FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the early morning hours of Friday, September 11, 2026, the Montana Highway Patrol, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Belgrade Police Department and Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a fatal single vehicle rollover crash near the intersection of Frontage Road and Ali John Drive in Belgrade. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 49-year-old Rikki Cirignano…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In the late hours of Wednesday, September 9, 2026, the Montana Highway Patrol, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, and Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a fatal crash between a motorcyclist and an SUV that occurred near the intersection of Jackrabbit Lane and Durston Road near Four Corners. The driver of the motorcycle, identified as 76-year-old Dana…

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) persist on different areas of Hebgen Reservoir. This could possibly be due to winds pushing algae from one side of the reservoir to the other. No matter the reason, please be aware there continues to be toxic algae present in these areas, and conditions seem to be changing from…

For Immediate Release: August 28, 2026 In the early morning hours of Thursday, August 28, 2026, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Highway Patrol investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident involving a single motor vehicle near Mile Marker 54 on Highway 191 in the Gallatin Canyon. A vehicle was traveling northbound on Highway…

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2026 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) persist on different areas of Hebgen Reservoir. Currently, the toxin levels at Corey Springs area have increased, and that area is now closed for water-based activities because toxin levels are high. Closure signs will be posted at public access points in the Corey Springs area warning the public that toxic algae has been identified in the water, and that the area is closed to…

For Immediate Release: August 14, 2026 A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in the Yellowstone Holiday area of Hebgen Reservoir, and that area is closed for water-based activities because toxin levels are high. Routine monitoring of Hebgen shows the water contains anatoxin-a, a toxin made by certain algae that can make people, pets, and livestock very sick. The latest sample results measured twice the closure…

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2026 A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in the Rainbow Point area of Hebgen Reservoir, and that area is closed for water-based activities because toxin levels are high. Routine monitoring of Hebgen shows the water contains anatoxin-a, a toxin made by certain algae that can make people, pets, and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bozeman, Mont. — The Hyalite Fire District proudly celebrated the graduation of its 2026 Spring Recruit Firefighter Academy during a ceremony held July 21 at the Cottonwood Fire Station. Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the department, nine new volunteer firefighters were recognized for successfully completing the rigorous training academy and…

For Immediate Release: July 24, 2026 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present on Hebgen Reservoir in the Corey Springs area of the Grayling Arm. Routine monitoring of Hebgen has confirmed the presence of anatoxin-a which poses a risk to people, pets, and livestock. Read the full press release here.  Toxin exposure can occur in humans from…

Media Release:  260714-01 Contact:  Patrick Lonergan, (406) 548-0116 Gallatin County Conducting Test of Community Notification System Gallatin County, MT – On July 31st Gallatin County Emergency Management will be testing the Community Notification System for registered users in Northern Gallatin County.  Gallatin County has multiple approaches to disseminating emergency information, with community members registering in…