The U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee recently held a hearing on Senator Steve Daines’ bipartisan bill that would streamline the process for issuing special recreation permits for accessing public land. During the hearing Senator Daines illustrated the current process that is typical of Montana recreationists. https://northern...
New VA Health Care Clinic Opens In Miles City
The Montana VA Health Care System opened the doors Thursday to its newest primary care clinic to veterans in Miles City which will serve nearly 900 veterans in the area and offer primary care and lab services women’s health services and telehealth services. Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Senator Jon Tester. https://northernbroadcasting.com/w...
Hunter numbers generally lower in south central Montana
2021 general big-game season comes to a close BILLINGS – The 2021 general big-game hunting season ended with generally fewer hunters and animals harvested than in past years in south central Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists staffed check stations at four regional locations during six weekends of the season to gather infor...
Montana To Receive $60 Million For Water Infrastructure
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the funding Thursday that states Tribes and territories will receive in 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The State of Montana will receive $63,041,000 to invest in critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The money will be provid...
Hebgen Dam Malfunction To Be Investigated
The flow of water released from Hebgen Lake into the upper Madison River was returning to normal Thursday after NorthWestern Energy crews attached a new component to a malfunctioning gate on Hebgen Dam. The fishing restriction placed on the upper Madison River by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks ends today. Governor Greg Gianforte wrote on Twit...
Montana Still In Need Of Snow Plow Drivers This Winter
The Montana Department of Transportation is warning it could take longer to clear snow off of highways this winter because the state can’t hire enough snow plow drivers. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-03_637.mp3
Denton Devastated By Late-Season Wildfire
A late-season wildfire ripped through Denton burning 24 homes and four grain elevators and officials assessed the damage Thursday while crews continued to fight the West Wind Fire in Judith Basin and Fergus counties. Governor Greg Gianforte will receive an incident command briefing this morning at 11 and will also meet with local residents. Fe...