Butte has updated its vacant buildings ordinance to make sure owners of historic buildings in Uptown take better care of their buildings. A major change to the ordinance requires owners to better mothball their vacant structures by repairing any leaks, neatly boarding up windows and improve the general appearance of the building. City officials say there's been increased … [Read more...] about Ordinance directs Butte property owners to better care for Uptown buildings

Just as universities and colleges across Montana were solidifying plans for reopening last week, the state recorded its highest one-day tally for coronavirus cases at 221. But the Montana University System is trudging forward with plans for a safe return to campus instruction and on Tuesday, the Board of Regents held a special meeting to discuss new guidelines to lead … [Read more...] about Montana University System honing guidelines for safe return to campus instruction

Montana achieved a grim milestone on Tuesday when health officials announced the death of five individuals due to Covid-19, pushing the number of fatalities to 51. The daily toll was the highest for the state yet during the pandemic. The five deaths came from Yellowstone, Gallatin, Lincoln and Custer county health officials. “With over 50 deaths in the state now, these … [Read more...] about Virus takes five more lives in Montana as state reaches grim milestone

(KPAX) The state is looking for a new warden at Montana State Prison, after Warden Lynn Guyer resigned this month after less than two years on the job. Guyer submitted a one-sentence resignation letter to state corrections officials on July 16, saying only that he is leaving the job “after considerable thought and talking with my family.” The state gave no further … [Read more...] about Montana State Prison warden resigns after 2 years on the job

Missoula health officials on Monday were tracking 57 active cases of COVID-19 and confirmed 13 new cases over the weekend, bringing the county's running tally to 212. Statewide, more than 3,380 cases have been confirmed since March and 1,244 cases remain active, with 483 of them in Yellowstone County. State health officials also announced the death of another patient – again … [Read more...] about Montana marks another COVID death as cases climb; Missoula opens new test site