Over the past few weeks Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton has had visitor restrictions in place but now a no-visitor policy has been implemented and no visitors can currently access the facilities. For people getting picked up from the hospital an employee will assist in transporting patients to their vehicles.
Deadline Today to Submit Mail-In Ballots for Primary
Governor Steve Bullock issued an order March 25th allowing all of the state’s 56 counties to approve an all-mail primary for the upcoming June 2nd election to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus at polling stations across the state. Several counties have done so and today is the deadline for counties to submit plans for all-mail ballots...
New Daycare Directives from Governor
Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive Wednesday saying day care centers in the state can stay open with additional safety requirements. They must whenever possible limit the total number of children in any one facility to 24. A press release from Bullock’s office Wednesday said facilities that cannot comply with the directive should shut d...
Prediction Issued Of Date For Coronavirus Spike In Montana When 9 Are Expected To Lose Their Lives
As the coronavirus pandemic continues certain dates are going to be watched out for what they mean. Wednesday Yellowstone County Health Officer and President/CEO of Riverstone Helath John Felton said this. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-33.mp3
SBA Loans may help Outfitters
The coronavirus has Montana’s outfitters and guides uncertain about their businesses essentially frozen in place and few answers for their clientele. As public health concerns have led to restrictions many have made the choice to cancel their trips. Small Business Administration loans may help outfitters to bridge the financial gap while indep...
Governor Deploys Montana National Guard
To help slow the spread of the coronavirus the Montana Army and Air National Guard will deploy 73 Guardsmen activated by the Governor. They will deploy to a total of 17 locations spread throughout 11 cities. Airports include Bozeman, Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, Great Falls, and Butte. They will also screen passengers at train stati...
Missoula – TSA Agent Tests Positive
A federal Transportation Security Administration agent who tested positive for COVID-19 was among the 17 cases of the disease in Missoula County Thursday. The TSA agent was responsible for screening passengers at Missoula International Airport. That person held the evening shift and last worked March 25th
Assisted Living Facility Coronavirus Deaths Send Shockwaves Through Shelby
Mark Daniels in Shelby says most may find it surprising that one of the smallest counties in the state is dealing with the most deaths from the coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-29-1-1.mp3
MT Disaster Declaration Approved
President Trump has approved Montana’s disaster declaration and FEMA will make federal emergency aid available to supplement state tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It includes assistance for all areas in the state affected by COVID-19 at a federal cost share of 75%.
Social Security Recipients Will Receive an Economic Impact Payment
Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviate tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. This news follows Senator Steve Daines request to the Department of the Treasury to ensure Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive direct checks.