Yellowstone National Park has received a substantial number of requests to temporarily close from state and local partners including the governors of Montana and Wyoming health officials from all surrounding counties and local government leadership. Park Superintendent Cam Sholly said today that the park is taking these requests very seriousl...
Helena Police Department Limiting In-Person Contact For Non-Emergencies
The Helena Police Department is limiting in-person contact for non-emergencies to protect officers and staff against the coronavirus. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-23-2.mp3
R-CALF U-S-A CEO Bill Bullard Wants Reforms For Independent Cattle Producers Not A Bail Out
Already facing issues in the marketplace ranchers and cattle farmers are also getting hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. Billings-base R-CALF U-S-A which represents independent cattle producers urges measures that will do more than keep their industry afloat. C-E-O Bill Bullard says the group has seen depressed prices for years and now wa...
The Cares Act Being Voted On For The Third Time Gets Boost From Senator Steve Daines
The CARES Act a coronavirus economic recovery package in the U.S. Senate was voted down a second time Monday. Senator Steve Daines wants it to succeed and spoke to his colleagues on the Senate floor about it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-8-2.mp3
Billings – Rimrock Mall Suspends Hours of Operation
The Management of Rimrock Mall in Billings has temporarily suspended hours of operation and will it remain closed until Monday April 6th because of coronavirus. Some restaurants and other service retailers with outside access may be open at various hours to provide essential services.
Butte – Courthouse closed to foot traffic
The Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse is closed to most public foot traffic until next Tuesday March 31st because of coronavirus concerns but offices are staffed and ready to help via phone emails and the internet. Some hearings and inmate appearances could include videoconferencing.
Missoula – Medical Workers Laid Off
Scores of nurses support staff and other medical workers at Western Montana Clinic in Missoula have been either laid off indefinitely or have had their hours reduced. The clinic’s management said the move was made in order to keep the community and staff safe from coronavirus. Workers who were laid off are eligible for state unemployment insur...
Helena – Costco Hires Helena Police for Security
The Helena Police Department has been contracted by Costco to provide security due to large crowds and not because of any incidents. Costco has seen a major run of shoppers due to fears about the coronavirus. The officers are being paid overtime by the department and Costco is paying the entirety of the cost of service.
Montana – Governor Calls on Agencies to Plan for Surge
Governor Steve Bullock announced measures Monday to ensure the state can swiftly acquire the hospital space and medical supplies needed to rapidly respond to a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. The Directive advises state and local authorities to plan for a surge of critically ill patients including identifying and securing additional space t...
Bozeman – New Cases of Covid-19 Indicate Community Spread
Gallatin County’s four new cases of COVID-19 announced over the weekend indicate evidence of community spread of coronavirus in Montana. Community spread means the four invested people had no traceable contact with other people who are known to have the virus or been exposed to it. The virus was likely transmitted to them within the Bozeman co...