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Brock Ross stood in front of Master Sports on 1st Street in downtown Havre Saturday afternoon, ready to take part in the first Santa Run. The Havre Area Chamber of Commerce had hoped for better weather for the inaugural run, but temperatures were below zero and with wind-chill, it felt like minus -25. "With the wind from running, it will feel like 40 below," said one observer, ready to watch the runners. That didn't deter Ross and a variety of others who showed up to run down...
David Hopf, 46. of Havre, fired a single shot from a high-calibre weapon through the rear window of a car on 2nd St., Saturday night. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said Monday night. The bullet narrowly missed the driver of the car and exited from the front windshield, the chief said. Hopf is being held without bail in the Hill County Detention Center, facing charges of attempted deliberate homicide. Matosich said the vehicle was traveling west on 2nd St. between the 1600 Block and the 1500 Block when the shot was fired....
BILLINGS (AP) — Two more defendants in a sweeping corruption investigation into Montana's Chippewa Cree tribe have agreed to plead guilty to federal charges, according to court documents filed Monday. Former Chippewa Cree tribal council member John "Chance" Houle agreed to plead guilty to bribery, theft and obstruction of justice, court documents show. Former Chippewa Cree tribal rodeo association vice chairman Wade Christopher Colliflower agreed to plead guilty to a single count of theft and aiding and abetting theft. U...
A man was in the Hill County jail this morning being held on suspicion of attempted murder, but details of his arrest were not available by printing deadline this morning. The Hill County Detention Center inmate population listed Doug Hopf, 46, of Havre as being held without bond for the Havre Police Department on pending charges of attempted deliberate homicide. The list shows his entry to the jail as Saturday. No details of Hopf's arrest were available in the Havre police call log the Havre Daily received this morning,...
Ken Blatt St. Marks, the elected chair of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation Business Council Monday morning refused to enter closed-door session when defending himself against nine charges he may be facing. A large crowd, mostly of St. Marks supporters, showed up for the hearing, and were vocal in their support of St. Marks, who has twice been removed as tribal chair. Derek Hines, the attorney from Pepper Hamilton LLP, who was to read the charges, told St. Marks that the charges were personal, to which St. Marks replied ...
A great back-and-forth exchange of bids took place Saturday night with a standing-room-only crowd at Festival of Trees at St. Jude Parish Center. Little by little, the bids for the Christmas tree put together by Independence Bank staff were going higher and higher. Finally, it was sold for $3,000. The crowd cheered as master of ceremonies Casey Pratt declared the tree sold for $3,000. That was the most anyone ever paid for a tree at the annual auction that benefits the Boys &...
It was a cold weekend, but Havre made it through. Outdoor events, such as the inaugural Santa Run took place this past weekend, despite the temperatures dipping down to a low of minus 9 degrees. Havre resident Dave Dunn participated in the Santa Run Saturday before the tree lighting ceremony. “It could have been worse,” he said. Dunn also said that the cold temperatures have not really affected his life. “As long as everybody just stays bundled up and takes precautions — that’s the main thing,” he added. Despite the sub-zer...
The speed limits on Montana Interstate highways would rise from 75 mph to 85 mph and state two-lane roads would go up from 75 mph to 80 mph under a bill sponsored by state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder. Three similar bills have been introduced by Republican legislators. The wide-open spaces of Montana make it safer to drive at higher speeds, Windy Boy said. Idaho and Wyoming highways have 80 mph limits, he said. “My district extends from Box Elder east to Culbertson,” he said. “I travel it several times a year. “Ofte...
Havre Police Department An officer arrested Timothy William Mahns, 43, of Havre on a charge of criminal contempt at 7:26 a.m. Saturday at the police station for a 24/7 Sobriety Program violations. —— An officer arrested Heidi Michelle Harrington, 34, of Havre on a charge of criminal contempt at 7:47 a.m. Saturday at the police station for a 24/7 Sobriety Program violations. —— An officer arrested Cody McKay Thompson, 22, of Havre on a charge of criminal contempt at 8:06 a.m. Saturday at the police station for a 24/7 Sobriet...
BreAnna Louise Hampson passed away on Nov. 1, 2014, due to the injuries she received in an accident in California. Wake services began at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rocky Boy, and continued until her traditional funeral service, which was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, also at St. Mary's. Interment will follow in Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit BreAnna's online...
The Havre Daily received a previous week's listing for Senior News that printed Friday. The correct listing is below. Here are activities planned for the coming week at North Central Senior Center. Today — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except for medical you have to call in early to make arrangements); painting at 1 p.m. Tuesday — Transportation from 9 am to 3 pm (except for medical you have to call in early to make arrangements); bingo at 1:15 Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except for medic...
From AARP This question came from Julie during a Driver Safety course in Bozeman: Q: My younger sister lives in Butte and she just got a job in Helena. Her kids are still in school so she is not planning on moving anytime soon — which means she will be commuting between Butte and Helena every day. I am really worried about all that driving she will be doing — especially during the winter months. What tips do you have for driving in bad weather? A: No matter how many years of driving experience one may have, adverse wea...
From AARP Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica J. Lindeen will discuss fraud, fairness and other insurance issues during a tele-town hall with AARP members on Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. “Whether protecting folks from the latest scams, strengthening financial security or providing information about the Affordable Care Act, we have often teamed up with Commissioner Lindeen to provide accurate information,” said Joy Bruck, AARP state president. Lindeen was recently elected president of the National Association of...
MISSOULA (AP) — Jordan Johnson threw three first half touchdown passes Saturday as No. 11 Montana coasted past San Diego 52-14 in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Montana (9-4) plays at Big Sky Conference foe Eastern Washington this Saturday. The Grizzlies dominated San Diego (9-3) from the start, taking a 38-0 halftime lead and limiting the Toreros to one first down before the break. Johnson threw first-half touchdown passes of 22 and 30 yards to Jamaal Jones and three ya...
All season long, the Glacier Nationals have been working to find consistency. Well. It looks like the hard work is starting to pay off as the Nationals earned three points in two games this weekend against Frontier Division powers Helena and Billings. The Nationals, who compete in the North American Tier 3 Hockey League, came agonizingly close to a sweep this week over their divisional rivals, but instead settled for an overtime loss against Helena inside the Havre Ice Dome...
The Montana State University-Northern Skylights have been on the road so much this season, they might have forgotten what the inside of the Armory Gymnasium looked like. But it didn’t take Northern long to remember just how to play inside the grand old arena. Northern was at home for the first time in over a month Friday night, and the No. 21 Skylights blitzed visiting Valley City State, 69-41. The win over the Vikings, who play in the NAIA Northstar Athletic Conference, p...
