Category: Media Release

  • 08/20/2021 COVID-19 Death

    For Immediate Release: August 20, 2021 The Gallatin City-County Health Department is saddened to announce that one more Gallatin County resident has passed away from complications due to COVID-19. See the full press release here. The Gallatin City-County Health Department Call Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions about COVID-19.…

  • 8.17.2021 M Trail Rescue

    On August 17, 2021, at 10:14 am, Gallatin County dispatch received a call from a person on the M Trail with a dislocated shoulder.  The caller was at the top of the M Trail and needed assistance to the trailhead after sustaining a fall injury. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue members responded to the…

  • Big Sky Country State Fair Champions

      For immediate release: August 17, 2021 Fierce competition spiked large crowds and contestant fever during the 2021 Big Sky Country State Fair. See the full press release here. Media contact: Amanda Hartman, Gallatin County Fairgrounds Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator Amanda.Hartman@gallatin.mt.gov

  • 8.13.21 Leverich Canyon Rescue

    On August 13, 2021, Gallatin County Dispatch received a report of an injured mountain biker on Leverich Canyon Trail. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue responded to the Leverich Canyon Trailhead along with Hyalite Fire and AMR.  SAR members met the patient approximately 1.5 miles up the trail.  The patient suffered an upper leg injury…

  • Back to School Walk-In Immunization Clinics with an Option for COVID-19 Vaccine

    For immediate release: August 9, 2021 The Gallatin City-County Health Department will be hosting a number of immunization clinics for children entering kindergarten through twelfth grade who are in need of vaccine updates. There will also be an option for kids 12 and up, as well as their parents/guardians, to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Walk-In…

  • Gallatin County Voters to Decide on Bond for New Courts Facility

    For immediate release: August 3, 2021 This fall, Gallatin County voters will decide on a bond to build a safer, more efficient courts facility that will serve all Gallatin County citizens. The Gallatin County Commission unanimously voted today to put a $29 million bond on the general election ballot this November. The bond will be…

  • Gallatin County 911 Experiencing Issues Receiving Calls

    For immediate release: July 29, 2021 Gallatin County 911 is currently experiencing issues receiving calls to our dispatchers.    While it is not a complete outage, many calls are not going through and callers may be getting a busy signal when they dial 911. We have heard reports this is also happening in other area…

  • Big Sky Country State Fair Sets Record High Attendance

    For immediate release: July 29, 2021 Final attendance numbers are in from the annual Big Sky Country State Fair held in Bozeman July 21-25. See the full press release here. Media contact: Amanda Hartman, Gallatin County Fairgrounds Marketing & Sponsorship Coordinator Amanda.Hartman@gallatin.mt.gov Photos courtesy of the Big Sky Country State Fair

  • Mud Bog Returns to Big Sky Country State Fair

    For immediate release: July 22, 2021 Big Sky Country State Fair will bring the roar of engines to Bozeman on July 24 as part of its show lineup. Presented by the Mountaineers 4×4 Club and The Moose, the Mud Bog returns with all its dirt-loving action all afternoon. See the full press release here. Media…

  • County Wide Burn Ban in Effect in Gallatin County

      For immediate release: July 20, 2021 Due to historically dry fuel levels, ongoing drought conditions and a lack of firefighting resources regionally, the Gallatin County Commission has signed an emergency ordinance banning burning and other activities that increase the risk of wildfire in Gallatin County. The ordinance went into effect immediately and will remain…