The Whitehall Ledger - Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana

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... Full story

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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 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...

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...

Due to the Juneteenth holiday on Monday, June 19, the Whitehall Town Council met for their monthly meeting a bit off schedule, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The meeting was missing its usual reports from the Mayor and outside entities, making for a...

As we draw closer to Independence Day and the 4th of July, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer a few clarifications regarding the use of fireworks in Jefferson County. Such use is not regulated at the county level, however,...

SUNDAY, JUNE 11 08:41:11 Traffic Hazard 10:33:40 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 10:51:37 Reckless Driver: I-90 15:33:30 Unknown Alarm: I-90 16:09:36 Traffic Stop 18:54:35 Suspicious Person: Dinsmore Ln 19:29:40 Citizen Assist: Lewis & Clark Caverns Rd...

SUNDAY, JULY 9 07:07:08 Suspicious Circumstance: I-90 09:40:19 Death: Valley View Dr 10:32:11 911 Hang Up: Lost Moose Bend Rd 11:07:12 Animal: Hwy 69 11:20:05 Traffic Hazard: I-90 11:39:34 Citizen Assist: Delmoe Lake Rec Area Rd 13:20:20...

SUNDAY, JUNE 4 11:06:28 Threats: Kountz Rd 12:40:35 911 Open Line: I-90 13:47:51 911 Open Line 15:03:21 Suspicious Circumstance: E Legion St 16:24:47 Animal: Hwy 69 16:49:04 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 20:50:43 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: Sowden Ln 21:04:25...

SUNDAY, MAY 28 02:54:48 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 W 03:27:18 Fire/Smoke Vehicle: I-90 05:16:55 Suspicious Circumstance: I-90 09:10:40 911 Open Line: Toll Mtn Rd 11:39:41 Medical: Forcella Rd 16:16:42 Animal: Piedmont Rd 16:46:47 Harassment: E Legion St...

SUNDAY, MAY 21 01:41:06 Stranded Motorist: Hwy 69 07:38:31 Transport (Prisoner or Other): Highland Blvd 10:34:25 Motor Vehicle Accident (Injury) 10:36:48 Reckless Driver: I-90 14:27:12 Drugs: N Whitehall St MONDAY, MAY 22 06:37:12 Medical: Skyline Dr...

SUNDAY, MAY 14 10:04:24 911 Hang Up: Paul Gulch Rd 10:28:33 911 Misdial: Hwy 2 E 11:57:32 911 Hang Up 14:57:51 Stranded Motorist: I-90 15:17:10 Animal: Piedmont Rd 18:44:46 Animal: Hwy 55 19:41:05 Traffic Stop: W First St 21:44:24 Noise: W Legion St...

SUNDAY, MAY 7 00:48:33 Hit & Run: N Whitehall St 08:12:15 Welfare Check: I-90 09:19:58 Medical: Hwy 55 09:24:30 Transport (Prisoner or Other) 12:00:59 Welfare Check: I-90 13:34:07 Medical: Hwy 55 13:51:15 911 Open Line: I-90 15:07:59 Motor Vehicle...

The Whitehall community pool will open on June 12 based on the weather and close on August 19th. They will be closed Sundays with the availability of private parties by reservation. Hours will be 1 PM to 8 PM. Time slots for lessons will be 10 AM-12...

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 08:16:55 Protection Order Violation: Hwy 55 12:56:49 Suspicious Person: W Legion St 13:16:45 Stranded Motorist: Hwy 359 13:56:22 911 Hang Up: I-90 17:34:54 Traffic Stop: Hwy 55 17:43:56 Motor Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90...