Through the CARES Act $1.25 billion has been appropriated for Montana to assist sectors of the economy impacted by COVID-19. Bill Coffee President and CEO of Stockman Bank is a member of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Advisory Council. Montana on Voices of Montana he was asked if the end of year requirement to spend the money is a good idea. htt...
Billings – School District 2 Considers Graduation in First Interstate Arena
After previously rolling out ideas for small-group no-spectator high school graduation ceremonies Billings School District 2 is looking at hosting graduation in the First Interstate Arena at Metrapark. There is still no final plan on the books and any preliminary plan can change quickly with the monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Billings – School District 2 Considers Graduation in First Interstate Arena
After previously rolling out ideas for small-group no-spectator high school graduation ceremonies Billings School District 2 is looking at hosting graduation in the First Interstate Arena at Metrapark. There is still no final plan on the books and any preliminary plan can change quickly with the monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Peck Reservoir Recreation Areas Have Reopened
Glasgow – Day-use and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Reservoir have reopened. The opening applies to all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed sites but new reservations for camping and group use shelters are not being accepted at this time. Recreational use and COVID-19 health recommendations will continue to be monitore...
Montana Streams Flowing at Twice Their Normal Velocities
Western Montana streams are generally flowing at twice their normal velocities but are not at flooding levels. Snowpack levels and weather outlooks continue to point to average runoffs in the Clark Fork Bitterroot Flathead and Kootenai drainages. This year while lower and mid-elevations have lost their snowpack higher snow telemetry sites are...
Native Americans In Montana Face Hurdles To Voting In June 2nd Primary Election
Native Americans in Montana face hurdles to voting in next month’s primary election. Among the challenges is the Ballot Interference Prevention Act a new law that bans ballot collection and due to COVID-19 all Montana counties are providing a vote by mail option. Marci McLean head of Western Native Voice says this presents a challenge to...
Dawson Community College In Glendive Offering Online Classes As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
In this case timing could be everything or at least an opportune time to take educational classes online. Katy Peterson Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Dawson Community College in Glendive regarding their online classes. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-4.mp3
First Full Week In May Has Senators Heading Back To Washington According To Senator Steve Daines
As we are into our first full week of May this week will be the first time many Senators have been in the nation’s capitol in quite a while. Senator Steve Daines. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-15.mp3
First Full Week In May Has Senators Heading Back To Washington According To Senator Steve Daines
As we are into our first full week of May this week will be the first time many Senators have been in the nation’s capitol in quite a while. Senator Steve Daines. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-15.mp3
Smith River floating season to begin May 5
With all the uncertainty around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those lucky enough to have drawn a Smith River permit can look forward to getting away from it all with the kick-off of the Smith River floating season May 5. The season is starting a few weeks late this year because of the pandemic, but with spring finally coming on stron...