Many of Montana’s streams and wetlands lost Clean Water Act protections after the Trump administration passed a federal rule in 2020 but those pollution protections were restored following a recent decision by a U.S. district court judge in Arizona. He ordered the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers to repeal the Naviga...
Montana Near Top Of The Nation For New Businesses
According to the Montana Department of Labor and Industry the rate of new businesses in Montana skyrocketed to the fasted rate in ten years with over 3,500 new businesses created in 2020. Montana has the 4th highest rate of business ownership in the nation with 6.3% of Montana households reporting income from a business or farm. According to t...
Muddy Event Planned for Fort Owen State Park
Fort Owen State Park and the Friends of Fort Owen will host a “mud party” event on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the park (99 Fort Owen Ranch Road in Stevensville). Stop by for hands-on activities related to the adobe bricks that are a unique part of the park’s history. The free public event will include education stations that...
SW MT Seeking Applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff in southwest Montana are seeking applicants to the region’s Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee meets several times per year and operates in an advisory capacity to help FWP be responsive and effective resource managers within the constraints of the law. Citizen advisors help identify emerging tr...
Montana Real Estate Market Expected To Stay Strong Into Next Year
The Real Estate Market in Montana is hot right now but where will it be a year from now. Dan Smith owner of Berkshire Hathaway Floberg Realtors in Billings puts it all into perspective. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-13_737.mp3
Montana Officials Preparing Lawsuit Over Federal Vaccine Requirement
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement for vaccine mandates for millions of workers in the country last Thursday, Montana is preparing for potential legal action. Montana is the only state with a law that makes discrimination based on vaccination status illegal. The federal mandate could clash with state law, also known as House Bill 702...
Four Grizzly Bears Euthanized
Four grizzly bears have been euthanized after repeatedly getting into improperly stored garbage and vehicles. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-13_537.mp3
Montana Gun Manufacturer Comments On Biden’s ATF Nominee
President Joe Biden will pull David Chipman as his nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. His nomination received opposition from Republican Senators including Steve Daines and gun manufacturers due to his past advocacy for gun control. Phil Noreen is the Co-owner of Noreen Firearms in Belgrade. https://northern...
USDA To Invest In Rural Montana’s Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will invest $139,000 to build or improve renewable energy infrastructure in Montana to help ag producers and rural businesses lower energy costs and reduce energy loads. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on the benefits of investing in climate-smart infrastructure in rural areas. https://northernbroadcasti...
Governor Reflects On September 11 Attacks 20 Years Later
On Tuesday September 11th 2001 a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the militant Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States of America resulted in 2,977 fatalities over 25,000 injuries and substantial long-term health consequences in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. Saturday ...