Category: Media Release

  • Bridger Bowl Honored with First-Ever Gallatin County Outstanding Noxious Weed Management Award

    For immediate release: Oct. 4, 2022 Media contact: John Ansley, Gallatin County Weed District Coordinator 406-582-3265 john.ansley@gallatin.mt.gov   Bridger Bowl Honored with First-Ever Gallatin County Outstanding Noxious Weed Management Award Two employees of Bridger Bowl Ski Area were recognized for their contributions to noxious weed management and their dedication to promoting healthy plant communities in…

  • Help Gallatin County 911 Build Our community AED Registry

    For immediate release: Oct. 3, 2022 This October, during Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month the nonprofit PulsePoint Foundation is rewarding communities like Gallatin County for identifying and registering Automated External Defibrillators in their areas. See the full press release here. Media contact: Tim Martindale, Gallatin County 911 Director 406-582-2092 tim.martindale@gallatin.mt.gov

  • Gallatin County Emergency Management Hosting Large-Scale Training for Area First Responders

      For immediate release: Sept. 30, 2022 Media contact: Kevin Larsen, Operations and Training Manager for Gallatin County Emergency Management kevin@readygallatin.com 406-548-0117   Gallatin County Emergency Management Hosting Large-Scale Training for Area First Responders Over a dozen emergency response agencies from across Gallatin County are taking part in a training exercise to better prepare our…

  • 9.26.22 Junction 8 Rescue

    PRESS RELEASE JUNCTION 8 KNEE INJURY On Monday, September 26, 2022, at 9:24 a.m., the West Yellowstone Police Department received a 911 call from an individual who had possibly suffered a broken leg during a UTV rollover. The coordinates retrieved from the 911 call indicated that the crash location was 7.3 miles west of West…

  • Gallatin County Elections Office Encourages Early Voter Registration

      For immediate release: Sept. 26, 2022 Media contact: Jasmine Hall, Gallatin County Elections Manager jasmine.hall@gallatin.mt.gov 406-582-3060 Gallatin County Elections Office Encourages Early Voter Registration Why wait?! The Gallatin County Elections Department encourages voters who need to register or update their registration to do so sooner than later to avoid Election Day lines. Due to…

  • 9-23-22 Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer releases name of Vehicle vs Bicyclist Victim

    In the early morning hours of Friday, September 23, 2022, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office and the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a fatality involving a vehicle and bicyclist that occurred near the corner of Huffine Ln and Gooch Hill Rd. The victim was identified as 75-year-old Richard Evers of Bozeman. Investigation showed Richard was attempting…

  • Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Holding Press Conference to Discuss launch of the “Handle With Care” program.

    Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer will hold a press conference to discuss the launch of the “Handle With Care” program. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s office is partnering with schools across the county to notify teachers and counselors when a student is exposed to a traumatic event. These school leaders will be more prepared to act…

  • 9-19-22 Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer releases name of Motor Vehicle Accident Victim

    On the evening of Sunday September 18, 2022, Bozeman Police Department and the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a single vehicle fatality that occurred at the corner of Huffine Ln and South Ferguson Ave. The victim was identified as 66-year-old Charles Juhnke of Bozeman. Cause of death was determined to beblunt force injuries of the head and abdomen and the manner was ruled an accident. Sheriff Springer wishes to express our deepest condolences to the…

  • Gallatin, Madison Counties Sign Agreement to Consolidate Emergency Management Services in Big Sky Area

    For immediate release: Sept. 16, 2022 Media contact: Patrick Lonergan, Chief of Gallatin County Emergency Management and Fire 406-548-0116 patrick@readygallatin.com Gallatin, Madison Counties Sign Agreement to Consolidate Emergency Management Services in Big Sky Area Gallatin and Madison counties recently entered into an interlocal agreement to consolidate emergency management, wildfire, and hazardous materials services under Gallatin…

  • Gallatin County Hosting Career Fairs Sept. 21-22

    For immediate release: Sept. 15, 2022 Media contact: Michelle Bossert, Interim Human Resources Director 406-582-3046 michelle.bossert@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Hosting Career Fairs on Sept. 21-22   Gallatin County is teaming up with Express Employment Professionals in Bozeman to host two career fairs highlighting the wonderful career opportunities county government has to offer. Make a difference in…