More Montanans were hospitalized for COVID-19 Wednesday than at any point previously in the pandemic. There were 510 Montanans reported hospitalized, topping the previous high of 506 last November before a vaccine was available. From July to September, cases were 4.4 times higher for those not fully vaccinated and hospitalizations were 5.1 tim...
DNRC Saves Millions In Fire Funds For 2022
Through cost-sharing negotiations between the state and federal governments, a 16% reduction in fire costs for Fiscal Year 2022 has been achieved from the Fire Suppression Fund. DNRC secured $9.2 million in savings with the state spending $47.5 million from the fund for fiscal year 2022. This year Montana has seen more than 2,500 fires burn ov...
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Amanda DeGrand When neighbors call, Amanda is quick to respond. She is a true Tow Rope Hero in her rural community. You will find her helping out at all the neighbors at brandings in the spring and then again when fall comes around she is hard at it helping with preg checking, pre-conditioning, and shipping calves. She not only gives endless h...
Montana Ranks Lowest For Child Obesity Nationwide
A new report from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation finds Montana has the lowest child obesity rate in the nation. One in six youth across the United States or 16.2% are now considered obese with public health experts pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic and structural racism as driving factors in the rising rates. Kentucky has the highest child...
South Central MT. Antelope Harvest down from 2019
The number of antelope hunters who stopped at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ south central Montana check stations over the weekend and the number of checked animals both were down from 2019 and well below the historic average. FWP wildlife biologists operated check stations at Big Timber, Broadview and Billings during both Saturday and ...
FWP Holding Series Of Hearings On Hunting Proposals
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is hosting public hearings on proposals for changes to next year’s hunting seasons. Greg Lemon, Communications and Education Administrator for FWP, was on Voices of Montana Tuesday and explained the purpose of these early hearings. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-13_1137.mp3
UM Professor Placed On Paid Leave For Investigation
A University of Montana computer science professor has been placed on paid leave while the university investigates blog posts that maligned women Muslims and LGBTQ people. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-13_832.mp3
Somers Beach Interim Development proposal
In October 2021 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks acquired the 106-acre Somers Beach on the northwest shore of Flathead Lake for inclusion into Montana’s state park system. The previous owners permitted public access to the property for many years, and designation as a state park will perpetuate public enjoyment and access. A long-term vision...
MSU To Open New Native American Studies Building This Weekend
Montana State University’s American Indian Hall plans to celebrate its grand opening this weekend with representatives from tribes around the region and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Tuesday on Voices of Montana the head of MSU’s Department of Native American Studies Dr. Walter Fleming was a guest. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-co...
Northern & Southern Borders To Open To Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month for vehicle rail and ferry travel between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico. That will end a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the country moves to require all international visitors to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. The new rules will be announ...