Bullock orders schools closed for 14 days

On the heels of local schools including Havre, Hays-Lodge Pole, Rocky Boy and Box Elder announcing they were closing the schools, Gov. Steve Bullock today announced the closure of closing of public K-12 schools in the state for 14 days,

Bullock issued a set of directives and guidance to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect vulnerable Montanans, including social distancing measures, and limiting visitation at nursing home facilities along with the 14-day school closure.

"As governor, it is my top priority to protect the health and safety of Montanans, particularly our most vulnerable, at a t...