The 2020 Census is underway. Emilie Ritter Saunders from the Montana Department Of Commerce on why it is so important. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-27.mp3
Helena – Law Enforcement Ramp-Up Enforcement of Governor’s Orders
Officials in Lewis and Clark County plan to step up the enforcement of Governor Steve Bullock’s stay at home order with a progressive approach that includes fines of $500 per day for repeat offences. County health officials have been receiving complaints about nonessential businesses staying open despite Bullock’s order to close. Enforcement ...
During Tuesday Conference Call Governor Steve Bullock Attempted To Lower Worst Fears Of Montanans
Governor Steve Bullock said this to try to lower the worst fears of Montanans during a Tuesday call with reporters. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-16.mp3
$4.7 Million Slated for Law Enforcement Protective Gear
Montana will receive an estimated $4.7 million to bolster state and local law enforcement efforts to purchase protective equipment for officers and pay for officer overtime as part of the CARES Act. Law enforcement officers will see increased activity which could result in higher risk of exposure if they do not have access to the necessary equ...
Northwestern Energy Adding New Protocols For Employee And Public Safety
Northwestern Energy is enacting new protocols to ensure the health of their employees by asking the public to give them six feet of space or more for social distancing. Another new protocol from Public Relations Specialist Jo Dee Black. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-40.mp3
Montana Economic Developers Association Says Help Is On The Way For Small Businesses
Locally owned businesses are facing difficult time as the coronavirus requires massive closures across Montana. The Montana Economic Developers Association President Steve Arveschoug along with his statewide counterparts have been in contact with our state Senators and Representative in trying to get more funding to help keep workers at small ...
State Airport Parking Lots Empty Or Almost Due To Coronavirus Impact On Travel
The parking lots at airports around the state are empty or near empty as the coronavirus impacts travel. Billings Logan International Airport Director of Aviation and Transit Kevin Ploehn. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-16-4.mp3
Former Blackfeet Nation Chairman Sentenced
Willie Sharp was sentenced Monday to 10 months in prison. The former Blackfeet Nation Chairman defrauded a tribal Head Start early education program through an overtime pay scheme. His plea to be spared prison time because of the coronavirus was denied by U.S. District Judge Brian Morris but was issued a more lenient sentence than federal pr...
Reminder to be Bear Aware
Bears in Northwest Montana are emerging from their dens prompting officials with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks to remind residents and visitors to be bear aware. Warmer temperatures are stirring bears awake and they are beginning to search for food. FWP is asking residents to remove or secure food attractants such as garbage bird feeders and...
Governor Bullock Raises Concerns with President Trump
In a conference call to President Donald Trump Monday governors raised concerns about having sufficient testing capacity to track the spread of the coronavirus in their states. Montana Governor Steve Bullock told the President Trump quote “we are trying to do contact tracing we’re literally we are one day away if we don’t get test kits from t...