It was recently announced that Montana asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to lift threatened species protections for grizzly bears in the northern part of the state. Joe Dellwo is a rancher out of Bynum who recently shared his thoughts on the impact of grizzlies and why he thinks they should be de-listed. https://northernbroadcasting.co...
Missouri River Snowpack Below Average
Mountain snowpack in the upper Missouri River Basin is accumulating at well below average levels for this time of year. About 25% of the mountain snowpack typically accumulates by December 1st and normally peaks near April 15th. While the mountain snowpack currently is below average it is still too early in the season snowpack is to make a pr...
Billings Clinic Officer Warns People To Be Cautious Of COVID Treatment Information
First came coronavirus than the Delta Variant and now we’re waiting for the Omicron Variant to arrive in the state. Regional Chief Medical officer for Billings Clinic Dr. Clint Seger recently on Voices of Montana has concerns regarding potential treatments. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-06_437.mp3
Montana Supreme Court To Make Decision On New Abortion Laws
Three laws that soon will be before Montana’s highest court would make it harder for rural residents to access reproductive-health care. Planned Parenthood of Montana’s Martha Stahl says residents already face barriers to accessing medical care and that these bills would force them to travel several hours away to see a doctor in person. https:...
Overdose Deaths Continue To Rise In Montana
Drug overdose deaths are on the rise in Montana though at a slower pace than the national average. The Big Sky Business Journal reports there were an estimated 161 fatal overdoses in Montana over the 12 months ending in April compared to 151 over the same period the year prior. The 6.6% increase ranks as the fourth smallest of all 46 states th...
Montana Agencies Providing Updates On Omicron Variant Affecting Holiday Travel
For those planning holiday travel within or outside of the U.S. the coronavirus may once again impact your plans. Montana-based travel agencies provide updates on how the omicron variant and new CDC guidance could impact upcoming holiday travel. As things could change at any time the travel agencies encourage everyone to keep a close eye on ru...
Health Care Open Enrollment For 2022 Now Available For Montanans
Open enrollment is now available for individuals wanting to re-up or begin new health care coverage through the Health Care Exchange. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is one of three providers available in the state. John Doran Divisional Vice President External Affairs says, in this case size, does matter. https://northernbroadcasting.co...
CARES Act Allocates Over $9 Million To Montana Communities
The Montana Department of Commerce says 16 projects in 13 communities statewide have been awarded more than $9.4 million in federal grant funding for activities that will help counties, cities and town prevent prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of the allocated projects will benefit lower to middle wage-earning Montanans wit...
Senator Daines Introduces Bill To Simplify Access For Outdoor Recreation
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://northernb...
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...