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Commissioners place justice center bond on ballot
The Gallatin County Commissioners voted 3-0 Monday to place a $59 million bond to replace the current Law and Justice Center on the November ballot. The new county facility would house the Gallatin...
Montana Ride to Remember stopping Aug. 17 in Three Forks
The sixth annual Montana Ride to Remember will be making a stop in August 17 in Three Forks. The event follows Highway 287 from Helena to West Yellowstone and is organized by the Montana POW/MIA...
Lyman returns home to "Rock" the Rivers
On the third day of the Rockin' the Rivers Festival near Three Forks, those in attendance were able to enjoy the sounds of Crashdown Butterfly of Seattle, a band with ties to Southwest Montana. The...
Union members revisit picket line
Members of the Boilermakers Local D-239 made a symbolic return to the picket line last week in Three Forks. The return recognized the one-year anniversary of last year's August 2 lockout date. A...
Work continues on Toston project
The Montana Department of Transportation recently released a status update on the Toston Structure Project. According to MDOT, work on both the Missouri River and MRL Bridges continues this week. Contractors working on the embankment began a break...
Rockin' the Rivers next week
In a little over week music enthusiasts from across the state will make their way to "Bridge" near Three Forks for the 19th annual Rockin the Rivers festival. The music festival is scheduled to take...
Fee lock box broken into at Greycliff FAS
Law enforcement officials are seeking information about a user fee lock box that was broken into at Greycliff Fishing Access Site along the Madison River. Various tools appear to have been used to break into the metal box and gain access to the...
Buchholz is new Three Forks Trustee
The Three Forks School Board has a new member. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint Robert Buchholz to the position vacated by Candace Rochford. He will serve in the position until the next...
Headwaters Bank Walk/Run next week
Participants from across Southwest Montana will be making their way to Three Forks Saturday, July 27 for the 15th annual Headwaters Bank Walk/Run. Registration is scheduled to start at 6:30 a.m. at Veteran's Park with the Half Marathon scheduled for...
Three Forks Rodeo Dayz next week
It's a little over a week away from the biggest celebration of the year in Three Forks. The annual Three Forks Rodeo Dayz are scheduled July 18 to 20 with the busy three days kicking off next Thursday with the Farmer's Market at 4 p.m. and Stick Hors...
Warmer temps on the way
It’s about to get a lot warmer in the Three Forks. According to the National Weather Service in Great Falls, summer-like temperatures will return to Southwest Montana starting today and will likely...
Trustee seat now vacant
There is a vacant seat on the Three Forks School Board. At last month's school board meeting, the board approved the resignation of Trustee Candace Rochford. Three Forks Superintendent Jeff Elliott said they are currently accepting applicants to...
Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery: Gates of the Prairie
"At this palce there is a large rock of 400 feet high wich stands immediately in the gap which the missouri makes on it's passage from the mountains; it is insulated from the neighbouring mountains...
Gifford is new Three Forks Mayor
The City of Three Forks has a new Mayor. The governing body voted 4-2 Tuesday night to appoint Sean Gifford to fill the position vacated by Steven Hamilton earlier this month. His term will expire at...
Highway department releases annual report
The 2018 Annual Report from the Montana Department of Transportation once again showed alarming statistics involving deaths related to drugs and alcohol. In the report, Montana Highway Patrol Colonel Tom Butler said the 2018 data suggest "Driving Und...
Heys new principal
The Three Forks Schools Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to hire a new middle/ high school principal. The board approved to hire current assistant Principal Greg Heys for the position as well as the hiring of five new teachers. The trustees hired thre...
6 file for seats on Three Forks governing body
A total of six candidates filed prior to the June 17 deadline for the upcoming Three Forks Municipal Election. According to Gallatin County Election Manager Casey Hayes, Gene Townsend, Carl "Bud"...
Headwaters Country Jam starts Thursday
There will be plenty of great country music this week at the "Bridge" near Three Forks. The 2019 Headwaters Country Jam is scheduled to take place June 13 to 15 and will feature headlining acts...
Reminder of City of Three Forks Fireworks Regulations
City of Three Forks Officials are reminding local residents of their fireworks regulations. According to state statutes, fireworks may be sold in Montana from June 24 to July 5. Fireworks are allowed...
LANCO playing Country Jam Friday
Brandon Lancaster is living the dream – literally. The frontman of LANCO has seen the hit single, "Greatest Love Story," top the country charts. But having the hit single isn't the dream he's talking about. It's what he sees on stage night to...
Deadline to file June 17
Three Forks residents interested in running for Mayor or Council must file with Gallatin County prior to June 17 at 5 p.m. The City Council has three seats that will expire on December 31 and the unexpired term of the Mayor is also open. Current...
Non-resident applications due June 15
The Three Forks School District is reminding parents about their Out of District Policy. According to officials, the district is growing and with that growth, they must follow and enforce district policies that are in place. Three Forks District...
Three Forks FCCLA win national award
RESTON, Va. -The Three Forks High School FCCLA Chapter, Montana, was selected to receive the 2019 National Chapter Public Relations Award, sponsored by Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The National Chapter Public Relations...
Hamilton resigns as Mayor of Three Forks
The City of Three Forks will soon have a new Mayor. Current Mayor Steven Hamilton announced last week he would be resigning from the position effective June 2. Hamilton was elected to his first term in 2013 and to his current term in 2017. Prior to...
Helvik resigns as Three Forks 6-12 Principal
Three Forks High School and Middle School will have a new principal for the 2019-20 school year. The school board of trustees approved Tuesday night the resignation of 6-12 Principal Justin Helvik who will be taking a position as the assistant...
