Category: Media Release

  • 1-4-24: I-90 Head-on Fatality Crash

    On January 4, 2024, at 1:26 am, Gallatin County Dispatch began receiving calls of a wrong way driver on Interstate 90 at mile marker 294.  The suspect vehicle was reportedly traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes.  The suspect vehicle subsequently caused a head on collision with another vehicle at mile marker 278. Gallatin County Sheriff’s…

  • Madison Arm Snowmobile Crash

    On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 2:45 p.m., the West Yellowstone Police Department dispatch center received a 911 call regarding a snowmobiler who had struck a tree and suffered severe facial injuries in the crash. The crash had taken place on the Madison Arm Trail 4 miles northwest of West Yellowstone. Volunteers from Gallatin County…

  • Gallatin, Broadwater Counties Receive Funding to Replace Old Town Bridges 

    For immediate release: Jan. 3, 2024  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell – 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin, Broadwater Counties Receive Funding to Replace Old Town Bridges  Gallatin and Broadwater counties are finalizing contracts for state funding to help replace two bridges on Old Town Road that span the Jefferson River near Three…

  • Big Sky Buck Ridge Injured Snowmobiler

    On December 30th 2023, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for two injured snowmobilers on Buck Ridge.  Both patients were involved in a snowmobile crash and sustained injuries.  Canyon Adventures snowmobile guides were in the area and responded to assist the injured riders. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers from the Big Sky Section…

  • Behive Basin Injured Skier

    On 12/29/23 at 3:25 PM Gallatin County 911 received a call from the partner of an injured skier.  The pair was ski touring in Beehive Basin and one of them had hit a rock and injured her ankle.  Despite the ankle being too painful to bear weight, the pair slowly made their way down to…

  • City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Adopt Sensitive Lands Protection Plan

    For immediate release: Dec. 20, 2023 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 Whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov   City of Bozeman, Gallatin County Adopt Sensitive Lands Protection Plan Regional plan maps ecological resources and provides recommendations  The Gallatin Valley Sensitive Lands Protection Plan crossed a major milestone this month. With the acceptance of the plan by…

  • Hyalite “Zach Attack” Ice Climber Rescue

    On 12/16/2023 at 3:53pm, Gallatin County 911 dispatch received a call from a group of ice climbers on ‘Zack Attack’ near Hyalite Reservoir. One of the climbers had fallen approximately 40 feet and sustained a back injury, making them unable to climb out on their own. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) members from the…

  • Sourdough Stuck Vehicle

    On 12/12/2023 at 11:31 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call from two individuals who had gotten their vehicle stuck while recreating near the Sourdough Trail. The individuals were not dressed for the cold weather conditions and requested Search and Rescue respond to pick them up.   Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSAR) volunteers from the Valley section responded. Volunteers…

  • 12-13-23: Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer Releases Name of Construction Site Death Victim

    In the afternoon hours of Thursday, December 7, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office, and Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, investigated a death that occurred on a construction site near Big Sky. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Israel Duran Bahena who resided in Bozeman. The cause and manner of death are still under investigation, but…

  • Vision Zero

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Name: Dustin Lensing Phone: (406)388-4262 Montanans: Celebrate the Holidays Responsibly by Planning for a Sober Ride Home Montana Law Enforcement increasing patrols during the holiday season December 7, 2023, Belgrade, Mont. – As the holiday season kicks off, the Belgrade Police Department and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) are encouraging Montanans to…