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The Hill County Commission this morning voted down 2-0 a proposal that would have increased how much some county employees would have to pay to keep health insurance. Commissioners Mike Wendland and Mark Peterson voted against the proposal, while Commissioner Diane McLean abstained. The commission had proposed requiring employees pay more for insurance premiums for insuring spouses, children or familes, reducing the expense to the county. The commission said that would reduce...
The race to take Tim Fox's place as attorney general has the governor's legal counsel, Raph Graybill, and state Rep. Kimberly Dudik of Missoula facing off in the Democratic primary. Fox cannot run for re-election due to term limits. "I think we need a fighter in the attorney general's office again," Graybil said. "This is a job where the attorney general is really your advocate, your lawyer, someone who is only supposed to be loyal to the people of Montana and use that office...
Havre police confirmed at about 5:40 p.m. today that the city tornado sirens went off, but said no major threat was apparent. They are trying to determine why the siren went off, but had not found out at 5:40 p.m. A thunderstorm was hitting the area with light rain falling in Havre when the siren went off. Watch for more in Friday's edition of the Havre Daily News....
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 61 with 5 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 13,914. The number of deaths was 16. The number of recoveries was 392. The counties with new cases were: Fergus: 1 new case, 1 case total Park: 1 new case, 8 cases total Visit the state tracking map online through a link on http://covid19.mt.gov ....
Gov. Steve Bullock detailed a plan for expanding Montana’s COVID-19 testing capabilities and practices in a press call and also in a tele-town hall Wednesday. Bullock said the efforts of Montana’s health care workers and citizens has contributed to Montana’s relative success in dealing with the pandemic, and he thanked the frontline health care workers, state lab workers, state epidemiologists and local public health experts for their service. “Due to the round-the-clock work of our health care workers, and Montana’s collecti...
The race to take Tim Fox's place as attorney general has state Rep. Kimberly Dudik of Missoula and the governor's legal counsel, Raph Graybill, facing off in the Democratic primary. Fox cannot run for re-election due to term limits. "I am running for attorney general because Montanans need a proven advocate in that office who is going to put people over politics and really fight for our rights and move our state forward," Dudik said. "I think I'm the best candidate based on...
District 4 Human Resources Development Council is hosting a stay-at-home soiree fundraiser throughout the month of May. “The stay-at-home soiree is a mail-in fundraiser that we’re doing in place of our usual Tacos and Tunes event that we would hold around this time of year,” HRDC Administrative Officer Cassy Springer said. She said it is a fundraiser for the Havre Community Food Bank, which HRDC administers. The food bank has been in a higher demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak, she added. “We are inviting our community to do...
During the special meeting of the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees Tuesday where the board voted unanimously to continue distanced learning rather than re-opening classrooms, the board addressed several other issues as well, both related to the COVID-19 pandemic and otherwise. The board unanimously approved alternate grading for the classes being held remotely due to the classrooms closing to reduce exposure to novel coronavirus 2019. “It initiates a pass/fail for our high school students,” Superintendent Andy Car...
From Montana Farm Bureau Federation The Producers Partnership in Livingston has to date donated almost 5,000 pounds of beef to local food banks, food pantries and other area community centers. Park County Farm Bureau member Matt Pierson said the idea of giving back to his community spawned out of his idea to donate a cull cow for beef to those in need during the pandemic. “It started with me calling area ranchers I know to see if they could donate a cull cow,” Pierson sai...
From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Over the next month, the Montana Department of Agriculture is challenging folks across the state to get out and get growing. In conjunction with the Montana Agricultural Business Association, East Helena High School FFA and Montana State University Extension, the department is launching an online campaign to help folks start their own home garden. “Spring is in full swing and with many of us working and schooling from home, now is a great time to start a garden,” said Agric...
A front-page story in Wednesday’s edition of the Havre Daily News about the Hill County Commission considering increasing the share of health insurance premiums county employees would have to pay misspelled the name of Jim Litzinger....
Havre Police Department Havre Police Department dispatch log showed no arrests or investigations in the 24-hour reporting period. Hill County Sheriff's Office Hill County Sheriff's Office dispatch log showed no arrests or investigations in the 24-hour reporting period. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical personnel responded to one call Wednesday, and firefighters assisted Havre police who asked to borrow a ladder at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday. Havre Animal Shelter The shelter...
Montana Department of Livestock HELENA — The Montana Department of Livestock is encouraging the public to submit comments to remove brucellosis from the select agent — or bioterror — list. Diseases on the select agent list have severe restrictions on research because they could pose a threat to human, animal or plant health. Including brucellosis on the list has prevented research that could have led to new vaccines, diagnostics and other methods of disease control, Montana State Veterinarian Dr. Marty Zaluski said. “With...
HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for hemp planting applications for the 2020 growing season to Monday, June 1. The application form can be downloaded online. A 2020 hemp grower license is not required to market 2019 crop grown under a valid 2019 license. The hemp licensing process is two-fold: Upon approval of the initial application, eligible applicants will be issued a planting license so they may purchase seed or live plants and plant or propagate hemp. To receive full licensure, the...
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — For people seeking updated information on caring for a Montana yard and garden, details on backyard landscaping and lawn care, and growing perennials, fruits and vegetables, many free fact sheets are available from Montana State University Extension. MSU Extension has revised and updated more than 20 yard and garden fact sheets, called MontGuides, in time for the spring growing season. The publications were updated by Cheryl Moore-Gough, MSU Extension horticulture specialist, and other topic e...
Press release The Montana Department of Agriculture has announced the recipients of nearly $50,000 in mini grant funding from the Growth Through Agriculture program. Grants support the diversification and expansion of 15 Montana Ag businesses from Dixon to Scobey. “There was incredible interest in the mini grant funding opportunity and the award process was extremely competitive,” said Director Ben Thomas. “There are some great projects that will help these businesses expand their market opportunities, and others that will...
BOZEMAN - MontanaPBS will livestream the sixth and final installment of a broadcast special, "Answering Questions About Coronavirus," at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30. The program will be available to view on-air, online at http://montanapbs.org/live and on the MontanaPBS Facebook page. During the special program, host John Twiggs will talk via video conference with Dr. Greg Holzman, the state medical officer; Montana Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Matthew Quinn, head of the...
We have numerous ways of fooling ourselves; at least I have. Little things, like “A change is as good as a rest” for when I get bogged down on a project. Or, “If I take a walk, I will no longer want to piggy the rest of the liter of ice cream.” Good luck with that one. In the interest of changing up my daily routine, this morning I put on my green dress. This is not just any green dress. This is an elegant green dress. It flows in simple lines all the way to my feet. The fab...
The weather certainly has taken a turn for the better in recent days. And, at the same time, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock's stay-at-home order came to an end as well, as Montana enters Phase I of his plan to re-open amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The combination of those two things together means outdoor recreation in Beaver Creek Park is sure to pick up. And, the park is most definitely open to all types of outdoor recreation, including overnight camping. According to the Beaver...
Montana FWP People looking to get outside and enjoy spring will continue to have ample opportunities with Gov. Steve Bullock's phased approach to re-opening the state, which was announced Wednesday. Most of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' sites typically open and operational at this time of year remain so. This includes all FWP fishing access sites, most state parks and those wildlife management areas that don't have seasonal closures. People heading outside still need to...
