Willie Sharp was sentenced Monday to 10 months in prison. The former Blackfeet Nation Chairman defrauded a tribal Head Start early education program through an overtime pay scheme. His plea to be spared prison time because of the coronavirus was denied by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris but was issued a more lenient sentence than federal pr...
Reminder to be Bear Aware
Bears in Northwest Montana are emerging from their dens prompting officials with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks to remind residents and visitors to be bear aware. Warmer temperatures are stirring bears awake and they are beginning to search for food. FWP is asking residents to remove or secure food attractants such as garbage bird feeders and...
Postal Service Extends Mail Holding Period
The U.S. Postal Service is extending the holding period for mail from 10 to 30 days for those impacted by COVID-19. Mail that must be returned to the delivery office due to a full box or the business not being open to receive delivery will now be held for 30 days before being returned to the sender.
Governor Bullock Raises Concerns with President Trump
In a conference call to President Donald Trump Monday governors raised concerns about having sufficient testing capacity to track the spread of the coronavirus in their states. Montana Governor Steve Bullock told the President Trump quote “we are trying to do contact tracing we’re literally we are one day away if we don’t get test kits from t...
Governor Bullock Raises Concerns with President Trump
In a conference call to President Donald Trump Monday governors raised concerns about having sufficient testing capacity to track the spread of the coronavirus in their states. Montana Governor Steve Bullock told the President Trump quote “we are trying to do contact tracing we’re literally we are one day away if we don’t get test kits from t...
Kalispell – 15 Forest Rental Cabins Closed Indefinitely
Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff due to COVID-19. A full list of rental cabins can be found on the Forest’s website.
Kalispell – 15 Forest Rental Cabins Closed Indefinitely
Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff due to COVID-19. A full list of rental cabins can be found on the Forest’s website.
Bozeman – MSU Seeking Instructors for 2020/21 Wonderlust Program
Montana State University Wonderlust is currently seeking instructors and presenters for the 2020-2021 academic year. Currently MSU Wonderlust programs have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time MSU Wonderlust is planning for events for the next academic year but will adjust those plans as public health and safety circumstanc...
Shelby – Officials Report 2 Mores COVID-19 Deaths
The third and fourth Montanans known to die from COVID-19 have been reported. Notification of the deaths was provided to Governor Steve Bullock by the Toole County Health Department today. The administration is aware of concerns regarding impacts to the senior community in Toole County and has been working to deploy additional resources to th...
Shelby – Officials Report 2 Mores COVID-19 Deaths
The third and fourth Montanans known to die from COVID-19 have been reported. Notification of the deaths was provided to Governor Steve Bullock by the Toole County Health Department today. The administration is aware of concerns regarding impacts to the senior community in Toole County and has been working to deploy additional resources to th...