Billings’ city council recently approved the city’s budget for 2022. Mayor Bill Cole explains the notable increase in the budget and why it got approved. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-01_637.mp3
Congressman Rosendale Sends Letter To VA Secretary Concerning Sex Reassignment Surgeries
On Monday, Congressman Matt Rosendale sent a letter to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs opposing a recent decision to allow the department to pay for sex reassignment surgeries. Rosendale on why he and other congressmen sent the letter. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-01_537.mp3
Former UM Athletic Director Comments On Recent NCAA Court Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court last week ruled that the National Collegiate Athletics Association’s current policy for compensating student athletes goes against anti-trust laws, which may eventually lead to students getting paid in the future. Former University of Montana Athletic Director Jim O’Day thinks this may lead to issues for NCAA beyond just...
UW School of Medicine Provides Health For Managing Burning Asphalt
With the pacific northwest and areas across Montana experiencing record-breaking heat throughout the week, simple actions like walking on asphalt can result in injury. Dr. Beth Ebel with the University of Washington School of Medicine on what people should be mindful of in this type of weather. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploa...
Montana DEQ Agrees To Terms For Colstrip Cleanup
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality retained last week’s approval to clean up groundwater contamination at the Colstrip Power Plant’s Evaporation Ponds. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-30_832.mp3
Three Men Arrested In Connection To Horse Abuse
Three Helena Valley men were recently charged with animal cruelty after investigators seized 58 horses found to be in poor health. Our capitol correspondent Troy Shockley has more on the men and the horses. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-30_737.mp3
Montanan and VA Under Secretary Quinn Discusses Position
General Matt Quinn is a former Adjutant General in Montana who is now Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs. He recently talked about his goals with this new position. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-30_637.mp3
Billings Superintendent Considers New School Levy
Billings School District 2 Elementary School has a financial deficit, which has many asking if there will be a School Levy. District Superintendent Greg Upham. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-30_537.mp3
Senator Tester On Compromising For Infrastructure Package
President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he will sign the current infrastructure proposal even without the spending plan he originally said must be included which featured many Democratic priorities. Jon Tester, one of the ten senator’s behind the initial proposal, was on CBS’s Face the Nation Sunday where he discussed what may still need to be...
Local Beekeepers Highlighted During Pollinator Month
We’re nearing the end of pollinator month in Montana, but that doesn’t mean the bee’s work will come to an end. Beekeeper Chuck Bushy with Bushy Bees shares how those interested in beekeeping can get started. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-29_1137.mp3