The rate at which Montanans are diagnosed with COVID-19 continues to decline as the state begins its third week in which retailers have been able to reopen and the second week that bars and restaurants could offer dine-in options with limited capacity. Montana has 459 people who tested positive for COVID-19 four people remain hospitalized and ...
The Great Potato Giveaway
Potato farmer Matthew Foth, who has been in the industry for over 20 years, gave away 30,000 pounds of spuds Saturday during The Great Potato Giveaway during the upper parking lot a MetraPark in Billings. Montana construction company Riverside Contracting provided the potato transportation from Toston to the Magic City.
Browning – Tribe Approved for Federal Funding
The Blackfeet Indian Tribe was recently approved for more than $30 million from the federal government as part of addressing COVID-19 issues. Today marks the 66th day of its stay at home order and all restrictions still stay the same.
AG Fox Calls for Investigation of Chinese Government’s Role Relating to COVID-19
Attorney General Tim Fox has joined an 18-state effort calling on Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Fox asked for a Congressional investigation saying the Chinese government’s mishandling and deliberate deception has caused death and hardship fo...
Fundraiser Continues Despite Cancellation of Kentucky Derby
The Montana Independent Living Project in is a non-profit which promotes independence for those living with disabilities. The organization has canceled its Derby for Disability Fundraiser but is still selling raffle tickets to an all-expense paid trip to the 2021 Kentucky Derby. This year’s trip had to be canceled because the 2020 Kentucky Der...
Missoula – UM Long Range Plan Includes New Forestry Building
The University of Montana College of Forestry is one of the oldest academic programs in the West and has been in its current building since 1923. UM has included a new forestry building in its long-range building plans and it will take its funding to the state Legislature next year. The new home is expected to be built from cross laminated t...
Hamilton – County Commission Reopens County Offices on Limited Basis
The Ravalli County Commission has decided to reopen most county buildings to the public with some limits starting today. Some offices are open to only one person at a time to ensure social distancing requirements under Governor Steve Bullock’s Phase 1 directive are followed. Congregating is not allowed in any of the common areas in county offi...
Glacier Park – Remains Closed
Glacier National Park has been closed for over a month because of the coronavirus pandemic and at this point it appears it will remain closed until at least the end of May which a phased opening sometime after that. Reopening the park will be a joint decision with state tribal and local officials. Presently about 160 people are working in the ...
Great Falls – County/City Offices Start Re-Opening
The Cascade County Treasurer’s Office has resumed normal operating hours and the City of Great Falls’ Park and Recreation Department is reopening. A limited number of appointments will continue to be scheduled. Walk-in clients will be accommodated to the extent that the six foot social distancing requirement can be maintained.
Trees Planted to Honor UM Graduates
Seedlings are being planted in the Flathead National Forest on the 3,600 acre Bandy Ranch dedicated to the University of Montana graduates for 2020 in lieu of a commencement ceremony halted by the global outbreak of COVID-19. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation which operates a nursery in Missoula secured around 2,100 ...