Over 55,000 Unemployment Insurance payments totaling approximately $60 million were issued over the week of May 4th through the 8th providing benefits to Montanans impacted by COVID-19. That includes the additional $600 weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits.
Senator Jon Tester Grades Bullock On Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic In Montana So Far
During a townhall with the Big Sky Chamber Of Commerce Monday Senator Jon Tester gave his opinion on how Governor Steve Bullock is handling the coronavirus pandemic. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-13-2-1.mp3
The Great Potato Giveaway
Potato farmer Matthew Foth, who has been in the industry for over 20 years, gave away 30,000 pounds of spuds Saturday during The Great Potato Giveaway during the upper parking lot a MetraPark in Billings. Montana construction company Riverside Contracting provided the potato transportation from Toston to the Magic City.
Browning – Tribe Approved for Federal Funding
The Blackfeet Indian Tribe was recently approved for more than $30 million from the federal government as part of addressing COVID-19 issues. Today marks the 66th day of its stay at home order and all restrictions still stay the same.
Kalispell Hospital Selected to Serve as Regional C
The Kalispell Regional Medical Center has been selected to serve the region in the event of a drastic coronavirus case spike by the state’s COVID-19 Task Force. The alternative temporary facility will be built out on the vacant third floor of Montana Children’s Hospital. Funding for the project comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agenc...
Fundraiser Continues Despite Cancellation of Kentucky Derby
The Montana Independent Living Project in is a non-profit which promotes independence for those living with disabilities. The organization has canceled its Derby for Disability Fundraiser but is still selling raffle tickets to an all-expense paid trip to the 2021 Kentucky Derby. This year’s trip had to be canceled because the 2020 Kentucky Der...
Missoula – UM Long Range Plan Includes New Forestry Building
The University of Montana College of Forestry is one of the oldest academic programs in the West and has been in its current building since 1923. UM has included a new forestry building in its long-range building plans and it will take its funding to the state Legislature next year. The new home is expected to be built from cross laminated t...
Hamilton – County Commission Reopens County Offices on Limited Basis
The Ravalli County Commission has decided to reopen most county buildings to the public with some limits starting today. Some offices are open to only one person at a time to ensure social distancing requirements under Governor Steve Bullock’s Phase 1 directive are followed. Congregating is not allowed in any of the common areas in county offi...
Glacier Park – Remains Closed
Glacier National Park has been closed for over a month because of the coronavirus pandemic and at this point it appears it will remain closed until at least the end of May which a phased opening sometime after that. Reopening the park will be a joint decision with state tribal and local officials. Presently about 160 people are working in the ...
Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest Begins Phased Re-Opening
The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is ready to let cabins and campgrounds be rented once again. Additionally rental facilities like cabins will begin a phased reopening after May 15th based on seasonal availability and facility conditions. The target date for having Forest campgrounds open is May 22nd.