Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Every Montanan knows the value of good maintenance: you fix your roof before it leaks, change the oil in your truck to keep the engine running smooth, and mend your fences so your livestock stays put. These are solid conservative principles—taking care of what you’ve got to avoid big, expensive messes down the line. The same common sense applies to our public infrastructure. Putting off repairs can lead to total breakdowns, sky-high costs, and real dangers to folks’ lives and livelihoods. That’s why the Montana Growth and Opportunity (GO) Tr...
In a major boost to Montanans’ constitutional right to know, the state Supreme Court ruled that citizens who successfully sue for public records are presumptively entitled to recover their attorney’s fees. With this precedent, courthouse doors are more accessible to those who have been wrongfully denied their right to know. Montana Environmental Information Center v. Governor changes the calculus for those seeking government transparency and for government officials and agencies withholding information. Going forward, when a citizen prevails in...
SUNDAY, JULY 6 10:05:11 Panic Alarm: Hwy 2 E 12:02:47 Warrant: Curlew Ln 12:29:03 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 12:32:12 Medical: Tobacco Root Ln 12:37:36 Traffic Stop: Legion/Stanley 15:25:25 Medical: Bowman Ln 15:50:50 Agency Assist: I-90 16:27:47 Welfare Check: I-90 16:38:02 Citizen Assist: S Brooke St 17:31:59 Animal: Piedmont Rd 19:11:08 Traffic Offense: I-90 19:38:25 Agency Assist: Hwy 287 19:45:21 Fire Restriction Violation: Jackrabbit Ln 21:45:28 Fireworks: S Lincoln St 22:06:43...
The updated property valuations that will be used to calculate this fall’s property tax bills are en route to homeowners and other Montana property owners, the state Department of Revenue said. The mailed notices tee up a 30-day period in which property owners can appeal their valuations, which will likely rise for most residential properties as a result of widespread home value growth in Montana between 2022 and 2024. “It’s important that Montana property owners review this information,” Revenue Department Director Brendan Beatty said in a st...
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) is gravely concerned about the passage of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes the most significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Passed by a narrow margin in Congress and expected to be signed into law, this bill marks one of the most devastating setbacks for low-income families in decades. MFBN and a broad coalition of anti-hunger advocates, community leaders, and everyday Montanans have urged lawmakers to reject this harmful legislation. Yet their calls went...
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has opened a 60-day period within which the public may comment on its planned 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Waiver application to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Implementing community engagement and cost sharing requirements for Medicaid Expansion enrollees is a top priority of Governor Gianforte’s administration,” DPHHS Director Charlie Brereton said. “DPHHS is committed to securing federal approval of our waiver as soon as possible, and I encourage all Montana...
In a decisive move to protect Montana consumers and ensure utility rates remain fair and just, the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a substantial rate reduction for NorthWestern Energy (NWE) customers this week. The Commission’s action comes after months of rigorous scrutiny, culminating in a highly contested rate case and an eight-day evidentiary hearing. “This Commission and staff take seriously the PSC’s mandate to protect the public interest while balancing those of the utility,” said PSC Executive Director Alana Lake. ...
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 00:32:54 Suspicious: Yellowstone Trl 07:53:21 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 08:02:52 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 11:24:55 Traffic Stop: Whitehall/Legion 12:12:51 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): W Legion St 15:32:47 Traffic Stop: Cardwell Fishing Access 17:05:30 911: I-90 17:14:46 Traffic Hazard: I-90 17:33:18 Motorist Assist 18:16:44 Traffic Stop: Hwy 2 W 18:41:10 Medical: Stanley St 18:51:49 Hazmat: I-90 19:06:24 Neighbor Dispute: Hwy 55 19:11:21 Stranded Motorist: I-90 19:39:56 Medical:...
Montana VA Health Care System encourages all Montanans and non-Veterans to be mindful of Veterans living with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as we celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks are a special part of July 4, but the loud, sudden noises and bright flashes can be difficult for Veterans living with PTSD. The sights and sounds can bring back memories of trauma and trigger symptoms like anxiety, flashbacks, or trouble sleeping. Many people are unaware that a Fourth of July celebration can impact others. “The Fourth of July can be a d...
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 13:18:34 Reckless Driver: I-90 13:34:00 Traffic Stop: I-90 WB 15:35:17 Traffic Stop MONDAY, JUNE 23 00:28:23 Medical: Sugar Beet Row 08:09:01 Reckless Driver: I-90 10:09:35 Threats: I-90 10:40:39 Medical: Skyline Dr 10:53:14 Larceny/Theft: Jackrabbit Ln 11:55:55 Reckless Driver: I-90 12:47:20 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 12:59:16 Traffic Stop 13:11:02 Citizen Contact: Hwy 359 13:14:41 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 13:36:50 Traffic Stop 13:47:04 Traffic Stop 13:53:08 VIN Inspection 14:07:13 Admi...
Whitehall Indivisible (WI) hopes to see a strong community turnout in July for our guest speakers: July 2, the Transparent Election Initiative, July 9, Candidate for US Senate Reilly Neill, and July 30 Friends of the Third Branch, all during our regular Wednesday meeting time at 6 PM (see ad). We are discussing who we would like to invite for future months. Suggestions are the US Congressional delegation or, better yet, a well-informed aide. We target nonpartisan or potentially relevant partisan speakers we should learn about. Ryan Busse of Pub...
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 03:39:52 Animal: N Whitehall St 10:23:00 Animal: East St 11:55:17 Parking: A St 12:42:40 Animal: Hwy 69 13:07:34 Transport: Highland Blvd 15:08:47 Civil: N Whitehall St 16:53:19 Fraud: Bluebird Ln 17:06:58 Citizen Assist: I-90 WB 17:12:26 Transport: S Clark St 17:14:16 Stranded Motorist: I-90 17:52:09 Vehicle Accident (Non-Injury): I-90 17:53:42 Traffic Stop: Whitehall/Third St 18:42:28 Stranded Motorist MONDAY, JUNE 16 08:56:47 911: N Centurian Way 11:42:41 Suspicious Person: Yellowstone Trl 12:19:58 911: Hwy 2 E 16:06:47...
Save the date: Jeff Mangan, of the nonpartisan Transparent Election Initiative and former Montana Commissioner of Political Practices will be presenting at our regular meeting Wed, July 2nd from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. He has been crossing the state, sharing his ideas about how to restore election transparency by removing dark money from Montana elections. Learn more at transparentelection.org. Of the 23 No Kings protest sites in Montana, WI attendees had a presence in Butte, Helena, and Bozeman. All goers reported friendly crowds with good turnouts....
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN) is deeply concerned by the proposed budget reconciliation bill, which would significantly weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — a lifeline for thousands of Montanans and millions of Americans. As Montana’s only statewide food bank, we witness the reality of hunger every day through our network of 330 partners across the state, who have reported an 11.9% increase in the need for food assistance. MFBN sees firsthand the critical role SNAP plays in keeping families fed, small businesses aflo...
Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that he has appointed state Rep. Marta Bertoglio as the director of the Montana Department of Commerce, which administers state business development grants and conducts other economic development efforts. Bertoglio, a third-term Republican from Clancy, fills a vacancy created in February after then-commerce director Paul Green, himself a former Republican lawmaker from Hardin, left the role to run Big Sky Economic Development. This regional economic development authority serves the Billings area. Deputy Commerce...
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 09:21:16 Citizen Assist: S Brooke St 09:28:54 Traffic Hazard: I-90 12:22:19 Traffic Offense: I-90 13:23:13 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 15:56:33 Traffic Offense: I-90 16:14:26 Citizen Assist: Ballard Ln 16:32:10 Court Order Violation 17:37:52 Citizen Assist: Kountz Rd MONDAY, JUNE 9 06:41:51 Medical: E First St 08:13:01 Citizen Assist: Hwy 41 09:23:58 Suspicious: N Whitehall St 09:31:09 VIN Inspection: Boe Ln 10:19:16 Medical: E Second St 10:22:16 VIN Inspection: Whitetail Rd 11:39:00 Civil: S Centurian Way 11:59:40 Suspicious Vehicle:...
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 03:19:19 Agency Assist: Lowland Rd 12:16:22 Medical: Hwy 359 13:16:21 911 14:22:15 911 15:09:18 Extra Patrol: Hwy 2 E 17:33:38 Animal: Kountz Rd 18:53:43 Traffic Stop 09:45:10 Traffic Offense MONDAY, JUNE 2 09:46:35 Medical: S Division St 10:18:03 Welfare Check: First Rd 11:18:46 Citizen Assist: W Railroad St 14:39:45 Transport: Highland Blvd 17:41:11 Civil: Whitehall St 18:00:42 Medical: Valley View Dr 19:26:16 Animal 20:50:03 Medical: Yellowstone Trl 20:54:51 911: N Main St...
Some big changes are being talked about in Washington, D.C., and they could affect millions of older Americans across the country. These changes are about two important programs: Medicaid and SNAP. Medicaid assures people get health care when they don’t have a lot of money, and SNAP (also called food stamps) assists low-income older adults to buy groceries. Recently, some leaders in the government suggested cutting funding for these programs. If these cuts happen, people who benefit from these programs will encounter hardships that block a...
Many have noted the smoke in the air from the fires burning in Canada. With that haze comes a stark reminder – the first stages of prime wildfire season have arrived in Montana and Jefferson County. The seasonal wildfire outlook for this summer is grim. According to the National Interagency Coordination Center, Montana’s significant wildland fire potential indicates a greater than usual likelihood that significant wildland fires will occur this summer (National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook, 2025). Locally, our wildland fire fuels...
Rep Ken Walsh (R- HD69) came to speak at our last Whitehall Indivisible (WI) meeting, and we learned about his perspective on the recent legislative session as well as what’s changed during his tenure. Our consensus was that Rep Walsh is a personable, believable, good guy that regards political office as a public service. WI corresponded regularly with Rep Walsh during the legislative session this year, and we were particularly pleased with HB932, which Rep Walsh sponsored. HB932 took funds from the shuffle of marijuana tax revenue and s...
SUNDAY, MAY 25 00:40:32 Medical: Tobacco Root Circle 02:40:32 Extra Patrol: Piedmont Rd 02:48:51 Extra Patrol: Kountz Rd 03:12:25 Extra Patrol: Tebay Ln 03:20:59 Extra Patrol: Hwy 359 16:17:36 Traffic Stop: Bluebird Ln 18:29:50 Criminal Mischief: E First St 19:49:01 Traffic Offense: Meadow View Ln 20:05:38 Suspicious Person: I-90 20:19:33 Duplicate Call: I-90 20:40:27 Extra Patrol: School Bus Flats 20:56:43 Traffic Stop: I-90 21:00:24 Traffic Stop: School Bus Flats 21:24:12 Traffic Stop: I-90...
The major property tax relief package signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte this month is set to bring double-digit property tax cuts to many Montana homeowners and landlords by the time it is fully implemented in 2026, according to projections from the Montana Department of Revenue. It will also bring massive tax increases-in excess of 60%-to many residential properties that don't qualify for a new "homestead" exemption aimed at reducing the tax burden on primary residences. Similarly, taxes...
President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the risk of catastrophic blazes and ultimately cost billions of dollars. Trump’s budget would centralize firefighting efforts now split among five agencies and two Cabinet departments into a single Federal Wildland Fire Service under the U.S. Interior Department. That would mean shifting thousands of personnel from the U.S. Forest Service — where most federal fir...
SUNDAY, MAY 18 00:49:13 Vehicle Accident (Injury): I-90 07:18:37 Animal: Kountz Rd 11:42:16 Traffic Hazard: I-90 13:12:04 Traffic Stop 14:27:36 Dog at Large: Homestake Lake Rd/Delmoe Lake 15:17:48 Animal: McKeown Ln 15:45:20 Traffic Hazard 16:18:16 Motorist Assist: Hwy 2 17:56:07 911: Sugar Beet Row 22:14:56 Civil: S Brooke St MONDAY, MAY 19 12:52:21 Traffic Offense: I-90 13:03:58 Animal 15:47:20 Citizen Assist: S Brooke St 15:52:53 Criminal Mischief: Mormon Ln 16:21:08 Civil Standby: S Brooke...
Several bills passed during the 2025 legislative session change state election laws governing elections, including how late Montanans can register to vote. Senate Bill 490, sponsored by Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, changes the deadline for registering to vote or changing voter information. Proponents said the bill would put an end to long lines of last-minute voters waiting, sometimes until after midnight on Election Day, to register and vote. The bill limits same-day registration to a four-hour period on Election Day, and ends the ability to...
