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Montana Morning State Headlines for Monday, March 15
Governor Gianforte holds press conference with Adjutant General Quinn and Montana Chamber of Commerce CEO to provide COVID 19 response update.
Missoula County Attorney Kirsten Pabst shares the weekly crime report featuring an update on the increasing number of strangulation cases.
Legislature close to passing the BIG Jobs bill, that will help small businesses with expenses, according to liaison Kyle Schmauch.
A slight chance of rain in western Montana today, with highs in the low 50's,
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