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  • 'One project for the people of Montana'

    Anna Paige, Montana Free Press|Nov 8, 2023

    It's hard to miss the entrance to Jim Dolan's house. A larger-than-life steel monkey popping a wheelie on a motorcycle while holding up the peace sign welcomes you at the front. "Clyde" has been greeting passersby on Airport Road outside of Belgrade for 40 years. Beyond the daredevil monkey is a playground of metallic creations created by Dolan. In the distance, you'll see a crescent moon being used as a perch by Jeannette Rankin, a Montanan and the first woman elected to Congress. Bison with... Full story

  • Winter Wonderland Toy Drive underway in Three Forks

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    The giving nature of the Three Forks community will be on display with the first-annual Winter Wonderland Toy Drive. The event organized by the First Security Bank Three Forks Branch and Headwaters Area Food Bank will allow residents the opportunity to donate new toys and or food through December 15. The toys and food can be dropped off at the First Security Bank at 320 South Main and several other Three Forks businesses. The toys will be on display for anyone needing them at the food bank located at 216 First Avenue West. As part of the... Full story

  • Southern Broadwater County CTAP meeting set for Nov. 8

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    The third of four planned Community Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) meetings in southern Broadwater County is scheduled for November 8 at Bridger Brewing in Three Forks. The meeting hosted by the county and the Montana Department of Commerce will begin at 6 p.m. A meeting for residents in northern Broadwater County will take place at 6 p.m. on November 14 at the Flynn Building in Townsend. The dividing line for the sub-areas in the county is the 101 Road. Broadwater County has received a... Full story

  • Three Forks Education Foundation Awards Teacher Grants

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    The Three Forks Education Foundation once again stepped up for the betterment of local schools last week by awarding their annual teacher grants. Eight Three Forks teachers were awarded grants for the 2023-24 school year for a total of $5,872. Teacher Katie Magnus received $200 she will use to purchase Q Bots for fifth-grade students, which she said will be something a little more challenging for her students. Jessica Oehmcke received three grants for a total of $1,450. Oehmcke said the first gr... Full story

  • Writers on the Range: The West has too many visiting hunters

    Andrew Carpenter, Writers on the Range|Nov 8, 2023

    Hunting may be losing popularity nationally, but in the West the number of hunters is climbing. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in 2022 there were 10% fewer hunters across the country than there were when hunting peaked in the 1980s. At the same time, four Western states - Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Utah - saw more hunters than ever before. A key driver of this trend is out-of-state hunters who have run out of luck in their home states: elk, deer and other big game species... Full story

  • Column: I am not going to miss this game

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    When Melissa and I started the Three Forks Voice in October 2018, one of the first road trips we made was to cover the Wolves football team playoff game at Missoula Loyola High School. While Three Forks could not pick up the victory on that unseasonably warm day, it was fun to get out and experience the playoff atmosphere. I was excited about their next playoff opportunity, and when the team locked up a spot in the opening round, I made plans to go, no matter how far of a journey it was. We used to own the paper in Whitehall, which at the time... Full story

  • Coaches Corner by Ellie West: A Thanksgiving Journey

    Nov 8, 2023

    Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. It’s my favorite Holiday. When asked why, my response is simple: “There is no pressure. It’s the one day of the year when families come together, uniting around a table overflowing with an abundance of delicious food.” The magic of this day lies in its ability to foster connection and deepen quality time with our precious family and treasured friends. One tradition I’ve cultivated, perhaps without even realizing when or why it began, is the practice of asking meaningful questions or asking ev... Full story

  • Preventing the Spread of CWD: Game animal carcasses can be disposed of at Logan Landfill

    Nov 8, 2023

    Three Forks area hunters can help prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by properly disposing of game animal carcasses at three locations across Gallatin County this hunting season. Dumping carcasses is illegal, unethical, and can spread numerous diseases, including CWD, a fatal disease of deer, elk, and moose. The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District is proud to assist Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks by providing safe places to dispose of game animal carcasses. Sites include the Logan Landfill, Bozeman Convenience Site, and We... Full story

  • Gallatin County gives residents reminder of snowplow operations

    Nov 8, 2023

    Gallatin County is reminding residents about how county-maintained roads are plowed. Gallatin County maintains over 1,000 miles of roads - paved, dirt and gravel - across the county. The road department removes snow and provides ice control on those county-maintained roads. Here are some things to know about how county snowplow drivers operate. *Normal working hours for plowing are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with exceptions at the discretion of the road supervisor. *Higher traffic roads are usually taken care of first. *Snow re... Full story

  • Amazing season comes to an end for Three Forks High School Football team

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    While their season may have ended with a loss in a November 4 quarterfinal matchup at Red Lodge, it was truly a special 2023 campaign for the Three Forks High School Football team. The Wolves finished 7-4, winning three non-conference games, three Southern B Conference games including a 22-7 over semifinals-bound Jefferson, and picked up their first playoff victory in multiple decades with a 40-22 opening-round win at Malta. Moments after the 56-18 loss to Red Lodge, Three Forks Head Coach... Full story

  • Wolves runners headed to NXR Northwest Regional Championships

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    6 Three Forks student-athletes will travel to Idaho this week to compete at the NXR Northwest Regional Championships. Wolves Cross Country runners Micah Gather, Rhett Violett, Bryon Fanning, Teegan Gifford, Grace Kluin, and Dawson Petersen will participate in the prestigious race scheduled for Saturday, November 11, in Boise. Three Forks Assistant Coach Matt Robb will be taking the group to Idaho and said it is very exciting to continue the season and race against high levels of competition out... Full story

  • Running with the Best: Fanning readies for Regionals, Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Nov 8, 2023

    After a phenomenal senior season for the Three Forks High School Cross Country team, Bryon Fanning is not quite done with competition in 2023. Fanning and several other members of the Wolves Cross Country team will be traveling to the NXR Northwest Regionals scheduled for November 11 in Boise. Fanning, who finished third at the State Meet in Kalispell in October with a school record time of 16:07.68, said it was the most competitive season Class B has had in quite a few years. "Placing third in... Full story

  • Ice Dogs Defeat Billings in two game series

    Nov 8, 2023

    The Bozeman Ice Dogs' women's 14U team faced off against the Billings Bulls this weekend in Bozeman, and it was an exciting series of games. The Ice Dogs came ready to play, and it showed in their performance on the ice. According to Coach Craig Carr, these wins have been years in the making. Coach Carr and Assistant Coach Sage Barta have been with the girls' 14U program since the beginning, and their dedication to developing the players' skills, teamwork, and abilities is evident in the team's... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 7, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on November 8, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 11/07/23 00:15 CFS23-136142 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:25 CFS23-136145 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:26 CFS23-136147 OUT W/ VEHICLE COUNTRYSIDE LN and BAKER ST (37.1 LE - Documented 00:36 CFS23-136149 PATROL CHECK AMSTERDAM RD and DRIVEWAY (67.5 LE - Documented 00:57 CFS23-136152 OUT W/ VEHICLE DRIVEWAY and W DRY CREEK RD (99.1 LE - Documented 02:12 CFS23-136161 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 8, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on November 9, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 11/08/23 00:15 CFS23-136573 911 HANG UP SAPPINGTON RD and JEEP TRAIL (0.1 LE - Documented 00:18 CFS23-136575 SUSPICIOUS ROWLAND RD and DRIVEWAY (14.6 feet) LE - Documented 00:41 CFS23-136576 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:50 CFS23-136577 TRAFFIC STOP GALLATIN RD and ZACHARIAH LN (0.1 LE - Warning 01:00 CFS23-136578 TRAFFIC STOP GALLATIN RD and ZACHARIAH LN (0.1 LE - Documented 01:18 CFS23-136582 AGENCY ASSIST LE - Documented 02:13... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 9, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on November 10, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 11/09/23 00:06 CFS23-137037 PATROL CHECK RIVER ROCK RD and NORTH SHORE DRLE - Documented 00:08 CFS23-137038 AT LARGE TOWN CENTER AVE and HUNTLEY DR LE - Documented 00:15 CFS23-137042 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 00:16 CFS23-137043 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE - Documented 00:26 CFS23-137046 TRAFFIC STOP JACKRABBIT LN and THUNDER RD LE - Case Generated 00:28 CFS23-137047 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 00:58... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 10, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on November 11, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 11/10/23 00:04 CFS23-137488 DISORDERLY W MENDENHALL ST and N TRACY AVE LE - Documented 00:27 CFS23-137496 PATROL CHECK DRIVEWAY and LOVE LN (0.1 miles) LE - Documented 00:48 CFS23-137506 PATROL CHECK NORRIS RD and JACKRABBIT LN (103.3 LE - Documented 01:02 CFS23-137507 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:22 CFS23-137510 UNKNOWN W MAIN ST and W COLLEGE ST (58.3 LE - Referred 01:42 CFS23-137512 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 01:46... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report November 5-11, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 5 MEDIA REPORT Printed on November 13, 2023 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 11/05/23 07:34 ROCKY MTN OUTWVEH : Out With A Vehicle 11/05/23 08:29 Armory : Armory 11/05/23 09:26 LOWER DEEP CREEK RD ANIMAL : Animal 11/05/23 10:09 TOWN PUMP 911H : 911 Hang Up 11/05/23 10:12 JOHNSON LOOP/MUDDY LN SUSP : Suspicious 11/05/23 10:24 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 11/05/23 10:42 Agency : Agency Assist 11/05/23 11:20 DTRN : DEPUTY TRAINING 11/05/23 12:22 S WALNUT ST VINCHECK : Vin number inspection 11/05/23 15:00 Armory : Armory 11/05/23... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 11, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    GaUallD Connty Sberlft'• ornce 615 Soulb 16'' Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: 40&-582-2100 Fax: 40&-582-2126 GCSO Media Report - All Printed on November 12, 2023 Date/Time Call For Service#: Location 11/11/23 00:06:22 CFS23-137968 MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) 11/11/23 00:06:22 - Quimby, Joshua - New CFS 11/11/23 00:06:35 - Quimby, Joshua - MALE ROLLED 4 WHEELER 11/11/23 00:06:42 - Quimby, Joshua - RP STATES MALE IS PROBABLY DRUNK 11/11/23 00:07:11 - Largess, Andrew - 665 - Assign 11/11/23 00:08:03 - Quimby, Joshua - AMR2, FINC2, GGY, G... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report November 12, 2023

    Nov 8, 2023

    Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on November 13, 2023 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 11/12/23 00:10 CFS23-138374 RECKLESS LE - Referred 00:19 CFS23-138377 PUBLIC ASSIST FRANK RD and DRIVEWAY (174.1 feet) LE - GOA / UTL 00:37 CFS23-138383 WELFARE CHECK LE - GOA / UTL 00:45 CFS23-138388 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Warning 00:54 CFS23-138389 PUBLIC ASSIST FRANK RD and DRIVEWAY (174.1 feet) LE - Documented 01:04 CFS23-138393 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Case Generated 01:25 CFS23-138400 PATROL CHECK LE - Documented 01:32 CFS23-138403... Full story