Last week George Edwards spoke at the Montana Woolgrowers Convention. The Executive Director of Montana’s Livestock Loss Board said the numbers of livestock lost to Grizzly Bears continue to grow each year and sometimes by dozens of animals in a single attack. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-6-4.mp3
Congressman Greg Gianforte Gives His Opinion On Medicare For All At A Congressional Hearing
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 231,592 Montana seniors are enrolled in Medicare. Tuesday at a congressional hearing on Medicare for all Representative Greg Gianforte gave his opinion about the impact Medicare for all would have on Montana seniors. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled...
Northwestern Energy’s John Hines Answers Energy Questions During Tuesday News Conference
During a news conference Tuesday afternoon John Hines Northwestern Energy’s Vice President of Supply and Montana Government Relations talked about future energy needs. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-17-1-2.mp3
Missoula Police Department Sgt. Travis Welch On Homeless From A Public Safety Standpoint
Sgt. Travis Welch is the Public Information Officer with the Missoula Police Department. He was recently asked on Voices of Montana what does he see when having to deal with homelessness from a public safety standpoint. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-9-3.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana P...
Montana Livestock Loss Board Already Paid For More Claims Than During All Of Last Year
George Edwards the Executive Director of Montana’s Livestock Loss Board told stockmen at the recent Montana Woodgrower’s Convention that they have paid out $239,000 so far this year on claims. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-3-4.mp3
Northwestern Energy President And CEO Bob Rose Said This During A News Conference About The Future Of Colstrip
During a news conference Tuesday Northwestern Energy President and CEO Bob Rowe had this to say to a question about the future of Colstrip after agreeing to buy out Puget Sound Energy’s share for $1. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-19.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Comments On Impending Federal Recognition Of Little Shell Tribe
The U.S. House is expected to pass The National Defense Authorization Act today including a provision to federally recognize the Little Shell Tribe. Senator Jon Tester. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-16-1-2.mp3
Wyoming Hunting Season Info. Gathering Meetings
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will host information-gathering meetings in preparation for the development of 2020 hunting season proposals. Public meetings will begin at 6 p.m. in the following locations: Date Location Dec. 17 Park County Library, Grizzly Room, Cody Dec. 19 Big Horn Federal Bank, Powell Game and Fish encourages the publ...
End of Hunting Season Report SE Montana
The weekend after Thanksgiving brought more wintry weather for big game season-closing check stations on Sunday, Dec. 1. Hunter numbers were down from last year at two of three stations in Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7, along with success rates. “Hunters seemed generally satisfied with their seasons,” said Region 7 Wildlife Biologist Mel...
Sierra Club’s Mike Scott Comments On Northwestern Energy Should Do Study Of Costs Of Renewables For Procurement Plan
The Public Service Commission is holding a hearing today on Northwestern Energy’s Resource Procurement Plan. Mike Scott with The Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Montana says the utility hasn’t done a comprehensive study of the cost of renewable and he believes the economics of solar and wind look more favorable than eit...