For immediate release: June 16, 2023 In the early morning hours of Monday, June 5, 2023, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a robbery at the Plaza Bar in Three Forks, Montana. Reports indicated that a subject entered the bar, sprayed the occupants with bear spray, stole money from behind the bar, and fled…

  For immediate release: June 8, 2023 Media contact: Maureen Horton, Gallatin County Treasurer 406-582-3033 treasurer@gallatin.mt.gov   Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Offices in Bozeman, Belgrade to Temporarily Reduce Public Hours Due to short staffing, the Gallatin County Motor Vehicle Department offices in Bozeman and Belgrade will temporarily reduce office hours to enable staff to maintain…

  For immediate release: June 5, 2023 Media contact: Steve Saunders, Gallatin County Weed Board Member 406-580-1027 weeddistrict@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Weed District Seeking Nominations for Noxious Weed Management Award To kick off Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week, the Gallatin County Weed District announces the opening of nominations for an annual award recognizing area landowners for…

For immediate release: June 2, 2023 Media contact: Nick Borzak, Gallatin County Chief Operating Officer 406-582-2050 nick.borzak@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Hosting Annual Fishing Derby at Regional Park in Bozeman The Gallatin County Parks Department is holding the third annual Fishing Derby, in honor of Father’s Day, at the Kendeda Lake in the Gallatin County Regional Park…

PRESS RELEASE Ross Pass Rescue On May 30, 2023, at 3:57 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a phone call from a stranded hiker at the Ross Pass Junction. The hiker started their expedition at Fairy Lake and planned on traversing the Bridger Ridge. The hiker encountered deep snow, was not equipped for the conditions, and…

  For immediate release: May 30, 2023 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator Cell: 406-595-8963 whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov Applicants Sought for Gallatin County Citizen Boards Gallatin County is seeking applicants for open positions on numerous citizen boards.  These volunteer boards work on topics like growth and land-use planning, strengthening our community’s mental health system, promoting…

Media contact: Amanda Hartman Amanda.hartman@gallatin.mt.gov Bozeman, MT— Come make memories that will last a lifetime at The Big Sky Country State Fair where memories are made! The Big Sky Country State Fair is July 19th-23rd and tickers are on sale now! The Big Sky Country State Fair is offering seven amazing ticket packages to choose…

CORRECTION: The previous version of the below press release had the incorrect age of the victim in the May 16 fatal accident on U.S. Highway 191. It has been corrected in the version below (see bolded red text). We apologize for the error. For immediate release: May 18, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at…

For immediate release: May 18, 2023 On Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:22 PM, Gallatin County dispatch received a call regarding a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 191 at mile marker 71 near the mouth of Gallatin Canyon. Reports indicated that multiple vehicles were involved, and injuries were present. Law enforcement and medical personnel…

For immediate release: May 17, 2023 Gallatin City-County Health Department Rescinds Closure Order and Institutes New Health Officer Order with Corrective Actions Required Prior to Dave’s Sushi Reopening     See the full press release here. For media, if you have follow-up questions, please submit them in writing to whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov. ###