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Gianforte rescinds most COVID-19 mandates
At a press conference this afternoon Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a revision to the COVID-19 mandates of his predecessor that effectively eliminates any restrictions on gathering... — Updated 1/13/2021
Daines reveals was part of vaccine test
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said today he was one of the people who participated in a trial of the vaccine pharmaceutical company Pfizer says appears to be 95 percent... — Updated 11/18/2020
Bullock announces new state-wide restrictions
Gov. Steve Bullock announced today new restrictions to take effect Friday in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 throughout Montana, which he said has created a dire... — Updated 11/17/2020 Full story
Republicans pulling ahead in state and federal races with 25 percent of precincts in
Watch for updates on this and other races here through the night and full coverage in Wednesday's edition of The Havre Daily News. 12:10 a.m. Republicans pull ahead as vote trickle... — Updated 11/4/2020 Full story
Despite pandemic threat, gubernatorial hopefuls avoid COVID nitty-gritty
By Katheryn Houghton and Matt Volz Kaiser Health News Just 15 days ahead of the election, Montana Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney laid out his ideas on how he’d handle the COVID-19 pandemic if elected governor. Details were few, but... — Updated 10/21/2020
Legislature Joint Rules Committee meeting called for Thursday
A press release issued late Monday morning said Sen. Fred Thomas, R-Stevensville, has called a Montana Legislature Joint Rules Committee meeting for Thursday morning at 11. This will be a hybrid meeting held out of Room 317 in the... — Updated 9/14/2020
The China conundrum
CHRIS AADLAND Montana Free Press Editor’s note: This version has been updated to include a comment from a Daines campaign spokesperson. It’s campaign season in Montana — and the political mudslinging is already giving our... — Updated 9/1/2020
Infant found safe, Amber Alert canceled
Law enforcement officials announced this morning that the AMBER Alert for Lucas Warner has just been canceled. The Lincoln County Sheriff's office located baby Lucas this morning... — Updated 8/25/2020 Full story
Montana mask directive amended to include K-12 schools
By Patrick Johnston At a press conference this afternoon, Gov. Steve Bullock announced that he is amending the directive he issued July 15 that requires people in counties with... — Updated 8/12/2020 Full story
Governor to allow counties choice to conduct mail ballot election
Gov. Steve Bullock today issued a directive to ensure all eligible Montanans can safely vote in the 2020 November general election by allowing counties to expand voting by mail and early voting. ITALIC See more on this in... — Updated 8/6/2020
Montana rodeo goes on, bucking fears on Fort Peck Reservation
Katheryn Houghton, [email protected], @K_Hought Kaiser Health News WOLF POINT - Cowboys lined the metal chutes that released bucking horses and their riders into the... — Updated 7/21/2020
Bullock mandates masks in public settings
Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive effective today requiring people in public settings and gatherings of 50 or more people where social distancing is not possible to wear a mask... — Updated 7/16/2020 Full story
State coronavirus map update, June 8, 2020
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 1,371 with 44 new cases, which does not include five positive rapid tests in Hill... — Updated 7/8/2020
U.S. Census Bureau hiring in Montana
It is not too late to apply for a part-time position with the 2020 Census. Working as a temporary census taker is a great way to earn extra income and help the community. The Census Bureau is currently recruiting thousands of... — Updated 7/8/2020
Infant abducted in Poplar found, Amber alert canceled
Updated 5:45 a.m. July 1 Officials announced the Amber Alert issued Monday for an infant abducted in Poplar has been canceled. A release issued Tuesday night said 1-year-old Malachai Talley has been located and is safe. No other... — Updated 7/1/2020 Full story
Train crash kills one, injures several, strands passengers
A crash between a westbound Amtrak train and a tractor on the eastern edge of Montana Friday morning killed the driver of the tractor, injured several Amtrak passengers and employees and delayed the trains running both westbound... — Updated 5/30/2020
Governor: Yellowstone entrances opening Monday, working with plan for Glacier
Gov. Steve Bullock said today during a press conference that the Montana entrances to Yellowstone National Park are planned to open Monday and, while no date is set, the state is wo... — Updated 5/28/2020 Full story
State to enter Phase Two of re-opening June 1
Citing success in keeping down the spread of COVID-19 in Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock said today the state will enter Phase Two of the state re-opening plan starting June 1. Bullock... — Updated 5/19/2020 Full story
Governor announces first round of grants from $1.25 billion in federal aid
Editor's note: This version corrects the website where people can view the grant programs. Gov. Steve Bullock announced today the first round of grants from the $1.25 billion the... — Updated 5/5/2020 Full story
Shopping Angels starting Montana group to help in COVID-19 pandemic
Aidan White is leading the efforts for Shopping Angels Montana to connect vulnerable populations to volunteers wanting to support them. Shopping Angels is an international... — Updated 4/23/2020 Full story
State to begin processing UI claims for self-employed Montanans
HELENA - The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced Tuesday that Montana's self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular... — Updated 4/23/2020 Full story
Governor outlines phased 'Reopening Montana' plans
In a press conference at noon today, Gov. Steve Bullock announced his plan for a phased reopening of the state, with restrictions remaining in place through the first phases. "Our... — Updated 4/22/2020 Full story
Bullock: Phased reopening will be worked through next week on potentially for after April 24
Gov. Steve Bullock is saying in a press conference that Montana will be working next week to set up a phased re-opening if the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to drop. He... — Updated 4/19/2020
MontanaPBS to live stream COVID-19 special tonight at 7
MontanaPBS will continue with the third installation of their live broadcast special "Answering Questions About Coronavirus" tonight at 7. Thes program will be available to view... — Updated 4/9/2020 Full story
Bullock extends stay-at-home directive, announces new directives
In a press conference call today Gov.Steve Bullock announced that he will be extending the stay-at-home directive to reduce exposure to novel coranavirus 2019 through April 24. He... — Updated 4/7/2020 Full story
