For Immediate Release: Please see the following information from our partners at the Belgrade School District: “Dear Belgrade Families, We wanted to let you know that we are aware of rumors that there might be an incident at a school today, Friday September 15, 2023. Our administrators and the Belgrade Police work collaboratively when issues…

PRESS RELEASE INJURED HUNTER KIRKWOOD TRAIL On Wednesday September 13, 2023, at 11:54 a.m. the West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch center received a call regarding a hunter who had fallen and suffered a broken ankle in the area of Kirkwood Ridge, 11 miles northwest of West Yellowstone. Volunteers from Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue…

PRESS RELEASE Ousel Falls Trail Rescue On September 12, 2023, at 12:03 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of a person who was hiking Ousel Falls Trail and became dizzy, sweaty, and was possibly having a heart attack. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue Big Sky Section volunteers, Big Sky Fire Department and a…

PRESS RELEASE Yellow Mule Trail Rescue On September 8, 2023 at 1:47pm Madison County Dispatch received a 911 call from a hunting party where an individual had been attacked by a grizzly bear while tracking a deer.  The caller indicated that one of the individuals in their party was in need of immediate medical treatment near Yellow Mule Trail, outside of Big Sky, MT.  Due…

For immediate release: September 6, 2023 Media contact: Michelle Bossert, Gallatin County Chief Human Resources Officer michell.bossert@gallatin.mt.gov 406-582-3046 Gallatin County Hosting Community Job Fair Featuring More Than 30 Employers Please join Gallatin County at our community job fair, featuring more than 30 employers from across the area! The Gallatin County Job Fair will be on…

PRESS RELEASE North Fork Trail Rescue On September 1, 2023 at 11:43am Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call from a 3rd party that had been notified of a medical emergency via a Garmin InReach.  The caller indicated that one of the individuals in their party was having a medical issue while on a hike…

PRESS RELEASE Baldy Mountain Rescue On August 31st, 2023, at 9:36 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call from two hikers near Baldy Mountain in the Bridger Range. According to the caller, they had started at Fairy Lake early in the day, and one of the hikers had become extremely exhausted and both hikers…

For immediate release: August 31, 2023 On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a death that occurred at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Donna Ventura of Belgrade. The Coroner’s Office investigation and autopsy results determined that Donna’s death was related to a food…

For immediate release: August 29, 2023 Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Planning Director 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov   Progress Report on Flood Portion of Gallatin County Hazard Mitigation Plan Gallatin County is a participant in FEMA’s Community Rating System (CRS) Program. This program offers landowners in County jurisdictional areas a discount on their flood insurance premiums…

For immediate release: August 29, 2023  Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell: 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov    Gallatin County Staff Hosting Property Tax Rebate Filing Workshop  If you or a loved one, friend, neighbor or colleague needs assistance filing for the Montana property tax rebate, Gallatin County is hosting a workshop to assist residents through…