The coronavirus has Montana’s outfitters and guides uncertain about their businesses essentially frozen in place and few answers for their clientele. As public health concerns have led to restrictions many have made the choice to cancel their trips. Small Business Administration loans may help outfitters to bridge the financial gap while indep...
Governor Deploys Montana National Guard
To help slow the spread of the coronavirus the Montana Army and Air National Guard will deploy 73 Guardsmen activated by the Governor. They will deploy to a total of 17 locations spread throughout 11 cities. Airports include Bozeman, Billings, Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, Great Falls, and Butte. They will also screen passengers at train stati...
Missoula – TSA Agent Tests Positive
A federal Transportation Security Administration agent who tested positive for COVID-19 was among the 17 cases of the disease in Missoula County Thursday. The TSA agent was responsible for screening passengers at Missoula International Airport. That person held the evening shift and last worked March 25th
Governor Suspends New Correctional Facility Transfers
Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive to the Montana Department of Corrections suspending new transfers into state correctional facilities to mitigate a potential COVID-19 outbreak in state prisons. The directive still allows new transfers to be authorized to correctional facilities although they must be quarantined for 14 days. The direct...
Assisted Living Facility Coronavirus Deaths Send Shockwaves Through Shelby
Mark Daniels in Shelby says most may find it surprising that one of the smallest counties in the state is dealing with the most deaths from the coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-29-1-1.mp3
Social Security Recipients Will Receive an Economic Impact Payment
Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviate tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. This news follows Senator Steve Daines request to the Department of the Treasury to ensure Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive direct checks.
Billings – Law Enforcement taking Shelter in Place Seriously
Blatant and egregious violations of social distancing and isolation requirements ordered by Montana and Yellowstone County health officials could lead to arrests or citations. Police will first focus on educating people about the requirements before turning to options like arrests or citations. In the meantime usual police will continue respon...
Whitefish – Revenue Loss to Business
A survey conducted by the Whitefish Convention and Visitors bureau and the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce says businesses there are experiencing total revenue losses of more than $732,000 per day compared to this time last year. The Whitefish Business Economic Impact Study is intended to estimate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on ...
Big Horn County Asking Non-Resident Potential Visitors To Stay Away Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
The Big Horn County Health Department is asking non-residents who are considering traveling to Big Horn County for recreational purposes not to because COVID-19 is likely to spread faster than if visitors stayed home. Public Health Nurse Esther Wynne. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-20.mp3
MT National Guard will Conduct Temperature Checks
In addition to his 14 day self-quarantine order Governor Steve Bullock has authorized the Montana National Guard to conduct temperatures check for any passengers arriving in state by either rail or air travel in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state. They may also ask their travel history and exposure history such as being i...