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Hill County reported another COVID-19-related death Wednesday evening. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 25,640 with 932 new cases. The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 1.091 with 353 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 452,846 with 4,852 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 278. The number of recoveries was 16,266 and...
Two local tribal colleges have received grants from USDA Rural Development for technology and and facility upgrade. Aaniiih Nakoda College at the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation received $187, 923 and Stone Child College at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation received $161,200 A press release from Rural Development said the Stone Child College grant is to purchase security and information technology equipment, including security cameras, webcams, computers, monitors and a variety of network components, Stone Child College did n...
The number of COVID-19 cases and COVID-19-related deaths continues to climb, with the state setting a new record this morning for the number of cases confirmed in one day and a new death reported in Hill County. The 10 a.m. COVID-19 response map reported that 932 new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Montana Wednesday. That brings the total confirmed in the state to 25,640, with 9,096 active cases, 1,091 active hospitalizations and 278 deaths. Hill County reported another...
Montana Gov. Steve Bull0ck said in a press conference Tuesday that Montana's economic recovery and opening policies are in danger due to a minority of people who won't act to slow the spread of COVID-19. "Our economic recoveries are at risk by Montanans and businesses not following the restrictions that we have in place," Bullock said. "Montana is not alone, as we continue to see an alarming amount of new cases each day. Over the past week nearly every state has seen an...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff recently conducted standardized netting surveys on Fresno Reservoir. These annual surveys take place in September and have been conducted in the reservoir since 1987. These surveys provide important information pertaining to the Fresno fish community and track short- and long-term species trends. The information collected during these surveys aids FWP management of the Fresno fishery. Walleye were...
Hill County reported three COVID-19-related deaths Tuesday evening. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 24,712 with 624 new cases. The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 1,068 with 345 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 447,994 with 2,973 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 275. The number of recoveries was 15,085 and the...
The Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees voted last Tuesday to go remote till Wednesday, Oct 28, and the director of Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line said the club will be working and complementing what the school district does. Director Tim Brurud said the club, which works to complement the district, will be closed since the school is doing remote learing. "We will follow suit," Brurud said. "I hope we can get back to in-person programming on the 28th, but that really depe...
Saturday, the Substance Abuse and Misuse Coalition of Hill and Blaine County, in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and the Hill and Blaine County DUI Task Forces, will be running the annual drug take back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Havre Police Department and Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. Havre Encourages Long-Range Prevention — HELP — Committee and Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line Prevention Specialist and Substance Abuse And Misuse Coalition Representative Susan Brurud said the DEA does a drug...
Havre Police Department Tuesday at 10:43 a.m., a Boulevard Avenue caller reported a possible identity theft. —— A caller at a Montana State University-Northern residence hall reported an intoxicated man in the lobby attacking the staff Tuesday at 3:13 a.m. Hill County Sheriff’s Office The sheriff’s office dispatch log reported no arrests, summonses or investigations. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical personnel responded to three calls Tuesday and four calls early this morning. Havre Animal Shelter The shelter this mo...
Press release WASHINGTON — Agricultural producers can now make elections and enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2021 crop year. The signup period opened Oct. 13. These key U.S. Department of Agriculture safety-net programs help producers weather fluctuations in either revenue or price for certain crops, and more than $5 billion in payments are in the process of going out to producers who signed up for the 2019 crop year. “Although commodity prices are starting to show a gli...
Press release BOZEMAN — The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana has set a Nov. 17 application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic, and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. “NRCS provides funding and technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers and forestland owners implement conservation practices that provide env...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a Monday 9:18 a.m. complaint that co-workers were receiving mail with false information about the caller who is from the Havre area. -- A Cleveland Avenue caller reported Monday at 10:05 a.m. that the fuel door was open and the fuel cap was off on his vehicle. -- Officers investigated a 6:58 p.m. Monday report to the police station of a remote breathalyzer test violation. --- Child and Family Services made a report to officers Mond...
Hill County reported Monday evening a COVID-19-related death. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 24,093 with 706 new cases. The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 1,055 with 360 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 445,021 with 2,655 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 252. The number of recoveries was 14,842 and the number...
HHS season ends with Billings Central game called off The coronavirus pandemic has always been something that could, and most likely would impact the 2020 Montana high school fall sports season. Now, however, it's brought the Havre High football season to an end. Monday morning, Havre High Activities Director Brian Kessler announced in a statement that Havre's season finale, which was slated for Friday night, has been canceled due to a COVID-19 issue with the Blue Pony footbal...
With the increase of cases of COVID-19 around the state and in Hill, Chouteau, Blaine and Liberty counties, cases are being found in the schools as well, which is causing some to shift their plans. Havre Havre Public Schools last week to have school go to remote learning to next Wednesday, Oct. 28 and for extracurricular activities to continue with additional precautions. Monday night, the school board voted to cancel the next football game due to 33 football players being...
Funeral homes are among other businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home Owner Jennifer Kinsella said things have been depressing. “People are dying without their family and trying to exist without seeing their families,” she said. “Funerals and memorial services have changed drastically.” Daniel Dahl, owner and operator of Wilderness Funeral Homes in Chinook, said in January and February business was pretty busy, but then in March when Gov. Steve Bullock shut the state down with the stay-at...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-li...
The Hill County Commission business meeting will start Thursday at 11 a.m. The meeting agenda is: Public comments on non-agenda items Public comments on agenda items Claims Employment Resolutions Contract(s) PILOT Agreement Board appointments Policy updates County permit approval Subdivision/survey approval County Needs MACo - Inmate excess medical insurance Bid package-control panels at Hill County Detention Center...
When the pandemic hit this spring, two former Montana State University-Northern college roommates, Jim Elliot and Andy Kueffler, who have families in Havre, decided they wanted to grow pumpkins. Their goal was to see who could grow the largest pumpkins. They searched the internet for seeds for giant pumpkins to make the competition spectacular. Andy started his pumpkin plants inside in May and then planted outside in June. Jim started his inside in March to early April and...
Hill County Public Health Director and Health Officer Kim Larson Friday during a county Board of Health meeting described the COVID-19 situation in the county as dire. She said that Friday, Oct. 9, the county had 305 total cases, with 117 active, one hospitalization, and five deaths, but the last week has seen all those numbers shoot up drastically. "As of last (Thursday) night, at 5 p.m. we've added 169 cases, with 205 active, eight hospitalizations and 12 deaths," Larson...
Press release The Bullhook Bottoms Black Powder Club held its annual Christmas Turkey Shoot Oct. 11, at the Hill County Sports Shooting Range on River Road northwest of Havre. Eighteen shooters participated in the afternoon event with six matches, all five shots each, at various distances and positions. Shooting conditions were in the mid-60s with wind and gusty winds all afternoon. The normal fall winds withstanding, it was a pleasant afternoon. The winners of the matches were: 25-yard Pistol: 1st Dick Hanson, Havre, 44;...
Sunnyside Intermediate School has listed its September students of the month. The fourth grade students of the month are Brooklyn Butler, Brynna Hopper, Grady Morse, Lexi Sparks and Liza Hart. The fifth grade students of the month are Corrine Acor, Ilah Durbin, Jason Navero, Reese Kacher and Kerrington Kraske....
Havre Police Department An officer initiated investigation of a possible stolen vehicle on Second Street Friday at 8:19 a.m. —— A 10th Street West caller asked Friday at 8:29 p.m. for assistance after a loaned-out vehicle hadn’t been returned on time. —— Charles Gabrielle Plante III of Havre, 19, was arrested on a partner or family member assault charge after a caller on Third Street reported a fight in a residence Saturday at 2:07 a.m. —— William John Stiffarm of Poplar, 39, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charg...
