Riverstone Health, Yellowstone County’s public health department reported the fourth death due to complications from COVID-19. The death was that of a male in his 60’s who passed away in a Yellowstone County Hospital. In a statement released from Riverstone Health, President and CEO John Felten said “This death serves as a tragic ...
School Districts Recipients Of Grant Funding From Montana Comprehensive Literacy State Development Project.
Fair-Mont-Egan Libby Polson Ronan and Troy school districts are some of the recipients of grant funding to advance student literacy skills with a focus on disadvantaged children as part of the Montana Comprehensive Literacy State Development Project. Program Manager Terri Barclay on how they did it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content...
N>I.L.E. To Celebrate 53rd Year But COVID-19 Is Changing It To A Month Long Celebration In September
October 2020 will be the 53rd year of the Northern International Livestock Exposition Organization. This year because of the unprecedented times as the result of COVID-19 not everything will be taking place at Billings MetraPark. N.I.L.E. Livestock Department Manager and Youth Director Shelby Shaw. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/u...
New Report Shows Visitors To Yellowstone National Park Spend $ In Communities Within 60 Miles Adding To Montana’
A new report shows 4 million people visiting Yellowstone National Park in 2019 spent $507 million in Montana and Wyoming communities within 60 miles of the park supporting 7,000 jobs in the local area of the gateway communities adding $642 million to the economies of the two states. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/U...
Federal Reserve Chairman Says Yes To Question By Senator Jon Tester On Its Effectiveness For Rural Montana Businesses
During a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing Senator Jon Tester asked Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell if he thinks the government is being effective in coronavirus relief funding available to businesses in Montana’s rural areas. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-33.mp3
MoFi With Google Small Business Fund Loans Able To Help Northern Rockies Businesses Through COVID-19
Business owners across the Northern Rockies now have additional access to flexible responsible capital to help them weather the economic crisis brought on by COVID-19 through MoFi and Google Small Business Fund loans. President of MoFi Dave Glaser. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-9-1.mp3
Unemployment Payment Requests Continue To Decline As Coronavirus Cases Increase
The continued troubles on the public health front came as applications for unemployment benefits in Montana continued their decline from the record high levels seen early this spring. Public Information Officer for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Lauren Lewis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-27...
Police Reform Bill Promting Body Cams For Law Enforcement Backed By Senator Steve Daines
Senator Steve Daines is backing a police reform bill that would promote body camera use by law enforcement including in Montana and require the footage to be made available to the public and require more police accountability for the use of force. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-30-1-1.mp3
Department Of Revenue Reminds Montanans State And Federal Taxes Are Due July 15th
As Montanans look forward to summer the Montana Department of Revenue has a reminder. Federal and state income taxes are due July 15th. Public Information Officer Sanjay Talwani. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-8-1.mp3
Governor Steve Bullock Reveals Good $ News For Between 5000 And 1000 Montana Businesses
During a press conference Wednesday Governor Steve Bullock had some good news for between 5000 and 10000 Montana businesses with a new program that will begin Monday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Untitled-21-2.mp3