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After recent warm temperatures caused flooding with melting of high levels of snowpack in this area, the region is expected to see more snow mixed with rain. National Weather Service has a flood advisory in effect through 6 tonight for Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty counties, with snowmelt closing or at least running over roads and highways since Sunday, A flood warning on Battle Creek in Blaine County is in effect through Thursday morning, with the creek expected to...
Havre Police Department Someone stopped at the police station Tuesday at 7:51 a.m. to speak with an officer about a possible theft. -- A 10th Street West caller reported Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. he was assaulted the previous night at his apartment. -- An 11-year-old was issued a summons on a charge of underage tobacco possession or consumption after a Tuesday 1:46 p.m. caller at Havre Middle School reported a juvenile with a vape device. -- Officers investigated a 2:16 p.m....
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees discussed a number of issues at their meeting Tuesday, including the coming year’s calendar, elections, successful programs and awards for district paraprofessionals. While the matter of the coming school year’s calendar was not on the agenda for the meeting Tuesday evening, the matter was brought up during public comments by Havre Education Association President Jess Jones, who requested that any vote take place after the upcoming school board election due to an abrupt change in...
Press release BOZEMAN — As the state enters spring and the typical snowpack peak season, the water supply outlook is currently good across most of Montana. That can be attributed to consistent and mostly above normal precipitation this water year. “March precipitation continued the trend of exceptional moisture received this year on the east side of the Continental Divide,” said Eric Larson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service water supply specialist. East of the divide, March precipitation ranged from about 100%...
David Hadford of Chester, 67, passed away in Benefis Hospital in Great Falls from natural causes April 7th, 2023. David was born November 23rd, 1955, in Billings to Lyle and Elaine Hadford. David grew up in Rudyard, MT, and was a lifelong farmer. A wonderful father, husband, and friend to many, David had a huge heart and often thought of others before himself. An example of this is that when David's lungs were struggling in the hospital and each word took great effort, he... Full story
LEWISTOWN - Jay C. Henderson, 75, son of Ira and Patricia Henderson, was born May 10th, 1947, in Everett, Washington. Jay saddled up one last time to ride his buckskin to the pearly gates and meet Jesus Sunday morning April 2nd, 2023 with his wife and family by his side. Three months after Jay was born, the family moved home to the Bear Paw Mountains in the Warrick area. When Jay was 3 years old they welcomed his baby sister, Jill, into the family. He attended Warrick Country... Full story
Pamela Jane Nimmick, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, surrounded by family and friends at Northern Montana Hospital. Pam was born on April 26, 1950, in Missoula, Montana, the first of three children, to James and Mary (Wright) Omlie. When she was 7, the family moved to Havre, where she attended school, graduating from Havre High School in 1968. Pam remained in Havre, obtaining her associate' degree in nursing from Northern Montana College in 1970,... Full story
TOWNSEND - Kelly Marie Pollington Stephens was born October 26, 1972, to Cody and Kathy Pollington in Willmar, MN. She grew up and attended school in Great Falls, MT, and graduated from Great Falls High School. At age 16 she got her private pilot's license and she continued her aviation training at school in Monroe, Louisiana. She returned to Montana in 1993 and moved to Bozeman. She held various jobs during her time there. She then moved back to Great Falls and received an... Full story
Stephanie Kay Parker (Red Rock Thunderbird Woman), 61, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Monday, April 10, 2023. Wake services will begin at 1:00 p.m. today, April 12, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023, all at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church with Earl “Archie” Arkinson and Harlan Baker officiating.... Full story
Coming into this spring, the Havre High softball team is looking to defend its Northeast A Divisional title and advance to the state tournament once again. If the Blue Ponies are going to do that, they will need players such as Elle Verploegen to have a strong season. As she heads into her junior year with the Ponies, Verploegen expects them to do well once again. "This season, we have a great team. We have a lot of seniors this year," Verploegen said. "I think we have a chanc...
Camille Keeley After several delays, the Havre High softball team began the season with a pair of dominant wins over Cut Bank. At the plate, several Blue Ponies had a strong start to the year as they piled up the runs. Camille Keeley had a strong start to the season as she recorded six RBIs, three hits and one home run across two games for the Ponies. She also ran the bases well as she scored four runs for the Ponies. Brayden Kimberling The Havre High track and field teams...
After a solid career with the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club, Brody Nanini plans to continue his baseball journey at Yakima Valley Community College. After visiting the campus and its facilities in Yakima, Washington, Nanini believed the program was right for him. "The big selling point for him was the opportunity at playing time in a really competitive league," said Jake Eldridge, Nanini's head coach on the Havre High football team and assistant coach on the N...
Press release A new Montana Farmers Union book club will offer another avenue for producers, as well as people who love Montana’s rural communities, to connect over what makes their lifestyles unique. “This could be a really nice way to step into community and connect with others who care about family farms like you do,” said Rachel Prevost, MFU’s member services director. The statewide book club launched during the Eastern Montana Women’s Conference earlier this month, and participants will read “The Farmer’s Lawyer” by Sa...
Press release AMES, Iowa — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $40 million this year for 31 new projects through its Conservation Innovation Grants program, one of the ways USDA brings together partners to develop innovative approaches to climate-smart agriculture. Additionally, USDA is announcing a $19 million investment in two projects focused on nutrient management funded through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and two new formal p...
