By Sunday evening coronavirus cases in Montana totaled 161 by Monday morning, that number has grown to 171. Gallatin County continues to have the most cases with 67 and had the largest overnight increase of 9. Three more COVID-19 related deaths have also been confirmed including two deaths in Toole County and an elderly Madison County patient...
Troy – Bringing Light During the Darkness
Troy has joined a national trend to attempt to brighten a dark time by invoking the serenity of Christmas by lighting a tree to boost everyone’s spirits in this time of uncertainty. The ponderosa pine rooted near the U.S. Post Office has served as Troy’s Christmas tree since 1931.
Kalispell – Veterinary Community Still Seeing Patients
The veterinary community in the Flathead knows that even amid a virus outbreak affecting humans the valley’s animals need treatment too. Although non-essential businesses have been ordered to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19 veterinary clinics and hospitals are still deemed essential and most veterinarians are still seeing patient wit...
Kalispell – Veterinary Community Still Seeing Patients
The veterinary community in the Flathead knows that even amid a virus outbreak affecting humans the valley’s animals need treatment too. Although non-essential businesses have been ordered to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19 veterinary clinics and hospitals are still deemed essential and most veterinarians are still seeing patient wit...
Before COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers Stable
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Montana the state’s unemployment rate in February remained unchanged at 3.5% with about 800 jobs added over the month. The Unemployment rate has increased in the last several weeks because of public health and safety measures and their impacts will be evident in next month’s unemployment data.
Before COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers Stable
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Montana the state’s unemployment rate in February remained unchanged at 3.5% with about 800 jobs added over the month. The Unemployment rate has increased in the last several weeks because of public health and safety measures and their impacts will be evident in next month’s unemployment data.
2nd Largest Industry in Montana Takes a Hit
At what is now essentially the beginning of the tourist season travel and tourism related businesses are concerned that current coronavirus restrictions could extend into the busy summer season causing even more economic hardship. In Montana tourism is the second largest contributor to the economy. By mid-March nearly 50% of hotel motel and ot...
Great Falls – Primary Election by Mail Only Ballot
The June 2nd primary election in Cascade County will be held by a mail only ballot. The county employs 110 temporary election judges as required by law to assist on election-day at the certified polling locations. 82% of the electorate in Cascade County has already requested a mail ballot.
Great Falls – Primary Election by Mail Only Ballot
The June 2nd primary election in Cascade County will be held by a mail only ballot. The county employs 110 temporary election judges as required by law to assist on election-day at the certified polling locations. 82% of the electorate in Cascade County has already requested a mail ballot.
West Glacier- Governor Requests Closure
Governor Steve Bullock sent a letter to the superintendent of Glacier National Park Tuesday requesting the immediate temporary closure of the park as the state experiences a surge in positive coronavirus cases. As of Thursday there was no word from Jeff Mow on whether Glacier will shut its gates as other national parks have including Yellowsto...