During a press call Tuesday Governor Steve Bullock referenced a question he received a week earlier in a press call if local public health officials or local elected officials have asked him to put back in place stricter COVID-19 restrictions than we have now statewide. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-12-2...
Meat School Montana Western Edition Business Development Course Begins Wednesday Evening Nov. 4th
Starting Nov. 4th and every Wednesday evening for six weeks the Meat School Montana Western Edition Business Development Course will be online for anyone in the state to learn from. MSU Yellowstone County Extension Ag Agent Callie Cooley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-3-1-1.mp3
Montana State University Billings Search Committee Considering Stefani Sicswa For MSUB Chancellor Position
The Montana State University Billings Chancellor Search Committee has announced Stefani Hicswa is the sole finalist for the position. The former President of Miles Community College is currently President of Northwest College in Powell Wyoming. Chair of the committee Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education Brock Tessman. https://northernbroadc...
Montana KIDS COUNT Coordinator Says Nearly 22% Of American Indian Children Don’t Have Health Coverage
Statewide Montana’s rate of uninsured children was more than six percent in 2019 higher than the national average of five point seven percent. Xanna Burg KIDS COUNT coordinator for Montana says one of the glaring concerns in Montana is that nearly 22% of American Indian children don’t have coverage and she cites chronic underfundin...
Montana KIDS COUNT Coordinator Says Nearly 22% Of American Indian Children Don’t Have Health Coverage
Statewide Montana’s rate of uninsured children was more than six percent in 2019 higher than the national average of five point seven percent. Xanna Burg KIDS COUNT coordinator for Montana says one of the glaring concerns in Montana is that nearly 22% of American Indian children don’t have coverage and she cites chronic underfundin...
Yellowstone County Health Officer John Felton Announced New COVID-19 Restrictions Exempting Schools And Explains
Monday Yellowstone County health officer John Felton announced increased restrictions that will go into effect Wednesday morning at 8 o’clock after the county eclipsed the benchmark of 50 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in a week. He did say schools are exempt because Governor Steve Bullock has left these kinds of decisions to school d...
AARP’s Mike Batista On Cease And Desist Orders For Political Ads Using Its Logo Implying AARP Endorses Candidates
AARP has issued a pair of cease and desist orders in response to a pair of political ads using their organization and logo to target a pair of candidates. AARP Associate State Director of Advocacy and Outreach Mike Batista. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-12-1-1.mp3 00
Reminders for hunters using a Watercraft
Hunters who use boats to access waterfowl or big game hunting areas can help prevent aquatic invasive species from infesting Montana’s wetlands, rivers and lakes. The three steps of Clean, Drain, Dry greatly minimize the risk of spreading invasive species. Waterfowl hunters should clean gear that can unintentionally carry invasive plants or an...
Kalispell Police Department K9 Team Of Officers Jason Parce And Cairo Completes Annual Certification In Narcotics Detection
The Kalispell Police Department K9 team has recently completed its annual certification in narcotics detection through the Pacific Northwest Detector Dog Association. Officer Jason Parce has been one for 13 years and hopes his K9 partner Cairo will be by his side for many years to come. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/...
According To DEQ’s Stacey Zenn Increasing Price Of Meth During Pandemic Leading To More Crime
Th price of methamphetamine has increased since the coronavirus pandemic began. According to Stacey Zenn of the Drug Enforcement Administration that is leading to more crime. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Untitled-13-2.mp3