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  • 2 School Levies on the May 7 ballot

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 27, 2024

    With a projected budget shortfall due to the rising costs in general operations, the Three Forks School Board of Trustees voted last week to place two general fund mill levies on the May 7 ballot. After just a 1.5% salary increase in the previous budget, the two levies would also raise the teacher salary base by 5%. The board voted to place a $504,234 per year levy, approximately 25.31 mills, for the Elementary District and a $176,154 levy, approximately 8.99 mills, for the High School... Full story

  • Council approves bid for chip seal project

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 27, 2024

    Chip sealing will take place later this year in the City of Three Forks for the first time in about a decade. At a meeting earlier this month, the Three Forks City Council unanimously voted to approve the City Engineer's and Streets & Alley's Committee recommendation of Street Maintenance District #1 Chip Seal Project Bid Award to Hollow Contracting Inc. for $286,785.35. According to City Treasurer Kelly Smith, this will be the first time the municipality has done a chip season in around... Full story

  • Montana State receives $1 million grant to test snowpack measurement methods

    Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service|Mar 27, 2024

    With a nearly $1 million grant from the federal Bureau of Reclamation, snow and water scientists at Montana State University have begun testing new methods of measuring snowpack levels with the goal of improving water forecasting for drought, flood and irrigation management in the U.S. Eric Sproles, assistant professor in MSU's Department of Earth Sciences in the College of Letters and Science, said the MSU-led project is one of 15 similar proposals funded by the bureau's Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program to evaluate advanced...

  • Gallatin County Fairgrounds Opens Public Survey to Continue the Community's Involvement in 'Fairgrounds Future' Master Planning Project

    Mar 27, 2024

    The Gallatin County Fairgrounds is excited to announce the next step in the ‘Fairgrounds Future’ Master Planning process with the opening of the online public sentiment survey. This is the second part of the initial public engagement for this large-scale project that began with focus groups and an open house at the fairgrounds in late February/early March of this year. The fairgrounds asks that people limit survey responses to one per person, but to please share the link widely to anyone who would like to offer feedback and be a part of thi...

  • Secretary of State issues veto override poll on long-in-limbo marijuana revenue measure

    Arren Kimbel-Sannit, Montana Free Press|Mar 27, 2024

    Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen last week complied with a state district court order by sending a poll that could give lawmakers the ability to override Gov. Greg Gianforte’s veto of a marijuana tax reallocation measure, a significant step in a now almost yearlong fight about the separation of powers and proper veto procedure. Lawmakers now have a month to respond to the mail poll, which asks whether they want to override Gianforte’s veto of Senate Bill 442, legislation that initially passed the Legislature with broad...

  • Montana Supreme Court allows abortion ballot proposal to proceed

    Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press|Mar 27, 2024

    After two months of litigation and consideration, the Montana Supreme Court on Monday overruled the state attorney general’s January finding that a constitutional initiative to explicitly protect abortion rights is “legally insufficient,” resolving one of many obstacles to the proposal being placed before voters on the November ballot. The ruling, signed by six of the court’s seven justices and authored by Justice Ingrid Gustafson, found that the proposal submitted last fall by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana did not improperly...

  • Intermountain Health Announces New President of St. James Hospital

    Mar 27, 2024

    Intermountain Health announced that Karen Costello has been named President of Intermountain Health St. James Hospital. She will assume her new role on April 1, 2024. Costello has been with the organization for more than 45 years and most recently served as the president of Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana. Under her leadership, Holy Rosary has achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction, employee engagement, clinical quality, and financial performance. She was also instrumental in the development of the new Holy Rosary...

  • Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

    Mar 27, 2024

    Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk permits and nonresident combination licenses. Hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website; click on “Buy and Apply.” Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. To see a playlist of all FWP’s hunting license video tutorials, click here. For help with understanding how bonus points are used, you can visit fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/hunting-licenses/bonus-points A new online feature this year is the option for...

  • Bozeman ranked as nation's best college town

    MSU News Service|Mar 27, 2024

    The home of Montana State University has ranked as the No. 1 college town in America, according to the website RentCafe.com. The ranking stems from a combination of factors, including educational opportunities and quality of life, which set Bozeman apart from others on the list. The website also points to the value of the education MSU provides and Bozeman’s location relative to an abundance of national forests and parks. MSU’s enrollment for the spring 2024 semester set a record at 16,110. The university offers more than 250 undergraduate...

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report March 23, 2024

    Mar 27, 2024

    Page 1 of 6 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 24, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/23/24 00:14 CFS24-041027 PATROL CHECK ACCESS and FRONTAGE RD (0.1 miles) LE - Documented 00:18 CFS24-041030 FP ASPEN LEAF DR and RAINBOW TROUT LE - Documented 00:28 CFS24-041038 911 HANG UP HIDDEN VALLEY RD and E VALLEY LE - Documented 00:35 CFS24-041040 TRESPASS MILKY WAY DR and ANDROMEDA CT LE - Documented 00:35 CFS24-041041 DUI LE - Referred 00:37 CFS24-041043 PATROL CHECK TALC RD and DRIVEWAY (156.1 feet) LE - Documented 01:25... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report March 24, 2024

    Mar 27, 2024

    Page 1 of 5 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 25, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/24/24 00:00 CFS24-041541 TRANSPORT S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (54.7 LE - Documented 00:01 CFS24-041542 PATROL CHECK DRIVEWAY and W DRY CREEK RD (99.1 LE - Documented 00:05 CFS24-041544 PATROL CHECK 4 DOT LN and FRONTAGE RD (24.4 feet) LE - Documented 00:13 CFS24-041548 PATROL CHECK MILL ST and ADAMS ST (29.3 feet) LE - Documented 00:23 CFS24-041552 PATROL CHECK ELK GROVE LN and MORGAN CREEK LE - Documented 00:38 CFS24-041557... Full story

  • Broadwater County Sheriff's Report March 17-23, 2024

    Mar 27, 2024

    Page 1 of 5 MEDIA REPORT Printed on March 25, 2024 CFS Date/Time Street Name Code : Description 03/17/24 00:17 FRONT AND 5TH ST TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/17/24 00:45 YORK ISLAND CITASST : Citizen Assist 03/17/24 00:51 HWY 287 SB TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/17/24 01:13 THREE FORKS EXIT TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/17/24 01:47 TSTOP : Traffic Stop 03/17/24 02:40 DTRN : DEPUTY TRAINING 03/17/24 09:47 EXPATROL : Extra Patrol 03/17/24 10:03 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 03/17/24 11:07 FOLLOWUP : Follow up 03/17/24 11:27 N PINE ST WELFARE : Welfare Check 03/17/24 11:30... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report March 25, 2024

    Mar 27, 2024

    GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 26, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/25/24 00:00 CFS24-041966 PATROL CHECK GALLATIN RD and MILL ST (51.0 feet) LE - Documented 00:15 CFS24-041971 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:17 CFS24-041972 AGENCY ASSIST N 11TH AVE and W LAMME ST (154.0 LE - Case Generated 00:36 CFS24-041976 TRAFFIC STOP LE - Citation 01:00 CFS24-041982 PATROL CHECK E VALLEY CENTER RD and FREMONT LE - Documented 01:44 CFS24-041991 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE... Full story

  • Gallatin County Sheriff's Report March 26, 2024

    Mar 27, 2024

    Page 1 of 7 GCSO Calls for Service Yesterday Printed on March 27, 2024 Time Call # Type of Call Location Result 03/26/24 00:03 CFS24-042492 FRAUD SPRUCE CONE DR and BIG PINE DR LE - Documented 00:05 CFS24-042495 PATROL CHECK BUSINESS HUB DR and DRIVEWAY LE - Documented 00:11 CFS24-042497 PUBLIC ASSIST GALLATIN RD and BEAVER CREEK RD LE - Public Assist 00:36 CFS24-042510 28 EMS:HOT FIRE:HOT RAIN SHADOW DR and PINNACLE DR Fire - Clear EMS 00:38 CFS24-042512 FLAG DOWN S 16TH AVE and W DICKERSON ST (37.6 LE - Public Assist 00:50 CFS24-042518... Full story

  • MDT installing new wrong-way sign systems

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 20, 2024

    In the past several months, an alarming number of wrong-way motorists have been arrested for driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 near Three Forks. The disturbing recent string of incidents turned fatal on January 4 when 22-year-old Laysa Grewell was killed following a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver at mile marker 278 just outside of Three Forks. To reduce the incidents on the Interstate, the Montana Department of Transportation will soon be placing nine new wrong-way sign systems with radar detection between exit 274 in Three... Full story

  • City of Three Forks seeking comments on draft Capital Improvement Plan

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Mar 20, 2024

    With the working draft of its Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) now available online, the City of Three Forks is asking residents for their feedback. At last week's City Council meeting, the governing body received a presentation on the first draft of the CIP from community and land use planner Lee Nellis. The city will be taking comments on the draft, which is available at www.threeforksmontana.us, until April 9. Comments can be sent by email to [email protected] or given in person at the... Full story

  • Broadwater County Unveils Draft Growth Policy Update for Public Review and Feedback

    Mar 20, 2024

    Earlier this month, Broadwater County officials announced the release of a draft Growth Policy Update for public review and comments until March 31, 2024. This document, crafted with careful consideration and community and stakeholder input, outlines a strategic vision for sustainable development and growth within the county. The Growth Policy Update serves as a vital roadmap for the future, guiding land use decisions, infrastructure development, and resource management. Broadwater County recognizes the importance of thoughtful planning to... Full story

  • Three Forks schools placed in temporary lockdown

    Staff Report, Three Forks Voice|Mar 20, 2024

    The Three Forks School District was placed in a temporary lockdown last week. According to Sheriff Dan Springer, on March 14, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received information about a school threat made through social media that involved several locations around the state. “Information was received locally that involved the Three Forks School District. In an abundance of caution, the school was placed in a brief lockdown. The individuals involved locally in the threat have been located and it has been determined that a threat does... Full story

  • Supplemental tax bills heading toward many Montana property owners

    Eric Dietrich, Montana Free Press|Mar 20, 2024

    Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state's "95 mill" school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana's 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties' treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the...

  • Health department shares Medicaid disenrollment numbers for children, seniors, Native Americans

    Mara Silvers, Montana Free Press|Mar 20, 2024

    As Montana's multi-month review of Medicaid eligibility comes to a close, the state health department is disclosing more details about how many children, older adults and Native Americans have lost health coverage over the last year, and how the redetermination process has impacted specific counties. The latest release of information came in response to a public records request filed in January by Democratic lawmakers. The minority party has repeatedly critiqued how the administration of Gov....

  • FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who catch tagged fish in upper Missouri River Basin

    Mar 20, 2024

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers. This tagging effort is part of ongoing research that aims to address trout declines and fish health concerns in the upper Missouri River Basin. Staff plan to tag fish each year for the next three years. With help from anglers, these tags will help researchers identify individual fish and monitor their health, survival, movement and other indicators over time. Each tag has a...

  • Fairweather Fishing Access Site Reopened

    Mar 20, 2024

    CLARKSTON – Fairweather Fishing Access Site has reopened. The site was closed temporarily starting in January due to ice jams and flooding. Those conditions have improved, allowing the site to reopen to public access. Fairweather Fishing Access Site is along the Missouri River, about 8 miles downstream of Missouri Headwaters State Park. Recreationists are encouraged to use caution when visiting rivers because of unseen hazards, as well as flow and ice conditions that can change suddenly. For...

  • Montana State University to offer summer writing camps for youth

    MSU News Service|Mar 20, 2024

    Registration is now open for Montana State University’s summer writing camps for youths in grades 3 through 12. The camps will be held in July on MSU’s campus. The Youth Writing Camp is a five-day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 for students entering grades 5 through 12 in fall 2024. This camp offers commuter and resident options. Students in the resident option stay in a residence hall on campus and eat in the dining hall, while commuter students return home each day. The resident price is $800 through May 31 and $850 after that...

  • Registration open for the 2024 Mountain Meat Summit

    MSU News Service|Mar 20, 2024

    Registration is open for the Mountain Meat Summit, hosted by Montana State University Extension. The summit is an annual program featuring educational tours, technical sessions and consulting. The summit will be held May 21-23 in Bozeman. Early registration is available until April 1. The summit is designed for individuals and businesses that engage with meat supply chains in the mountain West. The agenda will include topics relevant to farmers, ranchers, meat processors, chefs, wholesale buyers and educators according to Tommy Bass, MSU...

  • S 288 Reconstruction at Curves North of Churchill

    Mar 20, 2024

    The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will soon begin work to resurface approximately 1 mile of Secondary Highway 288 (S 288), also known as Churchill Road, between Churchill and Manhattan. This project includes grading, surfacing, and seal and cover (chip seal) operations. CK May Excavating, Inc. has been selected as the contractor for this project. “This important project will extend the service life of the road and enhance safety features,” according to Craig Walker, Project Manager for MDT’s Butte District. “MDT and CK May...

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