Matti Olson

Montana

Reporter at KWYB-TV (Butte, MT)

reporting in the big sky state

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Native American Collateral Support program aids Indigenous business growth

4 weeks ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, MT – The Native American Collateral Support Program (NACS) is playing a crucial role in helping Indigenous-owned businesses in Montana by providing access to capital. This initiative aims to support the launch and growth of these businesses across the state. Originating from the Montana Chamber of Commerce, NACS was established through House Bill 301 during the sixty-fourth legislative session a decade ago.
Universal Home Visit Program expands support for new moms in Montana

1 month ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Lewis and Clark Public Health has expanded its Universal Home Visit Program to five counties, including Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Meagher, and Powell. This expansion aims to provide infant support services to all new mothers in the region. Mary Sparks, Child and Family Health Supervisor, and Hailey Brotcke, a certified doula who conducts the home visits, explained the program's mission.
Universal Home Visit Program expands support for new moms in Montana

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Lewis and Clark Public Health has expanded its Universal Home Visit Program to five counties, including Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Meagher, and Powell. This expansion aims to provide infant support services to all new mothers in the region. Mary Sparks, Child and Family Health Supervisor, and Hailey Brotcke, a certified doula who conducts the home visits, explained the program's mission.
Universal Home Visit Program expands support for new moms in Montana

1 month ago | fairfieldsuntimes.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Lewis and Clark Public Health has expanded its Universal Home Visit Program to five counties, including Lewis and Clark, Jefferson, Broadwater, Meagher, and Powell. This expansion aims to provide infant support services to all new mothers in the region. Mary Sparks, Child and Family Health Supervisor, and Hailey Brotcke, a certified doula who conducts the home visits, explained the program's mission.
Montana farmers push for right to repair farm equipment after bill fails

1 month ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

MONTANA - Montana lawmakers introduced 42 agriculture bills during the 69th legislative session. Among these, , which aimed to establish the Montana Cattle Committee, and , which focused on granting agriculture workers the right to repair their own equipment, sparked significant debate. House Bill 390 proposed allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their own equipment.
Helena honors fallen soldiers with Memorial Day ceremony

1 month ago | news-journal.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Residents of Lewis and Clark County gathered at Memorial Park to commemorate fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. People from across the county came together to honor those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Randy Edwards, a veteran, highlighted the significance of the day, saying, "For it’s the veterans and not politicians who gave us our freedom.
Helena's alcohol safety campaign addresses Montana's high DUI fatalities

1 month ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – Montana has been leading the nation in drunk driving fatalities among adults and teens, with 60 percent of all fatal crashes in the state resulting from impaired driving. A two-day public health campaign in Helena is aiming to address this issue. Lewis and Clark Public Health (LCPH) kicked off the campaign at Capitol and Helena High Schools. The event continued at the Project for Alternative Learning High School, where they delivered presentations on alcohol safety.
Helena's alcohol safety campaign addresses Montana's high DUI fatalities

1 month ago | kulr8.com | Matti Olson

Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window. HELENA, Mont. – Montana has been leading the nation in drunk driving fatalities among adults and teens, with 60 percent of all fatal crashes in the state resulting from impaired driving. A two-day public health campaign in Helena is aiming to address this issue.
Montana DOT warns of text scam targeting residents

1 month ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has alerted residents to a new text scam circulating across the state. The scam suggests that residents owe fines for toll roads, which do not exist in Montana. MDT reported receiving more than 200 calls in the past week regarding this scam. The scam texts, which first appeared at the beginning of the year, had faded but have now returned at an alarming rate.
Yellowstone Bison Management Plan meeting highlights herd movement concerns

1 month ago | montanarightnow.com | Matti Olson

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – The Interagency Bison Management Plan (IBMP) partners met today to discuss the progress of the bison management plan almost a year after its implementation. The plan, initiated in 2024, aims to manage the growth and transfer of bison herds within Yellowstone National Park. The bison population in and around Yellowstone has stabilized at an estimated 4,300. However, the location of these bison remains a topic of discussion.