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KFF Health News In 2023, our nationwide reporting team has been hard at work on a holiday gift to you: a packet of advice for navigating the labyrinthine American medical system. In the sixth year of KFF Health News-NPR’s “Bill of the Month” series, readers shared more than 750 tales of medical billing problems, contributing to our ongoing effort to investigate the financial consequences of becoming sick or injured in the United States — and empower patients to advocate for themselves. Reporters analyzed more than $730,00...
Press release Alzheimer’s disease is expected to impact nearly 13 million Americans by 2050, including 22,000 Montanans today, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. So, as you contemplate your New Year’s resolutions for 2024, consider there are steps you can take yourself to maintain and improve your cognitive function. Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. These same lifestyle changes may al...
Another Christmas has come and gone in Havre, and this year's Community Christmas Dinner, held at the Havre Eagles Club that day, appears to have been a massive success. Havre Community Christmas Dinner Committee Chair Doug Denny said they saw a bit of a drop in delivery requests this year, but in-person attendance has increased noticeably, which has been great to see. "It's just fabulous," Denny said. Indeed the Eagles Club was all but packed with people by 11:30 a.m., only...
Knights of Colombus 1644 Havre Council provided free coats for people in need Friday at the St. Jude Parish Center. The members said the organization wants to ensure that any member of the community is safe and warm this winter season. The Knights of Colombus consist of hundreds of members across the state of Montana, as well as nationwide and on an international basis. Steve Don is serving his second term as Grand Knight in Havre. He also served as a Grand Knight in...
Kris Kringle’s day may be over this year, but a new year is just around the corner and while many households prepare their own celebrations to ring in the 2024, so are local organizations. Among those organizations is the Havre Education Foundation which is inviting people to “Ring in the New Year with your friends, amazing food and delicious drinks, all while supporting Havre students and teachers.” This will be the foundation’s second annual New Year’s Celebration, and will start at 6 p.m. Dec. 31 with cocktails and appet...
It’s the time of year when I look back and see where I’ve been and wonder where I’m going. On the shortest days of the year, I like to do a little recalibration. I take a look at what I had hoped to do and ways in which I want to change my thinking. Some years I have had major changes in the works — going back to school or starting a new career. Other years, my biggest ambition has been to finish off the last of the Christmas cookies before the year’s end in case they have...
Advancement in technology is rapidly changing the world we live in, the careers we pursue, and undoubtedly affecting nearly every aspect of our lives. Traditional “big iron” companies like John Deere and GM have become “technology companies.” Electric vehicles, medical devices, military innovation, energy production and storage, are a small sampling of how technology is inextricably woven into our lives. This is the new frontier, with businesses and our nation investing massive sums in advancing technology to reclaim global...
Michael "Mike" Mathew Carr of Havre, MT, 72 passed away December 12th, 2023. Mike was born June 8th , 1951 to James and Ethel (Ludwig) Carr in Havre, MT. He grew up in Rudyard, MT and graduated from Rudyard High School in 1969. After high school, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1970 to 1980. Mike, call sign SR1, helped start Hill County Search and Rescue (SAR) in 1988 and was the unit commander until 1992. He was also a member of Montana State SAR and was...
James Oliver Catt Sr. was born on July 5, 1925, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, to Benjamin and Tressie Catt. He entered the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, December 16, 2023, in Medford, Oregon, where he was surrounded by his family. Merchant Marine, US Navy sailor, business owner, and mechanic were a few of Jim's jobs before starting his career as a police officer. Jim started out walking the beat in Havre as a new police officer, and after 20 years of service, he retired...
William Timothy "Tim" Chagnon, 68, passed away of natural causes December 20, 2023, at his home. Cremation has taken place, and his memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, at the St. Jude Catholic Church with Deacon Timothy Maroney officiating. His burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Tim's honor may be made to a charity of one's choice. Tim was born July 28, 1955, in Havre, Montana, to William and Joyce (Svendsen) Chagnon....
Peggy Ann Jensen Freier was born to Gordon and Leona Jensen January 17, 1949, in Great Falls. Feb. 14, 1970, she married David K. Freier (deceased) in Havre, and had Judie Chambers, who has two children, Brady and Breanna, and Dave A. Freier, who has a daughter, Alexa. In 1978, Peggy visited her cousin Doris in Virginia, where she met Irene Arvey. They stayed in touch across the country for nearly a year, and in July 1979, Peggy, Judie, and Dave moved to Maryland. Peggy and...
Havre Police Department Martin James Koop of Havre, 29, was arrested on charges of driving without a driver's license and operating a vehicle with fictitious plates and on five Justice or City court warrants after officers served a warrant on Second Avenue Friday at 11:25 a.m. -- A Boulevard Avenue caller reported Friday at 12:26 p.m. fining rat poison in their yard. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after an intoxicated woman was reported in the office of a First...
Last week was a tough one for the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team, as the Skylights dropped three games in Arizona. Last Friday, Northern fell to Jessup University (11-1 on the season) with a score of 65-61 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors led in the first quarter with a last second shot 16-14. Jessup outscored the Skylights to extend the lead going into halftime 31-25. The Skylights got off to a cold start in the third quarter, as they got o...
The Montana High School Association has a new program this year. The MHSA is giving out an Athlete of the Week Award, and last week, Chinook senior Hallie Neibauer was honnored. Neibauer has been averaging nearly 30 points per game for now Class B Chinook. In her career, she’s led the District 9C in scoring the last two seasons, while also helping the Sugarbeeters become very successful in hoops. Neibauer has also been an All-State standout in volleyball. This season, N...
It was a big season for Montana State University-Northern standout Alana Graves. The junior middle hitter from Huntley Project was recently named Honorable Mention All Region by the AVCA. The AVCA announce the Women’s Volleyball All-Region teams for NAIA women’s Volleyball, as chosen by the NAIA Selection Committee. Each of the 10 regions named 14 student-athletes to the All-Region team, and eight players earned honorable mention honors. Graves was also a First-Team All...
