In the evening hours of Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with the Bozeman Police Department investigated a fatal incident involving a single person at the 19th and Graf apartment homes hot tub, located at 3001 S 21st Ave. The victim was identified as 48-year-old Justin Huggins of Bozeman. The investigation…

CORRECTION: The previous version of this press release had the wrong day of the week listed for the event. The release has been corrected below. Apologies for the error!     For immediate release: June 4, 2024  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 (cell) whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov  Public Invited to Gallatin County Justice Center…

For immediate release: June 4, 2024  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 (cell) whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov  Public Invited to Gallatin County Justice Center Grand Opening Ceremony  After years of collaboration, planning, and perseverance by community leaders, Gallatin County is proud to invite the public to celebrate the grand opening of the new Gallatin County…

For immediate release: June 3, 2025  Media contact: Steve Saunders, Gallatin County Weed Board Member 406-580-1027 weeddistrict@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County Landowner Honored for Outstanding Contribution to Noxious Weed Management  Gallatin County is proud to recognize Mike Ellig, a landowner along the Gallatin River, for his outstanding dedication to noxious weed management. Ellig received the 2025 Gallatin…

For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 The Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in Gallatin County. The first case, confirmed on May 23, 2025, involves an adult who was hospitalized and has since been released. The hospital followed all appropriate precautions to ensure proper isolation throughout their care. A…

For immediate release: May 29, 2025  Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Chief Planning Officer 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin County Seeks Public Input on Model Zoning Code for Affordable Housing  Gallatin County is developing a model zoning code aimed at promoting affordable housing in areas identified as having the infrastructure to support new development. Community members…

Update: Mr. Flowers is now home safe. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing/endangered elderly resident. Alvin G. Flowers, an 82-year-old resident of Bozeman, was last seen at approximately 2:00 pm on May 27, 2025 at the 2700 block of E. Mendenhall, Bozeman, MT. From our investigation,…

For immediate release: May 21, 2025  Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator 406-582-3054 eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov   Municipal Candidate Filing Period Shortened Due to New State Law  As a result of a new state law enacted earlier this month, the timeframe for filing as a candidate in the November 4 municipal election has…

For immediate release: May 14, 2025 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Selected for Jury Duty? Don’t Delay! Respond to Your Postcard Promptly Have you received a jury duty postcard in the mail? You are not alone. Gallatin County District Court and Justice Court have each selected new jury pools for…

For immediate release: May 13, 2025 Erin Taylor, Chair of the Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council 406-539-0365 erin.taylor@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council Hosting “Salons and Saloons” Outreach Event for Hospitality Workers The Gallatin Mental Health Local Advisory Council is proud to host the second annual Salons and Saloons, a free…