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Helena - Gov. Steve Bullock said at a Friday, April 17, press briefing that his administration is in the process of developing a plan for scaling back anti-coronavirus social distancing measures as the number of new coronavirus cases declines. "By next week we'll have a deliberate plan for reopening," he said. Montana is currently under a number of anti-coronavirus directives that have shuttered schools, halted dine-in food service and asked residents to stay at home to the greatest extent...
Watford City – The Watford City Police Department, McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, North Dakota Highway Patrol, United States Border Patrol and Northwest Narcotics Task Force joined efforts for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Task Force on March 14, 2020 in McKenzie County. The joint effort resulted in 46 citations. Of the 46 citations, 10 were alcohol or drug-related with six driving under the influence (DUI) arrests. A total of seven citations were alcohol-related, and three were drug-related. Citations were also issued for lack of sea...
If you are practicing good social distancing skills and wearing a mask, you just might be rewarded for it. The Watford City Police Department, along with the Watford City/McKenzie County COVID-19 Response Team rewarded random people in the community last weekend for following recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC stresses that people should maintain social distancing practices - staying six feet away from others in public - even if they are wearing a...
The Richland County Commissioners and the Election Administrator have opted to run the Primary Election this year by mail. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Bullock issued an Executive Order on March 26 that gave each county this option in order to help safeguard our workers, poll judges and Montana voters. Ballots will be mailed to all active voters on May 8 and must be received in office by Election Day, June 2 to be counted. The post office recommends ballots should be postmarked at least a week before Election Day to be received o...
Now that Richland County has three confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, many are asking the question, “So what now? What happens when someone is positive?” Let’s take a step back, and start with what happens when someone is tested. So what happens when a person is tested? Once a person is tested, they will be instructed to stay home and quarantine while they await their test results. The tested person should not leave to run any errands. Public health officials will instruct the person to begin making a list of potential close contacts. Facto...
Helena, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun road reconstruction work on MT 200 (Ellery Ave) through downtown Fairview, MT, with initial work started April 3, according to Shane Mintz, MDT Glendive District Administrator. Construction is expected to continue through the summer and finish by the end of 2020. “We’re excited to finally get going on our MT 200 – Fairview project,” Mintz said. “The project will rehabilitate and reconstruct the existing roadway surface of MT 200, providing a smoother and safer roadway w...
Rau Elementary School is proud to announce Maddie Schieber, daughter of Gary and Laura Schieber, as Student of the Quarter. Maddie is a very hard working and kind-hearted student. She conducts herself with focus and determination. Maddie is generous with her time and is willing to assist teachers and students alike. She is conscientious, respectful, and puts 110% into her schoolwork and all other tasks. Maddie is polite and does her best to make sure to include everyone in activities. She...
William "Bill" Ted Hamburg, 69, Savage, MT passed away at home with his family at his side, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. Visitation was Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services will be held at a later date and Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, is caring for the family. Remembrances, condolences and pictures may be shared with the family at www.fulkersons.com. Bill was born on February 5, 195...
The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was originally funded by Congress on April 3, 2020 with $348 billion in funds to be distributed to small business owners in crisis across the country via authorized lenders. Stockman Bank’s portion for the SBA PPP Federal Loan Program amounted to 2,177 loans for a total of $262M. The vast majority of these loans have already been closed and advanced into customer accounts. Stockman Bank of Montana is one of the authorized lenders for the program here in Montana. ...
On Sunday, April 19 at approximately 2:09 a.m., the McKenzie County Sheriff’s Office, Keene Fire Department, and the McKenzie County Ambulance Service responded to a residential structure fire south of Keene, ND near the intersection of 28th St NW and 108th Ave NW. The residence was completely engulfed. One individual was confirmed to be deceased. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending positive identification. The incident is currently under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office and the North Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Offic...
Food Bank coordinators Candy Markwald and Gloria Yockim display the $2,000 donation received from the Richland County Tavern Association. The original members of the Richland County Tavern Association, South 40, Ranger Lounge, Cheerio Lounge, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, VFW Post, Cattle-ac Restaurant, The Depot, Club Tavern, Winner's Pub, Hotel Albert, Gold Dust Casino, Double Barrel, Waterhole #3, and Sidney Liquor Store chose to double their planned contribution to $2,000 to the Richland County...
The Sidney Job Service wants to reach out to the community and let area residents know that they are still operating to assist the community throughout the COVID-19 crisis. They have been inundated with unemployment application assistance requests these weeks, but they still can be reached. The Montana Job Service offices throughout the state are available to assist residents in various ways throughout the COVID-19 crisis and its recovery process. These weeks the primary way Job Service offices are helping residents is by providing a link to...
Richland County Needs Joel’s Representation In Helena Dear Editor, Montanans are facing trying times, and COVID-19 isn’t giving our eastern communities a pass. Whether you’re an employer struggling to pencil out the coming months, or an employee who’s been laid off and facing an uncertain future – the pandemic is impacting everyone. This crisis is justifiably front and center today, but we need to start thinking about how we rebuild our economy when the threat has passed. Elections are coming up, and when your ballot reaches your doorstep it’s...
Originally published by the Montana Free Press A Montana federal court judge blocked the Keystone XL oil pipeline from crossing bodies of water pending further federal permitting on Wednesday. On Thursday, the same judge heard arguments in additional lawsuits seeking to halt the pipeline's construction. The Wednesday ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Brian Morris revoked a key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water-crossing permit that a coalition of environmental groups said was granted in...
Sidney - The Sidney-Richland County Library continues to serve the community with a number of services while remaining closed in accordance with both the Governor’s Declaration and a resolution passed by the Richland County Commissioners. Programs and services available to the public include: • Montana Library2Go: Download either the OverDrive or Libby app on their computer or device to access ebooks or audiobooks. • Digital Library Card: Sign up quickly and conveniently for a digital card. Start the process by texting two pictures, a photo...
High Honor Roll 6th Grade: Brielle Baxter; Evie Malaya Karren. 8th Grade: Brailey Anderson; Brooklyn Anderson; Hannah Faith Karren; Rebekah Rose Keen; Gordon Bernie Knapp. 9th Grade: Allison Grace Axtman; Chloe Noelle Gullikson; Samara Frances Hofer; Taylor June McPherson; Hunter Kenneth Sharbono; Aubrey Noel Slade; Walker Ayden Whitmus. 10th Grade: Megan Olivia Asbeck; Danielle Grace Berry; Piper Callan Hurley; Grace Hope Keen; Lauren Marie Kjos; Vilate Jules Knapp; Lacie Lynn Selting; Teigan Alyvia Taylor. 11th Grade: Jadyn Tariah Gackle;...
On April 7, Montana House District 35 Representative Joel Krautter filed a complaint with the Montana Commission of Political Practices regarding a PAC named "Doctors for a Healthy Montana" (DFHMT) The complaint asserts that the PAC is deceptively named. The full complaint can be read here. DFHMT have sued the Montana Attorney General and Commissioner of Political Practices regarding the legality of the rule used in the complaint (see here and here). Krautter released the following statement: "People should wonder why the newly formed group...
Nick Kallum and Jason Schrader put together and ran the "Dragging Main" event held last Saturday, April 18th. They used the event as an opportunity to help the local foodbank by asking participants to bring food donations and collected them at Footer's parking lot. The duo would like to hold another "Dragging Main" potentially in July....
For the full phased approach, click here. For the full reopening guidelines, click here. Statement from Montana Governor Steve Bullock: To my fellow Montanans: In times of crisis, Montanans have always pulled together, and this time has been no different. We have been aggressively managing the virus. As a result of the actions we have taken, we have among the lowest number of COVID-19 cases in the nation. Montana also has the lowest number of hospitalizations, per capita, in the nation. We have...
1. *Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Advance* *Lapse in Appropriations Notice*: *SBA is unable to accept new applications at this time for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) based on available appropriations funding.* Due to limited appropriations funding, the application portal for the EIDL COVID-19 assistance program (EIDL loans and EIDL Advances) is temporarily closed. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a...
Friday, April 24, 2020 is National Teach Children to Save Day. Each year, Stockman Bank employees visit Montana classrooms to give a savings lesson to children, helping them develop the skills they need to make smart financial decisions as adults. Right now, due to the COVID-19 health crisis, students are learning at home. So this year, we will bring Teach Kids to Save Day to your home! Gather your children and join Tonya Breding, a Stockman banker at our Conrad location, for a fun savings lesson designed for Montana students from pre-school...
The Richland County Health Department is asking for your assistance in ensuring that Richland County is able to sustain an economic recovery and protect staff and community members. The Health Department has created a webpage where you will find several documents for guidance in reopening your business. Note that while you are highly encouraged to submit your plans for reopening, the checklist is voluntary for retail businesses. Licensed establishments, such as those that serve food and drinks, as well as tattoo and piercing establishments,...
Dear Richland County Residents: After what seems like a decade of quarantine, Governor Bullock has given the green light (or really, the yellow light) to reopen our local businesses and #ReopenRichlandCounty. While we're all excited to sit down at our favorite restaurant or finally get a haircut, there are a few important things to keep in mind in order to reopen safely, reduce the possibility of having to reintroduce restrictions, and allow a sustained economic recovery. First, COVID-19 hasn't changed. It is still a serious, dangerous...
Original story courtesy of Montana Free Press As Gov. Steve Bullock moves to roll back emergency measures enacted to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, he has said he’ll take a data-driven approach to reopening Montana’s economy while minimizing the risk of a second-surge outbreak. State officials are keeping a close eye on the number of laboratory-confirmed cases. However, they aren’t tracking the number of Montanans who’ve been tested in each county, a metric national experts say is important to fully understand how the outbreak is playing out in...
Original story courtesy of Montana Free Press HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock unveiled the state’s official plan Wednesday for gradually shifting Montana out of anti-coronavirus emergency mode, specifying dates for scaling back his stay-at-home directive and reopening some non-essential businesses that have been shuttered in an effort to slow the outbreak. In making the announcement, Bullock touted the state’s anti-coronavirus efforts, saying aggressive government action, dogged public health work and individual Montanans’ commitment to social...
