The City of Billings is named after the Northern Pacific Railway president who never actually lived in the city. The statue of Frederick Billings in front of the Western Heritage Center is now wearing an N95 mask. Photo Courtesy of Western Heritage Center Facebook Page
Establishments Making Revenue To A Certain Level Can Now Access SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Tuesday the Small Business Administration made the Paycheck Protection Program to bars which had been shut out of the program if one-third of their revenue came from gaming. Senator Steve Daines was one of 15 legislators who wrote to President Trump April 8th asking they be included. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04...
Whitefish – Planning Board to Discuss Conditional Use Permit
The Whitefish Planning Board will discuss a conditional use permit for a large condominium project on the west side of Whitefish during its remote meeting Thursday evening at 6 o’clock. The meeting will take place online through WebEx and a link is available on the Planning Board website to access the meeting and provide public comment.
Great Falls – School Board Agrees to Continuation of Pay and Benefits
The Great Falls Public Schools Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed on the continuation of pay and benefits for Great Falls Public Schools’ employees during the state mandated school closures prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employees working on site will need to adhere to the Center for Disease Control guidelines and they may be asked b...
Montana Airports to Receive Assistance Due to Revenue Losses
The steep decline in air travel due to COVID-19 has left many Montana airports with significant revenue losses but an announcement Tuesday signals some help could be on the way. The Federal Aviation Administration released an airport by airport breakdown of grant funding for $10 billion in emergency funds. Montana’s airports are eligible for u...
The Demographic Breakdown of COVID-19 Cases in Montana
Montana reported 399 confirmed cases of coronavirus Tuesday. That is an increase of five from the day before. It took Montana 13 days to reach 100 cases and the state gets another 100 cases about every five days. The median age for cases in Montana is 48 and the cases are 50% male and 50% female. 94.4% of those who test positive are white whil...
Governor Bullock Answers Question About Collaboration With Other States At Tuesday Press Call
Tuesday afternoon Governor Steve Bullock held a press call to provide updates on Montana’s response to COVID-19 and answer questions from reporters. One came from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley who asked the governor if he was considering joining other states in collaboration efforts as some on the East and West coats have ...
National Guard Troops Screening At Airports To Get Tri-Care Insurance After Serving Over Thirty Days
The National Guard has been screening and checking the temperatures of passengers at Montana airports and rail stations for the past few weeks working without the benefits many other federal employees receive. Tuesday Senator Steve Daines brought lunch to troops at the Bozeman airport and said President Trump will allow them to receive health ...
Phishing and Smishing Attempts Target State Employees
There have been recent phishing and smishing attempts via email and text messaging asking State employees to purchase gift cards. State Chief Information Security Officer Andy Hanks says State employees should not reply to them and should report them as soon as possible.
Governor Bullock Releases Interim Analysis of COVID-19 in Montana
Governor Steve Bullock released a report Tuesday produced by state epidemiologists examining 377 cases of COVID-19 in Montana. The report will help the state make data driven decisions to aggressively respond by knowing who is impacted by the coronavirus how it spreads and patient outcomes. The report can be reviewed in its entirety, Interim A...