Two additional positive cases of coronavirus in Montana. Both patients are males in their 20s from Gallatin County. The tests conducted by the Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Health Laboratory were confirmed this morning. They will be isolate or quarantined according to public health guidelines and those who came into clo...
Governor Steve Bullock Announced Emergency Rules To Streamline Unemployment Benefits
Governor Steve Bullock has announced emergency rules to streamline unemployment benefits for workers impacted by COVID-19. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-30-1-2.mp3
As The Coronavirus Breakout Continues Representative Greg Gianforte Has Some Good News
One piece of good news has happened amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Representative Greg Gianforte. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-28-1-2.mp3
Missoula – Law Enforcement Limiting Responses to Emergency Calls Only
Missoula city and county law enforcement will be temporarily limiting in-person responses to emergency calls only in response to the coronavirus. Fingerprint services have also been suspended temporarily by both departments. The public can still report crimes to the Missoula Police Department on its city website. The Sheriff’s Office will rema...
Apgar – Visitor’s Center and Bookstore Closing Saturday
Glacier National Park will close Apgar Visitor Center and bookstore beginning Saturday until further notice. The park will continue to provide visitor information through alternative means at the Apgar Visitor Center Plaza. Additional information and current conditions are available on the park’s website.
Butte – Food Bank Closing Lobby, but Still Distributing Food
The Butte Emergency Food Bank has closed its front door access to the lobby area and has been distributing pre-packaged boxes of goods to people needing food. The food pantry distributes food packages to about 3,000 individuals or 700 families in the Butte area each month but that number is expected to go up if shutdowns to prevent the spread ...
Coronavirus Impact on State’s Tourism Industry
Montana’s tourism-related businesses are feeling the strain of the coronavirus impact according to studies by researchers at the University of Montana released Tuesday. The businesses reporting the biggest hits were hotels and accommodations with nearly 50% of respondents in the category reporting cancellations due to fears of COVID-19 transm...
State President Scott Sales Pushing for Mail-In Ballot
State Senate President Scott Sales is suggesting shifting to a mail-ballot only primary as the safest option for Montana counties including voters and staff polling stations as volunteers and has urged Governor Steve Bullock to apply emergency powers to make it possible. Bullock’s staff has confirmed the governor spoke with Sales but said resp...
Kalispell – Kalispell Regional Healthcare Vice President Of Medical Affairs On Preparations For Coronavirus Outbreak
Dr. Doug Nelson Vice President of Medical Affairs on the executive team with Kalispell Regional Healthcare took to Facebook live Monday to answer questions from the social media audience as well as to inform Northwest Montana on what measures the hospital is taking to protect patients and healthcare providers from coronavirus. https://northern...
Helena – Governor Bullock Confirms Two Additional Cases in Montana
Governor Steve Bullock has confirmed two additional positive cases of coronavirus in Montana, bringing the State’s total to 9. One is a Missoula County male patient in his 20s and another is a Yellowstone County female patient in her 20s. The tests conducted by the Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Health Laboratory w...