USDA’s Risk Management Agency is ensuring that Milk Producers are not inappropriately penalized if their milk must be dumped because of recent market disruptions caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic. In addition the agency is extending inspection deadlines, waiving inspection requirements, and authorizing crop insurance transactions over t...
President Of Montana Nonprofit Association Liz Moore Says Help Is On The Way If You Know Who To Ask
Help is on the way during the coronavirus pandemic if you know who to ask. President of the Montana Nonprofit Association Liz Moore. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-2-2.mp3
US Dept of Health and Human Services Awards Funding to Montana Providers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services annouced it will award $30 Billion to 320,000 Health Care Providers Nationwide. That includes more than $110 Million for 1,500 providers in Montana.
BCBS Grants Funding to Agencies Across Montana
Organizations among the recipients of the $1 Million fund, established by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, for assistance during the Coronavirus Pandemic includes urban Indian Health Centers in 5 cities statewide. Each center received $15,000 each. YMCA’s in 6 Cities received $10,000 each. The Montana Food Bank network received $75...
Superintendent Of Public Instruction Submits Two Requests To Governor Steve Bullock
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen has submitted two requests to the governor’s office to address $8 million in Emergency Education Relief funding from the CARES ACT in addition to the original $41 million as well as to request flexibility for local schools as they prepare for the end of the school year. https://northernb...
UM Extends Online Learning to Summer Session
The University of Montana is extending online learning to all summer class session this year moving beyond the first session previously planned. It is also working on building remote start options for the fall particularly for new freshmen wary of coming to campus in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic
Record Unemployment Claims
Montana has experienced a record filing for unemployment claims. From March 30th through April 3rd the state paid out $7.9 million to 24,646 claimants. Yellowstone County saw a 654% increase year over year and Gallatin County had an increase of 982%.
Food Banks and Shelters Receive Much Needed Assistance
In the four weeks since the coronavirus made its way to Montana, Food Banks in communities across the state have experienced a shortage of food and also an alarming increase in demand. The Town Pump Charitable Foundation acknowledged this need with a $1 million grant being distributed among 100 food banks and shelters throughout Montana. Many ...
Yellowstone County Economic Recovery And Response Team Launches New Website Today
The Yellowstone County Economic Recovery an Response Team is launching anew website today as a resource for small businesses as they prepare for an economic restart. Big Sky Economic Development Director Steve Arveschoug. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-2.mp3
Missing Paradise Valley Teen Found
A body found several miles from Emigrant has been identified as Res Windham. The 15 year old went missing after going on a run Tuesday evening somewhere near the small Paradise Valley community. Park County deputies Park County Search and Rescue and over 150 community volunteers turned out to search for the boy.