Governor Explains Phase 2 Reopening Rules
Beginning June 1, Montana can move into Phase Two of Governor Steve Bullock’s Reopening of businesses and activities after having been shutdown for over ten weeks. Gov. Bullock announced the parameters of the next phase of allowable activity of Montana citizens on Tuesday, which includes lifting the travel ban.
MontanaFair Will Go On!
Montana Fair will go on despite the challenges of social distancing and keeping everything safe and clean as required in mitigating impacts of COVID-19-–that is the commitment of Metra Park and the county commissioners.
County Commissioners Return to Board Room
County Commissioners returned to the board room for their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday morning. The commissioners approved a Resolution for the National Day of Prayer for Thursday, May 7, which encouraged citizens to assemble on the Courthouse Lawn for a prayer rally at noon.
Request for Gravel Pit in Shepherd Re-Emerges
As was their option, with the issuance of a decision from Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) last July, that their plan had deficiencies, Riverside Contracting has submitted a response to the DEQ’s Deficiency Notice dated July 25, 2019. The company has proposed the development of a gravel mine near Shepherd, to which there was broad […]
Governor Bullock Announces Reopening The Treasure State
Starting this Sunday, stay-at-home restrictions regarding COVID-19 will be lifted, announced Governor Steve Bullock, and churches may hold services with some social distancing requirements in place. He outlined three phases projected to reopen the state at a press conference on Wednesday.
Montana Fair Green Lighted by Officials
Despite the need to slash budgets by 80 percent because of cancellations due to the COVID-19 crisis, Metra Park officials are fully intent on producing Montana Fair, August 7-15, this year.
Montana Gets Low Distancing Grade
As government entities are mandating that citizens remain home as much as possible as a means to reduce the spread of COVID-19, a number of different organizations have conducted studies about which states are complying the best.
COVID-19 Test Kits Available
Wondering if maybe you have had the COVID-19 virus? Thinking you may have antibodies that may make you immune from future infection?
Yellowstone County MVD Switches to Appointment Only Services for Now
During this COVID-19 precautionary interlude, there will be no waiting in line at the County Courthouse to renew vehicle licensing. In an effort to protect the health of county employees and patrons, the Motor Vehicle Department is only accepting scheduled appointments for walk-in service, announced County Treasurer Sherry Long, early this week.
Mail in Ballot Voting for Primary Elections in Yellowstone County
The primary election set for June 2, will be a mail ballot election in Yellowstone County, in order to minimize as much social interaction as possible to mitigate contagion of the CORVID-19 virus, announced Elections Officer Brett Rutherford.