On August 26th, 2025 at 12:25pm the Hyalite Fire District was dispatched for a report of a wildland fire in the area of 9400 Nash Road. Hyalite Fire responded and arrived on scene to find an approximately one acre wildland fire burning in grass and mixed brush. The fire was threatening several structures including primary…

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2025 Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present on Hebgen Reservoir in the Rainbow Point Campground area. Routine monitoring of Hebgen has confirmed the presence of anatoxin-a which poses a risk to people, pets, and livestock. Advisory signs are at public access points in the Rainbow Point Campground area warning the…

For immediate release: Aug. 20, 2025 Fire Name: West Fork Fire Location: in the South Madison’s just North of the Beaver Creek FS cabin, Hebgen Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest Start Date: 8/19/2025 Size: 200 acres Containment: 0% Resources: 12 smoke jumpers, 4 rappelers, 3 Engines, Type 3 IC, Big Sky Fire Department –…

For immediate release: Aug. 19, 2025 Multiple agencies are responding to a wildfire burning in a remote area about 20 miles south of Big Sky.  The West Fork Fire was reported shortly before 6:30 PM on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and produced a large smoke column visible from Big Sky and West Yellowstone. The fire is…

For immediate release: Aug. 16, 2025 Gallatin County, Mont. – The Gallatin County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Friday evening in Bozeman. The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Keanen Schroeder of Bozeman. Schroeder died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Next of…

Shortly after 4:00pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and investigators from Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad responded to an accident involving a pedestrian that was struck by a train. The female was identified as 20-year-old Anna Steigerwald of Littleton, CO. who died after being struck by the train. Sheriff Springer…

For immediate release: August 15, 2025 The Gallatin City-County Health Department has been notified of a suspected HAB in Hyalite Reservoir, Hebgen Lake, Heather Lake in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, and in Elk Grove Pond, south of the Four Corners area. Water samples were collected and have been sent to labs for verification. Click…

For immediate release: Aug. 11, 2025 The death on August 10, 2025, outside of Walmart in Bozeman has been classified as suicide. The male has been identified as 61-year-old Roland Nelson of Bozeman. Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer wishes to express his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Roland Nelson. Please remember to…

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent string of vehicle break-ins that have occurred in the River Rock Subdivision over the past several nights. Multiple residents have reported vehicles being entered and personal property stolen. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office urges all residents and visitors to take proactive steps to prevent further incidents.…

For immediate release: Aug. 7, 2025 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 (cell) whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Seeks Public Input on Short-Term Rentals in Four Corners The Gallatin County Commission is inviting the public to a community meeting to share updates and gather more feedback on a proposed zoning change for the Four…