Montana/Region

Judge tells Bozeman bar to follow health directives

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am
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BOZEMAN (AP) — A Montana judge on Wednesday ordered a Bozeman bar to comply with health directives — including a 10 p.m. closing time — meant to limit the spread of the coronavirus in another case of businesses pushing back against the rules.

Montana lawmakers reject mask mandate ahead of session

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — Republican state lawmakers in Montana rejected proposals Wednesday by Democrats to require masks at next month’s legislative session or meet remotely, opting instead to form a panel that will assess what’s needed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Montana State Prison reports sixth virus death, another has 65 cases

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am

BILLINGS (AP) — The Montana State Prison reported its sixth death from a coronavirus outbreak Wednesday, while a prison in Dawson County reported the same day an outbreak of at least 65 people.

ND governor will wait turn to get coronavirus vaccine

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination.

Idaho health board rejects regional mask, distancing order

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A proposed public health order that would have included a mask mandate for Idaho’s most populated region was voted down on Tuesday as hundreds of protesters again gathered outside the Central District Health building in Boise.

REGION SHORTS

Published on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:00am

University outlines plans to address hate speech

Health providers first to get COVID-19 vaccine in Montana

Published on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:00am
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HELENA (AP) — Hospitals in Billings and Bozeman were among the first in Montana to receive shipments Monday of the COVID-19 vaccine.

‘Big Sky’ stumbles addressing Native American criticism

Published on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 12:00am
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — After ABC’s “Big Sky” drew Native American censure for overlooking an epidemic of violence against Indigenous women and girls, its producers set about making changes. But the first, hurried steps were called “bumpy” and insulting by Native leaders.

Indian Health Service plans for COVID vaccine distribution

Published on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 12:00am

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans said Friday it will receive more than enough vaccines to protect all the people working in hospitals and clinics, including doctors, nurses and support staff.

Beartooth peak naming project connects mountain range’s fans

Published on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 12:00am
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BILLINGS (AP) - Thrust 6,000 feet above the horizon to the southwest of Billings, the Beartooth Mountains have long demanded attention for their jagged beauty and imposing appearance.