Wednesday afternoon Governor Steve Bullock held a press conference as a record 145 cases of coronavirus were recorded in the state the most ever in a single day. He issued a directive that will affect about two dozen Montana counties. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-14-2.mp3
Lewis And Clark County Leaders Think About Ordering Residents To Wear Masks Only As A Last Resort
Lewis and Clark County leaders say ordering people to wear masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus should be as a last resort. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley explains. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-14-1-1.mp3
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Cooney Releases Plan To Protect Public Lands
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney released an eight-pronged plan Tuesday he said would protect public land and access in Montana. The current Lt. Gov. said his “Protect the Last Best Place” plan would help him to pass off an even-better Montana to the next generation. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads...
Crazy Mountains Recognized By U.S. Forest Service As Spiritual And Cultural For Crows
This is National Forest Week and in the U.S. Forest Service’s final draft of its Custer Gallatin National Forest plan the agency recognizes the cultural and spiritual significance of the Crazy Mountains. Crow tribal member Shane Doyle says the “Crazies, ” as they’re known locally are a ceremonial site. https://northernb...
Fishing Tale Of Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament At Fort Peck Reservoir
A fishing tale happened last weekend with the Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck Reservoir with the winner snagging ten fish for a total of eighty pounds in two days. Co-director Todd Young was on Voices of Montana Tuesday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-15-1.mp3 “To listen to the f...
U.S. Census Bureau Looking For Enumerators In Montana With Pay Dependent On County
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring in Montana. The Bureau’s Laurie Cipriano has the details if you or someone you know might be interested in helping out while making some extra money. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-17-2.mp3
Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Two Day Convention In Great Falls Begins Wednesday
In Great Falls Wednesday the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will begin their two day annual state convention. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and Past President of the Montana State Elks organization John Morford was on Voices of Montana Monday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-4-2-1.mp3 “...
Governor Steve Bullock On Why Contact Tracing Is So Important After Seven New Cases In Big Horn County Were Found Monday
Big Horn County added seven confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 Monday. One is likely community spread six were found through contact tracing and all seven are symptomatic. Governor Steve Bullock recently explained why contact tracing is so important. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-12-1-1.mp3
Polling Getting Harder And More Expensive And Political Pollster Nicole McCleskey Explains Why
As polling increases during the election year it’s clear the job is getting harder. Political pollster and Greater Montana Foundation partner Nicole McCleskey on why. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-24-1.mp3
New Poll Finds 66% Of Montanans Want To Mail In Their November Election Ballots
The University of Montana’s Big Sky Poll finds 66% of voters want to cast their November ballots at the mailbox. Sara Rinfret is chair of the U-M Department of Public Administration and Policy an co-director of the poll. She says despite President Donald Trump’s accusation a vote by mail system would lead to fraud Montanans aren...