Governor Steve Bullock is standing by his efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 after Montana Republican leadership this week claimed Bullock’s response to the pandemic sent the state’s economy into a free fall and in some cases stepped outside of constitutional bounds. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/...
President Of State Senate Scott Sales On Voices Of Montana Critical Of Stay At Home Directive
Today Scott Sales who is running for Secretary of State was on Voices of Montana. The Senate President was asked his thoughts on Governor Steve Bullock’s stay at home order. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-23-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
Butte – Free Pet Food Deliveries
The Chelsea Baily Animal Shelter in Butte will deliver free dog and cat food to pet owners who are unable to leave their mining city home due to the coronavirus pandemic. People can call in what they need in the morning and animals control will drop off the pet food at the residence after 2 o’clock in the afternoon.
Bozeman – MSU Professor Recognized for Contributions
Longtime Montana State University Professor and Soil Scientist Rick Engel has been recognized for his contributions to agriculture with the Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference Leadership Award. He was selected from a group of nominees who spanned private and public industry across the region.
Final Decision on High School Graduations Dependent on Governor’s Directives
The current coronavirus pandemic has changed nearly aspect of our lives. For parents, students, and educators it has a lot of them wondering what high school graduations are going to look like in May. The Office of Public Instruction is advising public schools not to hold large-scale in-person graduation ceremonies at this time. The recommenda...
About Every Sector Of The Economy Getting Hit With Coronavirus Pandemic Fallout
About every sector of the economy is getting hit with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic even city governments. Billings Mayor Bill Cole. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-17-1.mp3
Hamilton – Youth Shelter Closes Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Linda Massa Home in Hamilton is temporarily closed starting this Friday due to COVID-19 concerns. The home’s 14 staff members will be furloughed and recalled once the shelter reopens hopefully later this summer. The Hamilton youth home currently houses five young people
Montana Tech Assists with Making Masks for Frontline Workers
An interdisciplinary team of Scientists and Engineers at Montana Technical University are bringing their various fields of expertise to the effort to get personal protective equipment to clinicians who are treating patients with COVID-19 on the front lines. They’re making 3D-prints for coronavirus masks and face shields for frontline workers....
MSU Wonderlust to Host Free Online Public Lecture about the Economy
Montana State University Wonderlust will host a free online public lecture about the economy in Montana Thursday April 23rd. The Montana Economy and Taxation will be led by Professor Emeritus at MSU Doug Young from 10 to 11:30 in the morning.
Montana Trails Advisory Committee Holds Funding Recommnedation Metting
The Montana State Trails Advisory Committee will hold its Funding Recommendation meeting Thursday and Friday. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conference. The committee will advise Montana State Parks staff on many trail-related topics including fiscal year 2020 Recreational Trails Program project proposals.