The Montana Department of Revenue has offered its proposed rule changes to the state’s medical and incoming recreational marijuana industries that would allow the industry some new advertising leeway as businesses ramp up for the recreational market which is set to begin in January although those rules would remain restrictive. House Bil...
Montana School Relief Plan Approved By Department Of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Montana’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief plan and distributed the remaining funds. Montana’s plan details how the state is using and plan to use the money to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for students ...
Billings Mayor Cole On The Delta Variant’s Presence In Yellowstone County
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is 228% more contagious than the original Alpha of COVID-19 and cases are on the rise in Florida. Billings Mayor Bill Cole compares that state and Yellowstone County. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-04_306.mp3
Free August Events from Montana Wild
Montana WILD staff will host three free events in August. Registration is required for each event. Reserve a spot by calling 406-444-9941 or emailing Jeanne.connolly@mt.gov. • Bat Walk: Friday, Aug. 6, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Bring your flashlight and bug spray to Spring Meadow Lake for a Bat Walk to see and hear live bats and discover the answers ...
Firefighting Needs close Lower Holter Lake
The lower end of Holter Lake is closed to allow fire-fighting resources access to the water. Holter Lake from Log Gulch Campground to Holter Dam is closed to all public occupation and recreation including, but not limited to, floating, swimming, wading and boating. This closure allows firefighting planes to safely fill from the reservoir. The ...
Montana Looking To Foreign Supplies To Meet Local Hay Demand
As Montana agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during severe drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season the Montana Department of Agriculture is issuing guidance for out-of-county or state shipments of hay to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive pests. The Department’s Noxious Weed Program...
Montana Food Challenge Offers Relief For Local Producers
This month is the Montana Local Food Challenge in which residents are asked to eat locally produced foods every day as a way to help Montana farmers and ranchers who are facing challenges from the drought and the Northern Plains Resource Council is hosting its sixth. Annika Charter-Williams is a rancher outside of Billings and a Northern Plain...
Montana FWP Announce Additional River Closures
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has announced sections of Fish Creek and the St. Regis River will close for fishing from 2 to midnight. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-04_737.mp3
Governor Gianforte Deploys Additional Firefighting Crews
There are 84 soldiers deployed to help firefighting efforts as the state faces record drought and heat that have made it easier for fires to start and tougher to put them out. Tuesday Governor Greg Gianforte ordered six additional crews to help bring the total number of soldiers to 200 by this weekend. Since the beginning of the year more than...
Montana Department Of Agriculture Begin Offering Mental Health Resources
A new mental health program being offered by the Montana Department of Agriculture includes Montana-specific initiatives to reduce the negative stigma associated with mental health and provide and connect producers with effective resources. Acting Director Christy Clark explains how it will also address the issue of limited spare time that pro...