May 9, 2024 Bozeman, MT – The recent snow is likely to melt off very quickly in the next day or two due to warm temperatures and the possibility of limited rain.  Widespread flooding is not expected, but we are likely to isolated areas with water causing issues.  This is typically caused by the water…

Update 5-8: As of 10:30 pm, the Montana Department of Transportation has opened all lanes of traffic on I90 in the Bozeman Pass. Please continue to drive safely and watch for changing road conditions at MDT’s website at https://www.511mt.net.

Gallatin County, Mont.  5-8-24 8:00 P.M. The Montana Department of Transportation notified Gallatin County 911 that Chains were required on the Bozeman Pass on Tuesday at 10:48 P.M. Deteriorating road conditions throughout the night led to multiple vehicles becoming stuck, which prevented the DOT plows from being able to clear the roadway. The Montana Highway…

5-8-24 at 6:49 PM The Sheriff’s Office will have an opportunity for press interviews at the Search and Rescue Building on Tamarack at 7:30  

For Immediate Release 5-8-24 2:00 pm: Please be advised, I90 east bound remains closed and traffic is backed up to the 19th Avenue exit ramp. Gallatin County Search and Rescue is enroute to assist in any vehicles stuck. West bound lanes of I90 through Bozeman Pass are open and traffic is flowing.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Jordan C. Kirsch of Belgrade was arrested on a federal warrant for Prohibited Person in Possession of firearms and ammunition, a local warrant for Partner or Family Member Assault, and a local warrant for a traffic violation. A Writ of Assistance, commonly referred to as an eviction…

At approximately 6:00 pm on Saturday April 27th, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputies, Coroner’s and Chaplain along with Montana Highway Patrol and the Clarkston Fire Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident near MM 11 on the Clarkston Road north of Logan. A single vehicle traveling southbound left the roadway and struck a tree, killing both…

For immediate release: April 29, 2024  Media contacts: Jake Simpson, Sr. Director Bozeman Yellowstone Int’l Airport 406-388-8321 Ext 280 Jake.Simpson@bozemanairport.com   Kevin Larsen, Gallatin County Emergency Management Operations & Training Manager 406-548-0111 kevin@readygallatin.com   Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Local Emergency Responders to Conduct Full-Scale Aircraft Accident Exercise on May 4  *Reporters are invited to cover the…

For immediate release: April 24, 2024  Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Planning Director/Open Lands Coordinator 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County Commission Approves Funding for Public Open Lands Projects  The Gallatin County Commission approved using Open Lands Program money to help fund nine projects that support open space in Bozeman, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, Big Sky,…

For immediate release: April 24, 2024  Media contact: Sandy Erhardt, Gallatin County Clerk of District Court 406-582-2165 serhardt@mt.gov  Gallatin County District Court Sending Postcards to Potential Jurors for 2024-2025 Term  Next week, residents of Gallatin County who have been selected to serve in the upcoming jury term for Gallatin County District Court will receive official…