For immediate release: April 18, 2023 Media contact: Patty Howard, Gallatin Solid Waste Management District Recycling and Outreach Educator 406-582-2493 patty.howard@gallatin.mt.gov Logan Landfill Hosting Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Earth Day The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and 406 Recycling are hosting the annual free electronic waste collection event on Earth Day – Saturday,…

For immediate release: April 14, 2023 Media contact: Hali Kapperud, Gallatin County DUI Task Force Coordinator 406-585-1492 hali.kapperud@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County DUI Task Force Hosting Annual Law Enforcement Award Ceremony The Gallatin County DUI Task Force is hosting the annual Law Enforcement Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 20 at 6 PM in the Gallatin County Courthouse…

For immediate release: As temperatures rise and with more snow in the forecast, Gallatin County is beginning to see increased calls for assistance with flooding.  If you are in IMMEDIATE need of assistance with obtaining sandbags, please contact the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 406-582-2100.  We will provide you information on where you…

For immediate release: April 11, 2023 Media contact: Tim Martindale, Gallatin County 911 Director 406-582-2092 tim.martindale@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin County 911 Releases 2022 Annual Report, Celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 9-15 is 911 Dispatcher Appreciation Week in Gallatin County and the perfect time to highlight all the incredible work our dispatch center staff does…

For immediate release: April 12, 2023 Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder, Election Administrator 406-582-3054 eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov   Ballots for School and Special Districts Election to be Mailed April 14 On Friday, April 14, ballots for the 2023 school and special districts election on May 2 in Gallatin County will be mailed to…

Highline Canal Failure The Highline Canal above Axtell Anceny Road near Gallatin Gateway has failed is several locations causing water to flow onto the roadway.  People are asked to stay clear of the area.

For immediate release: April 5, 2023 Media contact: Patrick Lonergan, Gallatin County Chief of Emergency Management 406-548-0111 patrick@readygallatin.com Gallatin County Residents Encouraged to Prepare for Spring Flood Season As temperatures begin to rise and we move into spring, Gallatin County residents are encouraged to prepare for flooding season.  According to the National Weather Service, Gallatin…

From the Park County Coroners Office: Michael L. Rogel died in an incident when involved with Bozeman Police Department Officers on April 3, 2023. The incident occurred at 259 Greenmore Court in Bozeman.  Michael L. Rogel was 39 years of age and was a resident of Bozeman. The incident is under investigation by the Montana…

PRESS RELEASE Pioneer Mountain Rescue On April 2, 2023 at 7:40pm Gallatin County Dispatch received a call from a snowmobiler who was stuck in the backcountry.  After hours of trying to get out the snowmobiler called 911.  The phone call placed them in the area of Pioneer Mountain near Big Sky.  The snowmobiler advised their…

PRESS RELEASE Bear Basin Rescue On April 1, 2023, at 6:02 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a SOS notification from the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) for a skier that was stranded and lost in the Bear Basin area. Their goal was to skin and backcountry ski into the Beehive Basin area, but the…