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A wave of thefts washed over Havre on Tuesday, from 13th Street north to the downtown area. According to the Havre Police Department, seven thefts were reported from vehicles around Havre. Of those, six of the vehicles were unlocked. "In the vehicle with the door locked, the suspects gained entry by breaking a side window to steal a gun (which could be seen from the outside), " a press release from Chief Kirk Fitch said. "Havre area residents are encouraged to ensure all doors and windows are locked at night (on both cars...
Genevieve Mary Boyce Genevieve "Gen" Mary (May) Boyce, 91, of Cut Bank, passed away surrounded by her loving family Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Northern Rockies Medical Center in Cut Bank. At her request cremation has taken place and private family graveside services are planned for Friday, Jan. 11, at Calvary Cemetery in Havre. Whitted Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. Gen, the youngest of eight children, was born on Jan. 16, 1921, in Havre, to Frank and Agnes May. She spent her childhood on the family farm southeast...
Havre Public Schools trustees know that technology is playing an increasingly important role in students' lives. And Tuesday they heard some numbers to prove it. Havre Superintendent Andy Carlson told the trustees at their meeting Tuesday night about the results of a survey taken by Havre students of every grade. The six-question survey was created to give the administration an idea of what they're working with, as they start looking at how to update the district's technology policy. The first question asked if students had...
A wave of thefts washed over Havre on Tuesday, from 13th Street north to the downtown area. According to the Havre Police Department, seven thefts were reported from vehicles around Havre. Of those, six of the vehicles were unlocked. "In the vehicle with the door locked, the suspects gained entry by breaking a side window to steal a gun (which could be seen from the outside), " a press release from Chief Kirk Fitch said. "Havre area residents are encouraged to ensure all doors and windows are locked at night (on both cars...
A skiff of snow Tuesday morning seemed to surprise many Havreites, although it ended up not amounting to much, but forecasters say more white stuff — and bitterly cold temperatures — are likely on the way. The fairly unexpected storm that lasted, off and on, for several hours is reported to have left just a trace of snow, with only 0.01 inches of precipitation recorded at the National Weather Service Reporting station at the Havre City-County Airport west of town. Temperatures have stayed balmy for January in north-central Mo...
The federal agency that administers Fresno Dam and Fresno Reservoir has decided to increase recreation access at the spillway below the dam, the agency said in a press release Tuesday. Mike LaFrentz, Bureau of Reclamation Marias-Milk Rivers Division Manager, said that the bureau has an obligation to provide safety at and security for its facilities, but, "after listening to comments from the public and evaluating the situation, Reclamation has determined that our safety and security needs can be met while accommodating...
Havre Police have undertaken a new program to keep suspected or convicted drunken drivers off the streets. Under the program, people who have been arrested or convicted of drunken driving can be ordered by the judge to show up at the police station to undergo sobriety tests. If it turns out they have been imbibing, they can be jailed right away. But officials in other counties where the program has been tried say that rarely happens. The threat of incarceration keeps them dry. The program is good for everyone on all sides....
HELENA — Gov. Steve Bullock's successful election campaign is announcing plans for the new governor's inaugural ball. Bullock took office Monday after beating Republican Rick Hill in November's election. Bullock takes office as lawmakers arrive in town to analyze his budget proposal. A release says that a celebration ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Tickets are being sold online at the fairgrounds web site starting next week for $25 each. The ball is scheduled to run from 7 p...
LIVINGSTON (AP) — A former state legislator accused of skirting a roadblock and resisting arrest asked for proof of a court's legitimacy, but kept disruptions to a minimum compared to a previous hearing. The Livingston Enterprise reports Joel Boniek appeared in Park County Justice Court Monday. Boniek pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges from the July encounter with officers keeping people out of a wildfire area. Boniek told Justice of the Peace Linda Budeski he wanted proof her court is constitutional. She r...
HELENA (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock's successful election campaign is announcing plans for the new governor's inaugural ball. Bullock took office Monday after beating Republican Rick Hill in November's election. Bullock takes office as lawmakers arrive in town to analyze his budget proposal. A release says that a celebration ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. Tickets are being sold online at the fairgrounds web site starting next week for $25 each. The ball is scheduled to run from 7...
MILES CITY, Mont. (AP) — A physician is seeking $22 million in damages after Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City revoked his medical staff privileges in December 2009. The Miles City Star reports (http://bit.ly/NHrDV3 ) Dr. J. Randall Rauh is suing for breach of contract, unlawful restraint of trade and interference with the physician/patient relationship. The hospital argues Rauh didn't exhaust his remedies under medical staff bylaws before suing. A jury trial is set for June 10. Rauh is an obstetrician and gynecologist w...
BILLINGS (AP) — A Billings woman whose husband was shot while apparently trying to flee the scene of a weekend standoff in a police car has been charged with burglary. Heather Lynn Brawley, 25, made an initial appearance Tuesday in Justice Court, where her bail was set at $10,000. Justice of the Peace Larry Herman ordered her to appear for arraignment in District Court on Jan. 17. Brawley and her husband were taken into custody Sunday on suspicion of breaking into a house and were placed in separate patrol cars. Daniel Brawle...
HELENA (AP) — A power struggle that has splintered the Blackfeet Indians' governing council and divided the tribe is moving beyond the reservation's boundaries. The intra-tribal political feud has been escalating for nearly a year, leading to the dismissal or suspension of several members of the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council and leaving just five of its nine members to make decisions for the governing body. The division has led to accusations of corruption by supporters of both factions and street protests outside t...
HELENA (AP) — Gov. Steve Bullock's proposed $500 million spending increase in his state budget plan could be a key issue for Republican legislative leaders. AP Photo Gov,. Steve Bullock at his innaugural ceremonies Monday. The Legislature's budget committees heard a presentation Wednesday on the budget. Bullock's plan modifies the original proposal from former Gov. Brian Schweitzer. Republican Sen. Dave Lewis of Helena says he thinks the requested spending increases over the two-year budget period are the largest in recent d...
Thursday High School Basketball HLP girls vs Turner, 6 p.m. HLP boys vs Turner, 7:30 College Basketball Skylights at Western, 5:30 p.m. Lights at Western, 7:30 Friday High School Basketball Havre girls vs Browning, 7 p.m. Havre boys at Browning, 7 p.m. Big Sandy girls vs HLP, 6 p.m. Big Sandy boys vs HLP, 7:30 Box Elder girls vs Sunburst, 6 p.m. Box Elder boys vs Sunburst, 7:30 Chinook girls at Geraldine, 6 p.m. Chinook boys at Geraldine, 7:30 North Star girls at Denton, 6 p.m. North Star boys at Denton, 7:30 C/J-I girls vs...
For the second straight season, Havre rodeo standout Josh Granell has qualified for the Montana PRCA Circuit Finals. Granell finished the regular season 8th in the PRCA steer wrestling standings, which means he'll compete at this weekend's finals in Great Falls. Grannell is the only competitior representing Havre this weekend, but Malta's Guy Simonton, who's third in the bareback, used to rodeo out of Havre, while Scobey's Jason Handy, who's currently third in team roping, once competed out of Chinook. The PRCA Finals runs...
The Family Doubles Tournament Qualifying will be this weekend. Anyone interested call Hi Line Lanes to set up a spot. The tournament consists of local qualifying. Bowlers must roll a score of 1,200 or better to advance to the regional in Billings on Jan. 26-27. A team consists of a parent and child. If bowlers do well they advance to the state finals, then on to the National tournament where in 2012 $70,000.in scholarships were awarded. Those interested in the Pepsi Tournament this season, please contact Ken at the lanes....
With perhaps the biggest road trip of the season ahead of them, the Montana State University-Northern Lights are now ranked as high as they've been in many years. In the latest NAIA Coaches Poll, released on Tuesday night, the Lights moved from No. 22 all the way up to No. 10. Northern was ranked No. 10 for one poll last season as well, and that ranking is believed to be the highest the Lights have gone in the poll in quite some time. MSU-N is riding a nine-game winning streak...
Havre High has produced a lot of great athletic talent over the years, but as far as team success goes, there aren't many programs across the state of Montana that can stand up next to the Havre Blue Pony wrestling program. Senior Grant Pattison is one of the key grapplers for the No. 2 ranked Class A Blue Ponies this season. Pattison is ranked No. 1 in the state at 189 pounds and is in the hunt for his first state title. As a sophomore he wrestled at 160 pounds and missed placing at state by one position. But as a junior he...
Jack A. Getten, 60, passed away Jan. 8, 2013, at his home in Harlem. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 2 p. m. at the Harlem High School Small Gymnasium. Arrangements have been made with Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook....
Georgia L. WhiteCow Georgia L. WhiteCow, 49, of Harlem, passed away on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls of natural causes. A rosary will be held at the Alfred and Bernadette Lodge residence in Harlem at 5 p. m. on Thursday, Jan. 10. Wake services will begin at 7 p. m. at the Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap on Thursday, Jan. 10. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a. m. on Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at the Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap. Burial will follow at the Pony Hill Cemetery. Holland...
Once again the international committee trying to upgrade operations at a border port north of Havre is faced with an hours problem — each side of the port is running different hours of operation. "It was a surprise to me," Havre Mayor Tim Solomon, who co-chairs the Wild Horse Border Committee with Medicine Hat, Alberta, Mayor Norm Boucher, said Wednesday. After Canada not mirroring U.S. expanded summer hours at the port in each of several years, this year Canada is extending the time frame of the summer hours and the U.S. s...
Havre Daily News/Lindsay Brown Oriah Pratt rehearses Yesterday's Window Tuesday evening at the Havre High School auditorium. The spring play will be a collection of five short plays. The shows of the 10-Minute Play Festival start at 7:30 each night at the Havre High School Theatre. Jay Pyette, Havre High's director of drama, provided a summary of each of the short plays. The first, Mary Miller's "Ferris Wheel," shows two strangers who meet while on a ferris wheel. Dorie, played by Hailee Kilgore, is afraid of heights, while J...
MISSOULA — Federal officials reached agreements with the University of Montana after a yearlong investigation into mishandled sexual assault reports on campus that require the university to revise its policies and adequately respond to allegations, federal officials said Thursday. University and Missoula police officials previously said they implemented new policies and training on sexual assault awareness and prevention even before the Justice Department investigation. The investigation began after 11 assaults involving u...
HELENA — John Limback of Big Sandy claimed a $100,000 Montana Cash jackpot prize with a ticket purchased at Gary And Leo's Fresh Foods, 730 1 St.; Havre. John had to read his winning numbers three times to believe he won the jackpot. The drawing was held on Wednesday, May 1 and John matched 5 out of 5 numbers for a jackpot win. John's winning numbers were 6, 10, 13, 16 and 35. The Montana Cash jackpot is $40,000 for Saturday's drawing. T...
