Police, Firefighters, and A1 ambulances in Butte have responded to at least six medical emergencies involving people who have accidentally overdosed on heroin in the past few days and one overdose is believed to have resulted in a death. The heroin is apparently much more potent than usual and might also contain the drug Fentanyl.
Lake County Death Under Investigation
Lake County Sheriff’s deputy Ross Holcomb of Ronan was found dead in his home Saturday according to Lake County Sheriff Donald Bell in a press release issued Sunday. The Missoula County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death. A preliminary investigation indicates suicide. Ross served the Lake County Sheriff’s Office since June 2017. He w...
Lake County Death Under Investigation
Lake County Sheriff’s deputy Ross Holcomb of Ronan was found dead in his home Saturday according to Lake County Sheriff Donald Bell in a press release issued Sunday. The Missoula County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death. A preliminary investigation indicates suicide. Ross served the Lake County Sheriff’s Office since June 2017. He w...
Billings – Building Permits Up
In March, the City of Billings issued 554 building permits worth a total of $21,436,788 in construction value. According to the Big Sky Journal that brought the year to date number to 1028 compared to 252 last year. Last March 118 permits were issued.
Secretary of State Urges Voters to Check Voting Status
Governor Steve Bullock said last month that counties could choose to conduct the June 2nd primary election primarily by mail but his directive requires counties that choose the mail option to allow in-person early voting. Sunday Secretary of State Corey Stapleton sent an email to those who have registered a business with his office saying abo...
Bozeman – Library Adds to Virtual Services
The Bozeman Public Library is adding to its virtual services online after being temporarily physically closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The library has also extended the due date for materials checked out before the shutdown to May 31st and it may be extended further.
Governor Extends Federal Food Assistance
Governor Steve Bullock has announced he will extend Federal Food Assistance to more than 100,000 Montanans in the coming days and weeks. He’ll increase food supplies at emergency food pantries and food banks and streamline nutrition assistance for new mothers and children.
Governor Extends Federal Food Assistance
Governor Steve Bullock has announced he will extend Federal Food Assistance to more than 100,000 Montanans in the coming days and weeks. He’ll increase food supplies at emergency food pantries and food banks and streamline nutrition assistance for new mothers and children.
BCBS Contributes $1 Million to Support Health Care Access
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is contributing $1 million to support community action and health care access across the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Community Collaborative Grant Fund was established to provide support in areas where communities need it most such as social services access to care food securi...
Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Montana added 18 known cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 299. Six people in the state have died and 24 have been hospitalized with coronavirus. With 116 positive tests, Gallatin County has the most cases in the state. Yellowstone County is the second highest with 40 cases.