Media contact: Amanda Hartman Amanda.hartman@gallatin.mt.gov Bozeman, MT— Come make memories that will last a lifetime at The Big Sky Country State Fair where memories are made! The Big Sky Country State Fair is July 19th-23rd and tickers are on sale now! The Big Sky Country State Fair is offering seven amazing ticket packages to choose…

CORRECTION: The previous version of the below press release had the incorrect age of the victim in the May 16 fatal accident on U.S. Highway 191. It has been corrected in the version below (see bolded red text). We apologize for the error. For immediate release: May 18, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at…

For immediate release: May 18, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM, Gallatin County dispatch received a call regarding a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 191 at mile marker 71 near the mouth of Gallatin Canyon. Reports indicated that multiple vehicles were involved, and injuries were present. Law enforcement and medical personnel…

For immediate release: May 17, 2023 Gallatin City-County Health Department Rescinds Closure Order and Institutes New Health Officer Order with Corrective Actions Required Prior to Dave’s Sushi Reopening     See the full press release here. For media, if you have follow-up questions, please submit them in writing to whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov. ###

For immediate release: May 3, 2023   The Gallatin City-County Health Department, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), other local health departments, and federal agencies continue to investigate the foodborne illness outbreak linked to eating food at Dave’s Sushi in Bozeman. The investigational activities are ongoing, and DPHHS and the Gallatin City-County…

For immediate release: April 30, 2023 In the morning hours of Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a death that occurred at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Donna Ventura of Belgrade. Donna’s death is suspected to be related to a foodborne illness. The…

For immediate release: April 18, 2023 Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Planning Director and Open Lands Coordinator 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Commission Approves Funding for Open Lands Projects The Gallatin County Commission approved using Open Lands Program money to help fund six projects that improve public open lands in Bozeman, Three Forks, West Yellowstone,…

For immediate release: April 18, 2023 Media contact: Patty Howard, Gallatin Solid Waste Management District Recycling and Outreach Educator 406-582-2493 patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov Logan Landfill Hosting Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Earth Day The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and 406 Recycling are hosting the annual free electronic waste collection event on Earth Day – Saturday,…

For immediate release: April 14, 2023 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 Thursday, April 20 at 6 PM in the Gallatin County Courthouse…

For immediate release: As temperatures rise and with more snow in the forecast, Gallatin County is beginning to see increased calls for assistance with flooding.  If you are in IMMEDIATE need of assistance with obtaining sandbags, please contact the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 406-582-2100.  We will provide you information on where you…