July was the busiest month ever recorded in Grand Teton National Park as 828,777 people visited to hike look at the peaks and camp. The figure is a 9.7% increase from a busy July 2020 despite the COVID-19 outbreak and a 6.8% jump from July 2019, according to a park press release. July and August have traditionally been the busiest months of th...
Infrastructure Applications Finalized For Remaining ARPA Funding
Montana officials have finalized their scores for the first round of applications for about $250 million in federal stimulus funds for infrastructure projects being requested by local governments, irrigation districts and state agencies. The money was set aside by the Legislature earlier this year as part of the more than $2 billion expected t...
Billings Mayor Details Potential Marijuana Sales Tax
Yellowstone County will be looking for a sales tax on marijuana this fall. Billings Mayor Bill Cole on what that will mean for the Magic City. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-17_832.mp3
Blackfeet Nation Reinstates COVID-19 Restrictions
The Blackfeet Nation announced Monday it was experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak and reported 18 active cases. Responding to the surge in cases, the tribe reinstated its mask mandate for the Blackfeet Reservation, closed tribal offices to the public and suspended all non-essential travel. The tribal community has lost 48 people to the virus. Blac...
Fishing Closed on portions of the Big Horn River but Restrictions Lifted Elsewhere
Full fishing closures will go into effect on portions on the Big Hole River Aug. 17. Full fishing closures prohibit fishing at all times of day. These closures will stay in effect until conditions improve. These closures go into effect, Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 12:01 a.m.: Dickie Bridge to North Fork Big Hole River. Tony Schoonen Fishing Access Si...
Billings Public Schools May Consider Mask Requirements For Upcoming Year
School begins next week for Billings School District 2. Will students be required to wear masks? Superintendent Greg Upham. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-17_637.mp3
Planned Parenthood of Montana Suing Over New Abortion Laws
Four laws passed earlier this year that restrict access to abortions in the state are set to take effect October 1st but Planned Parenthood of Montana is suing to halt their implementation. The lawsuit claims the four bills violate Montana’s constitutional privacy equal protection and free speech provisions. The laws passed this year by ...