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In January 2022, City of Three Forks officials submitted an application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for a grant to fund 75 percent of the $5.5 million Jefferson River Flood Mitigation Project. After a two-plus-year wait, it was recently announced that the City would receive $4,152,375 in FEMA funding for the project. The project will create a conveyance channel and culvert crossing mitigation option designed to capture overflow flooding from the Jefferson River before reaching the City of Three Forks. The City of Three... Full story
In 2015, Ellen Pierson founded the Honor Roll Association, a non-profit organization that sponsors cycling events to memorialize law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and pay tribute to the families left behind. Since its formation, the organization has completed over 40 rides, including on Saturday, August 24, when Honor Rolls members, law enforcement officers, and area residents participated in a ride from Townsend to Three Forks to honor fallen law enforcement officers... Full story
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asserting the water rights it holds in 10 Montana rivers to keep more water in cold-water fisheries facing low flows wrought by this winter's meager snowpack. FWP water rights and instream flow specialist Stephen Begley told Montana Free Press that the department has used its fishery- and recreation-oriented water rights to bolster flows in the Blackfoot, Missouri, Jefferson, Boulder, Beaverhead, Smith, Shields, Tobacco and Gallatin rivers. The agency also thi...
Last spring, Three Forks Cross Country Head Coach, Tara Forsberg, reached out to Jessica Oehmcke for help finding funds for stationary bicycles for her program. Forsberg is also an assistant Track & Field coach for the Wolves and frequent substitute teacher, while Oehmcke is a member of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) team. "I felt the need for bikes because runners can get overuse injuries, have shin splints, etc., in which they need to run less but still require the cardiovascular and...
At a meeting on Monday, August 26, the Three Forks School Board approved hiring Joseph Barrett as the High School Music Director. District Clerk Alisa Meeks had been filling in part-time as music director. At a meeting last week, the board approved Meeks to fill in for the position on an interim basis until it is filled 2.5 hours daily on the teacher-certified schedule. Before the vote to approve Meeks on August 22, Three Forks Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Uthlaut said they had received a phone...
Summer is coming to a close, but the Three Forks FFA Chapter did not slow down much this summer. We had our FFA officer retreat in June, where our new chapter officers spent time developing team skills and planning out the great year ahead. Three Forks FFA did a lot of fundraising over the summer to help raise money for our traveling opportunities this year. We traveled to Helena to help serve a wedding, served Walking Tacos at the Three Forks Street Fair and Rodeo, and assisted the Three Forks...
For many Montanans, our state’s attraction is its abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities, especially hunting and fishing. These resources have traditionally been managed according to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, which holds that wildlife is a public resource held in trust by the state, should be allocated democratically, and should not be commercially exploited. These principles have allowed Montanans of ordinary means to enjoy our outdoors. Now the scales have started to tip in favor of wealthy out of state inter...
The summer before my sixth-grade year, I would grab my football and make the short walk from my house to Yellowstone School. Sometimes, enough kids would gather, and we would have an impromptu game. We would have some of the best days trying to emulate the Air Force Academy wishbone offense. One time I managed to get a rare touchdown and ran right into a teether ball poll and it knocked me out cold. I still get teased about it to this day. When nobody was around, I would spend an hour or two practicing punting. I was not blessed with much athle...
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team will open its 2024 campaign on Friday, August 30, at the Jefferson High School Invitation in Boulder. According to longtime Head Coach Tara Forsberg, ten girls and four boys have joined this year's team. Looking back at the offseason, Forsberg said summer running went pretty well for the Wolves, but many of the student-athletes are very busy in all areas of their lives, so it's hard to catch them regularly. "I can tell a lot of them have been... Full story
Three Forks High School has added a new fall sports program. After officially starting practice on August 22, the Wolves Girls’ Flag Football team will open its season on August 31 with a Jamboree at Hamilton High School. Three Forks Athletic Director Terry Hauser, who will also serve as an assistant coach, said he first got the idea of adding the program at last January’s MHSA Meetings and decided to add the sport in the spring. According to Hauser, the program will be funded entirely from 2024-26 by the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “Bla... Full story
The Gallatin County Commissioners last week appointed Jill Therrien as the new County Auditor following the recent resignation of the previous auditor. Therrien was unanimously selected by the commissioners after an application process and was officially sworn into office by Justice of the Peace Bryan Adams. Therrien succeeds Erin Cox, who resigned earlier this month to relocate closer to family. Therrien will complete the remainder of Cox's term, which extends through Dec. 31, 2026. Having...
If you, or someone you know—whether a family member, friend, neighbor, or colleague—needs help applying for the Montana property tax rebate, Gallatin County is here to assist. We are hosting a workshop to guide residents through the filing process. A Property Tax Rebate Filing Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gallatin County Courthouse Community Room (3rd Floor) at 311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman Our trained county staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance with the application pro...
Gallatin County is committed to crafting a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) and Housing Strategy that will shape our community’s growth while preserving the unique character we all cherish. Earlier this year, we kicked off this important project with a series of countywide events, gathering invaluable feedback from residents like you. Now, we’re excited to enter the next phase. In our upcoming events, we’ll share how your input has influenced the project so far, share a draft of the map, and invite your feedback to guide us in finalizing these docum...
A wind-driven wildland fire that erupted off of Madison Road on August 21, 2024, has been successfully contained thanks to the coordinated efforts of multiple fire agencies and resources. Firefighters responded promptly to reports of a large fire moving rapidly to the north due to strong winds. Initial units on scene, including 14-24, 14-22, 14-21, 4-1, and Tender 4-8, began establishing a wet line along Dyke Road on the east side of the fire. Despite their efforts, the fire's interior was...
For the second time in as many months, a state district court judge has sided with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and hunting groups in a lawsuit over elk management. The dispute relates to a 2003 law directing Fish, Wildlife and Parks to manage elk “at or below” the sustainable populations established in the state’s elk management plan. Two years ago, the United Property Owners of Montana, a membership-based nonprofit that promotes its members’ business interests, sued FWP, arguing that swelling elk populations have damaged its members...
Joining members of his Housing Task Force at the Montana State Capitol, Governor Greg Gianforte last week praised the diverse, bipartisan group for its continued work to increase the supply of affordable, attainable workforce housing in Montana. On Wednesday, the governor’s Housing Task Force presented its third round of recommendations, focusing on researching housing development projects and developing case studies to identify solutions state agencies and local governments could consider implementing. “During historic inflation and sky...
For the second straight season, the Three Forks High School football team will open the season with a matchup against perennial Class B power Missoula Loyola. After playing last season at Washington Grizzly Stadium in Missoula, this year's season opener will take place on August 30 at 7 p.m. at Bobcat Stadium in Bozeman. "We get to play in Bobcat Stadium, which in turn will be an awesome experience for the kids. It's so cool that a lot of these kids get to play in the two best stadiums in... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 24, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/23/24 01:07 CFS24-116616 ALARM HOMESTAKE DR and PROSPECT LOOP LE - 01:35 CFS24-116619 SUBJECT STOP LAURA LOUISE LN and DRIVEWAY (73.4 LE - Documented 02:26 CFS24-116635 PATROL CHECK LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 03:12 CFS24-116639 PATROL CHECK SOURDOUGH RD and TRIPLE TREE RD LE - Documented 03:21 CFS24-116641 PATROL CHECK SOURDOUGH CANYON RD and WILD LE - Documented 03:44 CFS24-116644 PATROL CHECK TAWNY BROWN LN and BOBCAT... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 25, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/24/24 00:28 CFS24-117098 PARTY CHIEF JOSEPH TRL and CROW KING RDLE - Documented 00:31 CFS24-117099 PATROL CHECK HUFFINE LN and GOOCH HILL RD (162.3 LE - Documented 00:38 CFS24-117101 PATROL CHECK TAWNY BROWN LN and BOBCAT DR LE - Documented 00:42 CFS24-117102 PATROL CHECK HUFFINE LN and JACKRABBIT LN (79.0 LE - Documented 00:42 CFS24-117103 PATROL CHECK E KAGY BLVD and PAINTED HILLS RD LE - Documented 00:54 CFS24-117105 PATROL CHECK HEIGHTS... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 26, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/25/24 00:07 CFS24-117559 RECKLESS LOVE LN and DRIVEWAY (113.6 feet) LE - GOA / UTL 00:26 CFS24-117566 THREATS TAILFEATHER LN and SAGE BLOOM CT LE - Documented 00:31 CFS24-117570 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 00:41 CFS24-117571 SUBJECT STOP LE - Documented 01:19 CFS24-117581 PATROL CHECK COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 LE - Documented 01:21 CFS24-117582 PATROL CHECK AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 01:25 CFS24-117585... Full story
MEDIA REPORT Printed on August 26, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 08/18/24 00:16 HWY 287 MVA : MVA 08/18/24 00:32 ANIMAL : Animal 08/18/24 05:18 N OAK ST ANIMAL : Animal 08/18/24 07:32 24 : 24/7 08/18/24 07:45 SEXOFFNS : Sex Offense 08/18/24 08:37 24 : 24/7 08/18/24 08:44 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 08/18/24 08:49 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 08/18/24 09:19 46.576904, -111.623451 911OPN : 911 Open Line 08/18/24 10:35 MANOR DR VEHABND : Abandoned Vehicle 08/18/24 11:11 N OAK ST FOLLOWUP : Follow up 08/18/24 11:52 HWY 287 Traffic Complaint :... Full story
A special event later this week will help raise money for the Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. In conjunction with American Legion Post 87, the food bank is hosting a Bingo Night on Saturday, August 31, at 218 E. Main St. in Manhattan. A donation Three Forks Stageline Pizza dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m., and bingo with prizes is set for 7 p.m.... Full story
Residents across the state are invited to participate in Montana Crunch Time, a celebration of National Farm to School Month, local producers and nutritious foods. Montana Crunch Time is a statewide event encouraging participants to "crunch" - or bite - into locally grown and raised food. The program is designed to support Montana producers and local food-based initiatives throughout the state, according to Haley Scott of Montana Team Nutrition, which is based at Montana State University. Crunch...
The Montana Meth Project is expanding its program to tackle the deadly Fentanyl crisis. Last week, on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Meth Project launched the first Montana Fentanyl Prevention Lesson and Not Even Once: One Pill Can Kill campaign to educate teens about the deadly risks of Fentanyl. "Experimentation with drugs has never been more deadly. Much like we did with methamphetamine, the Meth Project is responding now to scale a public health crisis," said Amy Rue, ex...
Recent cooler temperatures allowed hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted August 24 on the entire Smith River and Jefferson River and on the Madison River from Ennis Dam to the NorthWestern Energy powerhouse. The restrictions were put in place earlier this summer. Hoot-owl restrictions are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when low flows and high-water temperatures combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Anglers can reduce stress on fish at all times of the year by...
