Charter Communications will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K through 12 and or college students who do not already have a Spectrum subscription at any service level up to 100Mbps. Installation fees will be waived for new student households. Charter will also open its Wi-Fi hotspots for public use ...
Mutli-state – NW Energy
Northwestern Energy is temporarily closing customer service centers and halting service disconnections for non-payment due to concerns over the coronavirus. Suspending disconnections will remain in effect until further notice to help customers who may be financially impacted as the result of the outbreak. The company is instituting work from h...
Lt Governor – Self Quarantined
Lieutenant Governor Mike Cooney has put himself in quarantine until Friday after he attended a meeting in which one of the participants later tested positive for the coronavirus. Cooney has tested negative for COVID-19 and has been asymptomatic. Staff members who attended the meeting with Cooney are under self-quarantine as well.
Billings – Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celtic Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2020, In the interest of the public safety, the decision was made in collaboration with the Downtown Billings Alliance (DBA), Yellowstone County Unified Health Command, event hosts, staff, and downtown business owners to cancel the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celtic Fair.
Montana State University Collaborating With University Of North Texas In Forensics For Solving Cases
Montana State University Billings has a new collaboration with the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth that will use forensics to address the national epidemic of missing or murderd American Indians. Montana State University Billings Chancellor Dan Edelman. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/...
Montana University System To Go Online Whenever Possible Instead Of In Person Class Time
The Montana University System will move most instruction online starting March 23rd due to Coronavirus concerns. Office Of The Commissioner Of Higher Education Communications Director Karen Ogden. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-2-3-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Talks $17 Billion Broadband Money Available For Rural America Including Montana
Senator Jon Tester held his regular conference call with Montana reporters Thursday. Northern News Network News Director Denise Smith asked for an update on rural broadband. Tester said money has been appropriated. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-27-1-1.mp3
Governor Steve Bullock Has Announced A State Of Emergency In Montana Due To The Coronavirus
Thursday afternoon Governor Steve Bullock announced an executive order of a State of Emergency in Montana due to the Coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-20-2.mp3
Montana Cooperative Summit April 7th Through April 9th At Hampton Inn Great Falls
The Montana Cooperative Summit will be held April 7th through the 9th at the Hampton Inn in Great Falls focused on bringing education and training to existing cooperatives while educating partners and community leaders about the cooperative business model. Executive Director Tracy McIntyre. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2...
Coronavirus Bringing Out Scammers In First Few Days To Capture Fear People Are Feeling
Scammers exploit times of fear and uncertainty to make money from people and fraud experts are warning that the new Coronavirus is creating a favorable environment for cons and stressing the importance of staying vigilant. State President of A-A-R-P Montana Alex Ward. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-17-5.mp...