A number of states are seeing more kids go without health-care coverage including Montana. The Treasure State had an estimated 15,000 last year compared to 12,000 in 2016 and childcare advocates worry the situation will get much worse because of the coronavirus pandemic. Xanna Burg is the KIDS COUNT coordinator for Montana. https://northernbr...
The 2020 Montana Youth Election Will Take Place From 7 To 4 Oct. 29th For All Montana K-12 Students
The 2020 Montana Youth Election will take place Oct. 29th. All Montana K through 12 school students will have the opportunity to vote from 7 to 4 that day. From the Office of Public Instruction spokesperson Dylan Klapmeier. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-13-1-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Predicts Local Governments Will Be Hurt If A New Stimulus Package Isn’t Passed By Congress
If there isn’t another stimulus bill from Congress Senator Jon Tester predicts local governments will be hurt. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-7-1-1.mp3
St. Mary Canal And Conveyance Works System Water Running Again After Twenty-Two Weeks Since Collapse Of Drop 5
22 weeks after the collapse of Drop 5 of the St. Mary Canal and Conveyance Works System water is once again flowing through it. Milk River Joint Board of Control Project Manager Jennifer Patrick says water began running through it around noon Thursday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-5-2.mp3
Four Montana Cities Replacing Columbus Day Name Monday With Indigenous Peoples Day Instead
Four Montana cities replaced commemorating Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. Marsha Small is an earth sciences doctoral student at Montana State University leading a push to observe Indigenous Peoples Day statewide and wants everyone to think about their ancestors Monday rather than just the legacy of European explorer Christopher Colu...
Whitefish Mountain Resort Sets New Record For Winter Passes Sold For 5th Consecutive Year At 12,500
Whitefish Mountain Resort has set a new record with more than 12,500 winter season passes sold. Director of Marketing and Sales Nick Polumbus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-19.mp3
St. Vincent Healthcare COO Michael Skeehan On Stress Of Billings Hospital And What’s Being Done About It
Wednesday Governor Steve Bullock held a press conference saying hospitals are being stressed and starting today more data on them will be posted. Chief Operating Officer of St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings Michael Skeehan on his hospital’s situation. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-7-1.mp3
During Press Call Governor Bullock Declares Additional Data On Hospitals To Be Added Starting Today
During a press call Wednesday Governor Steve Bullock said hospitals statewide are strained and starting today there will be additional reporting of hospitalization data. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-5-1-1.mp3 00
Keynote Speaker Robert Rice At Montana Electric Cooperative Association Meeting Defends Coal
The 59th annual meeting of the Montana Electric Cooperatives Association wrapped up in Great Falls Wednesday. On Voices of Montana Robert Rice was a guest. The Texas based author and public speaker gave the keynote address titled “Energy after COVID-19 what’s next for Montana and the United States.” A topic of interest is the...
ND Hunters Be Aware of fire danger index
With pheasant hunting season opening this Saturday and thousands of hunters taking to the field, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds hunters to be aware of the daily fire danger index. Recent high daytime temperatures, combined with typical dry, late-summer and early-fall ground conditions, have caused an elevated fire danger i...