Category: Media Release

  • Gallatin County TA Pavement Preservation Project

    For immediate release: January 28, 2025 Media Contact: Levi Ewan, Gallatin County Engineer 406-582-3250 levi.ewan@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin County TA Pavement Preservation Project Gallatin County invites the community to comment on a proposal to overlay and preserve about two miles of existing asphalt trails along both sides of Huffine Lane in Four Corners, west of Bozeman.…

  • Gallatin County Accepting Applications for Open Lands Program Funding 

    For immediate release: Jan. 28, 2025  Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Chief Planning Officer 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov    Gallatin County Accepting Applications for Open Lands Program Funding  Gallatin County is now accepting applications for funding through its Open Lands Program, offering opportunities to support projects that enhance the county’s natural and recreational assets.  This year,…

  • Tepee Creek Stuck Snowmobilers

    On January 22, 2025, at 11:31 pm, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a call from an individual out riding with two other snowmobilers. The group had become stuck, abandoned their snowmobiles, and were requesting rescue. The three snowmobilers were 11 miles north of West Yellowstone, MT near Tepee Creek. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and…

  • Two Top Loop Injured Snowmobiler

    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,…

  • Gallatin County Justice Center Now Open

    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…

  • Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer Releases Names of Huffine Lane Motor Vehicle Accident Victims

      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…

  • Two Top Junction Injured Snowmobiler Rescue

    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…

  • West Yellowstone Community Invited to Honor Officer Ashlee Stoneburner and Raise Awareness for Mental Health

    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…

  • Animal Cruelty Suspect Cited

    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…

  • Gallatin County Launches Virtual Open House for Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan

    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…