What: 6 new fires Location: Bitterroot National Forest Summary: Firefighters are working this afternoon on 6 new fires caused by lightning from thunderstorms that went through the Bitterroot Valley early this morning. Thanks to the quick response by fire crews and aviation resources, all of the fires are small – less than ½ acre in […]
Archives for August 6, 2020
Governor directs up to $20 million to support Montana University System testing strategy
Governor Steve Bullock today announced that he will direct up to $20 million in funding to the Montana University System (MUS) to support its fall semester COVID-19 strategy for testing students. “The ability of our Montana students to continue their education on campus this fall is critical to our state’s future, but we must ensure […]
Governor to allow counties choice to conduct mail ballot election
All counties required to offer in person voting, take precautions to protect the right to vote while keeping Montanans safe Governor 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. Whether or not […]
Montana COVID-19 testing results 8-6-20 – 173 new cases
Total COVID Cases in Montana 4602 Total number of tests completed since last report 2691 Total Number of Tests 185815 County Gender Age Range Date Reported Beaverhead M 20-29 08/05/2020 Big Horn F 20-29 08/05/2020 Big Horn F 50-59 08/05/2020 Big Horn F 30-39 08/05/2020 Big Horn F 30-39 08/05/2020 Big Horn M 20-29 […]
MSU to offer free online course on water quality basics
MSU News Service Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach and the Montana Water Center will offer a free online course highlighting key issues and topics on water quality. “Water Quality Basics,” which is currently live, has been funded through Montana NSF EPSCoR. The noncredit course explores water quality issues, including primers on the hydrologic cycle and determinants of water […]
Hamilton HS fall sports meeting for parents and players
On Tuesday, August 11th there will be a very important meeting for all athletes planning on participating in a fall activity along with their parents. These meetings will be at the Hamilton Athletic Complex. Schedule: Football, Golf – 5pm Cross Country, Volleyball – 6pm Soccer, Cheer – 7pm At the beginning of each session, there […]
Ravalli County COVID-19 update 8-5-20 – two new cases
Ravalli County Public Health August 5, 2020 As of 4 p.m., Ravalli County Public Health has received two new cases of COVID-19. Ravalli County currently has 12 active cases of COVID-19. One new case is a toddler. One new case is a male in his eighties. One active case remains hospitalized. One active case has […]