Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Montanan due to COVID-19, marking the 17th in the state. “Today Montana mourns another loss due to COVID-19. Our hearts go out to the family and friends who grieve the passing of their loved one. I ask that Montanans continue to commit […]
Archives for May 2020
Flags to fly at half-staff for coronavirus victims
Governor’s Proclamation I hereby order all flags flown in the state of Montana to be displayed at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, May 24th, 2020 out of respect for the victims of the novel coronavirus pandemic and their families. Together, we mourn every life that has been claimed by the novel coronavirus in Montana and […]
Eight Stock Farm Club employees test positive for COVID-19
May 22, 2020 Employees isolated as Club follows CDC guidelines Stock Farm Club thanks Ravalli County Health Dept. for quick action The Stock Farm Club today expressed its thanks to the Ravalli County Health Department for its quick response in assisting eight of its employees who tested positive for COVID-19. Seven of the employees are […]
Montana unemployment rate at 11.3% in April
5-22-20 Governor Steve Bullock today announced Montana’s unemployment rate was at 11.3% in April due to impacts created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Montana unemployment rate remains below the national rate of 14.7% in April. “Montana took early and aggressive action to combat the virus and save lives, allowing us to be one of the […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 5-22-20
May 22, 2020 As of 11 a.m. today, there eight positive COVID-19 cases in Ravalli County; seven people are isolated, and one person is hospitalized. People that tested positive are in isolation. All of the test results that had been submitted to the State earlier this week returned negative. There are no pending tests as […]
MDT to resume pavement preservation work in Stevensville
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will return to Stevensville beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020 to continue work on the Stevensville Pavement Preservation Project, according to Matt Straub, MDT Engineering Project Manager. “We are looking forward to getting back to Stevensville to finish this project,” Straub said. “Pavement preservation keeps roads from falling into serious disrepair, […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 5-21-20
May 21, 2020 As of noon today the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases for the last week remains at 8 cases in Ravalli County; 7 people are isolated, and 1 person is hospitalized. All of the positive case personnel are in isolation. There are 18 pending tests from Ravalli County. Due to the ever-changing numbers […]
Memorial Day Weekend on the Bitterroot National Forest
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff of the summer season. The 1.6 million acre Bitterroot National Forest offers unmatched recreational opportunities including nearly 250 campsites in 26 campgrounds, hiking on more than 1,800 miles of trails, boating, biking, horseback riding and more. Forest officials hope visitors will incorporate the following safety tips, along with […]
Rent, mortgage assistance available to Montanans impacted by COVID-19
Montana Housing at the Department of Commerce is reminding Montanans that $50 million is available for rent and mortgage assistance for Montanans who have lost a job or income as a result of COVID-19. “Our goal is to make sure Montanans can stay in their homes and have access to needed financial support to weather […]
Update on COVID-19 cases in Ravalli County
From the Ravalli County Public Health Department: May 20, 2020 As of noon today, there eight positive COVID-19 results, and one negative result. All of the positive case personnel are in isolation. Contact tracing of 30 plus people continues. To the best of our knowledge – the Public Health Department – it is travel related […]
Six more positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ravalli County
Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office May 19, 2020 Ravalli County Public Health reports six of the 9 pending tests have been confirmed by the State lab as positive for COVID-19. There are still 3 tests pending connected to this investigation. The individuals are all male, 4 of the cases are in the 10-20 age range with […]
Montana to enter Phase Two of reopening plan on June 1st
Governor Steve Bullock today announced the state will move to Phase Two of the Reopening the Big Sky plan and will lift the 14-day out-of-state travel quarantine beginning June 1 as Montana continues to have the lowest number of positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations per capita. “Montana has been an example for the rest of […]