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More Burial and Funeral Costs Covered by Veterans Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding benefits to help pay for veterans’ end-of-life expenses, the department announced Friday. The expanded benefits include reimbursements for transporting remains to state and tribal veterans...
Last Call to Claim Property Tax Relief
The last day to claim the Montana Property Tax Rebate is Monday, October 2. The Montana Department of Revenue is extending the deadline to claim the property tax rebate by one day to October 2. The original deadline in House Bill 222 was October 1....
Jefferson County Fall Harvest Festival October 15
Come out for an evening of fun and support the Jefferson County Republicans at the 3rd annual Fall Harvest Festival at the Barn at Kleffner Ranch. This family-friendly event begins at 5 PM on Sunday,...
US Fish and Wildlife Service to Hold Public Meeting
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) invites the public to come to an upcoming open house to learn more about a proposal to establish the Missouri Headwaters Conservation Area in southwest Montana. If created, the USFWS would be authorized to...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/17
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 01:19:25 Traffic Hazard 08:45:25 Medical: E First St 11:46:55 Animal: Hwy 69 15:43:39 Stranded Motorist: I-90 17:47:53 Animal: Ringing Rocks Rd 17:56:09 Reckless Driver: Hwy 359 18:11:34 Trespass: S Division St 18:28:28 Welfare...
Jefferson County Sheriff Report: Week of 9/10/2023
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 00:14:06 Traffic Hazard: Bates Ln 05:11:08 Citizen Assist: W Legion St 06:31:17 Traffic Stop: Kountz Rd 06:57:23 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 09:44:10 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 10:01:04 Animal: E Legion St 10:28:27 Neighbor...
USDA NRCS and JVCD to Hold Local Working Group Meeting in Whitehall to Gather Input
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Jefferson Valley Conservation District will host a Local Working Group meeting to gather input from local stakeholders on how NRCS can most effectively deliver conservation assistance in...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/3/2023
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 00:24:59 Traffic Stop 01:50:39 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 07:46:16 Traffic Hazard: I-90 08:40:58 Welfare Check: E Legion St 14:49:20 Traffic Hazard: I-90 15:45:06 Reckless Driver 17:03:06 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 17:16:45 Reckless...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/27/2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 05:57:09 Death: View Ln 09:02:20 Medical: Upper Rader Creek Rd 13:15:16 911 Hang Up: Cottonwood Rd 13:58:15 911 Open Line 16:30:39 Gas Leak/Odor: Sowden Ln 18:16:49 911 Hang Up: Franich Ln 18:58:29 911 Open Line 19:04:02 Agency...
All Montana Property Tax Rebates Will Be Sent By Paper Check
Starting August 24, all Montana property tax rebates will be sent by paper check in the mail. To reduce the risk of fraud perpetuated by scam artists, the Montana Department of Revenue removed the option for taxpayers to receive the property tax...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/20/2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 09:54:50 Medical 10:10:31 Animal: Hot Springs Rd 10:55:32 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 11:06:15 Hit & Run 11:49:05 911 Hang Up 18:46:16 Animal: Corbett Lp 19:30:13 Suspicious Person: Commercial Way 21:51:49 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 W...
Montana Dept. of Agriculture Announces Annual Pesticide Waste Collection Events
The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is facilitating pesticide disposal events in its Western District (Kalispell, Hamilton, Helena, Three Forks) during the week of September 18, 2023. Annual pesticide waste collection events have collected...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/13/2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 00:47:41 Welfare Check: W Legion St 03:09:51 Suspicious Vehicle 11:23:18 Suspicious Circumstance: W First St 12:32:15 Abandoned Vehicle: Meadow View Ln 14:40:08 Larceny/Theft: W Legion St 15:38:30 Found Person: Sheridan St 15:47:49...
MT Judge Hands Historic Win to Young Plaintiffs in Climate Change Case
Montana is violating the rights of young people with policies that prohibit the state from considering climate change effects when it reviews coal mining, natural gas extraction and other fossil fuel projects, a state judge said Monday. The decision...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/6/2023
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 07:49:26 Animal 08:11:41 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 08:37:30 Traffic Hazard 08:39:09 Animal: Tebay Ln 09:40:33 Medical: Kelly Rd 10:00:15 Traffic Stop: Capp Ln 10:12:35 Traffic Stop 12:27:49 Animal 13:06:30 Larceny/Theft: E Legion St...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 7/30/2023
00:29:13 Fight: W Legion St 04:14:30 Traffic Hazard 04:18:33 Medical: E Second St 07:05:18 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): E First St 07:19:11 Medical: Edwards Addition 09:04:27 Suicide Threats: Edwards Addition 09:21:15 Medical: W Legion St...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 7/23/2023
SUNDAY, JULY 23 05:43:44 Medical: Edwards Addition Rd 08:26:56 Traffic Stop 10:07:24 Fire/Smoke Wildland: I-90 10:23:59 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 12:03:38 911 Open Line: I-90 15:08:07 911 Hang Up: Hwy 287 16:31:36 Welfare Check 17:38:18 911 Misdial:...
Legislative Update: Representative Marta Bertoglio: Property Taxes
When I opened my Department of Revenue (DOR) appraisal notice I, like many of you, was shocked by the increase in my property tax estimate. Even though I read on the first page, “THIS IS NOT YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL”, I was still concerned. I under...
Department of Revenue Director Brendan Beatty: Montana Property Taxes Explained
By now, most Montana property owners have opened their 2023 Property Classification and Appraisal Notices, and many have been surprised by the Montana Department of Revenue’s estimate of their property’s market value. It’s no secret that proper...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week 7/16/2023
SUNDAY, JULY 16 00:21:59 Medical: W First St 01:10:24 Traffic Hazard: I-90 08:55:11 Civil: S Centurion Way 09:12:48 Civil: Whitetail Rd 09:39:00 Civil: Ballard Ln 09:59:20 Civil: Piedmont Rd 10:29:47 Civil: Fish Creek Rd 11:52:20 Welfare Check: W...
Commissioners Seek Input on Speed Limit for Mormon Lane, More
The July 11 meeting of the Jefferson County Commissioners was held in Whitehall at the Borden’s conference room. During this meeting, two items of Whitehall importance were discussed: the consideration of lowering the speed limit on Mormon Lane...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 7/2/2023
SUNDAY, JULY 2 00:10:43 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 00:38:38 Motorist Assist: I-90 00:52:54 Medical 01:10:19 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 10:46:39 Stranded Motorist: I-90 11:45:57 911 Hang Up: MT Hwy 2 W 13:35:42 911 Misdial:...
Property Assessment Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, July 18
An open forum discussion with your local Montana Department of Revenue office will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 5 PM to 8 PM in the Whitehall City Courtroom at 2 North Whitehall Street. Virtual options are also available by visiting...
Montana Department of Revenue Issuing Individual Income Tax Rebates in July
Montana income taxpayers may notice extra money in their bank accounts or a rebate check in the mail next month. The Montana Department of Revenue will begin issuing rebates of 2021 individual income taxes to over 530,000 qualifying Montana...
Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 6/25/2023
SUNDAY, JUNE 25 04:35:40 Suspicious Circumstance: W Legion St 12:27:29 Medical: W Third St 12:48:55 Assist: N Whitehall St 13:18:09 Medical: W Legion St 14:45:38 911 Hang Up: Cedar Hills Rd 14:50:23 Domestic, Non-Violent: W First St 14:54:33 Motor...