Yellowstone Times

Gianforte releases roster of appointed staff

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Gov. Greg Gianforte has released a roster of his appointed staff and their salaries for his term as governor.

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Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

Montana's tourism takes a plunge in 2020

By Elle Johnson | Sep 11, 2020

Montana's nonresident travelers increased spending in the state by 5.4% in 2019 compared to 2018, but with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting last February, much of this year's tourism has decreased, with the second quarter showing just over 20% of annual traveler spending.

Superintendent Arntzen organizes task forces for 2020-21 school year

By Elle Johnson | Jun 30, 2020

Montana's Superintendent of Public Instruction has put together two task forces to help provide guidance on how to reopen schools in the upcoming year, the State of Montana Newsroom reported.

Montana State to reopen for in-person instruction

By Elle Johnson | Jun 29, 2020

Montana State University has released a plan for in-person instruction for the fall semester, Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported.

Montana taverns and casinos to be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program

By Elle Johnson | Apr 26, 2020

The Small Business Association announced on April 14 that taverns and casinos would be eligible for loans that provide COVID-19 relief.

Montana vacation rentals see an increase in the amount of people looking for reservations

By Elle Johnson | Apr 21, 2020

Vacation rental owners in Montana are seeing a sudden increase in the number of people looking to book reservations in the state, according to data from AirDNA.