Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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As the Whitehall community rallies behind Jane Bowman, who was badly burned in a serious accident and is in the Burn Unit in Salt Lake City, the Whitehall Country Store has unofficially made this August 28-29 Jane Bowman Day. All proceeds from sales during these two days will be donated to Jane’s medical account at Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union. Come shop Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29, in support of Jane Bowman, a Whitehall resident who needs our support now more than ever....
Lands in Jefferson County managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, as well as the Town of Whitehall and non-FWP county lands are now under Stage I fire restrictions. Restrictions for county lands and Whitehall began Friday, August 14; FWP lands began August 15. Under Stage I restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire or campfire is prohibited unless an exemption is made. People may only smoke within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter clear...
As audience members look through their program each year, they usually see photos of favorite plays, alumni they might recognize from past seasons, or a brief rundown of the company's history. But there's this thing in almost any theatrical endeavor that we perceive but rarely talk about, and that isn't included in those notes we read in those short minutes after arriving and before the play starts. It permeates every stitch, every syllable, every sword fight we experience when bringing a story...
Whitehall non-profit Angel Wings Montana Foundation is very excited to announce a fun-filled night of 80s throwback fun, to be held at 5 PM on September 26, 2026, at the Whitehall Community Center. This fundraising event in Whitehall benefits mental health awareness and suicide prevention and brings support to our community. All proceeds go to Angel Wings Montana Foundation in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Angel Wings will have a suggestion box to learn where you...
For more than 70 years, the Whitehall Rotary Club proudly maintained the historic fishpond located at the intersection of North Main Street and West Legion Avenue on the south side of the street. The pond was built in 1922 as a memorial to local veterans of World War I. Fish were caught in the Jefferson River and brought to the pond. The center column is adorned with ore samples from local mines that were operating when it was constructed. The top of the center column was adorned with a small Do...
The Jefferson County Commissioners voted during an emergency session this morning to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions for private lands in Jefferson County, effective at 12:01 AM on Friday, 8/14/26, due to high fire danger and limited availability of fire response resources. The resolution prohibits campfires on all private lands in Jefferson County except in the City of Boulder and the Town of Whitehall, where fire restrictions are managed by those jurisdictions. State and federal lands are...
Travel back to the days of buckskins, black powder, and barter at the Lost Hawk Mountain Man Rendezvous, happening August 14–16 in Whitehall, Montana. Visitors will experience the historic encampment reenactment and relive the frontier days when Mountain Men came together to trade and share experiences. The 250th Anniversary of this nation will also be a highlight, with a focus on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Inspired by the historic mountain man gatherings of the early 19th century, the L...
Montanans have been tasting the smoke from faraway fires for several weeks now, but with August comes the heart of Montana’s wildfire season, and with it, smoke from our own collective backyard. Wildfire fuels have cured, or dried, to the point of being more receptive to sparks and able to support flames. The trees, brush, and grass are not the only carriers of wildfire, however. As many are aware, our neighbors to the west in Spokane, Washington, have recently experienced the latest phenomenon in what drives catastrophic wildfire—urban conflag...
AUGUST 8TH AT THE MYRNA LOY!: Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents debuted their 48 Hour Montana Film Challenge, THE CLEW GAMES, which was written, filmed, and edited in just 48 hours back in June. Gold Junction Presents was nominated for Best Special Effects, their first MT48HFP nomination. As this is only their second year participating in the project, seeing the team recognized among many other Montana filmmakers was very exciting!...
Whitehall non-profit Angel Wings Montana Foundation is very excited to announce a fun-filled night of 80s throwback fun, to be held at 5 PM on September 26, 2026, at the Whitehall Community Center. This fundraising event in Whitehall benefits mental health awareness and suicide prevention and brings support to our community. All proceeds go to Angel Wings Montana Foundation in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Angel Wings will have a suggestion box to learn where you...
The Town of Whitehall has implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions for private lands in the Town of Whitehall, effective at 12:01 AM on Friday, 8/14/26, due to high fire danger and limited availability of fire response resources. The resolution prohibits campfires on all private lands in the Town of Whitehall. The public should visit https://www.mtfireinfo.org to view areas with fire restrictions in Montana. The duration of the restrictions will depend on the long-term fire danger outlook and...
Whitehall non-profit Gold Junction Presents (GJP), which owns and operates Whitehall's historic Star Theatre, has been hard at work renovating the building's upstairs to serve as community spaces. Those who have been upstairs before will not recognize what it's become; those new to the upstairs - we hope you are surprised by its beauty! GJP currently has for rent a flexible-use office space, a temporary office space, conference room, great room, and a community room. If you are interested in...
Just down the road from Woodstock, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a parallel revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for disabled teenagers. Steeped in the humor and music of the era, Crip Camp explores the universal experience of summer camp awakenings that would transform lives and shape the future of the disability rights movement. On Tuesday, August 11th at 6 PM, you are invited to a free screening of Crip Camp, sponsored by Ability Montana. Concessions will be sold, and... Full story
The Madison County Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges will come alive August 6-9 with four days of livestock shows, family entertainment, live music, contests, and rodeo excitement, offering something for visitors of all ages. One of the weekend's biggest attractions is the NRA Rodeo, produced by Jacobs Livestock Rodeo, beginning at 7 PM Thursday and Friday. Both evenings will feature rookie saddle bronc and bareback riding, wild cow milking, and crowd-favorite rodeo action. Friday's performance will a...
The Jefferson River Drought Management Plan has been activated. Flows at the Twin Bridges USGS gage dropped below the 600 cfs trigger on July 29th. This flow level indicates declining flow conditions and represents a threshold for increased awareness. Voluntary conservation measures are requested. The Drought Plan is a voluntary effort that has guided the Jefferson River through dry years since 2000. It focuses on maintaining a minimum flow of 50 cfs at the Waterloo USGS gage to keep riffles connected and avoid the kind of ecological collapse...
Montana... cooler weather and shorter days are coming soon. But before you tuck summer delights into your memories, celebrate our biggest community event, the 42nd Annual Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo, August 20-23, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Boulder. The fair and rodeo are the most fun for people who volunteer or enter exhibits or competitions, and there are plenty of ways to participate. Fair Board events include Friday's horse show and rodeo, the real barn dance with Clint Rieder and the Longhorn Band playing Saturday night,...
Whitehall Low Power TV will present a replay of the Frontier Days Parade on our PBS Low Power TV Station Channel 49.2 starting this Thursday, August 6th, at 1 PM and 7:30 PM. The program will also repeat at 1 PM and 7:30 PM on Friday, August 7th, and Saturday, August 8th. The video includes the entire parade and highlights various activities and vendors that were part of the Frontier Days Red, Whitehall, and Blue celebration on July 23, 24, and 25th. The video also includes about six minutes of...
Another great Frontier Days is in the books. Thanks to all who participated. If you want to be more involved next year, reach out to Whitehall MT Events, the non-profit that hosts Frontier Days. Highlights included a fantastic Community BBQ, the Fire Department pancake breakfast that served over 600, lots of good vendors, a return of Keith Sayers and his motocross crew, a chance to see the newly renovated Star Theatre, a full car show, a great parade Saturday morning, the log sawing contest,...
August is a great month to celebrate life in Southwest Montana, ideal for mountain and water recreation. Sunny afternoons and cool nights beckon everyone outdoors and this is a great month for spotting wildlife. Rivers are prime for world-class fly fishing, tubing and rafting. At the same time, communities are hosting the last month of summer with Farmer’s Markets, rodeos, festivals and more. In WHITEHALL, the Jefferson River, which runs through Whitehall, is perfect for trout fishing and calm kayaking. For off-roading, head to the Pipestone A...
Between the Fireman's Breakfast, parade entries, the dunk tank, duck races, and a boot full of raffles, the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department had a busy weekend, in addition to lightning in the mountains. Raffle winners: Mike Price (gun), Kari Solyst (blackstone), Zander Heit (quilt by Amy French), Andrews (kayak)....
Ella Rae Cole played on the Main Street Green; Rob Quist got the crowd dancing; and the Thursday 4-H Street dance was a hit....
SAWIN: The Frontier Log Sawing Contest will hopefully become an annual tradition, as it brought all the fun with a Calcutta, a competition, and lots of laughs....
The Bill Baycroft Memorial Rod Run, in memory of Bob Casagrande, was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Legion Park during Frontier Days. The run, once again chaired by Al Johnson, was a huge success with 96 registered cars, trucks, and rat rods! Bill Baycroft Award: Lynette Tingler 57 Ford Thunderbird Bob Casagrande Award: Sonny Adams 73 Chevy Nova Parts City Award: Terry Thomas 32 Ford Hiboy Outstanding Use of Color: Larry Mankins 37 Plymouth Coupe (sponsored by Cope & Hody Autoworks) Long...
Rural mental health matters. Montana Farmers Union invites you to experience Serenity in the Storm with acclaimed musician and speaker Jason DeShaw in Whitehall at the historic Whitehall Star Theatre on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6 PM. Montana Farmers Union invites you to partner with us and join in for a meaningful and impactful event series coming to communities across Montana this September. This inspiring event combines live music, personal storytelling, and meaningful conversations...
