On January 17, 2025, at 9:13 am, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a report of an injured snowmobiler who had struck a tree. The patient was located 4.5 miles west of West Yellowstone, MT on the Two Top forest service trail. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) volunteers from the West Yellowstone detachment,…

For immediate release: Jan. 21, 2024  Media contact: Nick Borzak, Gallatin County Chief Operations Officer 406-582-3185 nick.borzak@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County Justice Center Now Open  Gallatin County’s new courts facility is officially open!  This month, staff from the offices in the Gallatin County Justice Center have moved into the brand-new, 67,000-square-foot building located at 515 S. 16th…

  For immediate release: Jan. 15, 2025 On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Highway Patrol and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office investigated a double-fatality vehicle accident on Huffine Lane in Bozeman. The deceased driver was identified as 41-year-old Ramon Gilberto Morquecho Velazquez, and the…

On January 7th, 2025, at 9:18AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of a snowmobile crash after a rider veered off the trail and collided with a tree. The rider sustained a severe leg injury in the crash rendering the rider unable to move. Volunteers from Gallatin County Search and Rescue in West Yellowstone, Custer-Gallatin…

For immediate release: Dec. 30, 2024 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Public Information Officer 406-595-8963 (cell) whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov West Yellowstone Community Invited to Honor Officer Ashlee Stoneburner and Raise Awareness for Mental Health The West Yellowstone Police Department continues to mourn the tragic loss of Officer Ashlee Stoneburner, who died by suicide on December 24. As we…

On December 23rd the Sheriff’s Office received a call from a man who wanted to report he was the person in the video with the dog that has been circulating throughout the community and social media. A Sheriff’s deputy went to his residence and spoke to him. The dog was observed and appeared healthy.  A…

For immediate release: Dec. 11, 2024 Media contact: Scott Randall, Robert Peccia & Associates srandall@rpa-hln.com 406-447-5005 Gallatin County Launches Virtual Open House for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan Gallatin County is excited to announce the launch of its Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan, a countywide initiative focused on improving transportation safety…

For immediate release: December 9, 2024  Media Contact: Alexa Morris, Gallatin County GIS Manager 406-582-3041 alexa.morris@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County GIS Releases Updated County Mapper  Gallatin County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department is excited to announce the release of its updated county mapper. The revamped tool offers an improved user experience with a host of new features…

  On December 4th, 2024, at 1:23pm, Gallatin County 911 dispatch received a call for an injured cross country skier near Crescent Lake at Hyalite Reservoir. The skier was approximately 1.5 miles up the trail and was unable to ski out due to an injury to their hip from falling. The skier’s partner was able…

For immediate release: Nov. 27, 2024  Media contact: Cola Rowley, Gallatin County Deputy County Administrator 406-582-3047 cola.rowley@gallatin.mt.gov  Public Invited to Open House to Learn More About Hidden Creek Affordable Housing Project  Gallatin County is making significant progress in developing the vacant land north of the Gallatin County Rest Home and south of Juniper Street. The…