This week has been declared Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week by Governor Greg Gianforte. Montana Weed Control Association Executive Director Becky Kington on Voices of Montana Tuesday said it was necessary to raise their profile. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_437.mp3
Yellowstone National Park Biologist Talks Bear Safety
It’s that time of year for viral videos of visitors and bears at Yellowstone National Park and rangers want to make sure everyone knows how to stay safe. Park biologist Kerry Gunther on how to keep bears away from visitors on the roads. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_1237.mp3
Lewistown Health Center To Expand Services
After sitting mostly vacant since the early 1990s, the historic Crowley Block building in the heart of downtown Lewistown will see new life and contribute to the health of Fergus County. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_832.mp3
Bureau of Land Management Ready For Fire Season
With a potentially record-breaking wildfire season this year some might wonder if there will be sufficient staff to combat the fires. Bureau of Land Management Spokesperson Al Nash says this shouldn’t be a problem. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_737.mp3
Nuclear Interest Group Pushes For Further Legislative Review
People’s Power League, the group that successfully brought a 1978 ballot referendum that put proposed nuclear power plants up to a public vote only to have it overturned by the 2021 Legislature, has filed for a ballot issue to override the bill passed by lawmakers. The ballot issue has been sent to the Legislative Services Division for r...
President Biden Appointee Tracy Stone-Manning Speaks At Confirmation Hearing
Tuesday the Senate confirmation hearing took place for Missoula resident and President Joe Biden appointee Tracy Stone Manning to become the next Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. During her opening statement she spoke of how her experiences in Montana led her to this position. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/...