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  • Guest Opinion: 1972 Montana Constitutional Convention: A Model For Today

    Feb 9, 2022

    I recently sat in awe as I listened to 94-year-old Montana Constitutional Convention Delegate Wade Dahood, one of twelve remaining delegates of the original 100, talk about his convention experience fifty years ago. From his Anaconda law office, Dahood addressed a camera and a reporter for an interview, part of a series noting and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Montana’s 1972 Constitutional Convention where the delegates drafted what is arguably the best state Constitution in the nation. Dahood, Chair of the convention’s critically importa...

  • State Offices Issue Advisory Clarifying State of Parental Notification of Abortion Act

    JON EBELT, Montana DPHHS|Feb 9, 2022

    Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier issued an advisory today to clarify the current status of, and Montanans’ rights and obligations, under the Parental Notification of Abortion Act of 2011. Montana Code books reflect that House Bill 391 (2013) repealed portions of this law. However, the Montana Code doesn’t account for court decisions, and these provisions are in fact current law. The Parental Notification of Abortion Act, which was approved by more than 70%...

  • Guest Opinion: Why Do Politicians Lie?

    ROGER KOOPMAN, Former Montana State Legislator|Feb 9, 2022

    We’ve all heard the quip, “how do you know when a politician is lying?” Answer: His lips are moving. But there’s another obvious question that begs an obvious answer. WHY do politicians lie? Answer: Because they can. The American media – or what could once be legitimately called the media – draws our attention every day to the lies they have caught their least-favored politicians saying. Often they are incredibly blatant. The furrowed brows on the left (CNN, MSNBC, and the major networks), were almost gleeful when they could trip up Trump in...

  • Gianforte Announces Partnership and Expansion of Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

    BROOKE STROYKE, Office of the Governor|Feb 9, 2022

    On January 31, the last day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Governor Greg Gianforte announced a partnership between Town Pump, the LifeGuard Group, and the State of Montana to raise awareness and put an end to human trafficking in Montana. “Earlier this month, we brought together state and local law enforcement and nonprofit leaders to discuss strategies to end human trafficking in Montana. All of us there agreed – awareness is critical to stopping these despicable crimes and supporting victims,” Gov. Gianforte said. “With th...

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Cousin Cleavon's Dynamite Trout Fillet

    Cousin Cleavon|Feb 9, 2022

    Before even getting the trout, you need to get your explosive license. It is hard to do, just like getting the cops off your back for the moonshine you have been making, but you need it to buy dynamite. First thing is going through background checks, which you know uncle Bob would not pass in a thousand years. Lying a lot will improve your chances. Then to take a class that anyone can pass with one eye closed. After all that, you need to find a provider of dynamite that will kill fish and not destroy the boat you are in. This detail may...

  • Horoscope: Week of 2/9/2022

    Feb 9, 2022

    ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may be feeling romantic lately, but there will be little time to act upon it. Bide your time for a week or two until you can spend time with a special someone. TAURUSÐ Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, craft an eclectic guest list for an upcoming party you’re hosting. The more points of view you can hear, the more engaging the event will be. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a loved one needs you and you’re the right person for the job. Find a way you can lend a hand. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed and pitching in will prove...

  • Montana Park of the Week: Marias River State Park

    Feb 9, 2022

    Established in 2009, this combination wildlife management area and state park feature wonderful and wild views. The site includes an undeveloped 14-mile stretch of the Marias River, as well as sagebrush grassland and short grass prairie habitats in the uplands. When FWP bought the land, officials believed an existing road on the east side of the WMA would provide access to the river and interior of the state park. However, an adjacent landowner disputed FWP plans and stated that the road was...

  • Applicants Requested for Elk Management Advisory Group

    Feb 9, 2022

    As elk populations continue to be a concern across the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is convening a citizens advisory group to address the future of elk management. The 12-member group will be tasked with developing new and creative ideas and recommendations and helping build new relationships among stakeholders passionate about elk management in Montana. FWP is seeking people representing a wide variety of interests to find innovative solutions for management issues including: • Populations that are over objective • New disease con...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 1/30/2022

    Feb 9, 2022

    SUNDAY, JANUARY 30 00:28:39 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 11:58:00 Medical: Ridder Ln 13:02:31 911 Misdial: Cedar Ln 14:21:17 Criminal Mischief: Third St 16:30:34 Shooting: Ballard Ln 21:04:28 Animal: Hwy 2 W MONDAY, JANUARY 31 00:45:37 Medical: Ballard Ln 07:03:58 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 07:32:44 Parking: E Legion St 10:41:00 Stranded Motorist: I-90 11:22:53 Suspicious: Sugar Beet Row 15:56:27 VIN Inspection: Yellowstone Trl 16:10:45 Fraud: Cactus Ln 16:26:31 Suspicious: N Division St 16:28:32 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 18:42:59...

  • Whitehall TV Channel 49.1: Week of 2/10/2022

    Feb 9, 2022

    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 6:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 7:00PM AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS ON MASTERPIECE PT 6 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM THIS OLD HOUSE 10:30PM ASK THIS OLD HOUSE 11:00PM INDEPENDENT LENS: OWNED - TALE OF TWO AMERICAS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 5:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 6:00PM WASHINGTON WEEK 6:30PM FIRING LINE 7:00PM MOLLY OF DENALI 7:30PM DINING WITH THE CHEF 8:00PM PBS NEWSHOUR 9:00PM AMANPOUR & COMPANY 10:00PM MUHAMMAD ALI: ROUND THREE: THE RIVALRY 1970-1974 SATURDAY,...

  • School to Replace Flooring & Windows, Possible Scoreboard Replacement

    ELIZABETH PULLMAN, Whitehall Ledger|Feb 9, 2022

    At the February meeting of the Whitehall School Board, held Tuesday, February 1st in the elementary library, the discussion was focused on updates and replacements being made throughout the school this summer. Dennehy Flooring has been awarded the contract to remove the elementary and middle school’s current flooring and replace it with a new, germicidal component flooring. Superintendent Hannah Nieskens explained that while this type of flooring is not normally used in schools, it is regularly used within hospitals and nursing homes and c...

  • Jason Edsall, 37

    Feb 9, 2022

    Jason Edsall gained his wings in the comfort of his home surrounded by the loves of his life on January 19, 2022, after a hard fight against cancer and autoimmune disease. Jason was born on June 6, 1984, to Cliff and Nancy Edsall in Billings, Montana. He was the youngest of three wonderful children. Jason lived in Billings for a short time before the family moved to Whitehall, Montana where he attended elementary through high school, graduating in 2003. As a young boy, he followed in his... Full story

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