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  • Whitehall Happiness Corner: 6/15/2022

    Jun 15, 2022

    Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., has released the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester. Kailee Oliverson, of Cardwell, has been named to the Northern State University Dean’s List. Students who have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester are eligible for the dean’s list....

  • Give Blood To Save Lives This Month

    MATTHEW OCHSNER, American Red Cross|Jun 15, 2022

    Each year on June 14, the American Red Cross joins blood collection organizations around the world to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, which recognizes the importance of a safe and stable blood supply and the donors who make it possible. Nearly 2.5 million people volunteer to give lifesaving blood and platelets every year with the Red Cross. Eligible donors are encouraged to be part of something big by making an appointment to give blood or platelets this month. Blood donations decline in late spring and early summer – especially during h...

  • Last Chance Stampede & Fair Goes Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness

    RUTH NICOLAUS, Last Chance Stampede and Fair|Jun 15, 2022

    The Last Chance Stampede and Fair is going purple for a cause. For the Fri., July 29 rodeo performance, the Stampede in Helena will host the Man Up Crusade, a crusade to stop domestic violence.Fans are asked to wear purple to the rodeo that night, to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. The Man Up Crusade was begun in Idaho in 2012 by Sheriff Kieran Donahue and his wife Janice, who recognized the need for awareness of domestic violence. Domestic violence is nearly half of law...

  • State, Local Officials Report Alarming Number of Fatal Overdoses in Recent Weeks

    JON EBELT, Montana DPHHS|Jun 15, 2022

    Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and the Montana Department of Justice, in conjunction with local law enforcement, have identified an alarming number of fatal overdoses across the state in the last two weeks. In the period from May 22 to June 1, there have been at least 8 fatal overdoses, likely due to opioids. These fatalities occurred in Cascade, Custer, Gallatin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, and Yellowstone counties and involved individuals aged 24 to 60 years old. “These tragic events serve as another reminder of the d...

  • MONTANA PARK OF THE WEEK: Cooney State Park

    Jun 15, 2022

    Head to Cooney State Park’s reservoir 40 minutes south of Billings to sail, play in the water, camp, and fish. This is the most popular recreation area serving south-central Montana, and it’s always a busy place in the summer! In 1937 the Montana State Water Conservation Board built the dam along Red Lodge Creek. The reservoir was initially built to store irrigation water during spring snowmelt and runoff from the nearby Beartooth Mountains. In the decades that followed, the reservoir became an increasingly popular destination for nearby com...

  • More June Programs at Lewis & Clark State Park

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Jun 15, 2022

    More events are coming up this month as part of Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park’s summer speaker series. A full list of this summer’s events at the Caverns can be found at fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lewis-and-clark-caverns. June 17 through 20: On Friday, June 17, the park will welcome Bill and Marti Cook. The Cooks are bear awareness instructors, and their presentation will include everything recreationists need to know about being safe while exploring bear country. They will also be available for questions throughout the day. This presentation wil...

  • Mandatory Trapper Education Course Available Online

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Jun 15, 2022

    An online education course is now available for people looking to get into trapping. The mandatory course is free and can be accessed on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website. The education program will include online course work and a mandatory field day where new trappers can learn from experienced trappers about trapping ethics, humane techniques, avoidance of non-target species, fur management, and safety. This course also includes the mandatory wolf trapper certification for anyone looking to also trap wolves. Two field days are already...

  • Two People Injured in Big Sky Moose Encounter

    MORGAN E. JACOBSEN, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks|Jun 15, 2022

    Two people received relatively minor injuries Wednesday in a surprise close encounter with a moose in Big Sky. A group of seven people were walking between Turkey Leg and Sitting Bull roads at Big Sky Resort about 10 a.m. when they were charged by a cow moose. Two people in the group, a woman and a man, received relatively minor injuries. A game warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks responded and interviewed several people who had previously seen a cow moose and a calf in the area recently. It’s likely the moose was acting in defense of t...

  • Send Your Best Fishing Photo/Art

    Jun 15, 2022

    Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the next fishing regulations booklet. With the recent changes to the fishing regulations process, your art will be in tackle kits and dry boxes for two years instead of one. Winners will see their work on the front and back cover of the 2023-24 fishing regulation booklet. Think beyond the brag board. We’re looking for families having fun and interesting action shots. Help FWP show what diverse fishing opportunities can be found in Montana....

  • RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Zesty Watermelon Chicken Salad Tortilla Cups

    Jun 15, 2022

    Few things are as delicious and refreshing as watermelon on a warm day. Watermelon grows quite readily in summer and is often ready to pick after three months of growing time. Harvesters look for a pale buttery yellow spot on the bottom of watermelon (the ground spot), indicating ripeness. However, shoppers can do their part and pick perfect watermelon at the store. The fruit should be firm, symmetrical and free from bruises, cuts or dents. The melon also should be heavy, as it is comprised of...

  • Creating Fiction from History: 6/15/2022

    CHARLES HADDON SHANK|Jun 15, 2022

    Billy sure loved his rocks! Big ones, small ones, dull ones, shiny ones, light ones, heavy ones; if it caught Billy's eye (not many didn't), it soon found its way into his trusty (or make that "rusty") red companion. Where it went from there depended on how heavy or light, shiny or dull, small or big. The big ones usually became part of some landscaping project. Sometimes it was a fence of whatever size and purpose. Others were simply a marker for some grave, whether it was some poor little...

  • Jefferson County Sheriff's Report: Week of 6/5/2022

    Jun 15, 2022

    SUNDAY, JUNE 5 09:04:39 Reckless Driver: Hwy 287 11:25:59 Reckless Driver: Hwy 55 12:32:47 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 12:52:30 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 13:21:55 Traffic Stop: W Legion St 14:05:59 Motorist Assist 15:29:00 Motorist Assist 18:56:24 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:07:37 Traffic Stop 19:22:49 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:31:44 Traffic Stop: Hwy 69 19:51:12 Motorist Assist 20:04:49 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 20:15:23 Traffic Stop: Hwy 359 20:29:36 Traffic Hazard: Hwy 2 E 21:32:00 Abandoned Vehicle: Cottonwood Rd 21:32:10 Motor Vehicle Accident...

  • Horoscopes: Week of 6/15/2022

    Jun 15, 2022

    ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 If a difficult problem arises in the days ahead, seek the counsel of someone older or with more experience, Aries. He or she can guide you accordingly and assuage doubts. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Realize that you may have to tone down your reactions and behaviors this week, Taurus. This will earn the respect of those around you. Others are seeking calm and stability. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Some of your to-do items may need to be postponed this week, Gemini. You simply have too much going on and no wiggle room if projects or...