A federal Transportation Security Administration agent who tested positive for COVID-19 was among the 17 cases of the disease in Missoula County Thursday. The TSA agent was responsible for screening passengers at Missoula International Airport. That person held the evening shift and last worked March 25th
Governor Suspends New Correctional Facility Transfers
Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive to the Montana Department of Corrections suspending new transfers into state correctional facilities to mitigate a potential COVID-19 outbreak in state prisons. The directive still allows new transfers to be authorized to correctional facilities although they must be quarantined for 14 days. The direct...
Assisted Living Facility Coronavirus Deaths Send Shockwaves Through Shelby
Mark Daniels in Shelby says most may find it surprising that one of the smallest counties in the state is dealing with the most deaths from the coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-29-1-1.mp3
Assisted Living Facility Coronavirus Deaths Send Shockwaves Through Shelby
Mark Daniels in Shelby says most may find it surprising that one of the smallest counties in the state is dealing with the most deaths from the coronavirus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Untitled-29-1-1.mp3
MT Disaster Declaration Approved
President Trump has approved Montana’s disaster declaration and FEMA will make federal emergency aid available to supplement state tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It includes assistance for all areas in the state affected by COVID-19 at a federal cost share of 75%.
Social Security Recipients Will Receive an Economic Impact Payment
Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviate tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. This news follows Senator Steve Daines request to the Department of the Treasury to ensure Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive direct checks.
Social Security Recipients Will Receive an Economic Impact Payment
Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviate tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. This news follows Senator Steve Daines request to the Department of the Treasury to ensure Social Security beneficiaries automatically receive direct checks.
Billings – Law Enforcement taking Shelter in Place Seriously
Blatant and egregious violations of social distancing and isolation requirements ordered by Montana and Yellowstone County health officials could lead to arrests or citations. Police will first focus on educating people about the requirements before turning to options like arrests or citations. In the meantime usual police will continue respon...
Billings – Law Enforcement taking Shelter in Place Seriously
Blatant and egregious violations of social distancing and isolation requirements ordered by Montana and Yellowstone County health officials could lead to arrests or citations. Police will first focus on educating people about the requirements before turning to options like arrests or citations. In the meantime usual police will continue respon...
Whitefish – Revenue Loss to Business
A survey conducted by the Whitefish Convention and Visitors bureau and the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce says businesses there are experiencing total revenue losses of more than $732,000 per day compared to this time last year. The Whitefish Business Economic Impact Study is intended to estimate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on ...