Talen Energy confirmed Friday, it is seeking to acquire some of Puget Sound Energy’s 25% of Colstrip Unit 4, where previously Northwestern Energy was the only buyer. The Colstrip Power Plant Owner’s agreement gives a six power plant owners first right of refusal for any share and Talen is exercising that right. Puget Sound Energy o...
University Of Montana’s Center For Population Health Research Dedicated To Challenge Pathogens Like Coronavirus
As emergent pathogens like coronavirus appear the University of Montana has a center dedicated to understanding and addressing public health challenges to Montana and the region. Director of UM’s Center For Population Health Research Curtis Noonan. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-16-1-1.mp3
COVID-19 By the Numbers
Montana gained another 10 COVID-19 Cases over the weekend, with half of them in Toole County. That brings Montana to 389 Total Cases and 6 deaths recorded by the State. The Case tally was updated by the State Sunday Morning and do not reflect 2 new cases announced in the afternoon by Ravalli County which brought the Statewide Total to 389. &nb...
Virginia City – Closure of RV Parks and Short Term Rentals
Madison County Health Officials have ordered the closure of Hotels, RV Parks, and Short-Term Rentals amid the coronavirus pandemic. The County’s Board of Health has approved an order that prohibits people from staying in the area. The order is in effect until April 30th or whenever the state’s stay at home order expires.
Food Banks and Shelters Receive Much Needed Assistance
In the four weeks since the coronavirus made its way to Montana, Food Banks in communities across the state have experienced a shortage of food and also an alarming increase in demand. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation acknowledged this need with a $1 million grant being distributed among 100 food banks and shelters throughout Montana. Many ...
Yellowstone County Economic Recovery And Response Team Launches New Website Today
The Yellowstone County Economic Recovery an Response Team is launching anew website today as a resource for small businesses as they prepare for an economic restart. Big Sky Economic Development Director Steve Arveschoug. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-2.mp3
Isolation Measures Helping
Case studies from the Montana State Health Department and data from Google suggest social distancing and isolation measures are helping to flatten Montana’s coronavirus curve. Studies show the peak will happen close to mid-April based on several factors.
Grizzly Euthanized after Attack
Fish Wildlife and Parks euthanized a female grizzly bear which had attacked a hiker west of Dupuyer late Wednesday. The incident happened late in the evening when the hike encountered a sow with a cub at close range and the sow attacked the hiker in the thigh. Neither the hiker’s identity nor the full extent of his injuries is being released a...
MT University System Implements Hiring Freeze
A hiring freeze has been ordered throughout the Montana University System but the Bozeman campus has been granted an exception to hire a new Dean for its College of Letters and Science. Three finalists will be interviewed virtually April 16th. Each will have an online public forum to answer questions.
Great Falls – Plea Agreement Reached in Animal Cruelty Case
George Savoy accused of aggravated animal cruelty for starving his cattle has reached a plea deal with the Cascade County Attorney’s Office in return for a deferred sentence under which he won’t be able to own cattle for six years. Cascade County seized a herd of 230 cattle after dead animals were seen from Mission Road between Cascade and Sim...