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  • Gianforte offers new hope for Montana reservations

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Montana is on the verge of a moment when our state can unite. It’s a chance for Montanans, including Native Americans and non-Indians alike, as well as Montanans of different backgrounds, to come together to make a change for the better. Greg Gianforte’s candidacy for Congress offers us a unique opportunity to bridge our divides and create better outcomes for all Montana citizens. I saw Greg in action and paid close attention as he visited all seven Montana Indian reservations over the last two years and I can see that his...

  • Man denies high-speed chase, breaks down in court

    Paul Dragu|Updated May 23, 2017

    A Box Elder man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in which he ran three oncoming vehicles off the road - including a Montana Highway patrolmen - denied the charges Monday afternoon in District Court and broke down and cried after having his bail reduced. Darren Joseph Johnson, 40, first pleaded guilty when District Court Judge Daniel Boucher asked him how he pleaded to five felony counts of criminal endangerment. Johnson's lawyer, Jeffrey L. Sutton, who was in...

  • Quick Pics: Breakfast and flying in Havre

    Updated May 23, 2017

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  • Nursing program looking for new students

    Alex Ross|Updated May 23, 2017

    A new nursing program is looking for new students for its fall 2017 semester after completing its first year of education. Aaniiih Nakoda College Nursing Program Director LaVerne Parker said the college wants to find more students to enroll in its associate degree in nursing that started last September. She said Monday that five students made up the first cohort, and she hopes to bring in as many as 12 more students next September. Applicants must maintain a B average in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, which all students...

  • Benefit set for Key Club-CASA backpack team-up

    Paul Dragu|Updated May 23, 2017

    The Havre High School Key Club is teaming up with Court Appointed Special Advocates to put together backpacks filled with items for foster children, and people will have a chance to contribute to the cause Thursday when they eat at a local restaurant. The Crunch for a Cause Fundraiser will be held at Taco John’s in Havre Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Fifty percent of all purchases during the two-hour span will be given to the Key Club to help raise money for the backpack program if the purchaser says they are donating. The b...

  • Pizza Hut benefit set for Thursday for burn victim

    Tim Leeds|Updated May 23, 2017

    A benefit is set Thursday to help Cole Monroe recover from third-degree burns he suffered when gasoline was thrown on a bonfire while he was camping with some friends, putting him in a hospital in Salt Lake City for more than two weeks and keeping him away from his job at Al’s Metal Works. An account for Monroe, 30, has been set up at Independence Bank and Thursday, if people tell the person ringing up their order at Pizza Hut, the restaurant will donate 20 percent of the purchase price to Monroe’s benefit. Monroe req...

  • Judge denies bail reduction in abuse case

    Paul Dragu|Updated May 23, 2017

    A man accused of beating his girlfriend in a case that has grabbed the attention of the Montana Attorney General's office - and has had a related $1 million lawsuit filed against the county and then dismissed - was denied bail reduction Monday afternoon in District Court. Eric Hawley's public defender said he would live in Hays if bond was reduced and he was able to pay the bond. With the alleged victim in the courtroom, Assistant Attorney General Joel Thompson - who has taken...

  • Local News - Rides offered to vote in special election

    Updated May 23, 2017

    by Havre Daily News staff A local is ready to drive anyone who asks to get to the polls in Havre or the Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the Hill County Courthouse to vote in Thursday’s special election. Mardy Robinson said people can email [email protected] or call or text 406-390-4790 to ask for a ride. Robinson said the offer is nonpartisan and rides will be given to anyone who asks....

  • New Congressional health care plan - A devastating blow to Montana's public schools and students

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Today, as every day, teachers called the names of more than 140,000 students, as they took attendance in Montana’s 821 public schools. For the thousands of children who file into our classrooms, school is more than a place to learn. In-school programs and practices ensure children across the state stay healthy, well fed, safe and enriched. However, recent efforts by Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act could severely alter our public schools’ ability to foster all students’ development. In Montana, rough...

  • Letter to the Editor - Gianforte is the one we need representing us

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Editor This Thursday, May 25, there is a very important special election taking place where eligible Montana voters will choose between Mr. Greg Gianforte, Mr. Rob Quist and Mr. Mark Wicks to fill the vacant position of our sole representative to the U.S. House of Representatives. Quite an auspicious job with a state as large and diverse as ours. Unfortunately, the political climate in America has become polarized to the point that no longer does a person’s true character or track record mean nearly as much as what party l...

  • Obituary - Wayne Martin Nold

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Wayne Martin Nold, 63, passed away at home of natural causes May 20, 2017. A private burial will be held at a later date. A full obituary with memorial celebration date will follow....

  • For the Record, May 23, 2017

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Havre Police Department Cordell Wilson of Havre, 22, was arrested on a charge of partner or family member assault after a First Street business caller reported a possible disturbance Monday at 8:07 a.m. —— Officers investigated after an Eighth Street caller reported Monday at 8:18 a.m. that someone had stolen his bike. —— James Allen Dominick of Havre, 44, was arrested on a charge of obstructing a peace officer or other public servant, after officers responded with deputies to a domestic disturbance report on Smithvi...

  • Hi-Line Athletes of the Week

    Updated May 23, 2017

    Katie Wirtzberger, Havre Track Havre High freshman Katie Wirtzberger had never competed in a high school track and field postseason. But that didn’t stop her from putting on a great performance at last week’s Eastern A divisional in Belgrade. Wirtzberger finished fifth in the both the 200 and 400 meters at the Eastern A, while also helping Havre’s 400 relay to a second-place finish. Wirtzberger will now be part of the Pony team that heads to state in Laurel this weeke...

  • Local prep athletes, coaches honored

    George Ferguson|Updated May 23, 2017

    The Great Falls Tribune’s second annual Northcentral Montana Sports Awards Banquet was a big night for many. And that included a whole host of Havre Blue Ponies. Monday night in Great Falls, five Blue Ponies were honored at the banquet as Northcentral Montana Athletes or Coaches of the Year. Among the Blue Ponies honored was Havre High senior Jase Stokes, who was given the All-Around Male Athlete of the Year Award. Stokes was the second straight Blue Pony to win the award, a...

  • Local Golf Report: Chinook girls get a Class C trophy

    George Ferguson|Updated May 23, 2017

    Last spring, it was the Chinook boys. This year, the Sugarbeeter girls took their turn. Last week at the Double Arrow Golf Club in Seeley Lake, the Chinook girls golf team brought home a third-place trophy from the Class C state tournament. Chinook scored a 695 to finish behind only state champ Manhatten Christian and Belt. The Chinook girls were led by a sixth-place finish from Carrie Hofer. Hofer shot rounds of 105-107 to earn Class C All-State honors. Ashley McLeod, Kelsey...

  • Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Paige Nelson, Havre Tennis

    Chris Peterson|Updated May 23, 2017

    The Havre High tennis teams will be heading to the Class A state tournament later this week and while there will be plenty Blue Pony boys making the trip, there will be just one girl - Paige Nelson. Nelson, a junior at Havre High, is no stranger to the state tournament. She qualified and played at state a season ago and with that experience under her belt, she will be looking to make a much bigger splash this time around, after losing both of her matches a season ago....

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