With coronavirus forcing sweeping school closures Montana’s is out until at least until April 10th and with abrupt orders to shift to remote learning the status of internet access for teachers and students has come home to roost. Major strides have been made to in ensuring schools have high speed internet. A 2019 report declared the classroo...
Bozeman – Parks and Trails Ballots will still be Mailed on May 5th
The City of Bozeman’s proposal for a new fee in the form of a citywide parks and trails district will likely still be with May 5th ballots amidst the coronavirus pandemic. The city passed the Feb. 20th deadline to remove an issue from a special district election which they wanted to do. The Gallatin County Elections Department is due to begin ...
Department of Revenue has Mailed Notices to Manufactured Home Owners
The Montana Department of Revenue has mailed notices to property owners of mobile and manufactured homes that are assessed separately from the land on which they are located. The notice is not a tax bill. County treasurers calculate and bill property owners for their 2020 general property taxes based upon the values shown on the notices.
Montana Numbers Continue to Increase
By Sunday evening coronavirus cases in Montana totaled 161 by Monday morning, that number has grown to 171. Gallatin County continues to have the most cases with 67 and had the largest overnight increase of 9. Three more COVID-19 related deaths have also been confirmed including two deaths in Toole County and an elderly Madison County patient...
Kalispell – Veterinary Community Still Seeing Patients
The veterinary community in the Flathead knows that even amid a virus outbreak affecting humans the valley’s animals need treatment too. Although non-essential businesses have been ordered to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19 veterinary clinics and hospitals are still deemed essential and most veterinarians are still seeing patient wit...
Before COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers Stable
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Montana the state’s unemployment rate in February remained unchanged at 3.5% with about 800 jobs added over the month. The Unemployment rate has increased in the last several weeks because of public health and safety measures and their impacts will be evident in next month’s unemployment data.
Great Falls – Primary Election by Mail Only Ballot
The June 2nd primary election in Cascade County will be held by a mail only ballot. The county employs 110 temporary election judges as required by law to assist on election-day at the certified polling locations. 82% of the electorate in Cascade County has already requested a mail ballot.
West Glacier- Governor Requests Closure
Governor Steve Bullock sent a letter to the superintendent of Glacier National Park Tuesday requesting the immediate temporary closure of the park as the state experiences a surge in positive coronavirus cases. As of Thursday there was no word from Jeff Mow on whether Glacier will shut its gates as other national parks have including Yellowsto...
Attorney General Tim Fox On What He’d Do As Republican Governor Concerning Those In Uniform
Thursday Attorney General Tim Fox held a telephone press conference with reporters on what the Republican would do if he was elected as Governor in November concerning those in uniform. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-25-6.mp3
Montana Conservation Voters’ Aaron Murphy On Mail-In Ballot For Primary Election Ok’d By Governor Bullock
Governor Steve Bullock has issued an order for counties to be able to use mail-in ballots if they choose for the June 2nd primary election. The head of the group Montana Conservation Voters Aaron Murphy says it’s an important decision that will ensure the integrity of the state’s election. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-conten...