With concerns about the coronavirus Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is holding off on giving directions on the June 2nd primary election for the next week or so. The secretary of state has stringent constitutional and statutory requirements in how elections are run but Stapleton won’t say what he would do if the governor used emergency powe...
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...
Town Pump Charitable Foundation Offering $500,000 In Grants To Volunteer Ambulance And EMT Services
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services especially in rural communities in Montana. Director of Corporate Communications for Town Pump Bill McGladdery https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-14-1-2.mp3
Hamilton – Rocky Mountain Lab Testing Reiterates Need for Cleaning Protocols
Thanks to the National Institute Of Health which runs Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton recent studies found the virus which causes COVID-19 is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces. The findings reinforce the protocol of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects.
Browning – Reservation Wide Curfew and other Restrictions
The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has declared a state of emergency for the Blackfeet Reservation in response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus. This includes a reservation wide curfew from 10 in the evening until 6 in the morning for all residents. Blackfeet tribal offices and programs will be closed until March 30th ...
Montana – MT Food Bank on Maximum Food Security Status
The Montana Food Bank Network staff is working from home leaving a skeleton crew on hand in the Missoula warehouse to handle orders. It is operating on “maximum food security” protocol which means limited access with no volunteers. The primary effort now is to keep existing deliveries on track as larger food banks in Montana adopt a “marketpl...
Senator Jon Tester On Different Bills To Help Fight Coronavirus Outbreak
Senator Jon Tester says with different bills to help fight coronavirus in different ways everyone has to be on the same page to make all of the work productive. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-39-1.mp3
St. Vincent Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Asking For Blood Donations Immediately
Tuesday in Billings St. Vincent Healthcare’s Chief Medical Officer Michael Bush made a plea to the community for blood. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-37-1.mp3
Great Falls – Schools Being Re-Purposed for Childcare
Despite schools across the state being closed, Great Falls Public Schools opened 14 elementary schools across town Tuesday to offer limited child care services for first responders and other medical professionals. Children with parents in the military are welcome with proper identification and a letter from their Commander.