Starting this Wednesday, face masks will be required in every instructional space inside buildings at Montana Tech. Chancellor Les Cook released a statement earlier today saying the requirement includes every classroom or laboratory where an MTU course is taught and applies to all students, faculty, and staff. He added that the university has ...
Montana Waterway Protections Restored
Many of Montana’s streams and wetlands lost Clean Water Act protections after the Trump administration passed a federal rule in 2020 but those pollution protections were restored following a recent decision by a U.S. district court judge in Arizona. He ordered the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to repeal the Naviga...
Montana Near Top Of The Nation For New Businesses
According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry the rate of new businesses in Montana skyrocketed to the fasted rate in ten years with over 3,500 new businesses created in 2020. Montana has the 4th highest rate of business ownership in the nation with 6.3% of Montana households reporting income from a business or farm. According to t...
Muddy Event Planned for Fort Owen State Park
Fort Owen State Park and the Friends of Fort Owen will host a “mud party” event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park (99 Fort Owen Ranch Road in Stevensville). Stop by for hands-on activities related to the adobe bricks that are a unique part of the park’s history. The free public event will include education stations that...
SW MT Seeking Applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff in southwest Montana are seeking applicants to the region’s Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee meets several times per year and operates in an advisory capacity to help FWP be responsive and effective resource managers within the constraints of the law. Citizen advisors help identify emerging tr...
Montana Real Estate Market Expected To Stay Strong Into Next Year
The Real Estate Market in Montana is hot right now but where will it be a year from now. Dan Smith owner of Berkshire Hathaway Floberg Realtors in Billings puts it all into perspective. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-13_737.mp3
Montana Officials Preparing Lawsuit Over Federal Vaccine Requirement
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement for vaccine mandates for millions of workers in the country last Thursday, Montana is preparing for potential legal action. Montana is the only state with a law that makes discrimination based on vaccination status illegal. The federal mandate could clash with state law, also known as House Bill 702...
Four Grizzly Bears Euthanized
Four grizzly bears have been euthanized after repeatedly getting into improperly stored garbage and vehicles. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-13_537.mp3