The Management of Rimrock Mall in Billings has temporarily suspended hours of operation and will it remain closed until Monday April 6th because of coronavirus. Some restaurants and other service retailers with outside access may be open at various hours to provide essential services.
Butte – Courthouse closed to foot traffic
The Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse is closed to most public foot traffic until next Tuesday March 31st because of coronavirus concerns but offices are staffed and ready to help via phone emails and the internet. Some hearings and inmate appearances could include videoconferencing.
Missoula – Medical Workers Laid Off
Scores of nurses support staff and other medical workers at Western Montana Clinic in Missoula have been either laid off indefinitely or have had their hours reduced. The clinic’s management said the move was made in order to keep the community and staff safe from coronavirus. Workers who were laid off are eligible for state unemployment insur...
Helena – Costco Hires Helena Police for Security
The Helena Police Department has been contracted by Costco to provide security due to large crowds and not because of any incidents. Costco has seen a major run of shoppers due to fears about the coronavirus. The officers are being paid overtime by the department and Costco is paying the entirety of the cost of service.
Montana – Governor Calls on Agencies to Plan for Surge
Governor Steve Bullock announced measures Monday to ensure the state can swiftly acquire the hospital space and medical supplies needed to rapidly respond to a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. The Directive advises state and local authorities to plan for a surge of critically ill patients including identifying and securing additional space t...
Bozeman – New Cases of Covid-19 Indicate Community Spread
Gallatin County’s four new cases of COVID-19 announced over the weekend indicate evidence of community spread of coronavirus in Montana. Community spread means the four invested people had no traceable contact with other people who are known to have the virus or been exposed to it. The virus was likely transmitted to them within the Bozeman co...
Helena – Landfill Open, Administrative Office Closed to the Public
The City of Helena and Lewis and Clark County’s Transfer Station and Landfill will remain open however both administrative offices are closed to the public as of today until further notice. Staff will continue to work in shifts to limit social contact and some will work remotely.
Montana Chair Of House Appropriation Committee On Voices Of Montana Says State is In A Strong Financial Position
Today on Voices of Montana Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Nancy Balance of Hamilton said even with the coronavirus outbreak Montana is in a strong financial position. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-10-2.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
Yellowstone County Health Director John Felton On The COVID-19 Virus
Yellowstone County Health Director John Felton talks about the COVID-19 virus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-7-1-1.mp3
Mammoth Hot Springs – Yellowstone Following CDC Guidelines
The National Park Service is adhering to the latest guidelines from the White House and CDC vowing to keep outdoor spaces open while giving park superintendents the power to close or modify operations. Entrance fees at all national parks monuments and wildlife refuges have been temporarily waived. Most amenities and roads in Yellowstone Nation...