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Lawmakers Weigh Bill on DUI
As Montana lawmakers consider overhauling the state's DUI laws, the Montana Highway Patrol wants to dispel myths about blood alcohol levels. Last week, the Highway Patrol hosted a demonstration for lawmakers to show just how much alcohol it actually...
Board discusses closure to out of district students
The Three Forks School Board of Trustees will vote next month on an action item that would close the three schools to out of district students. The proposed action would not affect out-of-district students who are currently enrolled. Superintendent...
Montana Attorney General Pushes for Opioid Prescription Regulation
McKenna Fromm was a straight-A high school student, basketball player and member of student government in 2011. By 2015, she was living in a spider-infested "drug den," estranged from her family and deep in addiction. Fromm said her life turned...
Bill Would Use Coal Money for Affordable Housing Projects
The Montana House of Representatives has passed a bill that would use money from the coal severance tax trust fund to pay for low- and moderate-income housing projects. House Bill 16, carried by Rep....
Decision on new Council member moved to Feb. 26
A vote by the Three Forks City Council to appoint a new member has been moved to February 26. Due to the lack of quorum expected for their scheduled February 12 meeting, the Three Forks City Council changed their first meeting of the month to...
Bullock Outlines Priorities in State of the State
In his final State of the State address Thursday, Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock laid out his priorities for this legislative session, including Medicaid expansion, access and funding for education, and repairing Montana's crumbling infrastructure....
Headliners announced for 2019 Country Jam
The lineup has been announced for the 2019 Headwaters Country Jam in Three Forks. The event is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15 at "The Bridge" and will include...
Great year at rodeo arena
2018 was a great year for rodeo in Three Forks. Rodeo Board Chairman Chuck Wambeke discussed the year during his yearly report to the Three Forks City Council. Wambeke told Council members there were a total of 22 events, the grounds were occupied...
Lawmakers debate infrastructure funding
Lawmakers in Helena are beginning discussions on how to build and maintain the state's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, wastewater systems and state buildings. Again, the debate will come down to which projects get funding and whether that...
Wolves excel at Divisonals, hosting State
After an amazing weekend at the B/C Southern Divisional Tournament on the University of Montana campus in Missoula, the Three Forks High School Speech and Drama team will host the state tournament...
Not enough votes to appoint new council member
The Three Forks City Council did not have enough votes Tuesday to select a new member to the governing body. In a blind ballot, three Council members voted to appoint Erin Schattauer to the council and one voted in favor of Steve Dahl. City...
