The City of Dillon announced it will be putting restrictions on its water supply. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-29_637.mp3
Superintendent Arntzen On Recreational Marijuana’s Impact On Public Schools
Superintendent of public instruction Elsie Arntzen was overall satisfied with the latest legislative session and how that would impact Montana’s schools. On Voices of Montana last week, she pointed out one Initiative in particular that will have a major impact on Montana’s schools and the state in general. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-c...
Southeastern Montana Launches New Brand Highlighting Region’s Potential
The Southeastern Montana Development Corporation recently launched a new campaign called “Montana Made Possible” to attract new business, residents and visitors to the city of Colstrip and surrounding region of Rosebud, Treasure, Custer and Powder River counties. Executive Director of the Miles City Chamber of Commerce John Laney explains what...
Secretary of State Provides Update On Lawsuit Filed Against Her
Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen has been the target of recent lawsuits in response to state voting laws recently passed. Secretary Jacobsen provided an update on the lawsuit filed by the Montana Democratic Party recently on Voices of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-28_1137.mp3
Bear Paw Development Provides Option For Emerging Native American Entrepreneurs
There have been concerns recently among Native American tribes regarding economic development and how the pandemic may have possibly set it back. Paul Tuss is the Executive Director of Bear Paw Development Corporation and knows a way to address this. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-28_832.mp3
University Of Washington Professor Provides Advice For Water Recreation Safety
Warm weather often brings crowds to Montana’s lakes and rivers, which but with the risk of drowning also runs with them. The University of Washington Medicine Pediatrics Professor Dr. Beth Ebel says this can be avoided from children simply with life jackets and parental guidance. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-28...
Senator Daines Comments On Recent Louisiana Judge Moratorium
A recent Louisiana judge ruling blocked the Biden administration’s moratorium on gas and oil leasing. Montana Senator Steve Daines recently commented on this ruling and the administration’s moratorium. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-28_637.mp3
National Weather Service Predicts Record-Breaking Heat Throughout The Week
A prolonged period of high temperatures will bake the entire Northern Rockies through this weekend with temperatures potentially hitting 110 degrees this week, according to the National Weather Service. A high and moderate heat risk is forecast for the Flathead Valley with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s, north central Idaho, west central...
Fish Wildlife & Parks Vote For New Fish Projects
Montana officials voted Thursday to allow 22 native fish restoration projects around the state to move forward this field season. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission’s decision to authorize the projects came after state officials changed procedures for authorizing restoration work that requires removal of non-native fish. Eight of 22 proj...
Senator Tester To Stand By BLM Vote Despite Past Controversies
Montana Senator Jon Tester intends to vote for Tracy Stone-Manning from Missoula to be the director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and this week mounted a defense of her nomination to Senate Democrats at their weekly caucus lunch. Stone-Manning is taking heat from some Republicans for her brief stretch with an environmental activist gro...