Archive for month: February, 2020

Democratic Senator Jon Tester of Montana joined Tennessee Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn this week to introduce legislation to provide parity in G.I. Bill benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who increasingly conduct similar training and missions as active duty troops but do not receive equal benefits. Senator Tester sa...

The five member Fish and Wildlife Commission held a meeting last Thursday and made some decisions. One of them had to do with Shoulder Seasons intended to help manage wildlife populations. Vice-Chair Rich Stuker who is himself a rancher in the Blaine County area was on Voices of Montana today and was asked about Shoulder Season regulations. ht...

The Helena City Commission will hols a special meeting this afternoon at 3 o’clock to consider hiring Ed Meece as its City Manager. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-19-2.mp3

The Helena City Commission will hols a special meeting this afternoon at 3 o’clock to consider hiring Ed Meece as its City Manager. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-19-2.mp3

The Montana Lottery Commission will meet Thursday morning with sports betting part of what will be talked about. The lottery’s Denise Blankenship. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-28-1.mp3

Two VA Clinics in Billings were renamed Tuesday to honor two prominent area veterans. One building was named for Ben Steele and the other for Joseph Medicine Crow. Executive Director of the VA Montana Health Care System Judy Hayman was at the celebration. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-16-3-1.mp3

The annual Montana Agri-Trade Exposition runs Thursday through Saturday at MetraPark in Billings. General Manager Jennifer Boka says there are around 550 booths being set up for this year’s event. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-10-8-1.mp3

The annual Montana Agri-Trade Exposition runs Thursday through Saturday at MetraPark in Billings. General Manager Jennifer Boka says there are around 550 booths being set up for this year’s event. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-10-8-1.mp3

Benjamin Steele and Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow were both army veterans. They died but today their names are forever part of two VA Clinics renamed for them in Billings. Senator Steve Daines said this to Northern News Network News Director Denis Smith at the ceremony. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-16-2-1.mp3

Benjamin Steele and Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow were both army veterans. They died but today their names are forever part of two VA Clinics renamed for them in Billings. Senator Steve Daines said this to Northern News Network News Director Denis Smith at the ceremony. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Untitled-16-2-1.mp3