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Kaitlyn Nicholas/Yellowstone Public RadioWe’ve previously reported that Native American tribes in Montana have some of the highest vaccination rates in the state. YPR News’ Kaitlyn Nicholas went to two tribal nations to report on how these vaccine rollouts have been so successful -- and what new challenges are emerging. Her first stop was a recent mass COVID-19 vaccine event on the Rocky Boy’s reservation. -
Taylor Irvine/Kaiser Health NewsMontana’s overstretched counties and tribal governments have developed a mishmash of policies and plans that require ingenuity and mutual support to work. A reporting project by KHN, Montana Free Press and the University of Montana School of Journalism finds the biggest test of that disparate system looms as vaccine eligibility expands. PLUS: a county-by-county guide to vaccine availability in Montana.
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A year ago, weeks into Montana’s stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19, Yellowstone Public Radio interviewed a couple in Bozeman over Zoom about the uncertainty, unexpected joys and challenges of living through a pandemic. Reporter Rachel Cramer recently touched base with them to see what has changed in the last year and what they’re looking forward to after getting vaccinated. -
More than 1,700 COVID vaccine appointments in Yellowstone County remain open this week. County health officials say the demand for COVID-19 vaccines is...
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The Montana Department of Corrections announced last week six new coronavirus cases among inmates at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge.
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte Thursday received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as all Montanans ages 16 and up became eligible under the state’s phased distribution plan.
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All Montanans age 16 and up will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting April 1 as the state steps into Phase 2 of its vaccine...
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Find information about when, where and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine in Montana.
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Montana counties are preparing for Apr. 1 when anyone 16 and up becomes eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Montana lawmakers have adopted a more optimistic estimate of how much money the state will bring in over the next two years. The change will help guide...
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The Federal Trade Commission reports fraud is booming in the pandemic. Advocates for seniors say older Montanans are especially at risk.
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Ten more cases linked to variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been identified in Montana since last week, including two cases in Missoula County. Health officials there say they are more concerned about a renewed rise in cases.
