For immediate release: July 22, 2021 Big Sky Country State Fair will bring the roar of engines to Bozeman on July 24 as part of its show lineup. Presented by the Mountaineers 4×4 Club and The Moose, the Mud Bog returns with all its dirt-loving action all afternoon. See the full press release here. Media…

  For immediate release: July 20, 2021 Due to historically dry fuel levels, ongoing drought conditions and a lack of firefighting resources regionally, the Gallatin County Commission has signed an emergency ordinance banning burning and other activities that increase the risk of wildfire in Gallatin County. The ordinance went into effect immediately and will remain…

  For immediate release: July 19, 2021 The number one reason people come to the fair is to see the animals! This year fair goers can have the experience all week long with 4-H livestock in the barns Wednesday through Sunday. See the full press release here. Media contact: Amanda Hartman, Gallatin County Fairgrounds Marketing…

On July 6th, Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputies investigated a call regarding animal cruelty.  The caller reported that a dog had been tied to a bumper and was dragged over half a mile down Jackrabbit Lane before the collar came apart and the dog was set loose.  Deputies searched for the dog and found Marley in…

Gallatin County Planning Department For immediate release: July 14, 2021 The latest draft of the Gallatin County Growth Policy will be going before the Gallatin County Commission for review and public comment over the next few weeks. The hearings will be held in the Community Room of the Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St.…

For immediate release: July 13, 2021 In partnership with the Bozeman business Qualicare, the Big Sky Country State Fair has created a program that provides motorized cart rides to destination points within the fairgrounds. See the full press release here. Media contact: Amanda Hartman, Gallatin County Fairgrounds Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator Amanda.Hartman@gallatin.mt.gov

On Sunday, July 11, 2021 at approximately 1:50 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue had volunteers respond from the Valley and Big Sky to a request for aid from a rider that had come off their horse on the Hell Roaring Trail. The individual, who was out on a day ride, fell off their horse causing injuries that required assistance making it back to the trailhead.  …

For immediate release: July 9, 2021 The American Minor League Ninja Course is coming to town! If you enjoy watching America Ninja Warrior on TV this event is for you; come watch, compete and see ninjas from the show compete! Famous Ninjas from the show Cowboy Ninja Lance Pekus and Latter Day Ninja Dennis Paulsen…

On July 5, 2021, Gallatin County dispatch received a report of an individual who fell off a horse by Ramshorn Lake and sustained an injury. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue members from Big Sky responded. The individual was located walking out with a group of people and found to have a rib injury.  The…

On Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at approximately 12:53 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue in Big Sky responded to a request for assistance from a group of hikers on the Ousel Falls Trail. The caller reported a member of their group needed assistance back to the trailhead as they were showing signs of dehydration.…