Megan Mannering
Gianforte signs bill to boost trades education in Montana
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill in Missoula on Monday afternoon that's aimed at expanding trades education across the state. The funding will support as many as 1,000 scholarships annually, which Gov. Gianforte said will bolster both the employee and the employer.
Missoula health board eases some Covid-19 restrictions; mask mandate remains
The Missoula City-County Board of Health is easing some of the COVID-19 restrictions that have been in place. However, the mask mandate will remain in place.
Missoula public health officials planning for COVID-19 vaccine
Missoula COVID-19 Incident Commander Cindy Farr said a vaccine could arrive within the next few weeks. I twill be given in a tiered system, so it could be late spring before members of the general public actually get vaccinated.
Market on Front creates staff relief fund as COVID strikes business
Market on Front has spent the last week operating on limited hours, per a Health Department's directive after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
As numbers climb, Missoula health department begins inspections of bars, restaurants
COVID-19 Incident Commander Cindy Farr said in light of the county’s recent spike in COVID cases, her team will conduct unannounced inspections of bars and restaurants during high business hours.
Yellowstone TV series films in downtown Missoula
The series starring Kevin Costner was formerly shot in Utah but is now being filmed solely in the Missoula Valley and surrounding locations - including Hamilton.
University of Montana reports 6 cases of COVID-19 since start of classes
Six cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at the University of Montana since classes began three weeks ago, the Missoula City-County Health Department reported Wednesday. Three of those cases are still considered active.
Darby Rodeo packs bleachers during Yellowstone Riggin’ Rally
A packed audience or sold-out show seems unheard of these days with all of the COVID-19 restrictions placed on events. But that wasn’t the case for the Darby Rodeo Association Monday night as they hosted rodeo fans from near and far.
UM professors making adjustments for in-person learning
(KPAX) As universities across the country begin bringing students back to campus, many are scrambling to finalize classroom details that will ensure safety for students and faculty.
Bunk beds are assembled, textbooks purchased, and in just under one week, the University of Montana will be back in session with face-to-face instruction.
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MCPS to begin fall semester with a blend of classroom and virtual learning
Within the hybrid model, learning will occur two days per week on site, with the remaining three days per week occurring remotely. Phase 1 also offers families the option to go 100% virtual through the MCPS Online Academy.