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  • Colberg wins scholarship from international society for optics and photonics

    Jun 12, 2024

    Three students in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at Montana State University including Luke Colberg from Three Forks have won scholarships from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. Colberg won the $5,000 Laser Technology, Engineering and Applications Scholarship; Jordan Baker won the $5,000 Women in Optics Scholarship; and Steve Shea won an unnamed scholarship of $3,500. "The fact that our students are winning scholarships shows that they're being recognized for...

  • May weather improves water supply outlook, yet more precipitation is needed

    Jun 12, 2024

    Summer is just around the corner, and recent weather helped improve the water supply outlook as the 2024 snow accumulation season wraps up in Montana. However, the outlook remains below normal in most locations. "Last month brought a mix of snow, rain, and sunshine across Montana. While that is not uncommon weather for this time of the year, some locations did not receive the moisture they needed," said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Supply Specialist. The...

  • State environmental quality director appointed to lead highway department

    Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press|Jun 12, 2024

    The office of Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Thursday that Chris Dorrington, a longtime state official who has led the Montana Department of Environmental Quality since 2021, will be taking the helm at the Montana Department of Transportation. DEQ, which among other duties regulates water quality, mining and some aspects of subdivision development, will be led by current Air, Energy and Mining Division Administrator Sonja Nowakowski. Both appointments take effect July 1, the governor's office...

  • Lynch, Swanson, Wilson and Bidegaray advance to Montana Supreme Court general election

    Arren Kimbel-Sannit, Montana Free Press|Jun 12, 2024

    The four most prominent candidates for the Montana Supreme Court all advanced from their primary elections Tuesday evening. With almost all ballots counted, Broadwater County Attorney Cory Swanson captured 46% of the vote and came in first in the primary for chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court, followed by former federal magistrate Jerry Lynch, who took 37% of the vote. In the race for the second open seat on the high court, eastern Montana district court Judge Katherine Bidegaray came in first with 48% of the vote, followed by Flathead...

  • Look Out for Harmful Algal Blooms When Recreating this Summer

    Jun 12, 2024

    When recreating on Montana's waterbodies, be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can occur on Montana's lakes and reservoirs. HABs can release toxins that can impact human and animal health. Report suspected HABs at HAB.mt.gov to help alert others and prevent illness. How to identify a HAB: • A coloration or scum in the water that can look like spilled paint, pea soup, or grass clippings. • Often blue, green or red in color. HABs can occur when certain water conditions (nu...

  • Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper education events scheduled in southwestern Montana

    Jun 12, 2024

    Several classes and field days for Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education students have been scheduled in southwestern Montana including in Logan and Bozeman. Hunter and Bowhunter Education students can take a course online or in-person. Online students under age 18 must also complete an in-person field day. Trapper Education includes an online course and an in-person field day for all students. To learn more about age requirements for these courses visit https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. In-person classes are free, and...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 7, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 8, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/07/24 00:01 CFS24-078297 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:12 CFS24-078300 TRAFFIC STOP PHEASANT TAIL LN and GOLDEN LE - Case Generated 00:26 CFS24-078303 GUNSHOTS VIGILANTE TRL and FRONTIER DR (74.5 LE - Documented 01:04 CFS24-078313 PATROL CHECK JACKRABBIT LN and DRIVEWAY (97.3 LE - Documented 01:12 CFS24-078315 PATROL CHECK HEIGHTS CIR and MAMMOTH FORK DR LE - Documented 01:12 CFS24-078316 TRAFFIC HAZARD INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Agency... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 8, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 9, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/08/24 00:02 CFS24-078775 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 00:38 CFS24-078786 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and RIVER RD (0.0 miles) LE - Documented 00:45 CFS24-078790 TRAFFIC STOP E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Warning 00:57 CFS24-078795 PATROL CHECK BULL TROUT RD and JACKRABBIT LN LE - Documented 00:58 CFS24-078796 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 01:02 CFS24-078797 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.1 LE -... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 9, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 10, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/09/24 00:02 CFS24-079239 PATROL CHECK W ALLISON AVE and 9TH ST (26.1 feet) LE - Documented 00:06 CFS24-079242 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:11 CFS24-079247 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Documented 00:17 CFS24-079252 77 LE - Agency Assist 00:19 CFS24-079253 NON INJURY LE - Agency Assist 00:23 CFS24-079255 AGENCY ASSIST INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.1 LE - Agency Assist 00:27 CFS24-079257 FRAUD LORELEI DR and JADE ST (35.3 feet) LE - Case Generated... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report June 2 - 8, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    MEDIA REPORT Printed on June 10, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 06/02/24 07:34 24 : 24/7 06/02/24 07:59 24 : 24/7 06/02/24 08:50 24 : 24/7 06/02/24 09:30 Traffic Complaint : Traffic Complaint 06/02/24 09:42 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 06/02/24 11:31 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 06/02/24 11:53 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 06/02/24 13:10 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 06/02/24 13:50 ANTELOPE RD FRAUD : Fraud 06/02/24 13:51 S FRONT ST ANIMAL : Animal 06/02/24 13:59 N WALNUT ST ANIMAL : Animal 06/02/24 15:37 CITASST : Citizen Assist 06/02/24 15:47 REC : Records... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 10, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 11, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/10/24 00:02 CFS24-079672 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:04 CFS24-079673 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and JAYS WAY (76.9 feet) LE - Documented 00:07 CFS24-079674 PATROL CHECK MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-079676 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-079677 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:28 CFS24-079678 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 00:48 CFS24-079683 PATROL CHECK REMINGTON WAY and S... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 11, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 12, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/11/24 00:05 CFS24-080188 OUT W/ VEHICLE N 19TH AVE and COMMERCE WAY (53.1 LE - Documented 00:12 CFS24-080191 PATROL CHECK JACKRABBIT LN and SPANISH PEAK DR LE - Documented 00:25 CFS24-080195 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Documented 01:30 CFS24-080212 BURGLARY CLINTON LN and E RIVER ROCK RD LE - 02:15 CFS24-080222 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 02:33 CFS24-080225 PUBLIC ASSIST S 16TH AVE and DRIVEWAY (37.6 feet) LE - Documented...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 12, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 13, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/12/24 00:07 CFS24-080701 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:07 CFS24-080702 BURGLAR UNDER PAR TRL and CURLEY BEAR RD LE - 00:09 CFS24-080705 DUI LE - GOA / UTL 00:11 CFS24-080707 PATROL CHECK REMINGTON WAY and S 19TH AVE LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-080710 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:19 CFS24-080711 WELFARE CHECK GALLATIN RD and SWAN CREEK RD (0.1LE - Documented 00:32 CFS24-080717 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:35 CFS24-080718 SUBJECT STOP W... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 13, 2024

    Jun 12, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 14, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/13/24 00:11 CFS24-081115 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 00:14 CFS24-081116 OUT W/ VEHICLE W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Warning 00:23 CFS24-081118 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:36 CFS24-081120 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 00:40 CFS24-081121 DOMESTIC RAINBOW RD and S 3RD AVE (115.8 LE - Case Generated 01:07 CFS24-081124 AGENCY ASSIST GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (14.6 feet) LE - GOA / UTL 02:04... Full story

  • City receives MCR Grant

    Jun 5, 2024

    Last Thursday, the Montana Department of Commerce announced the City of Three Forks was one of 37 Montana communities that will share nearly $1 million in grant funding to plan infrastructure projects to create more affordable workforce housing in the state. The funding is provided by Commerce’s Montana Community Reinvestment (MCR) grant program. The City of Three Forks will receive $27,500 of MCR grant funding for zoning and subdivision regulations updates. Gallatin County will receive $30,000 of MCR grant funding for a zoning regulations u... Full story

  • Three Forks Projects listed in 2024-2028 MDT draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Jun 5, 2024

    The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the draft 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which includes numerous projects in the Three Forks area. According to the MDT, the STIP is the list of projects planned for Montana for the next five years, including aeronautic, rail, highway, public transportation, non-motorized, and Federal Lands Highway Program projects that preserve and improve Montana's transportation system. Area projects listed...

  • U.S. Flag retirement and disposal ceremony scheduled for June 14

    Jun 5, 2024

    Residents of Three Forks and the surrounding communities are invited to participate in a Flag Day Ceremony next week. The American Legion Post 93 is hosting a U.S. Flag retirement and disposal ceremony on Friday, June 14, at 8:14 p.m. at Veterans Park. According to Post Sergeant-At-Arms Thomas Willis, the City of Three Forks Fire Department and Gallatin County Sheriff's office will facilitate blocking off East Neal from South Main to 1st Avenue East, where the Post Commander and Post members...

  • Montana State Extension specialist receives funding to study grasshoppers' impact on pulse crops

    Reagan Cotton, MSU News Service|Jun 5, 2024

    Through new funding from the USDA and the Montana Department of Agriculture, a Montana State University scientist will study the impact of grasshoppers, an increasingly common pest in Montana, on pulse crops and forages. Hayes Goosey, assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences in the College of Agriculture and an MSU Extension specialist, received roughly $330,000 through the USDA's Specialty Crop Block Program, which supports research into the viability of crops such as...

  • Whitehall Biological Weed Control Project Gearing Up for the Season

    Todd Breitenfeldt|Jun 5, 2024

    The Whitehall Project of the Jefferson County Weed District has already started up in a small way this spring. We hired an Americorp MCC Conservation Intern Ava Frans from Walla Walla, Washington who will be working with the crew until mid-August. She is currently a sophomore at Whitman College majoring in Environmental Science and Biology. We also have returning college student Brynna Wolfe (who has worked several years for the Whitehall Project) who is splitting her time helping Jill Allen...

  • Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings

    Jun 5, 2024

    The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), has issued an updated consumption advisory for fish on the Yellowstone River. Women of reproductive age and young children (age 0 to 6) are advised to not consume any species of sucker caught in the Yellowstone River from the Highway 212 bridge in Laurel to the confluence with the Bighorn River due to elevated levels...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report May 31, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 1, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 05/31/24 00:37 CFS24-074769 PATROL CHECK S BROADWAY ST and LEXINGTON AVE LE - Documented 00:44 CFS24-074770 WARRANTS WESTWOOD CIR and MAYFAIR DR (63.0 LE - Unable to 01:41 CFS24-074780 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Documented 01:48 CFS24-074781 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (244.2 LE - Documented 01:50 CFS24-074782 BURGLAR DURSTON RD and ALLEY (29.8 feet) LE - 01:59 CFS24-074784 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 01:59 CFS24-074785... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report May 26 - June 1, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    MEDIA REPORT Printed on June 3, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 05/26/24 00:09 I 90 WB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 05/26/24 00:29 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 05/26/24 01:03 Traffic Complaint : Traffic Complaint 05/26/24 06:52 RADERSBURG CHURCH FOLLOWUP : Follow up 05/26/24 08:03 24 : 24/7 05/26/24 08:33 24 : 24/7 05/26/24 08:51 24 : 24/7 05/26/24 09:30 WB I 90 Agency : Agency Assist 05/26/24 10:40 ALASKA TRL CB : Control Burn 05/26/24 11:04 SB HWY 287 Traffic Complaint : Traffic Complaint 05/26/24 11:14 AVALANCE GULCH RD CITASST : Citizen... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 1, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 2, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/01/24 00:12 CFS24-075288 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:32 CFS24-075295 TRAFFIC HAZARD LE - Documented 00:32 CFS24-075296 ASSAULT GALLATIN RD and PENNY LN (153.3 feet) LE - Documented 01:41 CFS24-075320 DUI INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.1 LE - GOA / UTL 02:04 CFS24-075326 FOLLOW UP GALLATIN RD and PENNY LN (153.3 feet) LE - Documented 02:19 CFS24-075329 77 GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY (29.3 feet) LE - Agency Assist 02:31 CFS24-075333 911 HANG UP WES... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 2, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 3, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/02/24 00:09 CFS24-075725 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:14 CFS24-075728 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 00:27 CFS24-075733 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:44 CFS24-075739 PATROL CHECK WOODBURY AVE and BLACK HAWK LN LE - Documented 00:44 CFS24-075740 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:45 CFS24-075741 FRAUD GRASSY MEADOW DR and LE - Case Generated 00:51 CFS24-075742 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 01:12 CFS24-075748 PATROL CHECK RAIN SHADOW DR and MOUNTAIN LE... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report June 3, 2024

    Jun 5, 2024

    Page 1 of 9 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on June 4, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 06/03/24 00:07 CFS24-076173 PATROL CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and OFF RAMP LE - Documented 00:36 CFS24-076183 TRAFFIC HAZARD LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and BROWTINE LE - Public Assist 00:43 CFS24-076186 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Agency Assist 02:24 CFS24-076205 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 02:48 CFS24-076207 PATROL CHECK BRAHMA BLVD and ANGUS DR (14.6 LE - Documented 03:30 CFS24-076211 PATROL CHECK INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS LE - Documented 03:45... Full story

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