The Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Elsie Arntzen has submitted comprehensive state and federal waiver requests for local schools during the coronavirus outbreak. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-26-1-2.mp3
Montana Logging Association Southwest Regional Representative On Today In Montana
Today Bryan Lorengo Southwest Regional Representative of the Montana Logging Association who lives in Anaconda was on Voices of Montana. He was asked what’s happening this time of year with association members. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-28-2-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana P...
Bozeman – HRDC Bozeman is Closing Warming Shelters
The Human Resource Development Council is closing its shelters for people experiencing homelessness in Bozeman and Livingston to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The nonprofit announced Wednesday the two warming centers are closed about two weeks ahead of the anticipated closure for the season which would have been March 31st.
Billings Clinic Announces What It’s Doing To Help Outlying Partners During Coronavirus Outbreak
Billings Clinic President/CEO Dr. Scott Ellner announced what it is doing during the coronavirus outbreak to help its partners. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-36.mp3
The University of Montana To Keep Majority Of Classrooms Empty Due To Coronavirus
The University of Montana will keep the vast majority of its classrooms empty through the end of the spring semester to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus but will maintain classes online at least through the end of the semester and potentially with summer classes as well. The Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education is doing what it...
Montana – Banks Across Montana are Closing their Lobbies
Northern News Network is receiving notices from Banks and Credit Unions across the State of Montana that they are closing their lobbies until further notice. Drive-thru operations are remaining open during regular drive-up banking hours. Some banks are also reporting that they are taking appointments to meet immediate needs. It is recommended ...
The Numbers
By Wednesday evening eleven people within Montana’s borders had tested positive for coronavirus as the governor’s office announced three new cases in Gallatin County and one in Missoula County Wednesday. The state public health laboratory had run tests for about 775 people by Wednesday evening. That number does not include any tests health car...
COVID-19, 2020 – Afternoon Update for Wednesday, March 18
COVID-19, 2020 UPDATE: To date, 10 reported cases IN Montana, 30 total individuals monitored by health officials with only 4 currently being monitored. 509 tested by the state lab. No deaths. The Senate passed phase 2 of an emergency funding measure containing paid sick leave and unemployment assistance, among other things. Treasury Department...
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...