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...
Kalispell – 15 Forest Rental Cabins Closed Indefinitely
Fifteen rental cabins in Flathead National Forest have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff due to COVID-19. A full list of rental cabins can be found on the Forest’s website.
Shelby – Officials Report 2 Mores COVID-19 Deaths
The third and fourth Montanans known to die from COVID-19 have been reported. Notification of the deaths was provided to Governor Steve Bullock by the Toole County Health Department today. The administration is aware of concerns regarding impacts to the senior community in Toole County and has been working to deploy additional resources to th...
Great Falls – Symphony Hosting Fundraiser for United Way of Cascade County
The Great Falls Symphony will be giving away two tickets to a future symphony concert for every $250 donated to United Way of Cascade County’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund. United Way of Cascade County has set an initial goal of raising $50,000 to help families get through the coronavirus crisis and the Great Falls Symphony hopes the o...
Montana, Shortest ER Wait Times Among Shortest in Nation
A new report by 360 Quote looking at Emergency Room waiting times ins all fifty states has found that the median ER wait time in Montana is 63 minutes the 8th shortest among all 50 states. In light of COVID-19 prompt medical treatment is as crucial as ever.
Hamilton – Elections Administrator Requesting Mail Ballot for Primary
Ravalli County Elections Administrator Regina Plettenberg will ask the county Tuesday for permission to hold a mail ballot election for the June primary. About 85% of election judges who work at Ravalli County polling places are over 70 years of age and Plettenberg says there really is no other option because of their vulnerability to...
Montana State Parks Seeking Public Comment on Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2020 Off-Highway Vehicle grant proposals for the current grant application cycle which closed Feb. 28th. Public comments will be accepted through Thursday afternoon April 30th at 5 o’clock.
Montana Women’s Run Goes Virtual
The 2020 Montana Women’s Run will be held as a virtual event this year due to the health threats posed by COVID-19. Participants are encouraged to walk or run a 2 or 5 mile route near their home. T-shirts race numbers and a small gift will be mailed to all participants. Details are available at womensrun dot org.
MT Science Center Busy Making Masks
Even though the Montana Science Center in Bozeman is closed, the Science Center’s 3D printer is up and running making printed respiratory masks. Using rolls of filament which cost between $20 and $25 a roll, one roll can print about 20 masks bringing the total cost for one to about $1.
DPPHS Exploring Ways to Assist Childcare Facilities
More than 160,000 K through 12 students suddenly lost their regular source of daytime supervision when schools statewide closed. The Montana Department of Health and Human Services is monitoring childcare closures and recommending that individual providers decide on the best course of action. The Department is exploring many policy options to ...