The City of Boulder is working with an engineering firm to remedy a potential source of contamination of one of the wells used for drinking water.  Read Article

Mayor Rusty Giulio has approved a zoning permit for Town Pump, putting the company one step closer to beginning its expansion plans for the store located in Boulder.  Read Article

As Jefferson County residents begin filling out their mail-in ballots, candidates running for the Senate District 38 — incumbent Democrat Edith “Edie” McClafferty and challenger and Republican Jim Buterbaugh—  took the time to answer questions last week during a forum sponsored by The Boulde… Read Article

In the wake of two students testing positive for COVID-19, Montana City School made the decision to end its general information emails to parents. Read Article

Big Rock Fright Nights kicked off Friday at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds and Recreation Park. The White Barn was decked out in fully frightening Halloween style with plenty of activities for children and adults alike, such as pumpkin painting, crafts, bingo and trivia. The fun continues … Read Article

Jefferson County Commissioner Cory Kirsch has received a cost estimate to regrade Basin Street in Basin.  Read Article

It may be shocking to watch, but it’s all for the sake of science.  Read Article

Jefferson City Community Center (JCCC) President Lee Madison, left, Jefferson City Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Keith Wear, center and JCCC Vice President Dave Cooper are proud of the completed work of erecting a wood rail fence in the back of the JCCC.  Armed with the material dona… Read Article

Two Jefferson County businesses, Dahl Ranch and Devils Fence Beef,  received COVID-19 relief funds from the state of Montana through Meat Processing Infrastructure Grants. Read Article

The process that began during the grieving period following the 2015 announcement that the Montana Development Center would close culminated last month as the City of Boulder sent off its final invoices for the 15 projects that comprised the Boulder Development Fund.  Read Article

An existing building in Whitehall was chosen as the potential site for a pilot Western Legacy Center by the Jefferson County Commission. Read Article

One of the requests by Basin residents opposing the Basin Water and Sewer District Board’s plan to add water meters and reinstate the Quartz Avenue pump house was to take it to a vote.  Read Article

Those in the market for a ghost town need look no further than Jefferson County — provided they have enough money to buy it.  Read Article

Four years ago, a majority of Montanans voted against spending the small amount of money it would take to rename the office of state auditor to reflect what the position actually does. Now, both Democrat Shane Morigeau and Republican Troy Downing are stressing how important the job is to pro… Read Article

Boulder resident Pat Lewis was one of three Montanas honored recently by the Montana Historical Society’s Heritage Keeper Awards.  Read Article

With an eye to future reuse and economic development, the Jefferson Local Development Corporation plans to submit two brownfields grant applications for the South Campus of the former Montana Development Center in Boulder.  Read Article

Trees are showing their autumn colors and the Boulder Monitor is inviting amateur photographers to submit their best fall scenery photos for publication in the paper and on the website, as well as the opportunity to win cash prizes. The prizes, $75 for first place, $25 for second and $50 for… Read Article

Gary Craft shows off the plaque he was presented recently for his 35 years of service with the Boulder Kiwanis Club. The buffet breakfast at the Elkhorn Bistro was accompanied by regional Kiwanis leadership. “I have always wanted, and have served, in the community since Boy Scouts … and it h… Read Article

The Jefferson County Health Board is considering whether or not to cap the number of attendees at events that require the submission of a health plan.  Read Article

One is a former Air Force officer and realtor; the other a professional mediator and human rights activist. Marta Bertoglio and Bryher Herak are both Montanans by birth, both entrepreneurs, and both active civic volunteers – and both say they want to confront the polarization that has increa… Read Article

The future of the Clancy Water and Sewer District’s plan for a test well remains unresolved as Clancy residents both in and out of the district voiced their staunch opposition to the Marks Ranch test site at the September meeting. Read Article

Fires near Clancy, on two separate days, are being investigated for suspected arson.  Read Article

The Boulder City Council established hours for the new public restrooms, located behind City Hall at Veterans Park.  Read Article

The Boulder Area Chamber of Commerce is making a strategic change of direction — beginning in December with a pizza dinner for its members. Read Article

The Montana Department of Commerce had raised questions about potential conflicts of interest concerning the Boulder Development Fund and the mayor — two issues that have been subsequently cleared by the agency.   Read Article

The impact on Jefferson County taxpayers has been finalized in a survey to to be mailed out  this week concerning building improvement options for Jefferson High School.  Read Article

The U.S. Forest Service has issued closures due to the State Creek Fire, which continues to smolder and burn about 16 miles northeast of Whitehall.  Read Article

John Bonan was not only featured in The Boulder Monitor this year, he is also part of a short documentary on Elkhorn — a film that will be submitted to the Sedona Film Festival. Read Article

Clancy Elementary School was one of two Montana schools honored by the U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020.  Read Article

Those who work a vehicle crash typically don’t know what happens to the individuals who were injured once the scene is cleared Read Article

Rancher Steve Carey has noticed more of what he calls “hoppers” this year.  Read Article