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Governor discusses reopening of schools
Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Governor Mike Cooney released last Thursday the Governor's Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana to provide flexible guidance for public schools to prepare to offer in-person instruction in the fall....
Highway Patrol releases 2019 year end report
The recently released 2019 Montana Highway Patrol Annual Report listed a total of 184 fatalities, up two from 2018. Colonel Tom Butler said despite the number remaining virtually the same, it still means 184 people did not make it home to their...
Realtors report out-of-state rush on Montana real estate
Lydia Seely has wanted to move to Montana ever since her son came here five years ago. The California woman, who works in health care, had eyed properties in the Bozeman area in the past - initially...
City officials discuss firework ordinances
With the 4th of July just a few days away, City of Three Forks officials are reminding local residents of fireworks rules. Under State statutes, fireworks are permitted to be sold in Three Forks...
Arbor Day Foundation Names Three Forks a "Tree City USA"
The City of Three Forks was named a 2019 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Three Forks achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a...
The peak that wasn't: How Montana avoided the worst of COVID-19, and how that success could be undone
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Montana has been the safest state in the Lower 48. Despite early projections of hundreds of deaths and a shortage of ICU beds, the state's initial outbreak peaked with a daily caseload of 23 on April 1....
Hopes for onsite instruction for 2020-21 school year
While Three Forks Superintendent Jeff Elliott would like to have kids back at the three district schools at the start of the 2020-21 school year, he is also planning for alternative scenarios. Elliott addressed the issue at last week's school board...
Three Forks Rodeo Postponed to August
The Three Forks Rodeo will happen in 2020 – just a little bit later than originally planned. The Three Forks City Council voted last week to postpone the annual rodeo from July 17 and 18 to August...
Multiple Fires Reported in Southwest Montana
It was a busy weekend for firefighters in Southwest Montana. Firefighters from across the area responded to the Lump Gulch Fire in north Jefferson County near Sheep Mountain, the Sappington Fire east of Lewis and Clark Caverns, and two fires in the...
Lagging rural census response could cost Montana second U.S. House seat
HELENA - Members of the commission tasked with redrawing Montana's legislative boundaries following the 2020 census expressed frustration over the state's dragging response rate in Native communities and other rural areas June 10, citing complication...
Bleacher Backer: Rodeo Board Raising Funds
The Three Forks Rodeo Board is looking for a little help for their "Bleacher Backer" project. The project is a result of the Three Forks City Council in January giving the approval to the board to...
Abnormally Warm Weather During Last Week of May Causes Rapid Melt
BOZEMAN -- The June 1 Water Supply Outlook Report, released by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), highlights the weather patterns which occurred during the month of May, which ranged f...
Familiar names headed to general election for Montana's federal seats
When it comes time for Montana voters to decide who they'll send to Washington, D.C., in November, the names on the ballot will be familiar. As U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican, looks to win his second six-year term, he'll be challenged by...
Voters approve Levy for Sheriff's Office
Broadwater County voters narrowly approved Tuesday a levy for 39.93 mills to fund approximately $700,000 for the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office. 1,398 voters were in favor of the levy and 1,329 voted against. According to County Attorney Cory...
Minor flooding on Gallatin
The National Weather Service in Great Falls reported Monday that minor flooding is likely occurring along the Gallatin River from Big Sky north to near Logan. According to officials, water levels are...
Country Jam moved to August
The Headwaters Country Jam has been rescheduled. The popular annual event originally scheduled June 18 to 20 at the "Bridge" near Three Forks will now take place August 20 to 22. The most recent...
Wading pool closed for 2020
City of Three Forks officials announced last week the Wading Pool at Stevenson Park will not be open this summer. Due to the guidelines issued by the Governor and Health Department, the City of Three Forks cannot maintain social distancing...
2 Summer Events Cancelled
The 2020 annual Headwaters Bank Walk/Run held the 4th weekend of July has been cancelled by race organizers. It was determined that the event could not be held safely or meet Governor Bullock's Phase...
Superintendent discusses start of school year
Three Forks School Superintendent Jeff Elliott understands a lot of things could change prior to the start of the 2020-21 school year, but he still has the goal to reopen and with instruction the same way it has been in the past. Elliot wants the dis...
Montana to enter phase two of reopening
Montana will lift its 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers as the state transitions to phase two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan on June 1, Gov. Steve Bullock announced Tuesday. Lifting the...
Three Forks High School Graduation Sunday
The Three Forks High School Class of 2020 will graduate in a ceremony scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. The graduation is set to take place on the high school football field. Principal Greg Heys said the school is excited to be able to have the...
Bridger Aerospace to utilize local airport
Bridger Aerospace of Bozeman will soon be utilizing the Three Forks Airports for operating unmanned aerial vehicles. The aerial firefighting service has also expressed an interest in using the...
Three Forks Voters Approve School Bonds
Last Tuesday was a huge day for the Three Forks School District. Local voters approved a $15 million High School Bond and a $10 million K-8 bond. In results from the Gallatin County Elections Office,...
Willow Creek Students Back at School
While many school districts across the state will not be returning to onsite instruction this year, one local school is bucking the trend. The Willow Creek School board recently voted to return for...
Cool April Weather Prolongs Snowpack Across Montana
Weather patterns during the first two weeks of April, while cooler than average, didn't yield much precipitation across the state of Montana. However, the below average temperatures during this period did help to delay snowmelt at many low- and mid-e...
