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• Rash of vehicle break-ins, thefts reported in Gallatin Co.

  April 3, 2012 5:49 PM

  A rash of vehicle break-ins is prompting the Gallatin County Sheriff's Department to step up patrols and warn people to take precautions. The sheriff's department has received numerous reports of thefts involving vehicle break-ins in multiple Gallatin Valley subdivisions including River Rock, Landmark and Summer Ridge, according to a... more »

• Info sought about naked woman reported near Gallatin River

  February 8, 2012 7:40 PM

  The Gallatin County Sheriff's Department is asking for help locating a woman seen on Interstate 90 near the Gallatin River Tuesday night wearing only a towel around her head. According to the sheriff, two 911 calls came in at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday of a naked woman standing in... more »

• Snowmobilers rescued in 2 Gallatin County incidents

  February 22, 2011 3:31 PM

  BOZEMAN - A teenage girl from Billings was rescued over the weekend after riding a snowmobile over a 100-foot embankment into the Madison River. At around 12:28 p.m. on Saturday, the West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of an injured snowmobiler on the Madison Arm Loop, according to... more »

• Bozeman woman dies in snowmobile accident

  February 18, 2011 2:08 PM

  A Bozeman woman is dead after a snowmobile accident in the Battle Ridge area. The Gallatin County 911 Center got a report of an accident in the area at about 12:27 a.m. The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue and a medical crew from American Medical Response also... more »

• 2 snowmobilers hurt in crash near West Yellowstone

  January 21, 2011 5:38 PM

  WEST YELLOWSTONE - The Gallatin County Sheriff's Department reports that two snowmobilers were rescued after crashing into a tree on the Two Top trail near West Yellowstone on Thursday. Authorities say that the West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of an injured snowmobiler on the trail at 9:07... more »

• Bozeman finalizing details on helping homeless shelter Play Video

  January 5, 2011 8:56 AM

  BOZEMAN - The Bozeman City Commission has unanimously approved giving $6,000 toward establishing a Bozeman homeless shelter which would be up and running through the winter. The money will be added to the approximately $18,000 in donations from the public to the Human Resource Development Council and the Greater... more »

• Bridge that washed out over Gallatin River to be replaced

  June 14, 2010 1:46 PM

  BOZEMAN - Amsterdam Road remains closed after a bridge over the Gallatin River washed out last week. The rising Gallatin River washed out a bridge into a gas line and forced officials to close down Amsterdam Road last week. The bridge, which passes over the west branch of... more »

• Man accused in Belgrade bar fight wants bail reduced

  April 21, 2010 2:15 PM

  BOZEMAN - A Gallatin Valley man accused of seriously injuring another man outside a Belgrade bar is asking the judge to reduce his bail so he can get out from behind bars. Matthew Waggeman, 27, allegedly punched Shad Waddell, 28, outside the Belgrade Lounge on February 24. Waggeman pleaded not... more »

• Gallatin County approves gravel pit zoning

  March 24, 2010 12:03 PM

  BOZEMAN - Permanent gravel pit zoning has passed in Gallatin County. Gallatin County Commissioners held hearings throughout the day Tuesday on four proposed zoning district. The passing of these districts has generated a lot of mixed opinion. The commission's opinion on the Southern Valley District was about as... more »

• Gallatin County leaders begin 2011 budget talks

  March 23, 2010 9:56 AM

  BOZEMAN - Gallatin County Commissioners began 2011 budget talks Monday and like many local governments around the country, they face a potential shortage of funds. Commissioners say their primary goal for next year is to be as fiscally conservative as possible, while maintaining levels of service that are needed and... more »

• Gallatin Co. man arrested on child sex charges

  March 12, 2010 12:20 PM

  BOZEMAN - A man has been arrested in Gallatin County for numerous sex crimes involving children. William Scott Walters is charged with two counts of sexual intercourse without consent and one count each of sexual assault and sexual abuse of children. All are felony charges. The alleged incidents... more »

• Hurt snowmobiler rescued in West Yellowstone

  March 8, 2010 11:23 AM

  WEST YELLOWSTONE - A West Yellowstone woman was rescued after crashing her snowmobile over the weekend. The West Yellowstone Police Department received a report of an injured snowmobiler in the area of Reas Pass south of West Yellowstone Sunday, according to a news release from the Gallatin County Sheriff's... more »

• Gallatin County asking for help in shaping parks and trails

  January 21, 2010 11:02 AM

  The Gallatin County Planning Office is asking for public input Thursday night for an upcoming parks and trails document. Planner Ada Montague says her office uses the listening sessions to help put together strategy for developing and maintaining county public lands. This Summer's Interconnect Challenge shows residents interested in... more »

• GNFAC: Avalanche danger considerable in the Gallatin region

  January 11, 2010 1:34 PM

  Avalanche danger is considerable in the Gallatin region and human-triggered avalanches are likely in the Bridger, Gallatin, Madison and Washburn ranges, according to the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center. The area saw one of the largest avalanche cycles it has seen in some time and the snowpack remains unstable,... more »