Tuesday Governor Steve Bullock hosted a press call to announce the first round of funding for emergency grants being guided by more than 1,400 public comments and his Coronavirus Relief Fund Advisory Council. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-18-1.mp3
Bozeman Voters Approve Parks and Trails Fee
Bozeman voters approved a new annual fee in the form of a parks and trails district Tuesday. The measure was pitched to help cover a backlog of maintenance for city green spaces. 61% of voters were in favor of the measure and 38% voted against it. The city collects other fees through districts like for trees and street maintenance.
Bozeman Voters Approve Parks and Trails Fee
Bozeman voters approved a new annual fee in the form of a parks and trails district Tuesday. The measure was pitched to help cover a backlog of maintenance for city green spaces. 61% of voters were in favor of the measure and 38% voted against it. The city collects other fees through districts like for trees and street maintenance.
Limited Tours in Glacier Park This Summer
The company that operates Glacier National Park’s fleet of red buses will suspend tours through the end of June due to uncertainties surrounding the novel coronavirus and the pending reopening of the park. The announcement from Xanterra comes about a week after Glacier Park Boat Company said its vessels won’t operate for the entirety of the 20...
Limited Tours in Glacier Park This Summer
The company that operates Glacier National Park’s fleet of red buses will suspend tours through the end of June due to uncertainties surrounding the novel coronavirus and the pending reopening of the park. The announcement from Xanterra comes about a week after Glacier Park Boat Company said its vessels won’t operate for the entirety of the 20...
Legislation Introduced To Guarantee Benefits For Families Of COVID-19 Line Of Duty Deaths
Senator Steve Daines introduced bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would guarantee benefits for families of any first responder who dies from COVID-19 in the line of duty. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-17.mp3
Attorneys General Launches Antitrust Investigation on Beef Processing
Attorney General Tim Fox and attorneys general from other ranching states are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an antitrust investigation of the beef processing industry. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General William Barr they request an investigation to determine if the companies have entered into agreements that deprive consume...
WY Hunter Ed. classes resume in June and Employees congratulated on yrs. of service
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will resume in-person hunter education courses and internet field days beginning June 1. Scheduled courses will be listed on the Game and Fish website with a cap of eight students per class to adhere to Wyoming’s gathering guidelines due to COVID-19. Class availability will change frequently; check often fo...
Montana State Parks Open Throughout Coronavirus Pandemic For Everyone To Enjoy
Montana’s State Parks are places to regenerate and rejuvenate and they need your support too. Montana State Parks Foundation Executive Director Coby Gierke. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-13.mp3
Orphaned Bald Eagle Chicks Rescued
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and the Montana Raptor Conservation Center worked together to relocate two orphaned bald eagle chicks. The eaglets were rescued from a nest on state land just east of I-90 in north Bozeman shortly after two adult bald eagles were found dead below the nest. Both chicks are in good condition.