Sometimes there is a misunderstanding on how to keep your home or office sanitized against COVID-19. Billings Dr. Brad Fuller sets the record straight. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-6-2-1.mp3
Bozeman – District Court Restricting Access
Starting today Gallatin County’s Clerk of District Court is restricting access to the office over fear of spreading coronavirus. Jennifer Brandon’s office will still provide services via email phone and mail. The office handles civil and criminal cases adoptions juvenile proceedings and declaration of marriage.
Montana – Walmart Hiring 500 in Montana
Walmart plans to hire more than 500 people to work in Montana stores, clubs, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers in response to strong demand in stores. The jobs will be temporary at first but many will convert to permanent roles. The Arkansas based retail giant is hiring 150,000 new employees nationwide through the end of May. Inter...
Billings – Neurosurgeon and Dentist use 3D Printer to Alleviate Mask Shortages
One of the challenges health care providers are experiencing is a shortage of masks. To bolster the supply Billings Clinic Neurosurgeon Dusty Richardson in collaboration with Billings area dentist Spencer Zaugg and his son Colton have created masks using 3D printer technology. The Flowmark/Hitech Filters Company headquartered in Billings is p...
U.S. Census Bureau Plans Changed Because Of Coronavirus Outbreak Including In Montana
Timothy P. Olson is the Associate Director for Field Operations with executive responsibility for data collection conducted through the U.S. Census Bureau’s census and surveys. Because of the coronavirus outbreak plans have been changed. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-4-4.mp3
Attorney General Tim Fox On What Food Banks Are Doing During Coronavirus Outbreak
As the number of people using food banks in Montana increases amid the coronavirus pandemic the number of donations from retailers has decreased Rather than donating food or volunteering the food banks are asking for money to buy their own food from suppliers to keep their shelves stocked. Attorney General Tim Fox. https://northernbroadcasting...
Governor Steve Bullock Has Good News For Working People Affected By Closures
Governor Steve Bullock with news for working people economically affected by the coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-9-1.mp3
Missoula – UM Students Have Until 8am Tuesday to Move
University of Montana students who live in the dorms have until Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock to move out and all swipe access to the dorms will be turned off at that time. An email sent out by the UM Housing Office encourages students to offer housing options to friends who may have no other place to go.
Helena – State Lab Running 7 Days per Week
Initially the state and its Public Health Lab received 200 tests for coronavirus and now there have been a total of about 2000 received. The state lab is now open seven days a week and turnaround on testing is 24 to 48 hours. Some for-profit labs are doing COVID-19 testing but their turnaround times are four or five days or longer.
Ronan – Green Ridge Biosolutions Producing Hand Sanitizer
Ronan CBD manufacturing company Green Ridge Biosolutions is working to produce thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer for the local community and beyond. Using products already on hand the company is selling the in-demand hand cleaner and the company is providing bottles for free to local store and agencies in need.