Wednesday Representative Greg Gianforte said this about the status of the coronavirus pandemic in Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-12.mp3
14 MT Health Centers Awarded More than $9 Million
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $9 million to Montana to support 14 of the state’s health centers through the coronavirus outbreak. The centers may use the awards to help communities detect prevent diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients and maintain or increase health capacity and staffing levels to addres...
Frenchtown – Bridger Aerospace Makes a Special Delivery to Fire District
Bridger Aerospace based in Bozeman Wednesday made a special delivery to the Frenchtown Rural Fire District. The company manufactured and donated clear plastic face shields for the firefighters and emergency medical technicians to use when they respond to calls that may expose them to people infected with COVID-19. Network.
Bozeman – School District to offer Free Meals to Children
The Gallatin Gateway School District will offer free meals for children beginning Monday. The district recently received a waiver from the Montana Office of Public Instruction and the USDA to offer free meals during the school closure related to COVID-19. Breakfast and lunch will be available to children ages 18 and younger.
Largest Montana State University Billings Fundraiser Postponed Until Fall Due To The Coronavirus
The Montana State University Billings annual Wine and Food Festival has been postponed until fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. MSUB Foundation President and CEO Bill Kennedy. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-4-1.mp3
Billings Clinic Medical Director Of Health Policy Says COVID-19 Safety Measures Matter
During a recent statewide town hall Dr. Heidi Duncan joined Representative Greg Gianforte. The family physician and Medical Director of Health Policy at Billings Clinic reminded everyone that steps that have been taken on social distancing and shelter in place should not be taken lightly. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/202...
Governor Steve Bullock Has Done What Many Expected And Extended Directive
Governor Steve Bullock has done what many had expected he would do after consulting with health professionals. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-24-1-2.mp3
MSU Senior Named 2020 Newman Civic Fellow
Danielle Antelope, a Montana State University senior from Browning who has worked to improve the food systems on campus and within the Blackfeet Reservation, has been named a 2020 Newman Civic Fellow. The national honor is given to campus leaders who demonstrate a commitment to finding solutions for challenges facing local national and interna...
MT Dept of Labor Updates Unemployment Payment Numbers
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry today announced that 24,646 unemployment insurance payments were issued over the week of March 29th through April 5th providing benefits to Montanans impacted by COVID-19. Over that time over 22,000 new or reactivated claims were filed
Helena – School District Makes Changes to Meal Distribution Procedure
The Helena School District is making changes to its grab and go meal distribution procedure. The district will be providing meals from five schools and two business parking lots. They had previously used eight schools chosen at regional sites. In addition the school district will deliver meals three days a week but provide enough food for seve...