COVID-19

The Canyon Creek Memory Care Community on the west end of Billings is under quarantine after nearly 80 percent of their residents tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release.

The Department of Labor and Industry says Montana has paid out more than $10 million in potentially fraudulent unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor Steve Bullock announced at a Thursday press conference in Helena that there have been presumptive positive COVID 19 tests at a women's prison.

They tell us that the testing is free, painless, and quick. The testing is available Friday June 12th and Saturday June 13th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Lodge High School parking lot.

Foultner tells us that they have antibody tests available for anyone who wants one. Patients can call and schedule an appointment for a standard blood draw. The tests cost $175, but they are being told that it should be a reimbursable expense by the insurance companies.

Montana’s Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale had some welcome news for holders of auto insurance policies throughout the state during the COVID 19 pandemic

The State of Montana has now officially dropped the Fergus County case from their COVID-19 case count in Montana. Plus, the total number of active cases in the state has now dropped all the way down to 30 according to the state's website late Tuesday morning.

From a day-to-day decision making standpoint, which number matters more- the total number of COVID-19 cases we've had here in Montana, or the total number of active cases?

What is he not telling you? He's not telling you that states like North Dakota and South Dakota have done more testing than Montana. He's also not telling you that they have the same low death counts as Montana does.

I did some sleuthing and chatted with my source at the IRS and here's what I know.