Nonessential employees are being sent home by Cascade County to minimize the spread of coronavirus at least until April 4th and some of them can work remotely. They will be paid during their time away from the office. Essential employees will remain at full staffing levels in Cascade County.
Bigfork – Two Bigfork Businesses Changing Product to Help
Two Bigfork businesses Whistling Andy distillery and The Good Stuff Botanicals have created Top Shelf Sanitizer for the health care industry, the private sector, and the public. Top Shelf Sanitizer is being produced in accordance with FDA guidelines at the required 80% of alcohol content and the distillery is open for curbside pick-up.
Montana – US DPHHS Releasing $80 Million for Indian Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will release $80 million in COVID-19 relief funds to the Indian Health Service for dissemination to Tribes tribal organizations and urban Indian Organizations. The $80 million is double what Congress allocated in a bill that was signed into law March 6th by President Donald Trump.
Montana – Governor Calls on Agencies to Plan for Surge
Governor Steve Bullock announced measures Monday to ensure the state can swiftly acquire the hospital space and medical supplies needed to rapidly respond to a potential surge in COVID-19 cases. The Directive advises state and local authorities to plan for a surge of critically ill patients including identifying and securing additional space t...
Bozeman – New Cases of Covid-19 Indicate Community Spread
Gallatin County’s four new cases of COVID-19 announced over the weekend indicate evidence of community spread of coronavirus in Montana. Community spread means the four invested people had no traceable contact with other people who are known to have the virus or been exposed to it. The virus was likely transmitted to them within the Bozeman co...
Montana Chair Of House Appropriation Committee On Voices Of Montana Says State is In A Strong Financial Position
Today on Voices of Montana Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Nancy Balance of Hamilton said even with the coronavirus outbreak Montana is in a strong financial position. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-10-2.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
Helena – Montana Housing to Take Mortgage Payments by Phone, Mail Only
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that the customer service window at Montana Housing will be temporarily closed to public visitors starting Monday, March 23, to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. “We are dedicated to keeping people safe and will continue to communicate and work with our partners...
Yellowstone County Health Director John Felton On The COVID-19 Virus
Yellowstone County Health Director John Felton talks about the COVID-19 virus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-7-1-1.mp3
Mammoth Hot Springs – Yellowstone Following CDC Guidelines
The National Park Service is adhering to the latest guidelines from the White House and CDC vowing to keep outdoor spaces open while giving park superintendents the power to close or modify operations. Entrance fees at all national parks monuments and wildlife refuges have been temporarily waived. Most amenities and roads in Yellowstone Nation...
Billings – Yellowstone County Extends Closure Rule
The closure of bars and restaurants in Yellowstone County will continue through April 10th. How long the closure mandates will remain in place is unknown. While more optimistic projections speak in terms of weeks most comments of officials tend to speak of months.