Troy has joined a national trend to attempt to brighten a dark time by invoking the serenity of Christmas by lighting a tree to boost everyone’s spirits in this time of uncertainty. The ponderosa pine rooted near the U.S. Post Office has served as Troy’s Christmas tree since 1931.
Kalispell – Veterinary Community Still Seeing Patients
The veterinary community in the Flathead knows that even amid a virus outbreak affecting humans the valley’s animals need treatment too. Although non-essential businesses have been ordered to close to prevent the spread of COVID-19 veterinary clinics and hospitals are still deemed essential and most veterinarians are still seeing patient wit...
Before COVID-19 Unemployment Numbers Stable
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Montana the state’s unemployment rate in February remained unchanged at 3.5% with about 800 jobs added over the month. The Unemployment rate has increased in the last several weeks because of public health and safety measures and their impacts will be evident in next month’s unemployment data.
2nd Largest Industry in Montana Takes a Hit
At what is now essentially the beginning of the tourist season travel and tourism related businesses are concerned that current coronavirus restrictions could extend into the busy summer season causing even more economic hardship. In Montana tourism is the second largest contributor to the economy. By mid-March nearly 50% of hotel motel and ot...
Great Falls – Primary Election by Mail Only Ballot
The June 2nd primary election in Cascade County will be held by a mail only ballot. The county employs 110 temporary election judges as required by law to assist on election-day at the certified polling locations. 82% of the electorate in Cascade County has already requested a mail ballot.
Missoula – Montana PBS Offers Home Learning for Students
As schools and districts across Montana suspend classes to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 Montana PBS and the Montana Office of Public Instruction have announced a plan to support home learning for students. Beginning Monday a new weekday television schedule will debut including educational programs aligned to state public education standards...
Rescue Package will Increase Unemployment Benefits
With multiple businesses temporarily closing or laying off employees due to the coronavirus pandemic many Montanans are filing for unemployment benefits. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package passed by the Senate Wednesday evening is expected to be approved today in the U.S. House and the President said he will sign it into law. That will ...
Glendive – Call Before Heading to Hosptial
Glendive Medical Center officials have asked patients to call before going to the hospital since the facility has enacted restrictions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anyone experiencing severe respiratory problems including shortness of breath should call the hospital’s emergency department before going to the hospital.
Governor Steve Bullock Issues Stay At Home Order But Says We’ll Get Through The Coronavirus Pandemic
Governor Steve Bullock issued a stay at home order Thursday keeping residents indoors and limited travel but says we will get through this together. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-28-3.mp3
With People Needing Unemployment Compensation Applying Online Is The Fastest Way To Do It
21,000 people have already filed unemployment claims with the state. Montana Department of Labor and Industry and Labor Acting Commissioner Brenda Nordlund. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-4-5-1.mp3