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Wheeler Mountain Trail Lost Hiker
On 7/18/2024, at 6:19PM, 911 dispatch received a text-to-911 from a hiker approximately 3 miles up Wheeler Mountain Trail who had become lost and needed assistance getting out. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) volunteers from the valley section responded to assist the hiker. A hasty team was sent up the trail and relatively…
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Harmful Algal Blooms Can Have Serious Health Risks
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2024 Summer heat sends many people to their favorite outdoor recreation spots, but it also increases the potential for Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). When HABs are present it can be dangerous to your health. The Gallatin City-County Health Department wants to make sure you, your family, and your pets stay…
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The Gallatin WIC Program Upgrades, New Location in Belgrade
For Immediate Release: July 16, 2024 The Gallatin Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program is headed to a new location in Belgrade! The Belgrade WIC office is now in the Heck/Quaw building at 91 West Southview Ave., Entrance 8 in Belgrade. This space is provided through a cooperative partnership with the Belgrade School District to…
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“The Great One” Leg Injury
On July 9th, 2024, at 10:18 PM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch received a call from a skier who had encountered an individual having trouble making their way down “The Great One” couloir near Fairy Lake. The individual had suffered a fall and was bleeding from an injury to the shin and suspected a possible broken…
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6-9-24: The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in identifying vehicle.
On July 9, 2024, at approximately 5:45 pm, there was a rollover motor vehicle crash on Gallatin Road at mile marker 71 (immediately north of the mouth of Gallatin Canyon in the northbound passing zone area). The crash resulted in the death of the driver. The driver was travelling southbound in a pickup truck towing…
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“M” Trail Injured Hiker Rescue
On July 2, 2024, at 8:51 PM Gallatin County Dispatch received a call from a hiker in need of assistance. The hiker had been trail running with a group when they injured their leg. The hiker provided his location indicating he was close to the top of Baldy Mountain. The hiker indicated they were in…
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Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer Releases Name of Motorcycle Accident Victim
For immediate release: July 1, 2024 On the afternoon of Sunday, June 30, 2024, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Highway Patrol investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident between a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred at the intersection of Sourdough Road and Lariat Loop. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound on Sourdough Road…
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Buttermilk Trail Injured Horseback Rider
On June 28, 2024, at 5:53 pm, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a 911 call from a group on a guided horseback trail ride after one of their riders had suffered a fall. The injured rider fell from their horse, hit their head, and was dragged by the horse for a short distance. The…
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Gallatin County Receives Additional Funding to Support Wildfire Mitigation Efforts
For immediate release: June 21, 2024 Media contact: Patrick Lonergan, Gallatin County Chief of Emergency Management & Fire 406-548-0111 patrick@readygallatin.com Gallatin County Receives Additional Funding to Support Wildfire Mitigation Efforts Gallatin County has funding available to help residents in the Gallatin County Wildland Urban Interface reduce the risk of wildfire impacting their property. Wildfire…
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National Opioid Settlement Funds Available in Gallatin County
For immediate release: June 20, 2024 Media contact: Whitney Bermes, Gallatin County Communications Coordinator 406-595-8963 (cell) whitney.bermes@gallatin.mt.gov National Opioid Settlement Funds Available in Gallatin County Montana has formed the Montana Opioid Abatement Trust (MOAT) to receive national opioid settlement funds. The MOAT funds are to be dedicated to reducing the harm caused by opioid misuse…