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It's Homecoming Week in Three Forks. With a theme of "Party Time," the annual Three Forks Homecoming parade is scheduled for Friday, September 20, at 2:45 p.m. The Wolves Volleyball team will host their annual Homecoming match on Thursday, September 19, against visiting Jefferson High School (Boulder). Action will begin at 4 p.m. with the freshmen team and will be followed by junior varsity and varsity. The 3-0 Three Forks High School Football team will host Anaconda during Homecoming in a game... Full story
The Big Sky Wind Drinkers are hosting the 47th annual John Colter Run on Saturday, September 21, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The 7.5-mile trail race, scheduled for 9 a.m., will allow area residents to retrace John Colter's infamous escape from the Blackfoot Indians over 200 years ago. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/ThreeForks/JohnColterRun. The cost is $55, with most of the proceeds donated directly to Missouri Headwaters State Park....
The Three Forks City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 10, for its regular board meeting and to review its 2024-25 Fiscal Year budget running July 1, 2024, though June 30, 2025. The budget was unanimously approved with proposed revenues at $15,214,897 and proposed expenditures at $17,529,673. “Do I understand this right? That we are actually going to spend $2.3 million more this year, but we’re going to use our cash reserves to do that?” Council President Gene Townsend said. City Treasurer Kelly Smith said that while it looks like the town will be at... Full story
The Gallatin County Bar Association and Montana State University Pre-Law Club are hosting a candidate forum/debate next week. The event, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Gaines Hall on the MSU Campus in Bozeman, will feature the candidates running for Justice (Seat 3) and Chief Justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Broadwater County Attorney Cory Swanson is running against former Federal Magistrate Judge Jerry Lynch in the nonpartisan race for chief justice. The winner will replace current Chief Justice Mike McGrath, who... Full story
Three Forks FFA did big things last week. The Three Forks FFA Forestry and Livestock Team has been working hard to prepare for their district contest at the Ruby Valley Invitational. We would like to thank our Livestock Coach, Trenton Braaten, and our Forestry Coach, Corey Lewellen, for taking the time to work with our teams. Three Forks FFA had 19 MEMBERS attend the Southwestern/Yellowstone District Leadership school in Belgrade on Thursday. We have never taken a group this big to DLS, and we... Full story
Montana taxpayers can decide to pay their state taxes directly to the school district of their choice rather than sending them to the state. The program allows residents to make a cash donation to their local public schools and individuals or companies can contribute up to $200,000 per year for educational programs. Married taxpayers filing jointly may take a tax credit of up to $400,000 for each tax credit, according to the Montana Department of Revenue. The state sets an annual cap on the... Full story
Youth across Montana who would like to enroll in Montana 4-H are invited to do so during October. Montana 4-H is the youth development program of Montana State University Extension. It offers a range of choices and opportunities for youth to learn and grow, such as learning how to bake, knit and raise an animal, or learning about beekeeping, photography and robotics. In all, Montana 4-H offers more than 200 different projects and experiences that engage youth in learning. Montana 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth development program in...
Two grizzly bears were removed last month due to cattle depredations in southwestern Montana. One bear was killed in the Gravelly Mountains after several instances of sheep depredation. These conflicts happened despite multiple attempts to avoid them, including guard dogs, moving sheep to new areas, and hazing the bear. The second bear was killed on private land in the Paradise Valley south of Livingston after chronic cattle depredations. The landowner moved cows twice, but conflicts continued. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife S...
As volunteer election judges, we understand that few institutions are as precious as democracy. Despite all the differences in our state—whether political, cultural, or demographic—the ballot box is where we can unite to fight for the vision we see for our state—regardless of what that vision is. However, we have lost sight of this core principle somewhere along the way, and threats to our democracy have become all too common. Over the past four years, we have seen attacks on election officials, poll workers, and non-partisan volunteers like...
Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with humans in Montana were often tougher than dealing with the four-legged predators. There's a proud literary canon of women telling their stories of studying wildlife in remote places-Mardy Murie in Alaska, Jane Goodall in Tanzania, Dian Fossey in Rwanda. Now, Boyd's memoir, A Woman Among Wolves-My Journey Through Forty Years of Wolf Recovery, runs in that...
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team picked up its second conference win of 2024 on September 12 with a 17-25, 25-10, 25-21, 25-17 victory at home against visiting Big Timber. Two nights later, the Wolves fell on the road in five sets to Whitehall, 15-25, 25-21, 15-25, 25-20, 4-15. Three Forks Head Coach Jodi Sampson said the team played really well together and served good against Big Timber, but against Whitehall, they did not take care of serving and passing and were not able to find... Full story
Stanlie June (McKirdy) Kreitinger, of Three Forks, MT, passed away at the age of 90 on September 4, 2024, with peace and joy in her heart. Stanlie was preceded in death by her parents, and 14 of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, John (Jack) Kreitinger: her six children, Tom Kreitinger, Jackie (Kreitinger) Boshka, Guy Kreitinger, Bunny (Kreitinger) Preston, Kerry Kreitinger, and Robin Kreitinger: her brother, Wayne McKirdy; as well as 18 grandchildren and 21... Full story
Competing for the second time during the 2024 season, the Three Forks High School Cross Country team performed well at last Saturday's Bozeman Invite. The Wolves were led by a strong performance from senior Cass Violett, who finished 30th out of 243 runners in the boys' varsity race at 16:37.92. Head Coach Tara Forsberg said this was a minute faster than Violett ran at the same event in 2023. Jacoby Berg finished at 21:11.23, and Brady Olson ended the race at 21:26.68. Forsberg said Berg was...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry are hosting a mini-job fair in Bozeman to recruit for multiple job openings at MDT. Applicants are advised to bring a copy of their resume or apply online by going to mdt.mt.gov/jobs before the event. Same-day interviews are available. “MDT offers good-paying wages and great benefits. Employees filling these vacant roles can earn nearly $28 per hour and will receive health and life insurance, 15 paid vacation days per year plus holidays, sick leave, a...
When developers proposed a five-story apartment complex in midtown Bozeman, they made the city a promise: Half of the 111 units would be earmarked for affordable, below-market-rate housing. Called the Guthrie, the proposed project took advantage of a city policy allowing developers to deviate from height and parking requirements in exchange for building some affordable units. But following public outcry about the building's height and scant 37 parking spaces, the Bozeman city commission nixed...
Sibanye Stillwater, the South African company that operates the nation's only major palladium mine in south-central Montana, said Thursday that it plans to lay off about 40% of its Montana workforce as it scales back its operation in an effort to offset losses caused by low metal prices. In a letter to workers, U.S. Executive Vice President Kevin Robertson said the company will halt mining at the west section of its Stillwater mine southwest of Columbus until prices rise. It also plans to...
For the second consecutive week, the Three Forks High School Football team dominated the first half to take a 40-0 lead into halftime, this time on their way to a 54-12 road win on September 13 at Whitehall. Following the game, Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the team's play on both the offensive and defensive lines. "We challenge them a lot. We know what makes us go is the line on both sides of the ball. We give them a challenge every single week, and they answer it. I'm excited for them,... Full story
Earthquakes that rupture the ground surface leave behind the telltale signature of fault scarps, which provide clues about seismic activity in the geologic past. A new study focused on scarps along the East Gallatin-Reese Creek fault system will provide more information on seismic hazards in northwest Yellowstone National Park. Studying earthquakes and their associated hazards is an important part of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory's mission. Earthquakes are among Yellowstone's geologic...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Northern Region announces investments of more than $8 million on two National Forests in Montana, in support of the Collaborative Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (CWRRP). These investments will be funded by hazardous fuels funds from the Inflation Reduction Act. CWRRP is designed to significantly reduce wildfire risk on National Forest Service lands outside of the 21 designated Wildfire Crisis Strategy Landscapes. Lands eligible for the CWRRP funding must be within the Healthy Forest R...
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is accepting grant applications for the 2024 “Meals for Backpacks” program, which supports schools, food banks and service organizations that provide weekend meal programs for Montana school children. Organizations can apply for the grants at www.townpumpfoundation.com/backpacks through Sept. 29. Grants will be awarded in mid-October. Often, children in Montana go hungry on the weekends. It is estimated that one in six Montana children live in homes that struggle to keep food on the table. The Fou...
Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will tag trout in the upper Madison River during annual sampling this month. Staff continue to monitor water temperatures and flow levels to ensure they are adequate for safe sampling and handling of fish. The fish tagging is a continuation of studies looking at trout recruitment, health and adult mortality in the upper Missouri River Basin. A combined sum of about 8,000 trout were also tagged on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and lower Madison rivers this spring. So far, anglers have...
It's fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will be turning. Under the Big Sky, this is the season many of us spend the whole year looking forward to. In the following forecasts, FWP outlines what hunters can expect for deer, elk and pronghorn seasons around the state. We also have a fairly in-depth upland game bird forecast. Along with this great information, we have some tips on being safe in bear country and the importance of being good stewards when hunting on private lands. Destination:...
This year FWP will continue chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance and monitoring in specific areas known as Priority Sampling Areas across southwestern, central, and central-eastern Montana. • Carcass disposal requirements: Carcass parts, such as brain, eyes, spleen, lymph glands, and spinal cord material, should be left at the kill site when possible. If the animal is transported for taxidermy or meat processing, the brain and spinal tissue must be bagged and disposed of in a Class II landfill. A carcass may be transported within the s...
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 14, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/13/24 00:14 CFS24-127333 PATROL CHECK PORCUPINE CREEK RD and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:20 CFS24-127335 OUT W/ VEHICLE GALLATIN RD and BEAVER CREEK RD LE - Documented 00:39 CFS24-127339 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.1 LE - Warning 00:55 CFS24-127345 PATROL CHECK PARTRIDGE LN and BOBSLED TRL (15.5 LE - Documented 00:57 CFS24-127346 OUT W/ VEHICLE PARTRIDGE LN and BOBSLED TRL (15.5 LE - Documented 01:14 CFS24-127352 PATROL... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 15, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/14/24 00:39 CFS24-127894 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:50 CFS24-127897 DOMESTIC JACKRABBIT RD and W CENTRAL AVE LE - Documented 00:57 CFS24-127899 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:58 CFS24-127900 PATROL CHECK ELK GROVE LN and MORGAN CREEK LE - Documented 01:11 CFS24-127903 TRAFFIC STOP LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and DRIVEWAY LE - Warning 01:14 CFS24-127904 DISTURBANCE RUSTLER TRL and PROSPECTOR TRL LE - Documented 01:28 CFS24-127906 TRAFFIC STOP... Full story
