10% of Active Montana COVID-19 Cases are Currently Hospitalized
The numbers are just that. Numbers. But Montana's current 10% hospitalization rate is concerning. Here is the latest data at a glance per the State of Montana COVID-19 dashboard:
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TUESDAY: Montana’s Worst Air Quality Locations
The heat and the haze continue for the entire state of Montana this week. Air Quality Index numbers certainly fluctuate but at this point we're fluctuating between levels of 'bad'. Where are the hot spots today for poor air quality?
Search and Rescue From Hell Roaring Trail on Sunday
On Sunday afternoon (7/11) a person on a horse became injured and required assistance to get back to the trailhead. Gallatin County Search & Rescue responded and got the injured person to safety.
RECALL: Check Your Freezer for Tyson Chicken, Possible Listeria Contamination
Many of us grab a bag of ready-to-eat chicken to keep in the freezer for a quick meal when we're busy. CHECK YOUR FREEZER right now because there's a recall of Tyson chicken products that are very popular.
Nurses Weigh In Against SEIU Strike in Kalispell
There's two stories taking place with the hospital in Kalispell this week. The first big story is the fact that nurses affiliated with the SEIU union are in the middle of a three day strike. The other big story is that several nurses do not support the SEIU and have now filed a petition to brea…
Flathead Cherry Juice Wins Big Award
When I first tried Tabletree Cherry Juice, it definitely brought back some memories. It also tasted pretty dang good in some Bighorn Bourbon from Willie's Distillery, or even on it's own for a fresh glass of juice first thing in the morning.
Fully vaccinated can drop the masks, skip social distancing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Montana Sends Powerful Message to Unelected Health Boards
We caught up with Henry Kriegel from Americans for Prosperity-Montana recently to get his take on the significance of several bills now signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT).
Explosive Piece by Former NYT Editor Points Finger at Fauci
Montana Public Service Commissioner Tony O'Donnell had a great description of Fauci's response to Rand Paul. Dr. Fauci was "deceptively precise" wasn't he? Yes he was.
Cash Incentive Offered to Billings Residents Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine
A $20,000 gift was made to the RiverStone Health Foundation to "incentivize vaccinations in Yellowstone County," and beginning this Thursday (5/13), $50 will be given to the first 400 residents who "get a dose."