Over 55,000 Unemployment Insurance payments totaling approximately $60 million were issued over the week of May 4th through the 8th providing benefits to Montanans impacted by COVID-19. That includes the additional $600 weekly Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefits.
Montana Numbers Continue to Decline
The rate at which Montanans are diagnosed with COVID-19 continues to decline as the state begins its third week in which retailers have been able to reopen and the second week that bars and restaurants could offer dine-in options with limited capacity. Montana has 459 people who tested positive for COVID-19 four people remain hospitalized and ...
Senator Jon Tester Grades Bullock On Handling Of COVID-19 Pandemic In Montana So Far
During a townhall with the Big Sky Chamber Of Commerce Monday Senator Jon Tester gave his opinion on how Governor Steve Bullock is handling the coronavirus pandemic. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-13-2-1.mp3
The Great Potato Giveaway
Potato farmer Matthew Foth, who has been in the industry for over 20 years, gave away 30,000 pounds of spuds Saturday during The Great Potato Giveaway during the upper parking lot a MetraPark in Billings. Montana construction company Riverside Contracting provided the potato transportation from Toston to the Magic City.
The Great Potato Giveaway
Potato farmer Matthew Foth, who has been in the industry for over 20 years, gave away 30,000 pounds of spuds Saturday during The Great Potato Giveaway during the upper parking lot a MetraPark in Billings. Montana construction company Riverside Contracting provided the potato transportation from Toston to the Magic City.
Browning – Tribe Approved for Federal Funding
The Blackfeet Indian Tribe was recently approved for more than $30 million from the federal government as part of addressing COVID-19 issues. Today marks the 66th day of its stay at home order and all restrictions still stay the same.
Browning – Tribe Approved for Federal Funding
The Blackfeet Indian Tribe was recently approved for more than $30 million from the federal government as part of addressing COVID-19 issues. Today marks the 66th day of its stay at home order and all restrictions still stay the same.
AG Fox Calls for Investigation of Chinese Government’s Role Relating to COVID-19
Attorney General Tim Fox has joined an 18-state effort calling on Congress to investigate the Chinese government’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Fox asked for a Congressional investigation saying the Chinese government’s mishandling and deliberate deception has caused death and hardship fo...
Kalispell Hospital Selected to Serve as Regional C
The Kalispell Regional Medical Center has been selected to serve the region in the event of a drastic coronavirus case spike by the state’s COVID-19 Task Force. The alternative temporary facility will be built out on the vacant third floor of Montana Children’s Hospital. Funding for the project comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agenc...
Fundraiser Continues Despite Cancellation of Kentucky Derby
The Montana Independent Living Project in is a non-profit which promotes independence for those living with disabilities. The organization has canceled its Derby for Disability Fundraiser but is still selling raffle tickets to an all-expense paid trip to the 2021 Kentucky Derby. This year’s trip had to be canceled because the 2020 Kentucky Der...