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  • Johnson sentenced to 55 years for negligent homicide

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    A Havre man was sentenced in state district court for the second charge after being convicted for the second time of negligent homicide in the shooting death of his brother. Shane Clark Johnson, born in 1968, was convicted of negligent homicide in 2014 in the Nov. 9, 2013, death of his brother, Travis Johnson, and was convicted of the offense again June 15 after a six-day trial in District Court in Havre. Judge Matthew Cuffe sentenced Shane Johnson Friday to 50 years in Montana State Prison as a persistent felony offender...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Aug. 12, 2021

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 119,519 with 393 new cases, 2,516 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 179. The number of deaths was 1,729. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of 5 new cases, 8 active, no active hospitalizations, 887 total cases, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening that 2 new cases were reported, 22 active, no active hospitalizations hospitalizations, 2,108 total c...

  • For the Record, Aug. 12, 2021

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Havre Police Department A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller from Fourth Street at 8:04 a.m. Wednesday said a neighbor's dogs start barking about 5 a.m. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller from 15th Avenue at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday said four dogs were running loose. -- A written or verbal warning was issued after a caller from the 1300 Block of First Street reported at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday that a highly intoxicated man was walking...

  • Agenda - Hill County Mosquito Control District

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Hill County Mosquito Control District will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, in the Hill County Weed and Mosquito Control District Office, Hill County Road and Weed Shop Complex,1405 W Second. St. The meeting agenda is: 1. Review minutes from previous meetings 2. Correspondence 3. New business a) Purchase order approval b) Mosquito sample testing results c) West Nile virus in the state d) NWMCA Conference in October 4. Unfinished business a) Budget update b) Larvicide and adulticide applications 5. Announcements — n...

  • Correction - Blaine County Fair demolition derby

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    A listing of events at the Blaine County Fair printed on page B4 in Wednesday’s edition of Havre Daily News misreported the date of the demolition derby. The Demolition Derby is Saturday, Aug. 14....

  • Region 6 FWP urges hunters to check fire status, make safety a priority

    Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks GLASGOW – With the region of northeast Montana suffering extreme or exceptional drought with the constant threat of wildfires, hunters and other recreationists taking to the field must be aware of local fire restrictions and closures and take necessary precautions. Archery antelope hunters will be hunting with their 900-20 hunting licenses starting Aug. 15. Montana’s upland game bird season — and mourning doves — open Sept. 1, along with the archery-only hunting season...

  • Blue Pony marching band to perform Friday

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    Havre High School’s Blue Pony marching band is finishing up its band camp this week and is inviting people to its Parent’s Night performance Friday night at Blue Pony Stadium. Havre High band teacher Cullen Hinkle said the performance is free of charge and starts at 6 p.m. Friday with the gates opening about 5:30 p.m. Hinkle invited people in the community to come and see what the band has been working on....

  • Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep

    Pam Burke|Updated Aug 12, 2021

    While the classic image of Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is of them in craggy ranges of the Rockies, populations thrive east of the Divide into Midwestern states, and in Montana some of the largest populations are found in the Missouri River Breaks. Scott Hemmer, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 wildlife biologist, said that hunting district 680 that stretches north of the Missouri River across Chouteau, Blaine and Phillips counties has regular sheep counts of around 450....

  • Tester celebrates passage of infrastructure bill

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 11, 2021

    U.S. Sen. Jon Tester D-Mont., celebrated at a press conference Tuesday the passage of a massive infrastructure bill in the Senate which gained the support of a significant amount of Republicans. Tester, who was one of five Democrats and five Republicans who primarily negotiated the initial version of the $1.2 trillion bill, said it's the largest non-emergency investment in the U.S. infrastructure in history addressing both traditional infrastructure like roads and bridges as...

  • Officials urge vaccination to slow COVID surge

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 11, 2021

    As the delta-driven COVID surge increases in Montana and cases rise in this part of the state, officials are calling on people to take action to slow the spread. "We need to all come together to slow down this pandemic,” Hill County Health Officer Kim Berg said in the Hill County Health Department update on new cases. "Get vaccinated if you can, cover your cough, wear a mask if you cannot socially distance, avoid large gatherings, wash your hands frequently, and stay home when you are sick.” And in the Blaine County Hea...

  • Rural Fire District 1, City of Havre to continue fire suppression discussions through August

    Dane McGuire|Updated Aug 11, 2021

    At Rural Fire District 1's monthly meeting yesterday, district board chair Steve Jamruszka said while there is no fire suppression agreement in place with the City of Havre at the moment, some progress has been made as the board was granted another extension through August. Rural Fire District 1 is essentially a ring around Havre in which the Havre Fire Department previously provided fire suppression services. The city last fall canceled the previous contract effective at the...

  • Blaine County lightning strike fire quickly contained

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 11, 2021

    A fire that started in southwestern Blaine County Tuesday has been contained to 12 acres, said Chinook Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kraig Hansen, who also serves as the Blaine County fire warden. The Black Coulee fire grew from a hot spot created by a lightning strike that occurred sometime during the storm that blew through the area Sunday, he said. Blaine County and Bureau of Land Management responded with crews, trucks and equipment including a helicopter, he added. The fire is 100 percent contained, but being...

  • School board hears how Havre district using relief funds

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 11, 2021

    At Tuesday’s meeting of the Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees, HPS Superintendent Craig Mueller provided details on how the system’s administrative team is considering using Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief funds after analyzing data obtained from a community survey on the subject. Mueller said the results of the ESSER survey were very helpful and his team has been discussing the results and how to use these COVID-19 relief funds to address the issues the community indicates it cares most about. Throughou...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Aug. 11, 2021

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    Blaine County Health Department is celebrating Fair Week by offering COVID-19 vaccines at the Blaine County Fair Friday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Commercial Building. The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 119,123 with 376 new cases, 2,523 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 164. The number of deaths was 1,726. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of 2 new cases from Saturday through Tuesday, 4 active, no a...

  • For the Record, Aug. 11, 2021

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    Havre Police Department Officers made a motor vehicle stop at 8:11 a.m. Tuesday on Fifth Avenue and arrested Renee Mary Pruys of Havre, 40, on a charge of criminal contempt after an allegation of missing a 24/7 sobriety program appearance was made at the police department at 8:01 a.m. -- Officers responding to a call at 5:42 p.m. from the 100 Block of First Street West reporting an intoxicated man walking down the alley arrested Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 59, on charges...

  • MFU praises livestock reports, right to repair order from feds

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    Staff and wire report Montana Farmers Union has praised recent actions taken by President Biden and the Agriculture Department to increase transparency in the market and to increase ag producers’ ability to repair their equipment. As a result of Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, the USDA has announced that beginning Monday, Aug. 9, it will issue two new USDA Market News reports based on Livestock Mandatory Reporting Data, a release said. This data will provide transparency into the for...

  • Best practices listed for hay shipments to prevent noxious weeds and pests

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — As Montana agricultural producers strive to find adequate feed for livestock during severe drought conditions and a damaging wildfire season, the Montana Department of Agriculture is issuing guidance for out-of-county or state shipments of hay to prevent the spread of noxious weeds and other invasive pests. “The need for hay far outweighs our supply right now in Montana,” said Acting Director Christy Clark. “We recognize the need to find hay for our producers, but there can be...

  • MSU Extension advises caution for livestock feeding or grazing weeds during drought

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    From MSU News Service BOZEMAN - Due to the extended drought in Montana, water availability in many areas has become severely limited. Reservoirs have dried up and are becoming covered in weeds. Montana State University Extension educators are cautioning livestock managers to evaluate weed feed and grazing land for nitrate toxicity during drought. "Due to the severe drought, weeds have become prevalent across pastures and many producers are limited in their cattle movement this...

  • Montana Hay Hotline available for producers affected by drought

    Updated Aug 11, 2021

    Press release HELENA — As severe drought conditions and wildfires persist across the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding agricultural producers of the availability of the Hay Hotline, an online tool that connects those interested in buying, selling, or donating hay or pasture. The Hay Hotline allows producers to enter new listings with descriptions of the forage they have available to sell or donate. It also provides users with an option to search for available hay or pasture. The online tool is m...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, Aug. 10, 2021

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's update was 118,754 with 493 new cases, 2,404 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 154. The number of deaths was 1,726. Blaine County, reported on the state update this morning, had no new cases, 4 active, 851 total, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Monday evening that 12 new cases were reported from Saturday through Monday with 31 active, no active hospitalizations,...

  • HPS conducting survey on masks in school

    Tim Leeds|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    With the delta-variant driven surge hitting the area as the district moves closer to opening the next school year, Havre Public Schools is conducting a survey to see what the community desires as far as wearing masks in schools. The online survey can be accessed at https://forms.gle/6zWuhqM5DNCkTSgZ8 and closes at noon Friday. The survey introduction says the results of the survey will be shared with the Havre Board of Trustees, the public and the media. It adds that the...

  • Pursuit ends in arrests, hospitalization of suspects

    Pam Burke|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Two suspects were arrested and taken to Northern Montana Hospital by ambulance after a Monday morning pursuit involving Rocky Boy Police officers and Hill County Sheriff’s deputies. Rocky Boy Police asked the sheriff’s office at 10:49 a.m. for assistance in a pursuit that left Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation and entered Beaver Creek Park, Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross said. The two people in the vehicle pulled into a cabin site and fled on foot before being caught by law enforcement officers. Jerome Bigknife of Rocky Boy, bor...

  • Blaine County Fair on track despite some scaled back events

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    This year's Blaine County Fair will begin Wednesday despite having some events scaled back due to the pandemic, staffing issues with the carnival and just plain bad luck. The fair's first major event will be the Kids Rodeo Wednesday at 5 p.m., with the Bear Paw Roundup PRCA Rodeo starting at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, followed by the Blaine County Showdown Demolition Derby Saturday at 5 p.m. Check-in for the derby will start at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m. The Kids Fun Zone &...

  • Wednesday Havre book signing canceled

    Dane McGuire|Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Author Craig Lancaster, who had been set to come to Havre for a book signing and reading of his latest work, “And It Will Be a Beautiful Life” Wednesday, told Havre Daily News Monday he has had to cancel the event. Lancaster said in the email a pet’s illness requires hospitalization, forcing the cancellation. He said he hopes the owners of the Havre Book Exchange are open to rescheduling the event and he had been looking forward to coming to Havre. “And It Will Be a Beautiful Life” is about a traveling pipeline inspector...

  • For the Record, Aug. 10, 2021

    Updated Aug 10, 2021

    Havre Police Department Officers investigated a report made at 7:15 a.m. Monday that a casino had been broken into. -- Officers issued a written or verbal warning after a caller from Boulevard Avenue reported at 1:47 p.m. Monday that an aggressive tan and white dog was running loose. -- Officers issued a written or verbal warning at 3:21 p.m. after a caller form 15th Street at 3:21 p.m. reported a child was in the trunk of a car. Hill County Sheriff's Office Someone stopped...

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