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Montana's 2024 Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) is now available online. The Secretary of State's Office published the 2024 VIP this week to serve as a reference for voters ahead of Election Day. The information in the publication includes the three qualified proposed changes to the Montana Constitution that will appear before voters, as well as the arguments for and against each ballot issue. Montanans can access the online version of the VIP by visiting https://sosmt.gov/elections/vip/. "Please read and learn about the ballot issues that...
Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte last week announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, totaling $2.85 million in revenue. “We’ll continue to ramp up American-made energy in Montana to make our state and nation energy independent and secure,” Gov. Gianforte said. “All the while, we’ll prioritize additional revenues from these oil and gas lease sales for the benefit our schools and to ensure our kids have access to the best education possible....
Montana lawmakers this month have trained a critical eye on funding for public schools, proposing new enhancements to the state’s education funding formula and raising concerns about the handling of federal school funds by Montana’s statewide education agency. The latter initially arose last week when state auditors in Helena presented legislators with a scathing report questioning the Montana Office of Public Instruction’s handling of $67.5 million in federal money for Montana schools. Auditors specifically noted that the agency had not maint...
Governor Greg Gianforte last week led a group of five western states in writing a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sounding the alarm about an unfair settlement reached that will have a devastating impact on athletic programs in smaller states. Recently, the NCAA reached a $2.8 billion settlement with Division I student-athletes in the Power Five conferences over backpay owed to them after the organization updated its policies regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) sponsorships. The proposed settlement would...
U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities, including both Bozeman and Gallatin County, across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities including both Bozeman and Gallatin County, across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act...
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks would like to hear from the public about their river recreation experience. A survey is available on the FWP website on the River Recreation Advisory Council page at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission-councils-committees/river-recreation-advisory-council. The rising popularity of river activities in certain areas has led to challenges, such as conflicts among users and different types of recreation. Additionally, FWP has received feedback about congestion on waterways and at access sites. While most agree on...
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 22, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/21/24 00:00 CFS24-131259 911 HANG UP HYALITE CANYON RD and ACCESS (2.2 LE - 01:07 CFS24-131281 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:31 CFS24-131292 PATROL CHECK BULL TROUT RD and JACKRABBIT LN LE - Documented 01:33 CFS24-131293 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:42 CFS24-131297 PATROL CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ON RAMP LE - Documented 01:48 CFS24-131300 ALARM GRAY OWL LN and SILVERADO TRL LE - 04:50 CFS24-131318 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRA... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 23, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/22/24 00:18 CFS24-131712 PATROL CHECK N MAIN ST and W ASH ST (38.8 feet) LE - Documented 00:27 CFS24-131716 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.5 LE - Warning 00:33 CFS24-131717 WELFARE CHECK FRANK RD and DRIVEWAY (174.1 feet) LE - Documented 01:35 CFS24-131737 WELFARE CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Case Generated 02:16 CFS24-131747 LOST PET RAINBOW TROUT RUN and ASPEN LE - Documented 03:00 CFS24-131753 PATROL CHECK... Full story
MEDIA REPORT Printed on September 23, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 09/15/24 00:06 SB HWY 287 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/15/24 01:41 TF I 90 ENTRANCE TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/15/24 02:13 EB I 90 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 09/15/24 03:28 N CEDAR ST DIST : Disturbance (Unknown) 09/15/24 07:04 MVA : MVA 09/15/24 07:26 24 : 24/7 09/15/24 07:31 HORSE GULCH/HELLGATE AREA Agency : Agency Assist 09/15/24 08:37 24 : 24/7 09/15/24 08:57 24 : 24/7 09/15/24 09:15 TOSTON DAM RD VBR : VEH BREAK IN 09/15/24 09:57 TOSTON DAM AREA PROPATROL :... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 24, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/23/24 00:37 CFS24-132160 SUSPICIOUS COTTONWOOD RD and S 19TH AVE LE - GOA / UTL 01:07 CFS24-132166 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:18 CFS24-132168 PATROL CHECK HUFFINE LN and DRIVEWAY (123.3 feet) LE - Documented 01:55 CFS24-132181 PATROL CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Documented 02:23 CFS24-132186 FOLLOW UP E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Documented 02:25 CFS24-132188 PATROL CHECK CHURCHILL RD and OFF RAMP (90.7 LE -... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 25, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/24/24 00:25 CFS24-132769 PUBLIC ASSIST FRANK RD and DRIVEWAY (174.1 feet) LE - Documented 01:17 CFS24-132776 PATROL CHECK COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 LE - Documented 01:25 CFS24-132778 OUT W/ VEHICLE JACKRABBIT LN and DRIVEWAY (89.3 LE - Documented 01:55 CFS24-132782 RECKLESS INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (1.0 LE - GOA / UTL 02:20 CFS24-132789 AGENCY ASSIST INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.2 LE - Agency Assist 02:27 CFS24-132792 TRAFFI... Full story
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 26, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/25/24 00:07 CFS24-133296 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 00:17 CFS24-133300 OUT W/ VEHICLE LE - Documented 00:25 CFS24-133302 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 00:26 CFS24-133303 TRAFFIC STOP CLARKSTON RD and ROUND BARN DR LE - Warning 00:26 CFS24-133304 DRUGS EASTWOOD DR and ACCESS (20.7 feet) LE - Documented 01:02 CFS24-133309 PATROL CHECK S BROADWAY ST and LEXINGTON... Full story
GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on September 27, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 09/26/24 00:11 CFS24-133813 PATROL CHECK WINDY PASS TRL and GALLATIN RD LE - Documented 01:04 CFS24-133823 TRAFFIC STOP JACKRABBIT LN and AMSTERDAM RD LE - Warning 01:09 CFS24-133826 PATROL CHECK OFF RAMP and AMSTERDAM RD (15.3 LE - Documented 01:37 CFS24-133834 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:39 CFS24-133836 PATROL CHECK COTTONWOOD RD and PASHA LN LE - Documented 01:46 CFS24-133837 PATROL CHECK COTTONWOOD RD and DRIVEWAY (41.8LE -... Full story
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
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...
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...
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...
