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CLARIFICATION: Public Invited to Dedication of Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway
A previous version of this press release did not include the exact location of the memorial highway dedication ceremony. It will be held at the intersection of Bridger Canyon Drive and Fairy Lake Road. The below version of the press release has been corrected to include that information. For immediate release: May 15, 2024 The…
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Public Invited to Dedication of Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway
For immediate release: May 15, 2024 The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to the dedication of a memorial highway in Bridger Canyon to commemorate a deputy lost in the line of duty in 2019. The 2023 Montana Legislature established the Jacob Allmendinger Memorial Highway, which is on Bridger Canyon Drive (MT Hwy 86)…
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Palisade Falls Overdue Hiker
On May 11, 2024, at 8:04 AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of an overdue mountain biker/hiker, likely in the area of Hyalite Canyon who had been expected to return home the previous night. Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies determined the man had left for a hike at approximately 9:00 AM on May 10th…
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Gallatin County Elections Office Mails Absentee Ballots for June 4 Primary
For immediate release: May 10, 2024 Media contact: Eric Semerad, Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder/Election Administrator 406-582-3054 eric.semerad@gallatin.mt.gov Gallatin County Elections Office Mails Absentee Ballots for June 4 Primary On Friday, May 10, the Gallatin County Elections Office mailed approximately 56,500 for the June 4 primary election to active registered absentee voters in…
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Updated recommendations help Montana Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program catch breast cancer early.
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2024 The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently updated their recommendations for breast cancer screenings. The updated guidance recommends starting screening mammograms at age 40 and continuing screening every other year through age 74. The Gallatin City-County Health Department helps eligible residents in Gallatin, Park, and Sweet Grass…
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Keep the Water Flowing
May 9, 2024 Bozeman, MT – The recent snow is likely to melt off very quickly in the next day or two due to warm temperatures and the possibility of limited rain. Widespread flooding is not expected, but we are likely to isolated areas with water causing issues. This is typically caused by the water…
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5-8–24: Update on Bozeman Pass
Update 5-8: As of 10:30 pm, the Montana Department of Transportation has opened all lanes of traffic on I90 in the Bozeman Pass. Please continue to drive safely and watch for changing road conditions at MDT’s website at https://www.511mt.net.
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Historic blockage of Bozeman Pass sends Sheriff’s Office Resources to Help
Gallatin County, Mont. 5-8-24 8:00 P.M. The Montana Department of Transportation notified Gallatin County 911 that Chains were required on the Bozeman Pass on Tuesday at 10:48 P.M. Deteriorating road conditions throughout the night led to multiple vehicles becoming stuck, which prevented the DOT plows from being able to clear the roadway. The Montana Highway…
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Media availability for the Bozeman Pass incident
5-8-24 at 6:49 PM The Sheriff’s Office will have an opportunity for press interviews at the Search and Rescue Building on Tamarack at 7:30
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5-8-24: Update on Bozeman Pass Closure
For Immediate Release 5-8-24 2:00 pm: Please be advised, I90 east bound remains closed and traffic is backed up to the 19th Avenue exit ramp. Gallatin County Search and Rescue is enroute to assist in any vehicles stuck. West bound lanes of I90 through Bozeman Pass are open and traffic is flowing.