Category: Media Release

  • 5-2-24: Gallatin County Sheriff Springer reports Belgrade man arrested on multiple warrants.

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Thursday, May 2, 2024, Jordan C. Kirsch of Belgrade was arrested on a federal warrant for Prohibited Person in Possession of firearms and ammunition, a local warrant for Partner or Family Member Assault, and a local warrant for a traffic violation. A Writ of Assistance, commonly referred to as an eviction…

  • 4-29-24: Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer Releases Names of Fatal Accident on Clarkston Road

    At approximately 6:00 pm on Saturday April 27th, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputies, Coroner’s and Chaplain along with Montana Highway Patrol and the Clarkston Fire Department responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident near MM 11 on the Clarkston Road north of Logan. A single vehicle traveling southbound left the roadway and struck a tree, killing both…

  • Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Local Emergency Responders to Conduct Full-Scale Aircraft Accident Exercise on May 4 

    For immediate release: April 29, 2024  Media contacts: Jake Simpson, Sr. Director Bozeman Yellowstone Int’l Airport 406-388-8321 Ext 280 Jake.Simpson@bozemanairport.com   Kevin Larsen, Gallatin County Emergency Management Operations & Training Manager 406-548-0111 kevin@readygallatin.com   Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, Local Emergency Responders to Conduct Full-Scale Aircraft Accident Exercise on May 4  *Reporters are invited to cover the…

  • Gallatin County Commission Approves Funding for Public Open Lands Projects 

    For immediate release: April 24, 2024  Media contact: Sean O’Callaghan, Gallatin County Planning Director/Open Lands Coordinator 406-582-3130 sean.ocallaghan@gallatin.mt.gov  Gallatin County Commission Approves Funding for Public Open Lands Projects  The Gallatin County Commission approved using Open Lands Program money to help fund nine projects that support open space in Bozeman, Three Forks, West Yellowstone, Big Sky,…

  • Gallatin County District Court Sending Postcards to Potential Jurors for 2024-2025 Term

    For immediate release: April 24, 2024  Media contact: Sandy Erhardt, Gallatin County Clerk of District Court 406-582-2165 serhardt@mt.gov  Gallatin County District Court Sending Postcards to Potential Jurors for 2024-2025 Term  Next week, residents of Gallatin County who have been selected to serve in the upcoming jury term for Gallatin County District Court will receive official…

  • “Salons and Saloons” Invites Hospitality, Hair Professionals to Conversation About Mental Health 

    For immediate release: April 23, 2024  Media contact: Ellie Martin, Routefinder Consulting ellie@routefinderconsulting.com   “Salons and Saloons” Invites Hospitality, Hair Professionals to Conversation About Mental Health  In an effort to address the critical issue of mental health, the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition and the Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council are proud to announce “Salons…

  • Mantle Drive Homicide

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   BELGRADE, Mont. –On April 19th, 2024, at approximately 11:38pm,  Belgrade Police Officers were dispatched to the 800 Block of Mantle Drive as a result of an open 911 line.  Upon arrival, Officers discovered an adult male victim who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to Bozeman Deaconess Hospital…

  • Ballots for School and Special Districts Election to be Mailed April 19 

    For immediate release: April 19, 2024  Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator 406-582-3054 eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov   Ballots for School and Special Districts Election to be Mailed April 19  On Friday, April 19, ballots for the 2024 school and special districts election on May 7 will be mailed to active registered voters in districts…

  • 4-18-24: Sheriff/Coroner Dan Springer releases name of Motor Vehicle Accident Victim

    For Immediate Release In the afternoon hours of Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Highway Patrol, the Belgrade Police Department, and the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of Jackrabbit Lane and Floss Flats Road. One driver, 49-year-old Julio…

  • Big Bear Lake Stuck Snowmobile

    On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Gallatin County 911 received a call from a stranded snowmobiler near Big Bear Lake in the Little Bear area of Gallatin Canyon. The Snowmobiler reported that they were stuck and needed assistance getting out of the back country. Gallatin County Search and rescue Volunteers from the valley responded to Little…