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Montana snowpack rapidly melted in May
Throughout May, warm temperatures across Montana led to a rapid melt off of the state’s snowpack, which sits “larg…
Flathead health center gets grant for coronavirus screening
The Flathead County Community Health Center will soon receive grant funding from the state to be put toward local coronavirus screening and testing, acquiring medical supplies and boosting telehealth capacity.
Yellowstone one of 3 parks closing gates
Three of America's most well-known national parks _ Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Smoky Mountains _ closed their gates Tuesday as people shut in because of the…
‘Contact’ investigations underway as 2nd employee tests positive for virus
As two of Flathead County’s four positive cases of coronavirus were detected in employees of Kalispell Regional Healthcare, many other hospital employees are n…
US climate activists to livestream Earth Day due to virus
CHICAGO (AP) — As the coronavirus causes shut-downs across the U.S., a coalition of youth-led organizations that had planned massive marches for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day next month are now planning a three…
Bicyclist fatally struck by car in Bellevue, Washington
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — A bicyclist died Sunday after being struck by a driver attempting a left turn in Bellevue, Washington, authorities said.
Doctors plead with Tennessee governor for stay-at-home order
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Doctors across Tennessee pleaded with Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday to take stronger action to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Key medical glove factories cutting staff 50% amid virus
Malaysia's medical glove factories, which make most of the world's critical hand protection, are operating at half capacity just when they're most needed, The …
Can blood from coronavirus survivors treat the newly ill?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hospitals are gearing up to test if a century-old treatment used to fight off flu and measles outbreaks in the days before vaccines, and trie…
Vermont Senate passes coronavirus bills; on to the House
The Vermont Senate on Tuesday passed a series of measures designed to help the state respond to the COVID-19 outbreak that is sweeping the state and the nation.
North Carolina's largest county issues stay-at-home order
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Leaders of North Carolina's largest county have approved a "stay-at-home" order for residents in and around Charlotte, where the number of…
8 European spacecraft put in hibernation amid virus lockdown
BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency said Tuesday that it is putting eight of its spacecraft into hibernation as it scales down operations during the coronavirus outbreak.
With isolation, abuse activists fear an 'explosive cocktail'
“Safer at Home.” It's a slogan of choice for the mandatory confinement measures aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus. But it's not true for everyone.
Ex-Trump lawyer loses effort for early prison release
NEW YORK (AP) — A former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump was denied early release from a three-year prison sentence Tuesday after he pleaded guilty …
Brown says state may have trouble providing 'basic services'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said Tuesday that she is ‘gravely concerned’ about Oregon's ability to deliver basic services over the next six months to…
Saints add defensive end Spence, XFL INT leader Nichols
METAIRIE, La. (AP) — New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has agreed to free-agent contracts with defensive end Noah Spence and XFL interception leader Deatrick Nichols.