Category: Media Release

  • Single Vehicle Fatality North of West Yellowstone

    For immediate release: June 24, 2023 Shortly after 2 PM on Friday, June 23, Sheriff Dan Springer reports that the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident north of West Yellowstone at mile marker 37 on U.S. Highway 191. The driver, 65-year-old Warren C. Johnson of Punta Gorda, Florida, was transported to Bozeman…

  • 6-23-23: Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Advises of Multiple Vehicle accident on US Hwy 191.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please be advised law enforcement and first responders are on scene at a multiple vehicle accident south of Big Sky on US Hwy 191 Gallatin Road near Walton Mine Road. Limited traffic is able to pass in either direction at this time. Please avoid the canyon if possible and if travel is…

  • 6-23-23: Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office looking for 2 individuals for questioning in recent stabbing.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Shortly before 9:00pm Thursday night deputies responded to an assault with a weapon in the Big Sky Town Center. The 33 year old female victim sustained a non-life threatening knife wound to her abdomen and was transported to Big Sky Medical Center and later to Bozeman Health Medical Center. The Gallatin County…

  • Local Firefighters Train to Serve Montana During Upcoming Wildland Fire Season

    For immediate release: June 22, 2023 Media contact: Brian Nickolay, Chief of Hyalite Fire District bnickolay@hyalitefire.org 406-586-3770 Local Firefighters Train to Serve Montana During Upcoming Wildland Fire Season **Reporters: Local firefighters who took part in the training will be available for interviews on Thursday, June 22 at 1:30 PM at Hyalite Fire Station at 4541…

  • 6-16-23: REWARD – Plaza Bar Robbery in Three Forks

    For immediate release: June 16, 2023 In the early morning hours of Monday, June 5, 2023, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at the Plaza Bar in Three Forks, Montana. Reports indicated that a subject entered the bar, sprayed the occupants with bear spray, stole money from behind the bar, and fled…

  • Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Offices in Bozeman, Belgrade to Temporarily Reduce Public Hours

      For immediate release: June 8, 2023 Media contact: Maureen Horton, Gallatin County Treasurer 406-582-3033 treasurer@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Offices in Bozeman, Belgrade to Temporarily Reduce Public Hours Due to short staffing, the Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Department offices in Bozeman and Belgrade will temporarily reduce office hours to enable staff to maintain…

  • Gallatin County Weed District Seeking Nominations for Noxious Weed Management Award

      For immediate release: June 5, 2023 Media contact: Steve Saunders, Gallatin County Weed Board Member 406-580-1027 weeddistrict@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Weed District Seeking Nominations for Noxious Weed Management Award To kick off Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week, the Gallatin County Weed District announces the opening of nominations for an annual award recognizing area landowners for…

  • Gallatin County Hosting Annual Fishing Derby at Regional Park in Bozeman

    For immediate release: June 2, 2023 Media contact: Nick Borzak, Gallatin County Chief Operating Officer 406-582-2050 nick.borzak@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Hosting Annual Fishing Derby at Regional Park in Bozeman The Gallatin County Parks Department is holding the third annual Fishing Derby, in honor of Father’s Day, at the Kendeda Lake in the Gallatin County Regional Park…

  • 5.30.23 Ross Pass Rescue

    PRESS RELEASE Ross Pass Rescue On May 30, 2023, at 3:57 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a phone call from a stranded hiker at the Ross Pass Junction. The hiker started their expedition at Fairy Lake and planned on traversing the Bridger Ridge. The hiker encountered deep snow, was not equipped for the conditions, and…

  • Applicants Sought for Gallatin County Citizen Boards

      For immediate release: May 30, 2023 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell: 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Applicants Sought for Gallatin County Citizen Boards Gallatin County is seeking applicants for open positions on numerous citizen boards.  These volunteer boards work on topics like growth and land-use planning, strengthening our community’s mental health system, promoting…