The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is ready to let cabins and campgrounds be rented once again. Additionally rental facilities like cabins will begin a phased reopening after May 15th based on seasonal availability and facility conditions. The target date for having Forest campgrounds open is May 22nd.
Great Falls – County/City Offices Start Re-Opening
The Cascade County Treasurer’s Office has resumed normal operating hours and the City of Great Falls’ Park and Recreation Department is reopening. A limited number of appointments will continue to be scheduled. Walk-in clients will be accommodated to the extent that the six foot social distancing requirement can be maintained.
Great Falls – County/City Offices Start Re-Opening
The Cascade County Treasurer’s Office has resumed normal operating hours and the City of Great Falls’ Park and Recreation Department is reopening. A limited number of appointments will continue to be scheduled. Walk-in clients will be accommodated to the extent that the six foot social distancing requirement can be maintained.
MT Women’s Run Holds Virtual Race
Almost 5,000 participants registered for the Montana Women’s run virtual race. About of half the number of for the annual downtown Billings event that is held the day before Mother’s Day. Most ancillary events associated with the Run were canceled. The Pat Jaffray Inspiration Award was presented to Chelsea Dana who was heralded for her many ci...
Trees Planted to Honor UM Graduates
Seedlings are being planted in the Flathead National Forest on the 3,600 acre Bandy Ranch dedicated to the University of Montana graduates for 2020 in lieu of a commencement ceremony halted by the global outbreak of COVID-19. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation which operates a nursery in Missoula secured around 2,100 ...
Behavioral Health Struggles Statewide
Behavioral health providers across the state are finding that difficulties introduced by COVID-19 have created a precarious situation for people struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol but how much Montanans have been imbibing during the pandemic is hard to gauge. Market research firm Nielsen reported a 55% increase countrywide in alcoho...
Missoula – Public Library Offers Limited Lending
The Missoula Public Library is now offering limited lending and curbside service to resume at its downtown branch. Returning items is still prohibited for the foreseeable future and until the library works through a plan for safe returns.
Economic Impact Payment Deadline Wednesday
The Internal Revenue Service says those wanting a quicker Economic Impact Payment should act fast as the deadline to enter direct deposit information is set. People should use the Get My Payment tool by noon Wednesday to check on payment status and when available provide direct deposit information.
COVID-19 Hits Ranchers
The Department of Livestock told state legislators recently some Montana ranchers will likely go out of business due to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now ranchers are having a hard time finding anyone to buy their cattle and anyone who finds a buyer is losing money and ranchers are expected to reduce the size of their he...
Governor Steve Bullock On What Businesses Can Open Friday During Phase 1 of 3 Phases
The state continues to reopen while still in Phase 1 or 3 expected phases. Governor Steve Bullock on what’s opening up and when. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-4-3.mp3