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From AgGroWeather Media According to preliminary data compiled by AgGroWeather Media, it was wetter than normal in Havre and surrounding areas during October. That has led to a rebound in the precipitation for the year, following months — and years — of drought conditions in the region, with National Weather Service reporting Havre at more than half-an-inch above normal for October, leaving it less than a quarter-inch below normal for the calendar year. Havre was listed at almost an inch below normal for the year early in...
Earlier this month, Montana's Move Over law went into effect, requiring drivers to significantly slow down when they encounter stationary law enforcement, emergency, towing, maintenance or construction vehicles at the side of the road and to change lanes when possible. Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said the law is most important for protecting people on the highways, but even in town the officers often need as much space as possible when conducting traffic stops or other...
Havre Art Association announced Monday it was canceling its annual art show due to concerns about spreading COVID-19. “We are witnessing an increase in COVID cases among our families and friends,” a release from the association said. “The Havre Art Show brings together many people for a leisurely time to view local art work, visit with folks from our area, and generally linger and wander and have a lovely time. However, to be responsible to ourselves and to Havre and the surrounding area, we have decided to cancel The annua...
A Havre girl was reported missing Saturday, after her family reported the disappearance of Elianna Hay, 17, who was last seen Oct. 27 around 9 p.m. Havre Police Sergeant Justin Gomke said Hay didn't come home to her residence and Havre Police are actively looking for her. Gomke said Hay has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. A Facebook post from Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement Sunday says Hay is 165 pounds, 5-foot-4 and has straight black...
Work fixing a water main break on Fifth Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets will begin later today, but the area will likely be closed off to drivers for the next couple days at least. The street, a main thoroughfare in Havre, was blocked by midday Friday after the break was reported. Friday, Havre Public Works announced that they were aware of the break and advised people to be aware of personnel and equipment in the area. "We are sorry for any inconvenience that this...
by Eric Dietrich Montana Free Press This story is adapted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. It was originally published under the title “The Viz.” According to information supplied last week by the Montana Association of Counties, 49 of Montana’s 56 counties, including Blaine, Chouteau, Hill and Liberty, have chosen to buck a directive from the administration of Gov. Greg Gianforte by scaling back their collections of a state-level school fundi...
Press release Havre High School’s small team competing at its home speech, drama and debate tournament did well Saturday, bringing home some top placings and the first place team finish in Class A speech. Browning took second in Class A speech Saturday, and won the first-place finish in Class A drama. In Class B speech, Conrad took first followed by Shelby in second and Choteau in third. Simms won the Class C speech award, followed by CJI in second and North Star in third. In Class B drama, Choteau took the top honors f...
Press release The North Star Speech and Drama Team traveled to a cold Havre invitational speech, drama and debate tournament Saturday and did well despite the weather. In original oratory, Ecko Fraser took second and Savannah Schaumloeffel took third place. In humorous interp, Joshua Campbell took second place and Troy Barrett placed fifth. In dramatic solo, senior Emily Conner began her season with a first-place finish. Taking part in dramatic theatre, Christin Berton and Aspynn Cramer took first place, also. North Star as...
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., discussed recent successes for Montana in a press call Thursday, in particular the recent designation of the state as a rural technology hub, which opens the door to millions in potential funds for research and development. Tester said he has been advocating for the federal government to recognize the technological achievements of the state, particularly in rural areas and for them to get the federal support they need to continue innovating....
by Amanda Eggert Montana Free Press Montana has a new draft plan to guide its management of wolves, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced late last week. The proposal has implications for a lawsuit over state lawmakers’ attempts to reduce wolf numbers and a petition seeking the restoration of federal protections based on claims that Montana’s laws and regulations jeopardize the animal’s recovery. The Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan drafted by FWP would replace the 20-year-old document that’s guided...
The last stop of the Rocky Boy Health Center's Smudge the Rez Tour was held at the Holiday Village Mall in Havre Wednesday, with music, dancing, prizes, burning sage, food and speakers from local organizations talking about the services they provide to those in need. The series of events and ceremonies were set up to address the increase in suicide the Rocky Boy area has seen in the past few years, and to raise awareness about local services. People crowded into a vacant area...
Staff and wire report The first major snowstorm of the season dumped snow across the state, with a few inches dropping across this portion of north-central Montana but up to a foot of snow falling in the Helena, area by Wednesday, sending an army of snowplows and sand trucks out onto the roads. Residents woke up to swirling snow and the sound of shovels on sidewalks just days after temperatures rose into the lower 80s. Trees decked out in fall colors and some Halloween...
The Havre/Hill County Preservation Commission is selling its 2023 Christmas ornaments of Pershing Hall at Montana State University-Northern, presenting the first of the ornaments to Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel Wednesday afternoon. Every year, the commission honors a historic building or location in the area, having a Christmas ornament designed to commemorate it and its historic and cultural importance to the area, and this year the recipient was Pershing Hall, which they...
Press release Havre Community Pool announced it has fixed the problems with its chlorinator and reopened Wednesday. The announcement said the pool also is looking to hire lifeguard and receptionist positions, with hours ranging from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. People can pick up applications at the pool or city hall, and PDFs are also available to print off at https://www.ci.havre.mt.us/employment ....
Press release Havre Chief of Police Gabe Matosich said the Little Texas concert scheduled for tonight at The Bigger Better Barn on the Great Northern Fairgrounds has been canceled. The show, sponsored as a fundraiser by the Montana Association of Chiefs of Police, will be rescheduled, Matosich said. Wee Bit Smaller Productions, which was putting on the show, will be announcing when it will be rescheduled, he said....
A Havre man, who court documents say was living with a teenager reported missing four years ago in Arizona when she was 14, has been charged in state District Court with crimes related to images found on his cellphone. Edmund Davis, 36, was charged with two felony counts of sexual abuse of children and is being held in the Hill County Detention Center on $1 million bond, as ordered by state District Court Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz. The first charge, for possessing electronic communication images of a child or children 12 or...
The Havre Community Pool is still closed due to issues with their boiler and a recent breakdown of their chlorinator. Havre Community Pool Receptionist Megan Miller said they don’t really have a timeline for when they are going to be reopening, but they are attempting to fix these as fast as they possibly can. “We don’t really know when we will be able to open,” Miller said. “Hopefully soon.” The pool’s opening had already been delayed due to issues with the boiler, but the chlorinator problems developed recently....
Snow has fallen in Havre and nearly two full months before winter begins as temperatures plummet below freezing after a short few weeks of cool weather. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory beginning at 6 p.m. tonight and ending at 6 p.m. Wednesday, with a 90 percent chance of snow tonight and 80 percent Wednesday, reducing to 50 percent as the day goes on. As for snow, the weather service is predicting a 60 percent chance of snow early in the day and 30 percent later in the day, reducing to 20...
Press release Havre Elks Lodge No. 1201 is organizing its Blanket Drive and a Coat Drive for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year, and is recruiting recipients for the bedding and coats as well as donations for both drives. If people would like to sign up themselves, their family, friends or someone in need of blankets, comforters, sheets and other bedding, or for coats for all ages and sizes, they can call Brandy Kurtz at 406-390-0091. The first distribution of bedding and coats is Nov. 15 and the second is Dec. 13 in the...
Press release Montana K9 Safety, along with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, will offer a free workshop for dog owners interested in learning how to free dogs from traps. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites, 1425 US Highway 2 on Boot Hill Plaza in Havre. For centuries, people have trapped furbearers across Montana. Fur trapping is highly regulated, biologically sustainable, and an important part of Montana’s cultural history and outdoor lifestyle. H...
This year's Beaver Creek Jam at the Great Northern Fairgrounds drew a crowd of music lovers Saturday to hear bands, including local artists, play in the Bigger Better Barn. The night was filled with classic rock and a bit of metal music along with food, games and giveaways, and attendees gave the event good reviews. "It was good this year," said Mike Peterson. " ... It was a good time." Among the bands that played were popular '60s-style rock band Blue Tattoo, Deep Purple...
