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Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Following Gunshot Incident on Woodman Drive

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Following Gunshot Incident on Woodman Drive

On June 21st, at approximately 3:15 PM, the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a weapons disturbance occurring on Woodman Drive in the River Rock area. Responding swiftly to the scene, law enforcement officers found a victim who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to various parts

Sgt. David Baggs Retires from Montana Highway Patrol

Sgt. David Baggs Retires from Montana Highway Patrol

Sergeant David Baggs has officially retired from the Montana Highway Patrol after 21 years of dedicated service. His career, which spanned from Chinook to Great Falls, Kalispell, and Shelby, has made a lasting impact across the state. Thank you, Sgt. Baggs, for your commitment, leadership, and service to the people

Evans Riceville Road Restricted to One Lane Due to Road Slide

Evans Riceville Road Restricted to One Lane Due to Road Slide

Cascade County’s Evans Riceville Road, located south of Belt off Highway 89, sustained damage this morning as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Approximately four miles west of Highway 89 on Evans Riceville Road, a roadway slide occurred, causing a portion of the northbound lane to fail and slide

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduates

Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office Announces Graduates

The Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces the graduation of its newest members from the Correction/Detention Officer Basic Course (CDOB 194). Detention Officers Beau Weaver, Kenneth Noll, and Garrett Kelly have successfully completed this challenging training program. This significant accomplishment highlights their hard work, dedication, and

Rock Obstacles Reported in Belt Creek and Hiking Trail at Sluice Boxes State Park

Rock Obstacles Reported in Belt Creek and Hiking Trail at Sluice Boxes State Park

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising floaters, hikers, and other visitors to Sluice Boxes State Park about new rock obstacles in Belt Creek and obstructions on the hiking trail adjacent to the creek. A recent rockslide has deposited numerous boulders in the creek and across parts of the trail.

Crews Respond to East Side Wildfire

Crews Respond to East Side Wildfire

On Monday afternoon, fire crews responded to a rapidly moving wildfire near Red Lodge, specifically along the East Side Road south of the city and off the Beartooth Highway, approximately 1.5 miles south of Rock Creek Resort. As the fire progressed, firefighters focused their efforts on protecting structures in

USWFS Fuels Team Begins Prescribed Burn Project in Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway

USWFS Fuels Team Begins Prescribed Burn Project in Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway

Starting today, firefighters from the U.S. Wildland Fire Service will implement a Bureau of Land Management-planned prescribed burn in the Missouri Breaks Back Country Byway area, west of U.S. Highway 191 near the Missouri River. Two Calf Unit A is a 2,210-acre unit within the