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2-7-24: Sheriff’s Office requests public’s assistance with stolen medical equipment.
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received a theft report in Big Sky on February 4th. According to the reporting parties between the hours of 3:00 pm February 2nd and 7:00 am February 3rd, several Pelican hard cases and cardboard shipping boxes were stolen from the Yellowstone Conference Center in the Big Sky…
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Four Corners Runaway Child
On February 4, 2024, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were flagged down by a mother, who informed them that her 12-year-old child had ran away from a local indoor trampoline park in the Four Corners Area. Deputies searched the area before calling Gallatin County Search and Rescue to assist. While on their way to the…
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Big Sky “Tick Ridge” Injured Paraglider
On February 2, 2024, Gallatin County 911 received a call for an injured paraglider near Big Sky. The paraglider was “speed flying” when they hit a tree, fell roughly 20 feet and sustained a leg injury. A friend of the paraglider was able to call 911 to report the incident, set and splint the injured…
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2-1-24: Sheriff Reports Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest in Street Sign Thefts
For Immediate Release On January 30, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office provided a press release where 49 road signs from various parts of the county had been stolen. A Gallatin County citizen saw the press release and came forward with valuable information which ultimately led to the arrest and charge of one 18 year old…
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Madison Arm Road Injured Snowmobiler
On January 31, 2024, at 10:41am, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a snowmobiler who was recreating with a friend when one of the snowmobilers sustained injuries as a result of a snowmobile vs tree collision. The caller indicated that his friend was in need of immediate medical treatment near…
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Application Period Open for Project Funding from the Gallatin County Open Lands Program
For immediate release: Feb. 1, 2024 Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Planning Director & Open Lands Coordinator Sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov 406-582-3130 Application Period Open for Project Funding from the Gallatin County Open Lands Program Gallatin County is now accepting applications from projects seeking funding through the county’s Open Lands Program. This year, the voter-approved Open Space…
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Voters to Decide on Study of Gallatin County Form of Government
For immediate release: Jan. 30, 2024 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell: 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Voters to Decide on Study of Gallatin County Form of Government This June, voters in Gallatin County will get to decide if they’d like to study changing the form of their county government. On Tuesday, Jan.…
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1-30-24: Street Sign Thefts in Gallatin County
For immediate release: Jan. 30, 2024 In a response to an uptick in street sign thefts throughout the area, Gallatin County officials are encouraging the public to report information related to these crimes. Last weekend, 49 street signs were stolen across Gallatin County. Simple signs cost $200 in time and materials apiece to replace. More…
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Denny Creek Injured Snowmobiler
On Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:36 p.m., the West Yellowstone Police Department dispatch center received a 911 regarding a snowmobiler who had suffered a shoulder injury in a snowmobile crash. The location information gained from the 911 call indicated that the crash had taken place near 8889 Smoots west of West Yellowstone. Volunteers from…
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Cream Creek Snowmobile Accident Rescue
On January 26, 2024, at 9:37am, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a 911 call from a snowmobiler who was recreating with family members when one of the snowmobilers sustained injuries as a result of a snowmobile accident. The caller indicated that one of the snowmobilers in the party was in need of immediate medical…