With concerns about the coronavirus Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is holding off on giving directions on the June 2nd primary election for the next week or so. The secretary of state has stringent constitutional and statutory requirements in how elections are run but Stapleton won’t say what he would do if the governor used emergency powe...
The Numbers
By Wednesday evening eleven people within Montana’s borders had tested positive for coronavirus as the governor’s office announced three new cases in Gallatin County and one in Missoula County Wednesday. The state public health laboratory had run tests for about 775 people by Wednesday evening. That number does not include any tests health car...
COVID-19, 2020 – Afternoon Update for Wednesday, March 18
COVID-19, 2020 UPDATE: To date, 10 reported cases IN Montana, 30 total individuals monitored by health officials with only 4 currently being monitored. 509 tested by the state lab. No deaths. The Senate passed phase 2 of an emergency funding measure containing paid sick leave and unemployment assistance, among other things. Treasury Department...
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Hamilton – Public Library Offering Curbside Pickup
The Bitterroot Public Library is now providing curbside pickup to library users during the library’s indefinite closure to help combat the spread of coronavirus. Any materials currently checked out and those checked out through March 28th will have a due date of April 30th and patrons will not accrue fees for materials during the closure.
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...
Helena – Historical Society Closures
Based on an abundance of caution effective immediately the Montana Historical Society has closed its Museum galleries Research Center Museum Store and the Original Governor’s Mansion to the public until further notice. The front entrance to the Veterans and Pioneers Memorial Building will remain open and security will staff the front desk. The...
Town Pump Charitable Foundation Offering $500,000 In Grants To Volunteer Ambulance And EMT Services
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services especially in rural communities in Montana. Director of Corporate Communications for Town Pump Bill McGladdery https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-14-1-2.mp3
Town Pump Charitable Foundation Offering $500,000 In Grants To Volunteer Ambulance And EMT Services
The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering up to $500,000 in grants statewide for volunteer ambulance and EMT services especially in rural communities in Montana. Director of Corporate Communications for Town Pump Bill McGladdery https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Untitled-14-1-2.mp3
Hamilton – Rocky Mountain Lab Testing Reiterates Need for Cleaning Protocols
Thanks to the National Institute Of Health which runs Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton recent studies found the virus which causes COVID-19 is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces. The findings reinforce the protocol of cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects.