For Immediate Release In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Missouri River Drug Task Force, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Bozeman PD, MT DCI, and other local, state and federal agencies, assisted the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in a large-scale, multi-location operation targeting illegal drug…

For Immediate Release Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer travel across Montana and the unofficial start of the “100 Deadliest Days” — the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when serious injury and fatal crashes traditionally increase nationwide. As roads become busier with holiday travelers, outdoor recreation, and community events, the Gallatin…

  Contact:  Patrick Lonergan (406) 548-0116 Release:  260513-01 Date:  May 13, 2026 Big Sky, MT – Big Sky public safety agencies will conduct a test of the Gallatin County Community Notification System in the Big Sky area on June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM.  Individuals who have opted into the Community Notification System will receive…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Date: May 1, 2026 Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Arrests and Rescue of Severely Neglected Animals On April 29, 2026, deputies from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Animal Control units, executed a search warrant in the Clarkston area following an investigation into suspected animal cruelty. During the…

Press-Release-Clarkston-Animal-Cruelty-1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Date: May 1, 2026 Animal Cruelty Investigation Leads to Arrests and Rescue of Severely Neglected Animals On April 29, 2026, deputies from the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Animal Control units, executed a search warrant in the Clarkston area following an investigation into suspected animal cruelty. During…

The City of Belgrade and Gallatin County are working together to transition who is responsible for land use planning in the 4.5-mile area surrounding Belgrade city limits. Beginning July 1, 2026, Gallatin County will assume planning and development review responsibilities in that area, often called the “Belgrade Donut.” Both the city and county are coordinating closely to make the…

For immediate release: April 17, 2026 Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder/Elections Administrator eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov 406-582-3054 On Friday, April 17th, the Gallatin County Elections Department mailed over 77,500 ballots for the May 5, 2026, School and Special Purpose District elections to all active registered voters. This election will be conducted by mail only.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 14, 2026 Hyalite Fire District Responds to Structure Fire on April 13 Bozeman, MT — On April 13 at 9:46pm, the Hyalite Fire District responded to a reported structure fire involving a large shop outbuilding. Crews arrived on scene to find a large shop with smoke showing. Firefighters initiated a fire…

For immediate release: March 26, 2026 Media Contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk and Recorder/Elections Administrator eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov (406)582-3060   Gallatin County Election Administrator Issues Statement on County Superintendent of Schools Candidate Filing   The Gallatin County Election Department has announced that Deanna Campbell, who filed as a candidate for Gallatin County Superintendent of Schools, will…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kirsten Smith, Facilitator 406-570-0058 | ksmith@bloomconsult.org March 2026 Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition Marks Transformative Year, Securing $10.9 Million and Expanding Services Across the Region Coalition partners, funders, and providers cite collaborative model as a strong example of what community-driven behavioral health coordination can achieve BOZEMAN, Mont. — The Gallatin Behavioral Health…