Billings Clinic President/CEO Dr. Scott Ellner announced what it is doing during the coronavirus outbreak to help its partners. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-36.mp3
Attorney General Tim Fox Outlines TSA Extension For Airline Travelers With Outdated IDs
As of now the REAL ID Oct. 1st deadline remains but the state is waiting if it will be extended. Wednesday Attorney General Tim Fox announced there has been another kind of extension for Montana airline passengers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-11-2.mp3
Montana – Banks Across Montana are Closing their Lobbies
Northern News Network is receiving notices from Banks and Credit Unions across the State of Montana that they are closing their lobbies until further notice. Drive-thru operations are remaining open during regular drive-up banking hours. Some banks are also reporting that they are taking appointments to meet immediate needs. It is recommended ...
Montana – Telemedicine Expansion to Assist Medicaid Patients
Governor Steve Bullock announced Wednesday he is expanding access to telemedicine services. It is intended to ensure Montana Medicaid patients receive quality health care in their homes to prevent unnecessary gatherings at health care facilities and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Montana – Secretary of State Holding Off on Final Primary Election Decision
With concerns about the coronavirus Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is holding off on giving directions on the June 2nd primary election for the next week or so. The secretary of state has stringent constitutional and statutory requirements in how elections are run but Stapleton won’t say what he would do if the governor used emergency powe...
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...
Town Pump Charitable Foundation Offering $500,000 In Grants To Volunteer Ambulance And EMT Services
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services especially in rural communities in Montana. Director of Corporate Communications for Town Pump Bill McGladdery https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-14-1-2.mp3
Hamilton – Rocky Mountain Lab Testing Reiterates Need for Cleaning Protocols
Thanks to the National Institute Of Health which runs Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton recent studies found the virus which causes COVID-19 is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces. The findings reinforce the protocol of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects.
Browning – Reservation Wide Curfew and other Restrictions
The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has declared a state of emergency for the Blackfeet Reservation in response to growing concerns over the spread of coronavirus. This includes a reservation wide curfew from 10 in the evening until 6 in the morning for all residents. Blackfeet tribal offices and programs will be closed until March 30th ...