Following Wednesday’s end to the COVID-19 state of emergency, Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday announced an executive order declaring a statewide drought emergency in Montana. The governor explained the order yesterday on Voices of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_1137.mp3
Yellowstone National Park Fire Danger Now High
The fire danger level across all of Yellowstone National Park is now VERY HIGH and Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect. The Park’s Fire Management Officer John Cotaldo explained what this meant yesterday during a live Q&A session form the park. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_1237.mp3
Montana National Resources Youth Camp Still Accepting Applications
The Montana National Resources Youth Camp is set to begin on July 18th and is still taking applicants. Montana State University Extension Forestry Specialist Peter Kolb is directing the camp and explains who is eligible for signing up and what they should expect. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_832.mp3
Montana Representatives Request Federal Aid For Drought
There are calls across Montana for action to address its current extreme drought. Northern News Network’s Eric Young on recent actions by the treasure state’s representatives. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_737.mp3
Senator Daines Visits Robertson Draw Firefighters
As conditions heat up in Montana ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, crews on the Robertson Draw fire south of Red Lodge have been busy trying contain the wildfire’s edge. Senator Steve Daines recently visited the site of the fire and commented on the work being done. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_637.mp3
Bozeman Among Montana Cities Experiencing A Storage Space Shortage
With the lack of housing available in towns like Bozeman, a lack of storage units has quickly followed. Montana Storage Units Co-owner Dave Morell on why this has been the case. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_537.mp3
BIllings Ranked As One Of The Best Cities To Recover From Unemployment
The economy gained 559,000 jobs in May, and the national unemployment rate is now 5.8%. To provide more context, personal finance website WalletHub yesterday released its report on the cities whose unemployment rates are bouncing back most, with Billings ranking 10th in the nation. Here’s Wallethub’s Jill Gonzales on how Summer travel might im...
Montana Department of Livestock & FWP Remind Montanans To Look Out For Invasive Boars
The Montana Department of Livestock is asking residents to stay vigilant for feral swine. Though there have been no confirmed sightings in the state, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 5 Public Information Officer Bob Gibson reminds Montanans why it’s important it stays this way. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/...
New Planned Cancer Treatment Center Receives Multimillion Dollar Grant
A $6 million grant is helping Central Montana Medical Center add a new cancer center in Lewistown. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-01_832.mp3
Attorney General Knudsen Addresses Recent Hike In Drug Use Across Montana
State officials are reporting that fentanyl related deaths, meth-use and drug related crimes are all on the rise in Montana. Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently discussed on Voices of Montana the cause of these trends. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-01_737.mp3