Tuesday the Montana State Hospital lost its federal funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services after investigations and warnings following four patient deaths. During a Senate committee hearing Department of Public Health and Human Services Director Adam Meier said it was in the process of addressing the issues identified prio...
Eastern Montana Experiencing Potentially Historic Snowfall
The Montana Department of Transportation closed Interstate 94 Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock from Billings to the border with North Dakota due to extremely heavy snow fall. Brandon Bigelbach with the National Weather Service in Glasgow on the forecast for conditions in the Northeast region of Montana.
Hollywood Film About Helena Preacher In Theaters Nationwide This Week
“Father Stu” opens nationwide Wednesday telling the story of Father Stuart Long who had a rocky road to the priesthood but whose brief life had a huge impact on all who knew him. Mark Walberg produced and financed the film he stars in. After attending an advance screening in Helena he was interviewed on Voices of Montana....
Big Horn County Residents Quarantined Due To Rabies Infection
The Montana Department of Livestock has reported confirmation of the first case of terrestrial rabies in the state this year. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Montana Facing Record Winter Storm For April
It may be spring but Montana still has a major winter storm making its way through the southwest region of the state. Todd Chambers with the National Weather Service in Billings on what Montanans should expect in the coming days.
Billings Resident Representing Montana On Nationwide Talent Show
The new NBC television show “American Song Contest” has 56 contestants representing their state territory or district. Montanan is being represented by Billings native Jonah Prill who is advancing to the semi-finals. He told our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks what it was like at the beginning.
State Hospital Loses Federal Funding
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.