The U.S. Forest Service is recognizing the cultural significance of the Crazy Mountains. The final draft of the Custer Gallatin National Forest plan designates the Crazies as an area of tribal interest. Crow tribal member and founder of Native Nexus Consulting Shane Doyle says it’s important to protect it for the future. https://norther...
National Heritage Area Designation Being Sought In Cascade And Choteau Counties
The state of Tennessee has the designation of being a National Heritage Area. A draft feasibility study for a proposed National Heritage Area designation in Cascade and Choteau Counties is out for a 45-day public review. Cascade County Commissioner Jane Weber. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-10-1.mp3
Flathead Valley Community College’s Associate Of Science In Nursing Program Gets Accredited
Flathead Valley Community College’s Associate of Science in Nursing program is now accredited by the National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation an organization that promotes excellence an integrity in nursing education globally. Nursing Program Director Myrna Ridenour. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-co...
MUS Fall 2020 Task Force To Follow Up On Commissioner’s Decision For Colleges To Require Face Masks
The Montana University System Fall 2020 task force recommended making face masks a requirement last week. Thursday The Commissioner of Higher Education agreed. Deputy Commissioner Brock Tessman leads the task force. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-19-1-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Introduces Legislation To End Non-Competitive Oil And Gas Leasing
Senator Jon Tester has introduced a bill that will end non-competitive oil and gas leasing on Bureau of Land Management lands. Tracy-Stone-Manning with the National Wildlife Federation says 1 point 4 million acres or two-thirds of Montana public lands leased for oil and gas development are sitting idle. https://northernbroadcasting....
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. Kristin Juras On Voices Of Montana Talks About The Montana Comeback Plan
Today Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte and his running mate Kristin Juras will continue their 12 stop stat tour in Butte Great Falls and Helena to introduce their Montana Comeback Plan. Thursday on Voices of Montana potential Lieutenant Governor Juras talked about one of its parts. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/u...
Past President Of Montana Elk Organization On What The Coronavirus Has Meant For The Fraternal Order
Today the state Elks convention ends in Great Falls. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and past President of the Montana State Elks organization John Morford on what the coronavirus has meant to the fraternal order. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-3-1-2.mp3
Governor Steve Bullock Issues Directive On COVID-19 Face Coverings Affecting About Two Dozen Montana Counties
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...