A major disaster declaration for the state of Montana requested by Governor Greg Gianforte as a result of the Richard Spring Fire has been approved by President Joe Biden. It charred more than 170,000 acres on public and private property in Rosebud County and on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The federal aid that accompanies the maj...
Missoulian Tracy Stone-Manning Confirmed As BLM Director
The U.S. Senate confirmed Montana’s Tracy-Stone Manning as the next Director of the Bureau of Land Management after a sustained push by Senator Jon Tester on behalf of her nomination who said this on the floor of the Senate before the vote. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-01_537.mp3
Missoula’s LMG Security CEO Explains How Ransomware Can Be Tracked
As our use of the internet in our daily lives increases, so do our chances of our cybersecurity getting compromised. Sherri Davidoff is the founder and CEO of LMG Security out of Missoula and one of the leading experts in cybersecurity and recently explained on Voices of Montana that the most recent numbers on cyberattacks may not tell the who...
Attorney General Knudsen Calls Out BLM Over Proposed Grazing Changes
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is calling on the Bureau of Land Management to scrap its analysis of the American Prairie Reserve’s grazing change-of-use permit proposal and that they, “conduct a more thorough review for the benefit of Montanans and the affected communities.” Colter Brown is the Ag Director of the Northern Ag Network a...
Popular Helena Trail To Close Temporarily Tomorrow
Anglers and users of a trail system on the south-side of Helena may experience trail closures on Friday along with temporary power outages. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley with more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_832.mp3
Local Mental Health Officials Highlight Employee Treatment
As the pandemic continues, stresses and strains are showing up even in the workplace. Dr. Eric Arzubi, one of Montana’s leading mental health specialists, had some advice recently on Voices of Montana for employers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_737.mp3
Shodair Children’s Hospital Highlights Treating Mental Health For Different Age-Groups
Today is the last day of September and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Jenna Eisenhart, the Director of Shodair Children’s Hospital’s Social Services recently explained that treating mental health can be easier with younger patients, but is far from simpler. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_637.mp3...
Helena Apartment Catches On Fire
At around 11 o’clock Tuesday night, the Helena Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at an apartment complex. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_537.mp3
Use Of Remaining ARPA Funds In Montana To Be Decided By State Entities
State and local officials have raised concerns about the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for critical projects getting hampered by additional input from the Department of Treasury. During a recent hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking Housing and Urban Affairs, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cleared up these concerns when asked a...
Senator Daines Voices Concern Over Montana & US Moving Away From Carbon-Based Energy
Montana Senator Steve Daines has been repeatedly critical of the proposed 3.5 trillion-dollar budget plan currently being negotiated in the nation’s capital. At a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing he voiced his concerns about moving American energy production towards more carbon-neutral options with an unfavorable comparison to the Unite...