Gallatin Media Center

For immediate release: March 31, 2023

Gallatin County Clerk of District Court’s Office Warns of Jury Duty Phone Scam

The Gallatin County Clerk of District Court’s Office and local law enforcement want to alert the public about a telephone scam occurring in our area.

The scammer calls pretending to be a deputy sheriff demanding payment for failure to comply with jury duty. The Clerk of District Court’s Office and law enforcement will never call jurors to demand payment for failure to report for jury duty or failure to respond to a summons for jury duty.

The callers can sound very convincing. This week, the Clerk of District Court’s Office was even mailed two pre-paid gift cards totaling $600 from a person who was scammed in this method.

If you receive a call like this, please alert law enforcement.

For any questions about jury duty with Gallatin County District Court, please call the clerk’s office at 406-582-2165 or visit the Clerk of District Court’s page at gallatin.mt.gov.

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PRESS RELEASE

Green Mountain Rescue

On March 28, 2023, at 4:00pm, Gallatin County dispatch received a call for a snowmobiler who was injured on Green Mountain near Jackson Creek Road.

Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers from the Valley Section and Heli Team, along with American Medical Response responded to the area of Jackson Creek Road and Stublar Road. GCSSAR deployed a hasty team of four snowmobilers to establish contact with the patient. Ground teams packaged the patient and coordinated with the Heli Team to extricate the patient off Green Mountain.  Ultimately, AMR transported the patient to Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind recreationalists to be prepared for rapidly changing conditions. Sheriff Springer commends the patient for having multiple means of communication and being prepared for the weather.

Photos courtesy of Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.

 

PRESS RELEASE

BUCK RIDGE SNOWMOBILE RESCUE

On March 28, 2023, at 12:09 pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a call for a snowmobiler that sustained a leg injury from a tree strike on Buck Ridge Trail near mile marker 3.5.

Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue Big Sky Sectionvolunteers and Big Sky Fire Department personnel responded to assist.   GCSSAR volunteers reached the patient by snowmobile. The patient was medically assessed on scene before being transported down the trail in a specialized rescue sled. The patient was transferred to a waiting Big Sky Fire ambulance and transported to the next level of care.

Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind winter recreationalist to be prepared for any situation. He commends the riders for having the ability to quickly communicate the emergency to get help on the way and encourages recreationalists to have a fully charged communication device in case of an emergency.

Photos courtesy of the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.

For immediate release: March 27, 2023

Media contact:
Michelle Bossert, Human Resources Director
michelle.bossert@gallatin.mt.gov
406-582-3045

Gallatin County Teaming Up with Express Employment Professionals for Career Fair on March 30

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make a difference in our community? Look no further than Gallatin County!

Your local government is again partnering with Express Employment Professionals to host a career fair on Thursday, March 30 at the Gallatin County Courthouse (311 W. Main St. in downtown Bozeman). The fair will run from 12-4 PM and include snacks, drinks, giveaways, and on-the-spot tours.

You can learn about all the rewarding career opportunities with your local government, as well as the incredible benefits that Gallatin County can offer its employees.

“In addition to the amazing health, vision and dental benefits our employees receive, we also offer things like paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, work-from-home options, tuition assistance, part-time and temporary work, and more,” said Michelle Bossert, Gallatin County Human Resources Director. “We are proud of the careers we have to offer and look forward to meeting potential applicants and showing them what working for Gallatin County is all about!”

Gallatin County offers a wide range of careers. Some of the current job openings include:

• 911 dispatcher
• Detention officer
• Detention Center booking clerk
• Detention Center nurses (CNA, LPN, LCPC/LCSW)
• Administrative clerk for the Motor Vehicle Department
• District Court clerk
• Administrative technician for Court Services

Job seekers can see all of our current job openings here.

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For immediate release: March 27, 2023

Media contact:
Amanda Hartman, Marketing/Sponsorship Coordinator
amanda.hartman@gallatin.mt.gov
406-582-3270

Country Music Star Billy Currington is Coming to the Big Sky Country State Fair

Come out and see “How Country Boys Roll” as Billy Currington headlines at the Big Sky Country State Fair! With his latest album Summer Forever and a long list of summertime anthems, Billy Currington is a perfect fit for a Friday night concert at the fair! Eleven number one hits including “Don’t Hurt Like It Used To,” “Good Directions,” “Let Me Down Easy,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” “People Are Crazy,” and “We Are Tonight” has made this Georgia boy a fan favorite since 2003.

See the full press release here.

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As of 5:22pm, I90 Eastbound is open and traffic is flowing.

Thank you for your patience, please drive safe as conditions may continue to worsen throughout the night.

 

I90 Eastbound is currently blocked from mile marker 313 to 317 due to several semis blocking the road. Law enforcement is currently on scene and will update once the interstate is cleared.  It is suggested that all semis use chains.

We will update the public as soon as the road is reopened.

For immediate release: March 24, 2023

Media contact:
Holly Whaley, GCCHD Communications and Website Specialist
holly.whaley@gallatin.mt.gov
406-579-4232

Gallatin City-County Health Department’s Environmental Health Services to Host Open House for Environmental Health, Land Development, and Water Management

The Gallatin City-County Health Department (GCCHD) will be hosting an open house for any Gallatin County resident looking to find information on environmental public health, land development, and water management resources.

See full press release here.

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PRESS RELEASE

Denny Creek Stuck Four-Wheeler

On March 22, 2023, at 6:50 pm, West Yellowstone Police Dispatch received a phone call for a stranded motorist on Denny Creek Road, in West Yellowstone. The stranded individual was four wheeling on a snow packed road when they became stuck in some soft snow. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue West Yellowstone Section responded on snowmobile and was able to extricate the four-wheeler and rescue the motorist.

Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind the public that spring sun can change roadway conditions quickly. In this instance, a hard packed road that was passable early in the day became impassable as the afternoon sun softened the snow. When travelling during this season of change, be prepared by letting people know where you’re going, have a charged cellphone, and consider extrication equipment like a shovel, traction boards, tow strap, and tire chains.

For immediate release: March 22, 2023

The suspect in the Forest Mobile Home Park has been taken into custody without further incident. Law enforcement will remain on scene as the investigation is ongoing. The shelter in place has been lifted.  Displaced residents are able to return to their homes.

Sheriff Dan Springer appreciates your patience and understanding as we worked through this incident.