For immediate release: April 17, 2025  Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator 406-582-3054 eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov  Ballots Mailing Friday for May 6 School and Special Districts Election  On Friday, April 18, Gallatin County will mail ballots to eligible active registered voters in school and special districts holding elections this year. This is a…

For immediate release: April 16, 2025  Media contact: Patty Howard, Gallatin Solid Waste Management District Recycling/Outreach Educator 406-582-2493 patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov  Logan Landfill Hosting Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event in Honor of Earth Day  The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and Recycle Boise are teaming up to host the annual Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Saturday,…

For immediate release: April 16, 2025 Media contact: Hali Kapperud, Gallatin County DUI Task Force Coordinator 406-585-1492 hali.kapperud@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County DUI Task Force Hosting Annual Law Enforcement Award Ceremony The Gallatin County DUI Task Force is hosting the annual Law Enforcement Award Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6 PM in the Gallatin County…

For immediate release: April 4, 2025 At the end of March 2025, the Missouri River Drug Task Force (MRDTF) received information from a local apartment complex maintenance employee who reported finding ounce-quantities of suspected methamphetamine, scales, and baggies inside of an apartment bedroom while conducting routine maintenance. MRDTF followed up on this lead in coordination…

For immediate release: April 4, 2025 Media contact: Scott Randall, Consultant Project Manager 406-447-5005 srandall@rpa-eng.com Gallatin County Launches Second Virtual Open House for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Gallatin County is excited to announce the launch of the second Virtual Open House for its Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan. This open…

For immediate release: April 4, 2025 In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatality that occurred in the Dakota Bowl, an out-of-bounds area of the Big Sky Resort. The skier was found unresponsive by ski patrol approximately 200 feet below…

For immediate release: April 3, 2025 On April 1, 2025, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office, the Montana Highway Patrol and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident involving two motor vehicles on U.S. Highway 191 near the intersection with Cobb Hill Road at mile marker 81. The deceased driver was identified…

For immediate release: April 3, 2025  Media contact:  Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell: 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Moves Forward with Old Town Bridge Project  Gallatin County has taken a significant step forward in the Old Town Bridge project to help replace two bridges on Old Town Road that span the Jefferson River near…

For immediate release: March 24, 2025 The Gallatin City-County Health Department has a new temporary home at 400 E. Babcock St. in Bozeman following structural damage to its main office on Mendenhall Street. The health department will be located at this temporary address for at least six months while assessments and repairs are underway. Office…

For immediate release: March 24, 2025  Media Contact: Patty Howard, Recycling/Outreach Educator for Gallatin Solid Waste Management District 406-582-2493 patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov  New High-Visibility Clothing Requirement at Logan Landfill Enhances Safety Measures  The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District (GSWMD) announces the implementation of a new safety protocol at Logan Landfill to ensure the well-being of all visitors…