Three methods effectively sanitized masks for limited re-use A team of scientists, under the direction of Dr. Vincent Munster in the Laboratory of Virology at Rocky Mountain Laboratory (RML) in […]
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23andMe leads to more family for Florence woman
We’ve all seen the advertisements on television for 23andMe, a DNA testing kit that can tell you who your ancestors are. For people interested in their genealogy, this is a […]
School boards, Bitterroot College district, levy elections underway
Ballots for the upcoming school board elections and the Bitterroot College mill levy are already in the mail! According to Ravalli County Clerk and Recorder Regina Plettenberg, ballots were mailed […]
Three vie for two seats on Stevensville school board
Sean Lenahan My name is Sean Lenahan and I am a candidate for the position of Trustee for the Stevensville School District. I am currently serving as a Trustee for […]
Steps Marcus Daly Hospital has taken to prepare for COVID-19
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) has been closely monitoring the evolving situation of COVID-19. The Hospital’s Incident Management Team began meeting before any known cases in Montana. According to Alida […]
Petition circulating to recall Stevensville mayor
A petition is being circulated in Stevensville to recall Mayor Brandon Dewey for violating his oath of office when he signed a $79,800 contract for services with First Call Computer […]
Governor’s statement on 12th COVID-19 death in Montana
April 20, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Montanan due to COVID-19, marking the 12th in the state. “Each death in Montana […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-20-20
April 20, 2020 As of noon today, April 20, 2020, there are no new cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. There are 5 cases, with the first three cases recovered. […]
Governor issues statement on 11th COVID-19 death in Montana
April 20, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Montanan due to COVID-19, marking the 11th in the state. “As we continue to […]
Governor secures 5000 swabs for testing from FEMA
April 20, 2020 Today’s arrival of swabs confirmed by Montana’s Disaster and Emergency Services; Bullock will continue push to federal government to obtain additional testing supplies Governor Steve Bullock announced […]
Governor’s statement on 9th and 10th COVID-19 deaths in Montana
April 17, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding two deaths of Montanans due to COVID-19, marking the ninth and tenth in the state. “While there are […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-17-20
April 17, 2020 As of noon today, April 17, 2020, there are 5 cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. The first three cases have recovered. For the remaining positive cases, […]
How contact tracing slows the spread of COVID-19
By Emily Stifler Wolfe, Montana Free Press BOZEMAN — Adam woke up with a fever on the morning of Tuesday, February 25. His body ached and his sheets were soaked […]
Reopening the Montana way – message from Governor Bullock
When COVID-19 first came to Montana, we took quick and aggressive measures to slow the spread and keep Montanans home during this critical period. We’ve bought time for our health […]
Emergency Housing Assistance available for Montana families hardest hit by COVID-19
The Montana Department of Commerce announced Friday that families who have suffered substantial financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 may now apply for rental assistance through the Emergency Housing […]
Governor’s statement on Montana’s eighth COVID-19 death
April 16, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement regarding the death of a Montanan due to COVID-19, marking the eighth in the state. “As we learn of […]
Daines chosen for White House Task Force on reopening country
U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced he was chosen by President Trump to join a bipartisan White House Task Force to provide counsel to President Trump to safely reopen America in […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-16-20
April 16, 2020 As of noon today, April 16, 2020, there are 5 cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. The first three cases have recovered. For the remaining positive cases, […]
Ravalli County Incident Management update 4-15-20
April 15, 2020 As of noon today, April 15, 2020, there are 5 cases of COVID-19 in Ravalli County. 225 tests have been submitted to the labs, 220 negative, 5 […]
Governor announces Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force
April 15, 2020 Governor Steve Bullock today announced the establishment of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Task Force to provide guidance and advice on how to best use $1.25 billion appropriated […]





