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False Search and Rescue Donation Calls – Don't Be A Victim

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:51:12 +0000

Don’t get scammed! The Sheriff’s Office has received several calls recently about phone solicitation on behalf of Search and Rescue. Officials say Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue does not solicit money by phone or any other method. It is paid for by tax revenue and donations made directly to the Sheriff’s Office for Search [...]

Spring Hunter Education Classes Set In Gallatin County

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:22:34 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announces the scheduling of spring hunter education classes in Belgrade, Bozeman and Manhattan. Registration is required, and students under 18 years of age must have the consent of a parent or guardian.Belgrade The spring Belgrade Hunter Education class will take place March 18-22 at the C3 Church (8852 Jackrabbit Lane) [...]

Missing Snowmobilers, Medical Emergencies, And Car Accidents – Busy Weekend For Sheriff's Office

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:05:15 +0000

On Saturday (3/2/13) at about 6:55 PM, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office got a call ab out two overdue snowmobilers. The last time anyone had spoken to them, was around 4pm that day, when they were walking back to the Buck Ridge Trailhead in the Big Sky area of Gallatin County. The man said he [...]

No Threat To Students/Kids In Churchill – False Information Prompts Scare

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:22:43 +0000

Yesterday (Feb. 7, 2013) at 5:25 p.m., a Churchill resident reported an older male in silver or gray sedan had said hello to children in the Churchill area and also had tossed pennies on the ground near them. Deputies checked the area and will continue with extra patrols. At the present time no crime has been committed and no person has been identified. [...]

Gallatin Search & Rescue Crews Keeping Busy

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:35:17 +0000

Separated and missing skiers, overdue snowmobiles and a personal locator emergency beacon activation kept Sheriff’s SAR teams working Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon. Thursday Night 2 skiers became separated from each other in the History Rock area of Hyalite Canyon. When one of the skiers did not arrive at the trail head their partner drove [...]

Busy Weekend For Search & Rescue- Lost Hunters & Skier Injured In Avalanche

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:53:37 +0000

Now, I’m thinking that watching football and movies was a good idea after all! Hunters were lost in bad weather Saturday, and a skier injured Sunday kept Sheriff’s Search and Rescue workers very busy most of the weekend. SAR responded Saturday night to the report of a pair of hunters missing in the Olson Creek [...]

Gallatin County In Stage One Fire Restrictions – No Fireworks!

XL Country — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:25:38 +0000

The Gallatin County Commission has issued a resolution declaring Gallatin County to have Stage One Fire Restrictions. This means you can not conduct any activities that may cause fires which includes Fireworks. During the 4th of July, this ban will be lifted unless conditions change. It's important to note that cities can still declare their own restrictions.

Winter Storm Watch – Nope, Not Kidding

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:06:19 +0000

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued late tonight through Saturday afternoon. Above 7000 feet, you can expect up to 12″ of snow. 5 to 7000 feet, you could see 3 to 6″ of snow. Below 5000 feet, look for a mix of rain and snow. 1 to 3″ are possible. Oh, and did I [...]

Flu Shots Available In Gallatin County

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:46:27 +0000

Starting Monday September 12th, the Gallatin City-County Health Department will be holding walk-in flu clinics on Mondays from 2pm to 6pm and Tuesdays from 8:30 am to 11:30am, excluding holidays. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices now recommends that all persons age 6 months and older receive a yearly flu vaccination. The cost for flu [...]

Gallatin County Deputy Involved In Fatal Shooting West Of Belgrade

XL Country — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:34:54 +0000

An early morning armed stand-off west of Belgrade has resulted in the fatal shooting of the suspect. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident along with the Montana Department of Criminal Investigation. Early this morning a Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a [...]

Gallatin County Leads State In Flu Cases

XL Country — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:54:19 +0000

The current Flu activity level in Montana is listed by the CDC as “sporadic,” and Gallatin County leads the way with more than ten officially confirmed cases. Common flu symptoms include a fever higher than 100-degrees, headache & muscle aches, chills, cough, and runny nose. There’s good news; it’s not too late to get vaccinated. [...]