In a letter Friday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the Montana State Hospital will lose its federal reimbursement funding Tuesday after repeated failures to meet standard health and safety conditions. The letter to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services noted payments may continue for 30 calendar days f...
State Senator Looks Back At Constitution’s Impact On Conservation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Montana Constitution, part of which recognizes the right to a clean and healthful environment. Montana lawmakers focused on conservation say the provision is an important foundation for protecting land water and air. State Senator Pat Flowers of Belgrade says this part of the constitution gets to Mo...
Blackfeet Chairman Removed After Family Arrests
The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has voted unanimously to remove Chairman Timothy Davis. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Avalanche Update 4-08-22
For an early getaway today for the weekend, Ian Hoyer has an avalanche update from the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center.
Skateboarding Mogul Tony Hawk Speaks To Billings Businesses
Professional skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk visited Billings Thursday to share business insights with local business leaders at the Billings Chamber’s Annual Breakfast. He said it takes a similar mentality both to succeed as a world champion skateboarder and as a businessman.
Former Gov. Racicot Endorses Independent Candidate Buchanan
This week, Independent U.S. Congressional Candidate Gary Buchanan announced on Twitter he has received the endorsement of former Montana Republican Governor Marc Racicot and his Democratic opponent in the 1992 Gubernatorial race former State House member Dorothy Bradley. Buchanan said he’s running to bridge a widening political divide which Ra...
Senator Daines Stands Behind Justice Brown No-Vote Despite Confirmation
Thursday Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Montana’s Senators split on the vote with Jon Tester voting to confirm her but Steve Daines voting not to and he explained why.
Drought Looks To Extend Into 2022 Across Montana
The water conditions in Montana are not looking good according to the Michael Downing who staffs the Governor’s Drought and Water Supply Advisory Committee. He was on Voices of Montana Wednesday.
District Judge Blocks New Voting Laws
Yellowstone County District Judge Michael Moses has ruled Montana is prohibited from enforcing several election-related bills enacted last year. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Postal Reform Bill Signed Into Law
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Postal Reform Act into law Wednesday. Proponents celebrated its passage and Senator Jon Tester elaborated on what this will mean for rural Montanans.