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UMW responds to coronavirus spread

University of Montana Western students last week began a fresh round of courses.

Local groups offer free delivery service

True to its mission to provide community service, the local Elks Lodge is stepping up to step out for the free pickup and delivery of vital goods to locals in need during the coronavirus crisis that has many hunkered down in their homes.

High school outlines remote schooling plans for students

Area high school students are in session – just not technically in person.

Beaverhead County approves June mail ballot election

Beaverhead County voters can vote by mail in the June 2 primary election, the county commission decided Monday. The changes are due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and statewide orders to limit face-to-face interactions to slow the spread of the virus.

Gov. orders shelter in place, more business closures

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The coronavirus pandemic continues to expand in Montana, with more than 180 cases statewide and four deaths as of Tuesday morning. There are no active Beaverhead County cases, but all counties surrounding Beaverhead have at least one case, according to state of Montana data. As of Tuesday morning, there were 184 cases in the state, with the majority of those in Gallatin and Yellowstone counties. Madison County had six cases, Butte-Silverbow had 10, Deer Lodge three, and Ravalli one case, according to Montana’s COVID-19 website. There are 140,904 cases nationally, with 2,405 deaths as of Monday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. Positive COVID-19 cases jumped from 38 in Gallatin and 14 in Yellowstone counties on Thursday to 69 in Gallatin and 28 in Yellowstone counties Tuesday. Statewide, cases grew from 90 on Thursday to 184 on Tuesday. Hospitalizations grew from one on Thursday to 14 on Tuesday. Coronavirus deaths in state data

New club for new times

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The coronavirus outbreak postponed this month’s meeting of a club launched in Dillon last month.

Courthouse closed to walk-ins, jail closed to visitors

Beaverhead County’s jail and courthouse complex are closed to walk-in traffic due to the coronavirus pandemic, with law enforcement and the courts doing as much work as possible through telephone, email and videoconferencing options.

County offices only available by appointment, phone or email

Beaverhead County elected officials and departments will operate with restrictions due to Gov. Steve Bullock's shelter in place order and other restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Public health issues guidelines for H-2A employers, workers

Beaverhead County Public Health officers issued guidance for county H-2A temporary agricultural program employers and employees March 25.

With the continued increase of coronavirus cases in Montana, public health officials want to provide guidance to limit the spread while maintaining necessary operations.

Shelter in place order issued starting Saturday

Montanans are being ordered to stay at home as much as possible except for essential activities beginning 12 a.m. Saturday, March 28.

Gov. Steve Bullock issued a "shelter in place" directive for March 28 to April 10, requiring residents to stay home, closing all non-essential business operations to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.