Articles from the August 9, 2023 edition
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Dirty Honey set to headline Rockin' the Rivers on Aug. 10
For Dirty Honey, the COVID pandemic came at a particularly inconvenient point. The group, in 2019, released a self-titled EP that included a history-making single, "When I'm Gone." With that song,... Full story
Fishing Restrictions lifted in several areas across southwest Montana
Fishing restrictions and closures on several streams in southwest Montana were lifted on August 4 because of cool temperatures and rain. This includes the hoot owl restrictions on the lower Beaverhead River, four sections on the Big Hole River, the l... Full story
Three Forks Schools in Need of Substitute Teachers
The Three Forks School District is in critical need of substitute teachers for the upcoming 2023-24 school year. According to Superintendent Rhonda Uthlaut, there are several layers to the need for substitutes, including the safety and supervision of... Full story
Commission Approves ARPA funding
The Gallatin County Commission voted last week to finalize American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Three Forks Area Ambulance Service. According to Commissioner Scott MacFarlane, TFAA approached the governing body in late 2020, stating they needed... Full story
Missouri Headwaters State Park hosting final event of 2023 Summer Speaker Series
The final Summer Speaker Series of 2023 will take place later this week at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. Missouri Headwaters State Park will host guest speaker Buck...
3 women injured by otter on Jefferson River
Three women were injured by an otter last week while floating on the Jefferson River. At about 8:15 p.m. on August 2., the three women were floating on inner tubes about 3 miles upstream from... Full story
Guest Opinion: Delivering income and property tax relief for Montanans
As I meet with Montanans in every corner of our state, I hear the same concern often - taxes are too high. And they're right. Taxes are too high and need to be reined in. Two years ago, we enacted a fiscally responsible budget, and as a result, the... Full story
Column: The joys of live music, especially closer to home
A couple of weeks ago, on a Thursday, I had forgotten that it was the opening day of Headwaters Country Jam and made the mistake of traveling down Montana Highway 2 in the late afternoon. It was chaos as I tried to patiently wait for the long line of...
Governor Gianforte Convenes Roundtable on Declining Trout Populations in the Jefferson Basin
Amid low trout counts in the Jefferson Basin, Governor Greg Gianforte last week convened a roundtable discussion in Wise River with fishing guides, anglers, irrigators, ag producers, biologists, and...
Coaches Corner by Ellie West: Natures Dancing Lanterns
Shine Your Light, Shine On, Shine Bright, and Let Your Light Shine are all buzzwords in recent years. These are such great little reminders to be the bright light innate within each of us. No matter how dark your world may seem, your emotional...
'Conscience' Bills Let Medical Providers Opt Out of Providing a Wide Range of Care
A new Montana law will provide sweeping legal protections to health care practitioners who refuse to prescribe marijuana or participate in procedures and treatments such as abortion, medically assisted death, gender-affirming care, or others that...
State officials partly restore OPI's contracting authority
Montana’s Department of Administration last week partially restored the Office of Public Instruction’s authority to independently award contracts for third-party goods and services, stating that the agency has made “significant progress” in...
Faculty, student research projects funded by Montana State University Institute on Ecosystem
With a goal of accelerating the impact and success of interdisciplinary research in environmental science, the Montana State University Institute on Ecosystems has awarded funding for three new faculty research initiatives and eight doctoral student...
Attendance up at Big Sky Country State Fair
Final attendance numbers are in from the annual Big Sky Country State Fair held in Bozeman on July 19 to 23. The regional attraction drew 46,513 people; numbers were up 15% from 2022 despite the heat... Full story
State Agencies Highlight Wildfire Preparation and Air Quality Awareness
Warmer months mean wildfires can occur throughout the state and nation. Wildfire smoke from both in-state and out-of-state wildfires periodically impact Montana’s air quality causing unhealthy air. Prevailing weather patterns often transport smoke... Full story
Bozeman Health Awards Scholarships to Undergraduates
The Bozeman Health Healthcare Professionals' Scholarship is awarded annually to four public high school students in the Gallatin, Madison, and Park Counties. Bozeman Health's mission is to improve community health and quality of life. This is... Full story
Montana Department of Agriculture hosting Pesticide Waste Disposal Event next month in Three Forks
The Montana Department of Agriculture is hosting a pesticide waste disposal event on Friday, September 22, at the Three Forks Airport. In one of four events this September in Montana, common pesticides disposed of include DDT, pentachlorophenol,... Full story
Mabel Mae McDonald
Mabel Mae McDonald, age 93 of Three Forks, MT, entered into God's Kingdom on August 7, 2023. She was born November 28, 1929, to Fred and Dora Hautier in Cameron, MT. She graduated from Madison Valley High School in 1948. Mae then traveled to visit... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 9, 2023
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 10, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/09/23 00:14 CFS23-094666 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.1 LE - Warning 00:26 CFS23-094668 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 8, 2023
Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 9, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/08/23 00:01 CFS23-094180 BURGLARY 10TH ST and W CENTRAL AVE (51.4 feet)LE - Documented 00:28 CFS23-094192 PATROL CHECK MADISON RD and... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 10, 2023
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 11, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/10/23 02:40 CFS23-095112 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 02:45 CFS23-095113 NON INJURY INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS LE - Agency Assist... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 11, 2023
Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 12, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/11/23 01:27 CFS23-095583 NOISE SITTING BULL RD and MOUNTAIN LE - Documented 03:20 CFS23-095600 GUNSHOTS W OLIVE ST and S 18TH AVE... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 12, 2023
Page 1 of 4 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 13, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/12/23 00:00 CFS23-096046 AT LARGE ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:12 CFS23-096053 NOISE GALLATIN RD and DRIVEWAY... Full story
Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 13, 2023
Page 1 of 4 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 14, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/13/23 00:11 CFS23-096419 PATROL CHECK WILLIAMS BRIDGE RD and JEFFERSON LE - Documented 00:18 CFS23-096423 BURGLAR BAXTER LN and... Full story
Broadwater County Sheriff's Report August 6-12, 2023
Page 1 of 7 MEDIA REPORT Printed on August 14, 2023 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 08/06/23 00:06 TRUE VALUE SB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 08/06/23 00:12 NOISE : Noise 08/06/23 01:54 & HAHN RD TSTOP : Traffic Stop 08/06/23 02:29 TSTOP : Traff... Full story
