Whitefish Mayor John Muhlfeld declared a state of emergency for the city Thursday related to the coronavirus. The emergency order allows the city to activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all local disaster and emergency plans which includes mobilizing all available city resources.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction Requests Federal Waivers For Local Schools
The Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Elsie Arntzen has submitted comprehensive state and federal waiver requests for local schools during the coronavirus outbreak. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-26-1-2.mp3
Governor Steve Bullock Announces Change At Motor Vehicle Department Through Emergency Order
Changes are being made at the Motor Vehicle Department of the Montana Department of Justice. Governor Steve Bullock who recently issued an emergency order because of coronavirus has one. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-33-1-2.mp3
Senator Steve Daines Voted For A Coronavirus Relief Bill In Response To Outbreak
Wednesday Senator Steve Daines voted for a coronavirus relief bill in response to the outbreak. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-22-2-1.mp3
Great Falls – Cascade County Commissioners Approve Temporary Clinic
In an emergency meeting Wednesday Cascade County commissioners ok’d a contract with Alluvion Health to operate a temporary viral incident clinic to screen patients and divert potential coronavirus cases from other clinic sites. The clinic will run out of four examination rooms in the far northwest corner of the City-County Health Department Bu...
Department Of Environmental Quality Issues Final EIS For Proposed Black Butte Copper Mine
The Final Environmental Impact Statement by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality has been released concerning the proposed Black Butte Copper Mine near White Sulphur Springs. DEQ Public Policy Director Rebecca Harbage . https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-20-4.mp3
Billings Clinic Announces What It’s Doing To Help Outlying Partners During Coronavirus Outbreak
Billings Clinic President/CEO Dr. Scott Ellner announced what it is doing during the coronavirus outbreak to help its partners. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-36.mp3
Attorney General Tim Fox Outlines TSA Extension For Airline Travelers With Outdated IDs
As of now the REAL ID Oct. 1st deadline remains but the state is waiting if it will be extended. Wednesday Attorney General Tim Fox announced there has been another kind of extension for Montana airline passengers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-11-2.mp3
Montana – Banks Across Montana are Closing their Lobbies
Northern News Network is receiving notices from Banks and Credit Unions across the State of Montana that they are closing their lobbies until further notice. Drive-thru operations are remaining open during regular drive-up banking hours. Some banks are also reporting that they are taking appointments to meet immediate needs. It is recommended ...
Montana – Telemedicine Expansion to Assist Medicaid Patients
Governor Steve Bullock announced Wednesday he is expanding access to telemedicine services. It is intended to ensure Montana Medicaid patients receive quality health care in their homes to prevent unnecessary gatherings at health care facilities and slow the spread of COVID-19.