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Local

06/03/2020 - 9:08am
Unofficial election results put Gianforte, Daines and Rosendale ahead on Republican side
Beaverhead County, with a 74.4 percent voter turnout, put forth the favorites in the statewide primary elections in this campaign season limited by the COVID-19 restrictions.  With little chance to pound the pavement and reach out and connect with...
Library reopens with new rules
Montana Youth ChalleNGe Academy back in session
Annual Public Library Summer Reading program starts Thurs.
Montana sees cases spike in COVID-19
JCs cancel Kick-Off Concert, Demo Derby

State

The roper

The roper Montana cow-calf ranchers, being self-reliant by nature, work toward solutions to help resolve issues with the cattle market’s structure overall, as well as counter the added challenges due to COVID-19. Kate Loose/Seven Diamond Photography

06/03/2020 - 12:00am
Search for silver linings
Montana ranchers and agricultural producers are, by and large, resilient problem solvers by their nature and occupation. Weathering storms is something with which they are all too familiar, and the current COVID-19 world pandemic is a stark reminder...
Support for destination communities announced for Phase 2 reopening
Montana moving to phase 2 reopening, gatherings up to 50 people
Half a million masks secured for health care workers
Energy assistance program extended for pandemic
State receives swabs, transport medium for virus testing

Nation

05/19/2020 - 12:52pm
Telehealth providers awarded $260,000 in COVID-19 grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $264,651 in grants to Montana organizations to increase telehealth capabilities in response to the coronavirus...
FBI warns of coronavirus scams
IRS creates web tool for non-filers to get economic impact payments
UPDATED: USDA institutes measures to help rural communities, businesses affected by COVID-19
IRS takes steps to provide taxpayer relief related to coronavirus
President extends 'slow the spread' campaign to end of April

PIMA reopened Dillon campus on Monday

Pima Medical Institute has announced its Dillon campus reopened on Monday. Faculty, staff and students will follow all state and county health guidelines in relation to COVID-19, and those returning to campus are expected to adhere to the Pima Medical Institute Code of Conduct. Pima Medical offers the only accredited veterinary technician program in the state of Montana, in partnership with the University of Montana Western. The current student population includes a small number of students, who will be staggered in both morning and afternoon classes.

Youth Challenge explores options to reopen

The Director of the Montana Youth Challenge Academy with input from the University of Montana Western and Beaverhead County Public Health officials, announced today they are exploring options to resume operations. The organizations have been working cooperatively to ensure the safety and security of the MYCA cadets and staff, UMW Campus and the Dillon community.

County opens its doors, distancing remains in effect

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The statewide gradual reopening of businesses led the county commission to officially open the Beaverhead County Courthouse doors Monday.

Montana moving to phase 2 reopening, gatherings up to 50 people

Gatherings of up to 50 people will begin to be allowed June 1, as Montana moves into Phase 2 of its reopening plan for the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the phase progression in a press call Tuesday.

Physical distancing will continue to be required, as will stepped up disinfection and sanitation protocols. Vulnerable populations are asked to continue to isolate. Nursing and assisted living homes will continue to operate under Phase 1 guidelines, with no visitors (except in compassionate care situations).

Half a million masks secured for health care workers

HELENA – Montana received a shipment of 500,000 N95 masks from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) May 18, to be stored at the state warehouse.

"I’m grateful that FEMA and our federal partners assisted in getting the supplies we need to continue to mitigate the virus and I will continue to push for a consistent supply to support our ongoing efforts," Gov. Steve Bullock said. "The masks we secured today will ensure our health care workers, who are the backbone of the fight against COVID-19, have what they need to safely do their jobs."

Energy assistance program extended for pandemic

HELENA – An additional $5 million in federal CARES Act funding will be available for Montanans struggling to afford home energy costs because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Steve Bullock announced the program assistance extension May 14.

Telehealth providers awarded $260,000 in COVID-19 grants

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded $264,651 in grants to Montana organizations to increase telehealth capabilities in response to the coronavirus pandemic, it announced May 13.

Nationally, $15 million was awarded to 159 organizations across five health workforce programs. The awards are funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Council meets for first time in a long time

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Ambivalence featured prominently at last week’s Dillon City Council meeting, the first complete meeting held by the city’s legislative body in around two months.

Reopening guidelines issued for gyms, theaters

Beaverhead County will continue to operate by appointment only, until all departments have the supplies they need to keep employees and the public safe from potential coronavirus spread.

State receives swabs, transport medium for virus testing

HELENA – Montana received 19,500 swabs and 9,000 viral transport medium from the federal government on May 11  to assist statewide testing efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.

The supplies will allow for continued testing of Montanans with symptoms of the viral disease, and allow for ramping up testing in vulnerable populations such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and tribal communities.