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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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A key Medicaid expansion bill passed the Montana House of Representatives last week, one step closer to removing the sunset date on a program that has provided insurance coverage to thousands of Montanans. A 2024 report from the Montana Healthcare Foundation shows that in 2023, about 110,000 adults were covered under the state’s Medicaid expansion program. The expansion offers healthcare for Montanans who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty line for income. The bill passed with bipartisan support on a 63-37 vote Feb. 10 following rigorous d...
A bill its sponsor called “easy-peasy” would allow retired teachers to keep their benefits while returning to tutor their replacements. The House State Administration Committee heard first testimony on House Bill 359 on February 11 and then passed the bill onto the full Senate the next day on a 19-0 vote. “This just opens the door for retired teachers to perhaps get paid to help newly hired teachers that are taking over in their past teaching role without jeopardizing their retirement distribution,” said Rep. Jamie Isaly, D-Bozeman, the bill’s...
A bill in the Montana House of Representatives aims to protect the autonomy and free speech of pregnancy centers amid controversy across the country about how these centers handle abortion conversations with patients. Crisis pregnancy centers or clinics, also known as anti-abortion centers, offer prenatal support, pregnancy testing and counseling, often as an effort to encourage mothers to carry pregnancies to term. Derek Oestreicher, chief legal counsel for the Montana Family Foundation, supported House Bill 388 at a committee hearing Feb. 1...
2/6/2025 Round Two - Team Mint #2: 164 wins, 74 losses K-Bar #1: 163 wins, 75 losses Mint #4: 121 wins, 117 losses K-Bar #2: 120 wins, 118 losses Mint #1: 119 wins, 119 losses Two Bit #2: 106 wins, 132 losses Two Bit #1: 91 wins, 147 losses Mint #3: 68 wins, 170 losses 2/6/2025 Round Two - Individual Rick Kelley: 46 wins, 10 losses Chuckie Dirkson: 45 wins, 11 losses Dwayne McClanahan: 41 wins, 15 losses Will Bowen: 38 wins, 14 losses Leslie Dyson: 33 wins, 23 losses Jay VonBergen: 32 wins, 16 losses Colt Smith: 32 wins, 24 losses Jeremy...
TEAM Mint #4: 13 wins, 4 losses K-Bar #1: 12 wins, 5 losses Mint #2: 9 wins, 8 losses Two Bit #2: 9 wins, 8 losses MEN 4 wins, 0 losses: Dwayne McClanahan, Fred LeProwse, Caleb Powers 3 wins, 1 loss: Jared Dorvall, Mike Wall, Chuckie Dirkson, Will Bowen, Gordon Lyons, Terry VanVictor, Tyler Blair, Terry Spenser, Michael Clark WOMEN 2 wins, 2 losses: Deanna Wall, Leslie Dyson, Elena Wagner...
Under a bill in front of lawmakers in Helena, Montana plates and palates would never see a piece of lab-grown meat – a product Republican Rep. Randyn Gregg of White Sulphur Springs called “ Mary Sheldon’s Frankenstein meets Keanu Reeves in the Matrix.” Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, is carrying House Bill 401, which does not include bans on plant-based meat alternatives, but rather meat that is grown from animal cells. The bill’s long list of co-sponsors includes lawmakers from both parties. “ This bill will help promote Montana’s agr...
Montana lawmakers are attempting to add to the crime of child endangerment, including exposure to marijuana. Senate Bill 261 would make exposing a child to marijuana and other dangerous drugs, which would include fentanyl, or forcing them to consume the drugs a punishable offense. It would also criminalize assisting minors in entering marijuana dispensaries. Sen. Greg Hertz, R-Polson, is carrying the bill. In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Feb. 12, Hertz said SB 261 gives law enforcement agents more tools to protect the safety of children...
Troubleshooting Common Computer Problems Nothing is more frustrating than sitting down at your computer, ready to get work done, only to run into an unexpected issue. Whether your computer won’t turn on, runs too slowly, or won’t connect to the internet, there are simple steps you can take before calling for professional help. Here are some of the most common computer problems and how to fix them. COMPUTER WON'T TURN ON: If your computer won’t start, don’t panic. First, check the power source:...
Southwest Montana Youth Partners is a nonprofit organization based in Boulder, Montana. Its mission is to facilitate and promote quality, affordable youth programs. The Youth Leadership Program is an initiative for seventh to ninth-grade students and is finishing its pilot year. The third cohort of students included students county-wide. The purpose of the Youth Leadership Program is to allow young people to explore and practice personal leadership skills and create positive change in their...
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is urgently warning residents about the growing threat of romance scams in the state. The Rising Threat of Romance Scams: Romance scams, which involve deceptive online relationships often initiated through dating websites, apps, or social media, have become increasingly prevalent. Scammers create fake profiles to lure unsuspecting individuals seeking companionship, ultimately asking for or stealing money once they’ve gained the victim’s trust. According to the Federal Trade Com...
The Whitehall Study Commission will be mailing out questionnaires to all postal patrons in the Whitehall Post Office area. Originally these questionnaires were planned to be released in early February; however, they will now be mailed in March. Each questionnaire will be addressed to the postal customer registered to that post office box. The Local Government Review process is complicated; its scope and intent are easily misunderstood. But it's important to know that the review is not a...
Sometimes when I drive past the little house my wife and I bought when we first married, 30 years ago, it makes me sad. Not only because of nostalgia, but because of economics. We were young professionals and bought a cute one-bedroom crackerbox in a small Montana town for less than $50,000. Today on Zillow, that house lists for more than $300,000. There's no way salaries have kept up with that kind of inflation. Clearly, rising costs are hitting the working class hard. The escalating prices of...
Montana is at a crossroads in our management of wildlife. We will either maintain our decades-long tradition in which everyone has equal opportunity to enjoy our public wildlife, or we hand control to a handful of wealthy landowners and outfitters to pick who gets to hunt. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow unlimited elk “B” cow elk tags in some areas to residents, and give non-residents who draw a bull elk license a second cow elk tag, in addition to the one they’re already guaranteed based on a law passed a couple years...
Although many desserts make for a sweet ending to delicious meals, there's something so inviting about a moist and tender cobbler to add that yum factor. Cobbler consists of a fruit filling covered in a biscuit batter of sorts. When baked, the ingredients blend together to form a spoonable treat that is tender but with the right amount of bite. Enjoy this recipe for Peach Cobbler courtesy of Taste Better From Scratch and contributor Lauren Allen. INGREDIENTS 5 peaches, peeled, cored and sliced...
GEORGIA, I have a question, I (25F) am the youngest of four; the rest of my siblings are all married, two of them have kids. I have one child with my ex and two with my fiance. My fiance (29m) is the oldest of three; his two sisters are not married and do not have kids. We have our wedding planned for July. Ever since we told his family, they have been planning nonstop. They literally have vision boards made up at their house, without my opinions or anything. My mother-in-law bought her dress already in a VERY light gold color. Whenever I see...
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 07:45:36 911 Hang Up: I-90 10:30:55 Traffic Stop 10:47:36 Traffic Stop 11:16:36 Traffic Stop 14:54:50 Traffic Stop 16:34:54 Medical: Sun Valley Dr 22:00:06 Motorist Assist: N Whitehall St 22:49:27 Suspicious: E First St 23:09:03 Traffic Hazard: I-90 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 15:40:06 Trespass: E Legion St 16:09:31 Medical: Lower Rader Creek Rd 16:43:50 Civil: Hwy 2 W 17:55:38 Transport: Billings Hospital TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 07:06:24 Medical: Lower Rader Creek Rd 14:55:15 Stranded...
One of the well-known phrases of Jesus, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34), is both powerful and thought-provoking. However, the context is even more revealing if we take the time to understand Christ’s statement. This teaching was sparked by a question from a nearby listener, “Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all...
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, impulsiveness may cause friction with loved ones this week, so avoid rushing into decisions. Keep an open mind when others come to you with their thoughts. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, expect some clarity regarding a recent financial decision this week. You’ll get the answers you need about budgeting and other investments you’ve been mulling over. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 This week you may be tempted to overcommit to social endeavors, Gemini. Keep your boundaries in check, especially if you are having dif...
