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A pump house on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation was still without electricity this morning after it lost power Friday night, knocking two wells out of service and affecting service to 300 homes, Chippewa Cree Tribal Water Resources Department Director Dustin White said. White said this morning that he would be getting an update on the situation and figures for how much it will cost to make the needed repairs this morning. He could not be reached for additional comment before print deadline. White said Saturday that none of t...
The Hill County Health Department says on its Facebook page that the air quality in Havre is "unhealthy for sensitive groups" including children, older adults, people with heart or lung disease. Visibility is at 7 miles, the post says. A chart of the air quality index posted on the Health Department's Facebook page says people who within the " sensitive groups" should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. "It's ok to be active outside, but take more breaks and do less intensive activity," the air quality index chart says. The... Full story
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Press release State and local health officials are urging people to take great care with the first confirmed cases for the year of West Nile Virus in Montana. Three human cases have been reported in McCone, Bighorn and Toole counties while mosquito samples from Blaine, Hill, Custer and Prairie counties recently tested positive. The human cases, all adults, experienced mild symptoms and did not require hospitalization. “With the hot conditions experienced in July we see mosquitoes carrying WNV emerge,” DPHHS Director Sheila Ho...
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Family and friends of Tana Johnson held a "super hero send off" at the Vine 19 wine bar at the Beaver Creek Golf Course Saturday evening to wish her luck before she leaves for Las Vegas Wednesday to compete in the Mrs. America Competition. Johnson, 41, of Havre, a Walmart Pharmacy manager, wife, mother and stepmother from Havre who was crowned Mrs. Montana in June, will compete against women from 50 other states and the District of Columbia in the Mrs. America competition in...
Havre Public Schools will be one of the hardest hit districts in this part of north-central Montana as Montana public schools will receive $19.1 million less in the next two years due to low state revenue projections triggering budget cuts. “That’s $100,000 we’re not going to get,” Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson said. “That is for this fiscal year. Next year will be as large or potentially larger.” Other superintendents said they are dealing with cuts caused by the Legisature’s budget, but not as severe as...
HELENA — As people savor the last few weeks of summer, forest fires aren’t the only menace that can spoil a day in the great outdoors. Harmful algal blooms — HABs — are a seasonal phenomenon on Montana’s lakes, reservoirs and ponds that can make people sick and even kill pets and livestock. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality are enlisting the public’s help with identifying suspected HAB sites. The two agencies launched a HAB reporting website — h...
Havre Police Department Officers made two arrests after an 11th Street West caller reported Friday at 12:29 p.m. that someone had stolen two bikes and a backpack. John Joseph Bear Jr. of Havre, 28, was arrested on charges of theft, obstructing a peace officers or other public servant, and a revocation of suspended or deferred sentence; and a 15-year-old was arrested on charges of theft, obstructing a peace officers or other public servant and violations of conditions of release. —— Officers investigated after a First Str...
Kathleen "Micky" Galloway Williamson passed into eternity to be with her Savior Jesus Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. She joined her husband in eternity on his birthday. She fought an inspiring battle against the cancer that finally took her life. Micky loved God, her family, and a host of friends. Her prayers surrounded the people she cared about and her desire that all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren would serve the Lord. Known for her sense of humor, she always... Full story
A 16-year-old boy was arrested Saturday morning after officers found several graffiti marks painted within the city limits. The boy was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and juvenile curfew violations Saturday morning at 2:15 on the 1000 Block between First and Second Street, the Havre City police dispatch log says. The marks, painted in red, were of the letters “DFR,” Havre Police Chief Gabe Matosich said this morning. Matosich said the markings did not resemble anything he was familiar with, adding it is unknown if...
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The Havre Daily News is once again excited to be covering another year of high school sports in Havre and on the Hi-Line. But we need your help to bring our readers and your fans the best, and most in-depth coverage of your sports as possible. Starting this week, the HDN will begin prepping for our area falls sports preview, and we will be coming to your schools and practices for team photos. Our sports staff will also be calling coaches to get insight into the coming season....
While the Montana State University-Northern football team didn't start practice until today, the Skylights volleyball team has already been busy preparing for the 2017 season. Northern first took the floor for fall camp a couple of weeks ago under the direction of new head coach Rose Obunga, who has been preparing her team for the scrimmage tonight at 6. So far, she said fall camp has gone well. "So far it looks OK," Obunga said. "I am taking my time to see who can play where...
For some time now, the Havre High boys golf team has stolen the headlines. That's because the Blue Pony boys have had a long line of very good golfers and teams. But heading into a brand new high school golf season, it's the Havre High girls who are standing front and center when it comes to Blue Pony golf. Havre head coach Brett Gilman returns four outstanding golfers, all with Class A state tournament experience, and, that has Gilman excited for the start of the new season....
