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Homicide Suspects Pursuit Near West Yellowstone
For immediate release: April 16, 2021 On April 15, 2021, at approximately 10:30 PM, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office was called as part of a multi-agency response in the West Yellowstone area for a vehicle pursuit. The suspect vehicle was wanted in connection with a homicide out of Billings. The two suspects exited their vehicle…
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Ballots for Gallatin County School and Special Districts Election Mailed on Friday
Gallatin County Election Department For immediate release: April 16, 2021 On Friday, April 16, ballots for the 2021 school and special districts election on May 4 in Gallatin County are being mailed to active voters in districts that are holding elections. Those districts include the following: Schools: Amsterdam Anderson Belgrade Big Sky Bozeman Gallatin Gateway…
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4.15.21 Bakers Hole Area Bear Attack
On Thursday April 15, 2021 at approximately 3:42 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office, Forest Service, West Yellowstone Police Department & Hebgen Basin Fire & EMS responded to a report of a grizzly bear attack on an individual near Bakers Hole Campground area. Law Enforcement teams were able to locate the injured party after approximately 50…
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Gallatin County Federal Lawsuit
For immediate release: April 15, 2021 Beginning on November 16, 2020, a non-jury trial was held in the case of Daniels vs. Gallatin County. The case involved an accident on the East Frontage Road that occurred on January 12, 2017, when a County snow plow collided with Ms. Daniels’s car. On March 10, 2021, District…
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4/15/2021 COVID-19 Deaths in Gallatin County
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2021 The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that two more Gallatin County residents have 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-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19.…
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4.13.21 Sourdough Canyon Search
On April 13, 2021 at approximately 5:13 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call for a lost hiker on Sourdough Canyon Trail. The hiker had gone out on Sourdough Canyon Trail earlier in the day, and after a few wrong turns, had lost sight of the trail because it was snow covered. The hiker…
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4.11.21 Rendezvous Ski Trail Rescue
On Sunday, April 11, 2021 at approximately 3:49 pm, the West Yellowstone Police Department dispatch center received a 911 call from an injured skier on the Rendezvous Ski Trail system just south of West Yellowstone. The skier had sustained a knee injury after a fall and was unable to ski out on their own. Volunteers…
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Fundraising to Continue for Southwest Montana COVID-19 Response Fund
For immediate release: April 8, 2021 Greater Gallatin United Way and the One Valley Community Foundation, who jointly raised and awarded over $500,000 for the Southwest Montana COVID-19 Relief Fund between March and August 2020, announced today that they will be continuing to fundraise for The Southwest Montana COVID-19 Response Fund. This funding will provide…
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4/8/2021 COVID-19 Deaths in Gallatin County
For Immediate Release: April 8, 2021 The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that two more Gallatin County residents have 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-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19.…
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I-90 Reopened between Belgrade and Manhattan
For immediate release: April 8, 2021 This morning, the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 were closed between Belgrade and Manhattan due to an incident. I-90 westbound is now re-opened, but currently only one lane. Please be careful when driving through the area. Thank you for your patience.