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  • Volunteers Needed: Three Forks Fire Department seeks new members

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Aug 14, 2024

    The Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department is seeking new members. According to Training Captain Charles Eastty, they currently have 14 volunteers out of the 28 spots available. While the optimal number of new volunteers would be another 14 for a full roster, they hope to fill at least six positions in the near future. "Because when someone's life is on the line, we are going to do everything we can to create the best outcome possible. That is easier with the more trained volunteer firefighters... Full story

  • Summer Sidewalk Sale set for Friday, August 16

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Aug 14, 2024

    This Friday will serve as a wonderful opportunity to get downtown and shop locally. Three Forks Area Businesses are hosting a Summer Sidewalk Sale on Friday, August 16. At the sale, businesses will push closeout inventory to the sidewalks, and those in attendance can find deals, discounts, giveaways, and more. Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, whose business will participate in the sale, said there used to be a similar sale in Three Forks, and after other people brought up the idea, it seemed like a... Full story

  • Outlaws finish second at Northwest Regional Tournament

    Aug 14, 2024

    A phenomenal postseason run from the Gallatin Valley Outlaws American Legion Baseball team ended with a second-place finish at last week's Northwest Class A Regional Tournament in Roseburg, OR. After advancing to the final round in Oregon with a convincing 9-1 win on August 10 over Glacier, Gallatin Valley advanced to the final round for a matchup with undefeated Eagle River, Alaska. Needing to pick up two wins for the state title, the Outlaws fell 5-0 in the opening game to Eagle River, who...

  • Year 2: Rappin the Rivers later this week at 'The Bridge' near Three Forks

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Aug 14, 2024

    Year two of the Rappin the Rivers Music Festival will take place later this week at "The Bridge" near Three Forks. The event, scheduled for August 16 to 18 is billed as Montana's largest two-day rap, hip-hop, and EDM festival. According to organizer Nickel Barney, preparations for year two have been going well and he lauded the lineup in 2024. "We have a great mix of artists," he said. Headliners for this year's event include Brother Ali, Cordell Drake, Dizzy Wright featuring a live band, Filth... Full story

  • 17 candidates vying for spot on study commission

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Aug 14, 2024

    During the November 5 election, voters in Gallatin County select seven county residents to serve on the local government study commission. In June, Gallatin County residents voted 13,700 to 11,094 to commission a study of county government. By the August 12 deadline, 13 candidates had registered for the election. The 17 candidates for the seven seats are Anne Donovan, Donald Seifert, Joshua Tuininga, Klaas Tuininga, Christopher Gray, Robert Fish, Jeff Krauss, Amber M. Jupka, Billy McWilliams, Andrew Epple, Teri Patterson, Steve White, Janae...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Solves 1996 Murder of Belgrade Teenager

    Aug 14, 2024

    After nearly three decades, the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office has announced the resolution of a cold case involving the murder of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins from Belgrade, Montana. Houchins was tragically killed on September 21, 1996. On that day, Houchins left her home around 11 AM. When she failed to return, her worried family reported her missing to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. Her mother discovered Houchins' truck at the Cameron Bridge Fishing Access on the Gallatin... Full story

  • Guest Opinion: Steps entrepreneurs should take when navigating the lending process

    Aikta Marcoulier, SBA Regional Administrator|Aug 14, 2024

    Over the years, one of the most asked questions I get from entrepreneurs is what grants are available for new businesses and how do I get a business loan. Securing business capital can be frustrating and defeating for many individuals that have had the dream of turning their unique idea into a new small business. Grants are mostly non-existent for most startups unless your local community organizations or government agencies offer financial incentives. To help reduce barriers for startups, the...

  • Column: Knocking three times and really regretting it

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Aug 14, 2024

    While I was growing up in a modest-sized, hard-working city in Wyoming, my dad happened to live about a two—or three-minute walk from a cemetery. Whenever I was staying with my dad, I would join the neighborhood kids at night as we would make the short walk to go and explore. As a kid, it would always freak me out, and I wanted nothing to do with it, but sometimes, I just wanted to feel like I was part of the group and begrudgingly joined in on the mischief. It was also the first place my dad took me when I was around 14 to try and teach me t...

  • David Louis Sauvageau

    Aug 14, 2024

    David Louis Sauvageau, 91, passed away on July 29, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Belfield, North Dakota. He was the second oldest of 16 children. David's life was marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passionate commitment to education and sports. After graduating from high school, he spent that summer working in Yellowstone National Park waiting to go to boot camp in the fall. David served four years in the Navy on the USS Purdy, as a... Full story

  • Three Forks Area Ambulance Community Update

    Aug 14, 2024

    There seems to be some confusion in the Community on how our Three Forks Area Ambulance operates. I hope to clear up some misgivings. TFAA is a 501c3 Non- Profit Business. We are a standalone service separate from any other agency. We are run by a Board of Directors and have an all-volunteer staff of EMTs, EMRs and Drivers. These folks are like all of you reading this article! They have however, stepped up to take a 120-hour EMT Course and do continues training and CE hours to maintain their license to serve our community in the event of an...

  • NASA to launch instrument developed at MSU to study sun

    Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service|Aug 14, 2024

    An instrument designed and built at Montana State University to capture the first high-resolution, far-ultraviolet spectrum of the entire sun will be launched into space aboard a NASA rocket on Sunday, Aug. 11. The launch, scheduled for 1:05 p.m. Mountain time from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, will be livestreamed at https://video.ibm.com/wstf-wsmr. The unnarrated video will be "pretty spartan," according to Charles Kankelborg, MSU professor of physics and principal investigator...

  • Habitat conservation in Montana undergoing a 'sea change'

    Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press|Aug 14, 2024

    Two years ago when Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks quietly unveiled a proposal to put Habitat Montana funds toward 30- and 40-year conservation leases, proponents described it as a “new conservation planning tool” while opponents warned of a “sea change” that could weaken one of the state’s most popular habitat protection programs. Now, with Fish and Wildlife Commission approval secured for the first round of Habitat Conservation Leases and another set of agreements open for public comment, Montanans are learning how the program works: An...

  • Gallatin County Auditor Erin Cox Resigns; County Commissioners Now Accepting Applications for Replacement

    Aug 14, 2024

    Erin Cox, Gallatin County’s elected auditor, has submitted her resignation, prompting the County Commissioners to begin the search for a qualified replacement. Cox has served as the county auditor since her initial election in 2018, securing re-election for a second term in 2022. Before her tenure as auditor, Cox worked in the office for two years. She is stepping down to relocate out of state to be closer to her family. Her last day is effective Aug. 16. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with Gallatin County and am grateful for the opp...

  • Montana State's annual downtown Cat Walk set for Aug. 16

    MSU News Service|Aug 14, 2024

    Montana State University and the Downtown Bozeman Association will host the annual Cat Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, along Main Street in downtown Bozeman. The event is free and open to the public. MSU President Waded Cruzado will join the Bobcat mascot Champ, the Spirit of the West Marching Band, members of the cheer squad, student-athletes and community members as they make their way downtown to create Bobcat buzz ahead of the new school year. The group will visit businesses alo...

  • Bacon Cheeseburgers & Brats: Headwaters Trail System raising money at Farmers' Market

    Aug 14, 2024

    The Headwaters Trail System will be selling bacon cheeseburgers and brats at Farmers' Market this week on Thursday, August 15th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chips, a large cookie, a bottle of water will also come with the meal, including an assortment of condiments. The cost is $6 for the brat and $8 for the bacon cheeseburger. Take-out will be available! Help support the Headwaters Trail System.... Full story

  • Grizzly bears translocated from NCDE to GYE, providing genetic augmentation

    Aug 14, 2024

    The subadult female grizzly bear wasn't hanging around to wait for the trap door to open all the way. She was done with confinement. With the buzz of a drone above her and the Wyoming high country in front of her, she bounded out the culvert-shaped trap when the door was only halfway up. Before her was the wild heart of Wyoming, an entire state away from where she had lived just one day prior. This female grizzly bear, all 204 pounds of her, represents a coordinated and intensive effort several...

  • Bozeman Symphony Individual Concert Tickets Available

    Aug 14, 2024

    Individual Bozeman Symphony concert tickets are now available for the highly anticipated 2024-25 season of Music that Moves Us. Music Director Norman Huynh has curated a spectacular lineup of concerts featuring internationally acclaimed guest soloists and local talents. The season features seven unforgettable Classical Series concerts of blockbuster music including Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. The concerts feature...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 9, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 10, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/09/24 00:04 CFS24-109675 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:28 CFS24-109688 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:56 CFS24-109694 NOISE TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 01:02 CFS24-109696 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:15 CFS24-109698 PATROL CHECK TOWN CENTER AVE and OUSEL FALLS LE - Documented 02:07 CFS24-109707 77 LE - Agency Assist 03:04 CFS24-109711 PATROL CHECK LONE MOUNTAIN TRL and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 03:08 CFS24-109712... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 10, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 11, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/10/24 00:01 CFS24-110158 PATROL CHECK CHURCHILL RD and OFF RAMP (90.7 LE - Documented 00:06 CFS24-110161 TRAFFIC STOP INTERSTATE 90 HWY and ACCESS (0.2 LE - Warning 00:08 CFS24-110162 PATROL CHECK OFF RAMP and AMSTERDAM RD (15.3 LE - Documented 00:10 CFS24-110163 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:17 CFS24-110167 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:23 CFS24-110173 PATROL CHECK MORSE AVE and JONATHAN EDWARDS LE - Documented 00:24 CFS24-110175 PATROL CHE... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report August 4 - 10, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    MEDIA REPORT Printed on August 12, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 08/04/24 02:35 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 08/04/24 04:35 TF REST AREA DIST : Disturbance (Unknown) 08/04/24 06:31 HWY 59 MVA : MVA 08/04/24 08:08 24 : 24/7 08/04/24 08:17 46.337875, -111.503288 911OPN : 911 Open Line 08/04/24 09:02 24 : 24/7 08/04/24 10:31 ANIMAL : Animal 08/04/24 11:01 HIGHWAY 287 ANIMAL : Animal 08/04/24 11:16 EVENT : Special Event 08/04/24 11:25 Agency : Agency Assist 08/04/24 12:20 SET FREE MINISTRIES/BROADWAY MEDEMER : Medical Emergency... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 11, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 12, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/11/24 00:20 CFS24-110632 WELFARE CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:27 CFS24-110636 77 S 19TH AVE and DRIVEWAY (159.0 feet) Fire - Clear EMS 00:41 CFS24-110641 PATROL CHECK AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 00:43 CFS24-110643 OUT W/ VEHICLE AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 00:53 CFS24-110647 PATROL CHECK COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 LE - Documented 01:03 CFS24-110648 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON... Full story

  • Teacher head count comes up short again

    Alex Sakariassen, Montana Free Press|Aug 14, 2024

    As of Aug. 1, the Office of Public Instruction’s employment portal listed 853 active job postings for licensed public school positions in Montana. The postings include openings for teachers, counselors, administrators and paraprofessionals in school districts across Montana, and may capture some redundant listings or positions that have recently been filled. With the start of the 2024-25 school year approaching, Montana schools of all sizes are once again contending with the state’s ongoing teacher shortage. Challenges finding qualified app...

  • Governor Gianforte, Department of Commerce Announce $700 Million To Increase Power and Regional Grid Reliability

    Aug 14, 2024

    Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Commerce announced last week the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded the State of Montana up to $700 million to enhance power grid reliability in Montana and North Dakota. “Access to a steady supply of affordable and reliable energy is critical for communities across Montana and the United States,” Gov. Gianforte said. “Through this investment, we’re upgrading and modernizing Montana’s electrical transmission infrastructure to power our homes, schools, and businesses. I’m grateful to...

  • Commerce Grants Over $10 Million to Increase Housing Stability for Montanans

    Aug 14, 2024

    The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that more than $10 million of grant funding has been allocated to communities and affordable housing organizations to help reduce homelessness and increase housing stability. The funding is through Commerce’s HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program. “In Montana, we always believe it’s important to help our neighbors who are in the most need. This includes making sure that all our state’s residents have a safe and secure place to call home,” said Paul Green, Director of the Mon...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report August 12, 2024

    Aug 14, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on August 13, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 08/12/24 00:02 CFS24-111031 ANIMAL SKIPPER ST and BUCKSKIN RD (58.0 LE - Documented 00:02 CFS24-111032 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:07 CFS24-111034 TRAFFIC HAZARD LE - Documented 00:22 CFS24-111038 TRAFFIC STOP E MAIN ST and OREGON ST (42.8 feet) LE - Warning 00:44 CFS24-111042 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 02:02 CFS24-111061 PATROL CHECK W CAMERON BRIDGE RD and LE - Documented 06:00 CFS24-111078 ALARM MILKY WAY DR and VOYAGER LN (52.8 LE - 06:53... Full story

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