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One spring day in 1863, six men looking for their next big gold strike found it in Alder Gulch, William Fairweather, Henry Edgar, Thomas Cover, Barney Hughes, Micheal Sweeney, and Harry Rogers left Bannack, attempting to meet and travel with James Stewart’s Yellowstone Expedition, to find gold and establish town sites along the Yellowstone. The six were two days behind the main party and trying to catch up. An encounter with a Crow tribe that left them considering the best route back to Bannack, led them up into the mountains away from the Madison River. Fairweather and Edgar slipped their gold pans into the cold creek waters beside the spot they picked for that night’s camp. They soon realized they had discovered a rich deposit of placer gold in what Edgar would name Alder Creek. Discovery Park in Virginia City just so happens to lie along Alder Creek.
Republican candidate for state superintendent pleads not guilty to obstruction charge
VIRGINIA CITY, Mont. — A republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction appeared in court to face a misdemeanor obstruction of justice charge. Harrison superintendent-principal Sharyl Allen pleaded not guilty on Tuesday morning before Justice of the Peace Jordan Allhands in Madison County District Court. She stated that...
Montana superintendent candidate Sharyl Allen charged with obstruction
Sharyl Allen, who is running as a Republican candidate for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction, is facing a charge that she obstructed a peace officer conducting a criminal investigation at a school in Madison County. Allen is principal-superintendent for Harrison Public School. A special board meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday said trustees would consider […] The post Montana superintendent candidate Sharyl Allen charged with obstruction appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Investigation into Harrison school teacher reveals possible ‘criminal acts’ involving students
HARRISON, Mont. - Law enforcement agencies are investigating a teacher who was recently terminated for threats against school administration for other reported "criminal acts" involving students. On April 15, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a report of threats the teacher had made against a member of Harrison School’s...
Investigation into Harrison school teacher reveals possible ‘criminal acts’ involving students
HARRISON, Mont. - Law enforcement agencies are investigating a teacher who was recently terminated for threats against school administration for other reported "criminal acts" involving students. On April 15, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received a report of threats the teacher had made against a member of Harrison School’s...
Softball Game Preview: Ennis/Harrison Mustangs vs. Three Forks Wolves
The Ennis/Harrison Mustangs will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Three Forks Wolves at 3:00 p.m. Ennis/Harrison is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. Their tough 15-0 defeat to Three Forks back in March might stick with them for a while.
WATCH: Northern Lights spotted over Virginia City early this morning
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Northern Lights were spotted over Virginia City early this morning. If you have photos of the aurora borealis that you would like to share, Chime In at nbcmontana.com/chimein.
Warning issued for moose on the loose in Sheridan
MISSOULA, Montana — Emergency managers are warning you to stay away from a moose on the loose in Sheridan. Officers say the young moose isn't afraid of people or vehicles. On Thursday the school couldn't let kids outside due to the moose wandering around, and it's frequenting a park Sheridan.
Local Election Preview: Meet the candidates
Until May 7, voters in the Big Sky community will submit mail-in ballots to decide numerous volunteer leadership positions for local special purpose districts. The various local districts across Gallatin and Madison counties include school, fire, water and sewer, and the Big Sky Resort Area District (Resort Tax). On Tuesday,...
Plans advance for replacing recently closed, reopened Twin Bridges bridge
TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. -- It's about as much excitement as the little town of Twin Bridges has ever seen--from a major throughway being closed indefinitely, to reopening with unrestricted access, to talks of replacing said throughway entirely, all in about the span of a week. Both Twin Bridges businesses and...
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