Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 (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...
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...
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:...
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...
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 (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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Whitehall Indivisible's final presentation in July was by the irrepressible retired attorney, Betsy Brandborg, of the nonprofit Friends of the Third Branch (friendsofthethirdbranch.org). Betsy's energy was the impetus of the nonprofit group, and the experience she gained during her 26 years as the first General and Ethics Counsel at the State Bar of Montana informs her work today. With an entertaining, irreverent, and enlightening firehose of a presentation, Betsy tried to bring us up to speed...
The Transparent Election Initiative, a Montana organization, released the public draft of a historic constitutional amendment that takes direct aim at Citizens United—and the corporate and dark money it unleashed into Montana’s politics. The amendment will be officially filed with the Montana Secretary of State’s office on Friday, August 1. The 1,000-word amendment takes an innovative new approach by using Montana’s corporate chartering authority to no longer grant its corporations and similar entities the power to use money to influence candid...
SUNDAY, JULY 27 00:02:08 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 00:05:54 Assault: Hwy 2 E 00:13:52 Fire Restriction Violation: Hwy 2 E 01:00:17 Domestic Violence: Hwy 2 E 01:02:23 Fight: Hwy 2 E 01:06:25 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 01:16:43 Trespass: Hwy 2 E 03:17:39 911: Hwy 2 E 03:59:47 911: Hwy 2 E 05:02:09 911: I-90 09:03:12 Vehicle Accident (Injury) 12:08:14 Citizen Assist: Hwy 2 E 13:56:09 Traffic Offense: I-90 14:17:32 Traffic Stop: E Legion St 14:41:57 Citizen Assist 16:10:07 Medical: W First St 17:12:08...
Former Whitehall School Board Trustee Mark Reinschmidt has been rather busy since the County Commission last week named him Montana's new representative for House District 75. "My life has already changed dramatically," the 60-year-old father of five told The Monitor in an email interview. "My schedule is filling up fast and I find myself answering phone calls and emails constantly." Setting aside his longstanding career as an artist, designer, and craftsman working in lighting, furniture, and...
SUNDAY, JULY 20 06:58:18 Traffic Hazard 07:25:54 Animal: I-90 09:10:51 Reckless Driver: I-90 10:07:12 Medical: Hanson Ln 10:37:56 Mental Crisis: First St 14:16:53 VIN Inspection: W Second St 15:17:10 Threats: Yellowstone Trl 18:27:31 Domestic Violence: Curlew Ln 20:24:58 Agency Assist: Whitetail Rd 20:31:08 Traffic Offense: Forcella Rd MONDAY, JULY 21 05:18:21 Medical: N Pyfer St 05:37:23 Suspicious Person: Kountz Rd 08:21:27 Civil 08:25:09 Animal 08:57:53 VIN Inspection: Fish Creek Rd 09:54:44...
