Glacier National Park has been closed for over a month because of the coronavirus pandemic and at this point it appears it will remain closed until at least the end of May which a phased opening sometime after that. Reopening the park will be a joint decision with state tribal and local officials. Presently about 160 people are working in the ...
Great Falls – County/City Offices Start Re-Opening
The Cascade County Treasurer’s Office has resumed normal operating hours and the City of Great Falls’ Park and Recreation Department is reopening. A limited number of appointments will continue to be scheduled. Walk-in clients will be accommodated to the extent that the six foot social distancing requirement can be maintained.
Trees Planted to Honor UM Graduates
Seedlings are being planted in the Flathead National Forest on the 3,600 acre Bandy Ranch dedicated to the University of Montana graduates for 2020 in lieu of a commencement ceremony halted by the global outbreak of COVID-19. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation which operates a nursery in Missoula secured around 2,100 ...
Behavioral Health Struggles Statewide
Behavioral health providers across the state are finding that difficulties introduced by COVID-19 have created a precarious situation for people struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol but how much Montanans have been imbibing during the pandemic is hard to gauge. Market research firm Nielsen reported a 55% increase countrywide in alcoho...
Missoula – Public Library Offers Limited Lending
The Missoula Public Library is now offering limited lending and curbside service to resume at its downtown branch. Returning items is still prohibited for the foreseeable future and until the library works through a plan for safe returns.
Economic Impact Payment Deadline Wednesday
The Internal Revenue Service says those wanting a quicker Economic Impact Payment should act fast as the deadline to enter direct deposit information is set. People should use the Get My Payment tool by noon Wednesday to check on payment status and when available provide direct deposit information.
Billings – New Construction on Fast-Paced Increase in First Quarter
New construction in Billings during the first four months of 2020 happened at a faster pace by a significant margin that it was last year. From January to April the Magic City saw $99 million in new residential and commercial construction remodels and additions fencing and roofing project. That’s $34.3 million more than n 2019.
Missoula – City Council to Hold Hearing on The Climate Ready Missoula Plan
The Missoula City Council and Board of County Commissioners will hold a virtual hearing this evening beginning at 6 on The Climate Ready Missoula Plan. They will then vote on whether to adopt the 29 goals and 77 strategies for Missoula County to adapt to the County’s projected rise in average annual temperatures by 5 to 8 degrees by 2100.
Ronan Women Sentenced to Prison in Embezzelment Case
Kerry Yeager admitted stealing more than $300,000 from her employer and evading paying income taxes. The Ronan woman was sentenced Friday to 25 months in prison three years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution for wire fraud aggravated identity theft and tax evasion.
Bat Lady Research on Viruses More Timely Than Ever Now With Coronavirus Pandemic
Montana State University researcher Raina Plowright has been studying bats and the viruses they carry and spread for years and now with the emergency o COVID-19 the bat lady’s research is timelier than ever. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-11-1.mp3