Billings Clinic was recently recognized for its efforts to be a more inclusive business and workplace. According to CEO Scott Ellner their progress reflects the progress of the city of Billings.
United Property Owners of Montana Warn Against Proposed Ballot Initiative
Initiative 191 would designate 110 miles of the Gallatin and Madison Rivers as Outstanding Resource Waters. Chuck Denowh Policy Director for the United Property Owners of Montana on Voices of Montana Tuesday said if passed it would have dire consequences.
Montana To Increase Public Access To Court Records
The Montana Supreme Court recently announced a plan to increase public access to the state’s district court records through an online public portal that would allow people access to some court records from their own computers rather than at a local courthouse. In a public meeting last week the Court Administrator for the Judicial Branch Beth M...
Nonprofit Working To Get Montana Native Americans More Civically Engaged
Native Americans in Montana may want to become civically engaged but struggle with where to start. Ronnie Jo Horse, head of Western Native Voice, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization working to get more native people in Montana involved in elections, says one factor that can motivate and empower people to get involved is explaining the relatio...
DPHHS Director Comments On State Hospital Losing Federal Funding
Tuesday the Montana State Hospital lost its federal funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services after investigations and warnings following four patient deaths. During a Senate committee hearing Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier said it was in the process of addressing the issues identified prio...
Eastern Montana Experiencing Potentially Historic Snowfall
The Montana Department of Transportation closed Interstate 94 Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from Billings to the border with North Dakota due to extremely heavy snow fall. Brandon Bigelbach with the National Weather Service in Glasgow on the forecast for conditions in the Northeast region of Montana.
Hollywood Film About Helena Preacher In Theaters Nationwide This Week
“Father Stu” opens nationwide Wednesday telling the story of Father Stuart Long who had a rocky road to the priesthood but whose brief life had a huge impact on all who knew him. Mark Walberg produced and financed the film he stars in. After attending an advance screening in Helena he was interviewed on Voices of Montana....
Big Horn County Residents Quarantined Due To Rabies Infection
The Montana Department of Livestock has reported confirmation of the first case of terrestrial rabies in the state this year. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Montana Facing Record Winter Storm For April
It may be spring but Montana still has a major winter storm making its way through the southwest region of the state. Todd Chambers with the National Weather Service in Billings on what Montanans should expect in the coming days.
Billings Resident Representing Montana On Nationwide Talent Show
The new NBC television show “American Song Contest” has 56 contestants representing their state territory or district. Montanan is being represented by Billings native Jonah Prill who is advancing to the semi-finals. He told our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks what it was like at the beginning.