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...
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ASSIST – Kalispell ASSIST connects people to resources necessary in regaining their health and independence. It’s disheartening how many people become ill and depilated with no idea where to turn for help. ASSIST identifies these people and matches them with services to help them recover and get back on their feet. From financial aid to ...
Montana The Only U.S. State Prohibiting Mandatory Vaccinations By Private Businesses
Now that House Bill 702 is law businesses in Montana cannot require those who refuse to be vaccinated to wear masks to access their premises unless they require everyone to wear a mask. According to the National Academy for State Health Policy which tracks vaccine related legislation introduced across the United States the law has made Montana...
Drought Likely To Affect Upcoming Hunting Season
Hunting this fall could be largely shaped by the widespread drought hitting the state this summer affecting green up with many areas of Montana reporting stifled grass growth which can mean less nutrition for elk deer and other wildlife. While some early hunts start in August, Montana’s hunting season really begins September with the start of ...
Billings Police Chief Comments On Transients In City
The city of Billings is having a problem with transients. Police Chief Rich St. John. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-03_832.mp3
Additional National Guard To Assist In Wildfire Management
The Montana National Guard is adding 25 personnel to state active duty to provide logistics and security support to the Lolo Complex Fire burning southwest of Missoula and beginning today a 20-person hand crew will aid in the Alder Creek Fire located southwest of Butte. By Wednesday the Montana National Guard will have activated 102 personnel ...
State Senator Ellsworth Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor
State Senator Jason Ellsworth has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of obstructing a peace officer after a traffic stop in May during which he threatened to call the attorney general and argued he couldn’t be arrested because he was a lawmaker on his way to legislative business. Ellsworth will receive a one-year deferred sentence for the...
New Website Launches For Identifying Child Disabilities
Act Early Montana has launched a website to provide free resources to help parents recognize developmental disabilities. One in six between three and 17 has one that can affect how they play learn speak act or move. Marcy Hanson a registered nurse and the Montana Act Early ambassador shares some of the milestones they look for in young childre...