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  • Whitehall Indivisible: Wait a Minute... "Enemy Within?"

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Oct 8, 2025

    Christopher Plummer opened with a soulful voice-over of “Epstein Files” to the tune of “Edelweiss,” and after that, there was nowhere to go but up. Adam Kinzinger defined an OODA loop in terms of the Dem’s quandary, and Aaron Parnas reminded us that the First Amendment is worth exercising and defending. Whitehall Indivisible (WI) discussed the presidential directive, identified as National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, which instructs anti-fascist organizations not to be confused with any of the 206 Executive Orders signed by Trump thi...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/28/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Oct 8, 2025

    SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 10:20:31 Traffic Stop 12:48:07 Trespass: Whitetail Rd 15:19:40 Traffic Stop 19:05:40 Extra Patrol: Boulder Cutoff 21:11:39 Suspicious: Noble St MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 07:55:12 Traffic Stop: Yellowstone Trl 08:54:36 Animal Abuse: W Viella St 09:35:38 Traffic Stop: E Legion/C St 09:45:51 Civil: E Legion St 10:14:04 Traffic Stop 10:50:38 Traffic Stop: Whitehall/Second 11:42:39 911: E Second St 13:49:17 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 14:05:21 911: I-90 14:41:41 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55...

  • Experience STEM in Action at Montana Tech's Fall Tech Day

    MEGAN STRICKLAND, Montana Tech|Oct 8, 2025

    Blasting demonstrations. Life-like nursing simulations and cadaver dissections. Deep dives into artificial intelligence and video game design. There's no better place for high school students to explore in-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) than Montana Technological University's Fall Tech Day, to take place on November 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 2:30 PM. "Tech Day is perfect for students who aren't quite sure what they want to study, deciding between a couple of dif...

  • Whitehall Indivisible: WI is Meeting Without You

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Oct 1, 2025

    Whitehall Indivisible (WI) had approximately 15 people in attendance at its meeting on Thursday, the 25th, despite the perfect late-September weather. October 18 is the No Kings rally, and there will be many sites across Montana where people can join. The nearest sites are Helena, Butte, Bozeman, and Dillon. The UN meeting dominated the outrage of the week, from Trump’s triple sabotage accusation to the “vitriol and garbage” (per our newest addition) expressed by our Commander in Chief in his speech to the UN Assembly. Other topics inclu...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/21/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Oct 1, 2025

    SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 07:18:38 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 07:26:29 Medical: Yellowstone Trl 07:28:33 Medical: Edwards Addition Rd 09:24:59 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 E 10:21:46 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55/Stillwater 10:51:18 Medical: Edwards Addition Rd 12:12:01 911: Hwy 2 E 12:36:50 911: W First St 12:51:41 Traffic Stop: Noble/Legion 14:23:24 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 14:37:27 Traffic Stop: W Legion/Brooke 14:54:35 911 16:35:16 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55/Franich 16:59:14 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 17:32:07 Medical:...

  • Whitehall Indivisible: 20 Lessons on Tyranny

    SUE PULLMAN, Whitehall Indivisible|Sep 24, 2025

    The Thursday, September 18th meeting of Whitehall Indivisible started out with a short video “Twenty Lessons on Tyranny” by Timothy Snyder, read by John Lithgow. Here is the link if you would like to watch it: https://bit.ly/46FCShJ. Never in my lifetime have these lessons been so prescient. The group discussed several other topics: • Another “Nicaraguan Drug Boat” was blown out of the water in the Caribbean by the US military killing three; no process, no evidence, in international waters, • more hoops to jump through for Land and Water Conse...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/14/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Sep 24, 2025

    SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 01:34:45 Citizen Contact: S Main St 01:35:45 Citizen Assist: N Whitehall St 02:01:14 Citizen Assist: N Jefferson St 07:59:08 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:17:10 Medical: Whitehall St 13:27:04 Wildland Fire: Madison Dr 14:01:04 911 14:44:24 Welfare Check: Jackrabbit Ln 15:51:33 Traffic Hazard: I-90 16:32:11 Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 20:45:50 Citizen Contact: Hwy 55 20:58:19 Extra Patrol: Jewett Ln 21:21:08 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): N Whitehall St MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1...

  • Whitehall Indivisible Denounces Political Violence

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Sep 17, 2025

    The meetings of Whitehall Indivisible (WI) often have point and counterpoint conversations, where we don’t all agree or have not heard the same version of a news story. In those instances, we put the topic on hold for a week, do some research, and revisit the same topic the following week. WI had several holdovers in this category from the previous week: the cessation of the vaccine mandate in Florida, the debate over culling the herd versus achieving herd immunity, and Texas HB 7, which extends the reach of penalties beyond the Texas border f...

  • Whitehall Study Commission Final Report Finalizes Study Commission

    Whitehall Study Commission|Sep 17, 2025

    On June 4, 2024, the citizens of Whitehall voted to conduct a study of the Whitehall government. The ballot stated that the purpose of this commission was to investigate the town’s government to identify areas for improvement. On November 5, 2024, Jim Buterbaugh was the only volunteer to place his name on the General Election ballot to join the study commission. Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh then appointed two additional citizens (Rhea Armstrong and Tiffany McCue) to the group, as well as a town council member (Linda Jung - Ward 2) to serve as ex o...

  • Wortman Appointed to Powell Commission

    LUKE ULATOWSKI and AUBREE BOHRER, Silver State Post|Sep 17, 2025

    The Powell County Commission hired Leonard Wortman, a three-year Garrison resident and a former Jefferson County commissioner of 19 years, nearly on the spot, to the District 3 seat the day of Wortman’s interview on September 1. Former District 3 Commissioner Dwight Bacon, who was elected last year, resigned, effective July 18. Because no county election will take place this year, it was left up to the Powell County Republican Central Committee, helmed by Terry Jennings, to put forth three candidates for the commission to choose between. A...

  • Property Tax Rebates Pass Halfway Point

    Montana Department of Revenue|Sep 17, 2025

    Thousands of Montana taxpayers have already successfully claimed and received property tax relief. The Montana Department of Revenue has received over 197,000 rebate applications. The Montana Property Tax Rebate provides qualifying Montanans up to $400 of property tax relief on a primary residence for tax year 2024. The qualifications to claim the rebate are available at getmyrebate.mt.gov. Qualified Montana taxpayers have until October 1 to claim their rebate. The fastest way for taxpayers to claim the rebate is online at getmyrebate.mt.gov....

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 9/7/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Sep 17, 2025

    SUNDAY, September 7 06:46:04 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 07:40:00 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 07:52:27 Traffic Stop: N Whitehall St 09:11:05 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 09:18:41 Civil: W First St 09:28:13 Animal: N Whitehall St 10:22:43 Citizen Assist: Wapiti Rd 13:38:10 Citizen Assist 14:01:58 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 E 15:02:54 Animal: Hwy 55 15:23:48 Transport 16:21:05 Larceny/Theft: N Division St 16:34:26 Medical: Whitetail Rd 17:15:12 Medical: E First St 18:27:13 Civil: E First St 19:14:05 Civil:...

  • Whitehall Indivisible: Now Meeting Thursdays

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Sep 10, 2025

    Whitehall Indivisible (WI) is now meeting on Thursdays for the months of September, October, and November, and we will arrange our speakers accordingly whenever possible. The group discussed the Raging Grannies, monthly ukulele lessons in Butte, and Coursera free online courses, specifically “Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Explained.” With winter fast approaching, maybe a free online course or ukulele lessons is a good idea. On September 10, Jeff Mangan and the Transparent Election Initiative will present at 6 PM in the Copper Lounge of the Stud...

  • Gianforte Launches 4th Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest

    KAITLIN PRICE, Office of the Governor|Sep 10, 2025

    Governor Greg Gianforte announced the opening of the fourth annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest and is now accepting submissions from Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “For the past three years, young hunters across Montana have shared incredible stories that celebrate our hunting heritage and love of the outdoors,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As this year’s contest opens, I encourage all youth and apprentice hunters to take part and share their story.” To enter the contest, hunters must submit a story of no more than 500...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/31/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Sep 10, 2025

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 08:09:58 Missing Person: Hot Spring Rd 08:19:55 Animal: I-90 10:44:48 Civil Standby: N Jefferson St 11:08:50 Animal 11:20:13 VIN Inspection: First St 13:30:17 Traffic Stop: W Legion/Bowman Ln 13:41:54 Traffic Stop: W Legion/Bowman Ln 14:05:11 Traffic Stop 14:07:24 Citizen Assist: Cold Spring Rd 15:13:57 Traffic Stop 15:24:11 Traffic Stop 16:06:19 Traffic Stop 18:32:24 Medical: Hwy 2 W 19:19:06 Civil: Forcella Rd 19:41:30 Civil: Hanson Ln 19:59:16 Civil: Daly Rd 20:09:12 Civil:...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/24/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Sep 3, 2025

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 00:46:17 Citizen Assist: Yellowstone Trl 03:18:37 Stranded Motorist: I-90 07:42:14 Animal 07:44:22 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 08:47:55 Traffic Stop 08:59:39 Traffic Hazard: I-90 10:15:41 Civil: W First St 10:56:30 Civil: E First St 11:05:04 Civil: E First St 11:15:23 Civil: First Rd 11:24:10 Civil: S Brooke St 12:14:00 Civil: E Second St 12:27:43 Civil: C St 12:42:34 Civil: E Legion St 12:45:06 Traffic Offense: I-90 13:05:10 Civil: E First St 13:17:44 Civil: N Division St 13:26:52...

  • Whitehall Study Commission: No Govt. Style Change Needed - But Improvements Can Be Made

    Whitehall Study Commission|Aug 27, 2025

    On June 4, 2024, the citizens of Whitehall voted to conduct a study of the Whitehall government. The ballot stated that the purpose of this commission was to investigate the town's government to identify areas for improvement. On November 5, 2024, Jim Buterbaugh was the only volunteer to place his name on the General Election ballot to join the study commission. Mayor Janacaro-Hensleigh then appointed two additional citizens (Rhea Armstrong and Tiffany McCue) to the group, as well as a town council member (Linda Jung - Ward 2) to serve as ex...

  • Whitehall Indivisible: Thursdays From Now On

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Aug 27, 2025

    Whitehall Indivisible (WI)’s August 27th meeting at 6 PM will be our final Wednesday gathering of the year. The League of Women Voters will present its Suffrage Timeline and lead us through the history of voting rights in America at our weekly meeting, held at the school library at 6 PM. School staff and parents are encouraged to attend, as the League of Women Voters presentations are one option for specialized curriculum delivery in the newly created Freedom Week, which will take place for the first time during the last week of September. M...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/17/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Aug 27, 2025

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 00:24:29 911 00:30:34 911: Hwy 55 01:21:21 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 01:22:47 911: E Second St 02:25:02 Domestic Violence: W First St 09:35:08 Medical: Hwy 2 E 10:04:52 Abandoned Vehicle: Pipestone Rd 10:35:42 Traffic Stop 10:54:57 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:05:01 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 12:46:59 Traffic Stop 12:53:00 Motorist Assist: I-90 14:39:15 Unsecure Building: S Division St 15:05:10 911: W Legion St 15:20:46 Traffic Stop: Yellowstone Trl/Rocky Mtn Dr 15:29:37 Trespass:...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/10/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Aug 20, 2025

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 11:48:20 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 12:09:27 VIN Inspection: Hwy 2 W 12:39:25 Medical: Hwy 2 E 13:18:56 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 15:43:36 Medical: N Jefferson St 16:06:51 Lost Property: E Legion St 16:13:24 Traffic Offense: I-90 19:01:07 911 MONDAY, AUGUST 11 10:01:12 Traffic Offense 10:23:59 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 11:31:42 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 W 11:39:53 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 12:24:00 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury) 13:00:04 Traffic Hazard: I-90 14:08:43 Traffic Hazard: I-90...

  • Whitehall Indivisible: Scheduling Updates

    HOLLY HARPER, Whitehall Indivisible|Aug 13, 2025

    Just when we thought we had a calm August, two new Wednesday events appeared! On August 13 we will not hold our regular meeting so we can attend “The Real Yellowstone” at the Star Theater at 7 PM. On August 20 we will have a regular meeting at 6 PM, and then on August 27 we will be hosting The League of Women Voters (LWV), who will present their “Suffrage Timeline.” We hope parents and teachers will attend the August 27th presentation by the League of Women Voters. HB 591 went into effect in July, creating Freedom Week in public schools...

  • Gov. Gianforte: Property Tax Rebate Available

    Aug 13, 2025

    Governor Greg Gianforte reminded Montanans about two new laws which provide Montana homeowners with property tax relief, including new tax rates and property tax rebates. “Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I encourage all eligible Montana homeowners to visit getmyrebate.mt.gov starting August 15 to claim a rebate before the application closes. It’s critical that homeowners claim their rebate this year as you will be...

  • Jefferson County Resident Challenges Bertoglio's Appointment

    ANDRES HALADAY, Upper Seven Law|Aug 13, 2025

    On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Jefferson County resident Jordan Williams challenged Governor Greg Gianforte’s appointment of Representative Marta Bertoglio as Director of the Montana Department of Commerce. At the time of her appointment, Bertoglio was a sitting member of the Montana legislature, representing Montana House District 75 (“HD 75”). The Montana State Constitution explicitly prohibits appointing sitting legislators to public office. Article V, Section 9 provides that “No member of the legislature shall, during the term for which h...

  • New Medicaid Federal Work Requirements Mean Less Leeway for States

    KATHERYN HOUGHTON and BRIAN SABLE-SMITH, KFF Health News|Aug 13, 2025

    When President Donald Trump signed a law adding work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, he may have undercut lawmakers in at least 14 states who were designing their own plans, according to health industry observers. Georgia is the only state with a work requirement in place for Medicaid, but several states have been pursuing such a policy for years, only to be blocked by courts or, most recently, the Biden administration. Some seek state-specific touches to the new rules. Others aim to implement work requirements before the federal...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 8/3/2025

    JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT.|Aug 13, 2025

    SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 00:35:46 Traffic Stop: N Division St 07:55:31 Burglary: N Centurian Way 08:06:04 Dog at Large: I-90 09:28:07 Medical: W Legion St 11:16:37 Trespass: Mormon Ln 11:52:50 Agency Assist: Hwy 359 12:31:02 Suicide Threats 14:02:13 Reckless Driver: I-90 14:47:22 Medical: Skyline Dr 16:28:59 Wildland Fire 16:31:44 Reckless Driver: I-90 17:28:20 Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 18:46:27 Suspicious Person: W Legion St 19:09:35 Fire/Smoke Report: Iley Ct 19:17:43 911: E Second St 20:35:17...

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