Week of June 3, 2026
Week of June 3, 2026
Federal investigators continue to uncover millions of dollars in health care fraud schemes affecting Montana communities, including fraudulent medical billing and scams connected to Medicare services and equipment. Across the country, Medicare beneficiaries continue to report aggressive scams involving genetic testing, medical equipment, fake Medicare calls, and identity theft. Montana Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) joins state chapters nationwide to promote awareness during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1–5. As fraud schemes grow more...
Montana FWP representatives Jacie Vonada, Colton Pppinich, Kellen Swingley, Morgan Jacobson, Dan Fiorenza, Jim Vojahosky, Cameron Wischhusen, and Bill Dawson teamed up with Jefferson Valley Sportsmen Association members Don Drake, Joe Redman, Tony Perry, and Allen Jensen for the annual kids fishing...
A) 52 Capp Lane: Fri/Sat 9AM-3PM. Mtn bike, Dewalt tools, air nailer, cement mixer, JD riding mower, dog kennel, beds, vet supplies, older kids clothing, sport equipment, microwave, household items. B) 511 W Legion: Fri/Sat 8AM-3PM. Fishing, hunting, kids' toys and clothes. C) 405 W Legion: Fri/Sat. Cruea Family Benefit; donate what you think it's worth. D) Main Street Green by Star: Fri/Sat 10AM-4PM. Tools, Jewelry, Household. E) 14 E. Legion: Fri/Sat 9AM-5PM. Cut glass, dry bar, jewelry,...
Men, on average, are less likely to visit a doctor regularly and more likely to engage in risky behaviors. This month focuses on changing that by promoting healthier habits and routine checkups. KEY THEMES: • Preventive care: regular screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, cancer checks, sexually transmitted infections, vision, dental, hearing) and immunizations • Mental health: addressing stress, depression, and suicide risk • Physical activity: encouraging exercise and...
The Whitehall High School Class of 2001 will receive close to $65,000 in college scholarship funds to pursue degrees in post-secondary education institutions. WHS Creative Leader of the Week: BRIAN CAREY. Sophomore Brian Carey earned honors this week for his ride for the WHS Rodeo Club. Brian was nominated by Tom Wheeler, who says, "Brian has found a creative way to stay on the buck' horses as his current #1 ranking has him on top of the M.H.S.A. rodeo standings. Brian has won the bareback...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents is excited to continue the tradition of WEDNESDAYS ON THE GREEN that was started last year with the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce. However, instead of EVERY Wednesday, we will be holding SECOND WEDNESDAY ON THE GREEN (June 10, July 8, August 12, and September 9) from 5 PM to 8 PM. This monthly community gathering brings neighbors and friends together in the heart of Whitehall. Beginning June 10, the Main Street Green next to the historic Star Theatre...
Cookies are a versatile treat that can incorporate a wide range of ingredients. There are no rules when it comes to making cookies, which means amateur bakers can take to their kitchens and whip up a batch of these beloved treats with whatever they have on hand in the pantry or refrigerator. Blueberries might be a go-to ingredient when baking a pie at home, but they also make for a delicious addition to a freshly baked batch of cookies. This recipe for "Butter Cookies With Blueberries" from...
4th Graders Place & Retrieve Flags at the Whitehall Cemetery for Memorial...
The wait is almost over! The Whitehall Community Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Flash Tomereader Explores the Galaxy starts June 8th. Readers can pick up signup sheets and calendars on the 8th and start reading away! The summer feeding begins on June 15th, and meals will be served from 11 AM to 1 PM. Meals are free to anyone 18 and younger from Monday through Thursday. No signup is required for the feeding program, just come and have lunch on us. This week there will be no Storytime so...
More than 1,000 cows and sheep died when the 2024 Remmington fire scorched almost 200,000 acres in south-central Montana. If proposed federal grazing policies become law, those livestock could be considered firefighters instead of fire victims. Under federal proposals floated by both Congress and cabinet agencies this spring, livestock could become major players in wildfire suppression efforts by literally eating the fuel before it burns. However, current research indicates the results could vary widely depending on what landscape and climate...
JUNE 1926 • Ignacy Moscicki is elected as the President of Poland on June 1. Moscicki’s election to the ceremonial position comes after General Józef Piłsudski, who led a coup d’etat to overthrow the previous government, declines to become president. • Underwater construction of the Holland Tunnel is halted on June 1. The work stalls after the PS Washington Irving sinks while being towed to Jersey City, New Jersey. The ship initially experienced trouble after it was struck by another ship in the North River during a fog. • Norma...
This year, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, Whitehall’s local American Legion Post #24 and VFW Post 4603 will be hosting a Whitehall fireworks display on July 4th to commemorate the celebration. We ask for your support in raising funds for this monumental endeavor! The United States’ 250th birthday of American independence will be on July 4, 2026, with nationwide celebrations honoring the nation’s founding, history, and values. This milestone, known as America250, is a major historical and...
The death of a loved one not only brings emotional strain, but it also creates a long list of legal and financial responsibilities that must be handled in the days, weeks, and months that follow. A revised MontGuide from Montana State University Extension is helping families better understand what needs to be done—and when—during the estate settlement process. The publication, Settling an Estate: What Do I Need to Know? is designed to guide survivors through the process step by step, helping reduce confusion during an already difficult...
The month of June brings the best of late spring into early summer, months to spend more time outdoors enjoying fishing, hiking and early wildflowers. Every Saturday there is the local Whitehall Farmer’s Market in Legion Park, and it’s a great time to explore the area’s early history at the Jefferson Valley Museum. which opened Memorial Day Weekend. Whitehall can keep you busy outdoors with no effort. The Jefferson River is known for brown trout, dominant near Whitehall, and popular for both dry fly fishing and floating. And late June...
Join us as we gather to mark the summer solstice and remember that true light is not something we strive to create on our own, but something we reflect as we walk closely with the Creator – the true Light of the World. As we enter this season of warmth, growth, and long days, we will breathe into what it means to open ourselves to His presence and allow that light to shine through us with compassion, courage, healing, and love. "Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Your energy is infectious this week, Aries. This is the perfect time to launch a passion project. Expect a surprise compliment from someone you admire. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, treat yourself to a little luxury. You have earned a slow morning of coffee and a crossword puzzle. A cozy discovery brings you a smile. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your social calendar is buzzing with exciting new connections. Use your natural wit to spur the conversation, and you’ll be the star of every chat you have with others. CANCER - Jun...
The better an army, the less they benefit from bravery. It may even hinder them. The metaphor of having computers do “mining” fits much better with how we attempt to extract value out of an LLM. There are probably hundreds of thousands of people who achieved obscure world records, but their achievements were lost to time because no one recorded them. The smarter technology gets, the smarter the criminals have to be. We are going to need more data centers for all the AI posts protesting data centers. If no one could lie, torture would be...
As a small business owner, I want Montana’s government to answer to the people who live and work here, not to the owners of the biggest checkbooks. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Montana’s 1912 Corrupt Practices Act and opened the door to unlimited corporate spending in elections, small Montana businesses and everyday voters have steadily lost their seat at the table. That tilts the donor field toward multinational competitors and away from the local hardware store, the family ranch, and other Main Street employers. In the 2024...
Dear Editor, As I get ready to depart for Alaska, where I guide, I felt the need to write this letter to the editor or to whom it may concern as a reminder of what could be happening this summer in Montana. As another hot Montana summer approaches, many of us in the Jefferson River Valley are watching the river levels with growing concern. The Jefferson is more than just water moving through a channel - it supports agriculture, recreation, wildlife, and the livelihoods of countless local...
Dear Editor, Listen up... The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing dangerous rollbacks to coal ash protections that would endanger the health of communities across the country. Coal ash, the toxic waste produced from burning coal, contains arsenic, mercury, lead, and other hazardous pollutants that are linked to cancer and serious illness. For decades, utilities dumped this waste into unlined ponds and landfills, allowing it to leak into drinking water. Strong federal safeguards put in...
Montana is at a crossroads. In agriculture, we are in the challenging position of trying to thread the needle between preserving our way of life and supporting the growth our communities have been dreaming of for years. As a rancher myself, I have seen firsthand the friction between our traditional Montana values of hard work, freedom, and caring for our neighbors and the thousands of new neighbors who have moved in. Since 2020, it is estimated that our population has increased by 60,000. This growth puts pressure on every aspect of our...
Samuel Sewell reported in 1680 to the English-speaking world how some North American Indian tribes declared peace by burying a tomahawk, and as other colonists repeated the account, both sides of the Atlantic used the story by the end of the nineteenth century to describe peacemaking. We continue to use it to indicate the initiation of peace. I’ll antedate the expression and relate it to Paul’s behavior in Philemon. Paul practiced “burying the hatchet” in his personal life and encouraged other Christians to do the same. The Book of...
GEORGIA, I have a question, This is a stinky subject, really stinky- dog poo stinky! I live in Whitehall. I love our little town. I know that we need tourism to help our businesses. I even find it interesting to meet new people from sometimes faraway places. BUT, why do they think it is ok to let their visiting pooches poop in our parks and not pick it up? Yuck, disgusting, rude, a real sh___y thing to do. I was having a wonderful stroll through the park the other day, quietly sipping an iced coffee, when I slipped on some freshly deposited...
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Reign Tyler Blair. Reign was born on November 11th, 2020, and left us at age five on April 24, 2026. Reign was the beloved son of Tyler Blair and Kathryn LaSalle Aldrich. Reign brought light and joy into every room he entered. He had an immense love for construction equipment, cars, and monster trucks, and his intelligence and curiosity were beyond his years. Reign was known for his warm and welcoming nature, always greeting everyone with a... Full story
SUNDAY, MAY 24 00:50:52 Traffic Stop: I-90 05:00:29 Medical: Hwy 359 06:43:35 Animal: Hwy 69 08:35:00 Traffic Stop: I-90 08:58:46 Traffic Stop: I-90 11:25:47 Citizen Assist: Kelly Rd 13:02:39 Reckless Driver: I-90 13:11:09 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 W 13:24:58 Suspicious: Whitetail Rd 14:01:15 Parking: Yellowstone Trl 15:40:30 Traffic Stop: Commercial Way 16:05:37 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 16:17:38 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 16:25:23 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 16:33:05 Citizen Contact 16:41:13 Extra Patrol:...
Many Montanans are increasingly struggling to afford healthcare, fuel and groceries, according to a Montana Free Press-Eagleton poll of registered voters conducted in late April and early May. Jeffrey Michael, director of the University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research, explained that inflation is at the top of people's minds as prices increase and the cost of living remains high. The U.S. consumer price index jumped 3.8% last month from April 2025. "Housing continues to...
Whitehall Indivisible (WI) will continue to learn about residential solar installations at the June 3rd meeting at 6 PM in the Whitehall School Library. Backup power, net metering, off-grid, or partial supply are all options, with the latest technology and lower costs facilitating the process. WI continues to gather signatures in SW Montana for the Transparent Election Initiative. If you would like to sign, go to montanaplan.org and click “I want to sign.” The deadline for signatures is June 19th. In local data center news, Sabey has...
