Paul Tuss Executive Director of the Bear Paw Development Corporation in Havre was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. He said people are realizing where we live is not just a great place to raise a family but to invest and build a business. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_637.mp3
Keystone XL Pipeline Developer Drops Out
It’s the end of the pipeline road. From Pacifica Network and the Public Affairs News Service Nadia Ramligan reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_537.mp3
Montana Water Well Drillers Association Urging For Increased Well Usage
The National Ground Water Association, the Montana Water Well Drillers Association and 17 state groundwater associations from across the country have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider utilizing water wells in any future infrastructure legislation. The letter outlines the important role water wells play in U.S. infr...
Montana Weed Control Association Spreads Awareness of Noxious Weeds In Montana
This week has been declared Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week by Governor Greg Gianforte. Montana Weed Control Association Executive Director Becky Kington on Voices of Montana Tuesday said it was necessary to raise their profile. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_437.mp3
Yellowstone National Park Biologist Talks Bear Safety
It’s that time of year for viral videos of visitors and bears at Yellowstone National Park and rangers want to make sure everyone knows how to stay safe. Park biologist Kerry Gunther on how to keep bears away from visitors on the roads. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_1237.mp3
Lewistown Health Center To Expand Services
After sitting mostly vacant since the early 1990s, the historic Crowley Block building in the heart of downtown Lewistown will see new life and contribute to the health of Fergus County. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_832.mp3
Bureau of Land Management Ready For Fire Season
With a potentially record-breaking wildfire season this year some might wonder if there will be sufficient staff to combat the fires. Bureau of Land Management Spokesperson Al Nash says this shouldn’t be a problem. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_737.mp3
Nuclear Interest Group Pushes For Further Legislative Review
People’s Power League, the group that successfully brought a 1978 ballot referendum that put proposed nuclear power plants up to a public vote only to have it overturned by the 2021 Legislature, has filed for a ballot issue to override the bill passed by lawmakers. The ballot issue has been sent to the Legislative Services Division for r...
President Biden Appointee Tracy Stone-Manning Speaks At Confirmation Hearing
Tuesday the Senate confirmation hearing took place for Missoula resident and President Joe Biden appointee Tracy Stone Manning to become the next Director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. During her opening statement she spoke of how her experiences in Montana led her to this position. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/...
Montana Wildlife Crossing Gets National Attention
Research done at Montana State University was recently featured in the New York Times. MSU’s Western Transportation Institute and their work on wildlife crossing structures was highlighted for its role in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions in Montana and improving wildlife migration. Senior Research Ecologist Marcel Huijser on the national i...