Governor Steve Bullock was asked today by our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks when he thinks the public schools in Montana will be able to reopen. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-24-3.mp3
Montana – University Systems Refunding Students
Montana Universities that are pushing students to leave campus will offer refunds for housing and meal plans. The refunds will cover the period from Monday to the end of the spring semester. Schools are required to have their refund process set by Wednesday and to have refunds available by April 15th.
Carroll College In Helena Taking More Steps To Respond To COVID-19 Outbreak
Carroll College in Helena is taking more steps to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley has details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-14-2.mp3
Mammoth Hot Springs – Park Being Asked to Close
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...