Category: Media Release

  • 5/14/2021 – Health Officer Face Coverings Order Rescinded

      For immediate release: May 14, 2021 Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued yesterday, and on improving epidemiology of our COVID-19 outbreak in Gallatin County, Health Officer Matt Kelley is rescinding the local Health Officer order related to face coverings, effective today. See the full press release here. The…

  • Detention Center Anniversary

    Recently the Gallatin County Detention Center marked the 10th anniversary of the first inmates moving into the current Detention Center, a project the voters of Gallatin County approved in 2008. At the Gallatin County Detention Center, we have worked to improve public safety and the quality of life in Gallatin County. We maximize the community’s…

  • 5/5/2021 – Opening Appointments for 12-15 Year-Olds

    For Immediate Release: May 5, 2021 In anticipation of soon receiving emergency use authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 years old, the Gallatin County City-County Health Department will be expanding appointments for that age group in our upcoming vaccine clinics. See the full press release here. The Gallatin City-County…

  • 5/5/2021 – Update on Local COVID-19 Emergency Rules in Gallatin County

    For immediate release: May 5, 2021 On Wednesday morning, the Gallatin City-County Board of Health discussed current local emergency rules that are meant to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Gallatin County and legislation that may make those rules unenforceable. See the full press release here. The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is…

  • 5/3/2021 – Gallatin City-County Board of Health to Meet on May 5

    For immediate release: May 3, 2021 On Wednesday, May 5 at 7 AM, the Gallatin City-County Board of Health will meet to discuss current local emergency rules that are meant to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Gallatin County and legislation that may make those rules unenforceable. See the full press release here. The…

  • May Proclaimed Drug Court Month in Gallatin County

    For immediate release: May 3, 2021 The Gallatin County Commission has proclaimed the month of May as Drug Court Month in Gallatin County in hopes of bringing awareness to and honoring a local program that has transformed the lives of our citizens. See the full proclamation here. Started in 1999, Gallatin County Treatment Court is…

  • Big Sky Country State Fair Invites the Community to Participate in all Competitive Events

    For immediate release: April 30, 2021 The Big Sky Country State Fair is now accepting entries for the various competitive events taking place in the 2021 Fair. These events range from the much-loved Barnyard Brawl (think Calf Scramble, Mutton Bustin’, and more!), the hair-raising Bozeman Roundup Ranch Rodeo, the all NEW American Minor League Ninja…

  • Final Forest Park Incident Update

    For immediate release: April 29, 2021 The situation in Forest Park mobile home park has been resolved. The incident began this morning when a male subject barricaded himself in a residence with a female hostage. The female was released without incident at approximately 2:50 PM. The subject remained barricaded in the residence. Law enforcement continued…

  • Update on Forest Park Incident

    For immediate release: April 29, 2021 The situation in Forest Park mobile home park has been resolved. The investigation is continuing. Residents can safely return home. Thank you for your patience throughout this incident.

  • 4/29/2021 COVID-19 Death in Gallatin County

    For Immediate Release: April 29, 2021 The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that one more Gallatin County resident has passed away from complications due to COVID-19. See the full press release here. The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19.…