency 07/21/24 08:58 TOWN PUMP TOWNSEND MVA... Full story
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on July 29, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 07/28/24 00:00 CFS24-103959 PATROL CHECK MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:17 CFS24-103967 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:20 CFS24-103969 SUSPICIOUS RUMBAUGH RIDGE CAMPGROUND RD LE - Documented 00:27 CFS24-103972 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:36 CFS24-103975 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:36 CFS24-103976 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:40 CFS24-103977 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:56 CFS24-103980 RECKLESS LE - GOA / UTL... Full story
Governor Greg Gianforte recently raised the alarm about a proposed federal rule which could have a "catastrophic" impact on firefighting in the state. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed replacing the existing "Fire Brigade Standard" with the new "Emergency Response" standard, unprecedentedly expanding the agency's role over firefighters. In a letter to a senior official at the U.S. Department of Labor, Gov. Gianforte cautioned th...
On Aug. 10 at 7 p.m., Missouri Headwaters State Park will host guest speaker Kevin Underwood as he talks about the history and evolution of firearms in Montana through the 19th Century. Underwood has successfully completed a rigorous three-year gunsmithing school at Yavapai College. He is a member of the Montana Historical Gunmakers Guild and has been gunsmithing for the past nine years, specializing in 19th Century arms. On Aug. 17, Missouri Headwaters will host a Bat Walk & Talk, where guests can join a park ranger for a bat tour along the...
The Bozeman Symphonic Choir, the esteemed vocal arm of the Bozeman Symphony, is seeking experienced singers of all voice types to join its ranks for the upcoming 2024-25 season. This all-volunteer, 90-member chorus collaborates closely with the orchestra, presenting a repertoire of masterworks and concerts throughout the season. Members are expected to demonstrate a high level of proficiency and commit to weekly rehearsals, held on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., with additional rehearsals leading up to performances. “Being a member of our choir r...
Fire restrictions continue to spread to other Montana counties as the summer heat continues. Stage I fire restrictions went into effect July 26 for Madison County. FWP-managed properties in Madison County include: • Wall Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) • Bear Creek WMA • Varney Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) • Harrison Lake FAS • Meadow Lake FAS • Parrot Castle FAS • Cardwell Bridge FAS • Raynolds' Pass FAS • Silver Star FAS • Valley Garden FAS • Hell's Canyon FAS • Ruby Dam FAS • Vigilante FAS • Alder Bridge FAS • Ruby Island FAS • Sil... Full story
Summer heat sends many people to their favorite outdoor recreation spots, but it also increases the potential for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). When HABs are present it can be dangerous to your health. The Gallatin City-County Health Department wants to make sure you, your family, and your pets stay safe while enjoying the lakes, rivers, and streams in and around Gallatin County. The Gallatin City-County Health Department has been notified earlier this month of a potential HAB at Hyalite Reservoir. This potential HAB tested negative for...
Furbearer and wolf hunting and trapping regulations for the 2024-2025 season are on the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission agenda for Aug. 16. To give Fish, Wildlife & Parks additional opportunity to assess wolf trapping dates and where those dates would apply, agenda discussion and decision on those specific aspects of the wolf trapping regulations will be postponed until the commission meeting on Oct. 10. All other elements of the 2024 wolf harvest regulations including hunting dates, harvest quotas, bag limits, trap setbacks, harvest...
Montana is poised to become the latest state to increase scrutiny of how its nonprofit hospitals deliver community benefits in exchange for their tax-exempt status. Under proposed rules, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services plans to collect data on nonprofit hospitals’ charitable acts, such as discounting prices, providing health education, or conducting free screenings. Montana officials expect to adopt the new rules in August, but state officials have yet to set standards for exactly what constitutes acceptable giving o...
