The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to revise the definition of waters of the United States reversing a Trump Administration decision. Governor Greg Gianforte says that would hurt Montana farmers and ranchers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-17_437.mp3
Firefighting Aircrafts Downed After Recent Crash
In the wake of this week’s helicopter crash with five people aboard fighting the Deep Creek Fire between Townsend and White Sulphur Springs the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has instituted a safety stand down of all of its aircraft for 48 hours out of an abundance of caution. DNRC has 10 aircraft in its fleet that co...
FWP bans fires at its properties in Yellowstone, Carbon, & Stillwater Counties
Campfires will be banned at most Fish, Wildlife and Parks properties in Yellowstone, Carbon and Stillwater counties starting this week because of fire danger. FWP followed the lead of Yellowstone, Carbon and Stillwater county commissioners, who voted this week to enter Stage I fire restrictions countywide. Affected fishing access sites in Yell...
Health Department To Hold Public Hearing On Recent Transgender Law
Kaiser Health News reporter Andrea Halland informs us Montanans seeking to change the gender on their birth certificates will soon need a court order confirming they have had gender reassignment surgery, whereas now they only need to swear that they have undergone a gender transition meaning it will be much more difficult for transgender peopl...
Robertson Fire Determined To Be Human-Caused
Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity, less wind and additional resources all aided in making good progress on the human-caused Robertson Draw Fire Wednesday, which has reached more than 21,000 acres. Approximately 200 personnel are assigned to the incident with more on the way. FEMA has authorized use of federal funds to assist firefi...
Coffee & Questions with the WY G&F
It’s been a busy spring with lots of new rules and wildlife activity in the Lander Region. To keep the public updated on current happenings, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department invites people to “Coffee and questions with Game and Fish” from 7 – 9 a.m. Wed., June 23 at the Lander Bake Shop. This casual event provides an open forum to sh...
Congressional Candidate Zinke Weighs In On Energy Suspensions On Public Lands
Both Republican and Democratic senators pressed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland for answers Wednesday after a federal court blocked the Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters Tuesday ordered plans for lease sales should continue in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Alaska and in all eligi...
Senator Daines Urges Treasury Department To Increase Efforts In Stopping Cyber Attacks
During a Senate hearing Wednesday Senator Steve Daines mentioned the rising threat of ransomware attacks on American industries and the threat it could pose to the banking system saying it needs immediate attention and suggested less focus should be put on another rising threat he believes is down the road. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-...