News

Later announces retirement after 40+ years on fire

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The career of one of Dillon’s longest-serving city officials and public servants comes to a close tomorrow. Earlier this month, Rick Later—Dillon’s fire marshal and a longtime member of the

Weather closes Monida Pass

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A multi-day winter storm forced the closure of Monida Pass Monday night and ushered in an severe weather travel advisory Tuesday morning. The closures slowed down travel and led local

Miles’ cases conclude, no charges filed in DCI investigation

Open cases related to the administrative leave and firing of Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Deputy Mike Miles against the sheriff’s office and former sheriff were settled Feb. 18. Separately, the Montana

County settles human rights bureau complaint related to Deputy Knox

A political discrimination, age and disability complaint involving Beaverhead County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Knox was settled Feb. 18. Knox filed the complaint with the Department of Labor and Industry Employment

Surgery at hospital to continue without interruption

Barrett Hospital & HeaIth-Care announced last week that general surgery services will continue without interruption following the announcement that a longtime surgeon at the facility will retire. Coinciding with the

City scrambles to find funds to repair fire truck

Serious problems with one of the city’s emergency response vehicles inspired an emergency response from city government last week. The Dillon City Council voted unanimously at its meeting last Wednesday

Top (search) dogs

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Each year the Beaverhead County Search and Rescue organization recognizes two outstanding members; one of which is a first-year member and the other is a seasoned veteran. Jason Ericksen (left)

Sheriff News

Aug. 1 3:51 a.m., Stranded Motorist, Interstate 15 South at mile marker 38 Southbound. 5:21 a.m., Traffic Complaint, Highway 41 at Beaverhead Rock Southbound. 4:22 p.m., Lost/Found Property, South Atlantic

Express yourself in the Dillon Tribune

Let other people know how you feel and what you think with a letter to the editor. Letters are subject to editing for libel and good taste, and should be

Births

Recent births at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare: Aug. 5 – A baby boy to Katherine Funchion and Christopher Mueller of Dillon.