Behavioral health providers across the state are finding that difficulties introduced by COVID-19 have created a precarious situation for people struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol but how much Montanans have been imbibing during the pandemic is hard to gauge. Market research firm Nielsen reported a 55% increase countrywide in alcoho...
Missoula – Public Library Offers Limited Lending
The Missoula Public Library is now offering limited lending and curbside service to resume at its downtown branch. Returning items is still prohibited for the foreseeable future and until the library works through a plan for safe returns.
Economic Impact Payment Deadline Wednesday
The Internal Revenue Service says those wanting a quicker Economic Impact Payment should act fast as the deadline to enter direct deposit information is set. People should use the Get My Payment tool by noon Wednesday to check on payment status and when available provide direct deposit information.
Billings – New Construction on Fast-Paced Increase in First Quarter
New construction in Billings during the first four months of 2020 happened at a faster pace by a significant margin that it was last year. From January to April the Magic City saw $99 million in new residential and commercial construction remodels and additions fencing and roofing project. That’s $34.3 million more than n 2019.
Missoula – City Council to Hold Hearing on The Climate Ready Missoula Plan
The Missoula City Council and Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual hearing this evening beginning at 6 on The Climate Ready Missoula Plan. They will then vote on whether to adopt the 29 goals and 77 strategies for Missoula County to adapt to the County’s projected rise in average annual temperatures by 5 to 8 degrees by 2100.
Ronan Women Sentenced to Prison in Embezzelment Case
Kerry Yeager admitted stealing more than $300,000 from her employer and evading paying income taxes. The Ronan woman was sentenced Friday to 25 months in prison three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution for wire fraud aggravated identity theft and tax evasion.
Bat Lady Research on Viruses More Timely Than Ever Now With Coronavirus Pandemic
Montana State University researcher Raina Plowright has been studying bats and the viruses they carry and spread for years and now with the emergency o COVID-19 the bat lady’s research is timelier than ever. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-11-1.mp3
West Yellowstone – Man Sentenced for Illegal Possession of Destructive Device
Charles Bailey was sentenced to three years in federal prison Friday for illegal possession of an illegal destructive device. The West Yellowstone man told Judge Dana Christensen he had homemade bombs for hunting problematic coyotes in the area. The 40 month term is lower than prosecutors recommended. Bailey will remain under three years of su...
Northern Cheyenne Extends Stay at Home Order
The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation has extended its stay at home order and curfew until May 31st in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. The reservation has not seen a positive case of the coronavirus. The stay at home order was originally issued March 28th.
Females Seeking Statewide Office On The Rise
In Montana the highest number of female candidates are seeking statewide political office this election year than there have been in the last three decades with eleven women running heading into the June 2nd primary. State voters have not sent another female lawmakers to Washington since Jeanette Rankin was elected to the U.S. House in 1916....