Local Headlines Articles
Friday, May 24th, 2013
For retiring teacher, 39 years of fond memories
Published: Friday, May 24th, 2013
Karen Murri went to Havre High School, went to college and came home to teach at her alma mater for 39 years.
Lindeen: Generally pleased with Legislature’s work
Published: Friday, May 24th, 2013
Montana’s commissioner of securities and insurance said that, overall, she was pleased with legislation passed during the 2013 legislative session, including some issues she has been pushing for for several years.
Veterans will honor war dead on Monday
Published: Friday, May 24th, 2013
Local veterans will hold at a Memorial Day program Monday at 11 a.m at the Hill County Courthouse.
Congress busy in last week before Memorial Day
Published: Friday, May 24th, 2013
The members of Montana’s congressional delegation have been busy this week before going into a week-long recess for the Memorial Day holiday.
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Feds lift hold on Rocky Boy pipeline project
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Federal officials this week lifted their temporary hold on funding for a $361 million water pipeline for a Native American reservation in northern Montana after Chippewa Cree tribal officials demonstrated they were addressing conflicts and accounting problems.
Park is prepped for Memorial Day weekend
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Although weekend forecast is predicting rain, rain showers and thunderstorms through the Memorial Day holiday, staff members of Beaver Creek Park south of Havre have been gearing up for the traditional start of the summer camping season.
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Rain possible through holiday
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Forecasters were calling for iffy weather for people wanting to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend.
Box Elder grad makes family feel proud
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2013
Jonni Bacon graduated from Box Elder High School Saturday with some outstanding achievements to her name: valedictorian, recipient of numerous scholarships and grants and future Montana State University-Bozeman Bobcat.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Expanding Medicaid plan divides Hi-Line lawmakers
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Former legislative candidate Karen Sloan said she was “appalled” by the anti-immigrant tone of some comments made by lawmakers during the debate on legislation to curb hiring of illegal aliens in the state.
Rocky Boy election board votes to delay election
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The board that oversees elections at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation has voted to delay a special election while questions about a 1966 ordinance are answered.
Henderson pleads guilty in Box Elder shooting
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
A Rock Boy man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge stemming from a Nov. 26 incident at a gas station in Box Elder in which he repeatedly fired a rifle at a pickup with two adults and a 3-year-old child inside.
Fair Board discusses rodeo sponsorships, barrel racing
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The Great Northern Fair Board discussed, at length, issues about how the fairground arena is used including who can sell sponsorships there and how groups can go about renting the grounds.
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Board hears update on 2013 Great Northern Fair
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
The Great Northern Fair Board heard that planning is proceeding smoothly for the 2013 fair in Hill County, with some major changes being implemented.
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Rocky Boy special election delayed, apparently
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The special election scheduled today to select a new chair of the leadership of Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation apparently has been delayed, although the reasons are unclear.
Railroad museum, Fort Assinniboine group honored
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The Fort Assinniboine Preservation Association and the Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum have been honored for their efforts to preserve Hill County history.
Saturday last chance to register for GED Boot Camp
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The last day to register for a program designed to help people get their General Education Development, or GED, high school equivalency diploma is fast approaching.
City Council OKs pact with public works union
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
Public Works Department employees will get a 1 percent pay increase under the terms of a contract with the city of Havre.
Kamp for Kids still in planning
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
A group trying to bring back a decades-old Hill County tradition is still in the planning stages, with a change to the name of the youth summer camp.
Monday, May 20th, 2013
Graduations on the Hi-Line
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2013
There were cheers, tears and laughter the Class of 2013 was saluted at commencement ceremonies across the Hi-line over the weekend.
Havre may allow students to use mobile devices on classwork
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Havre Public Schools may soon have a policy officials are calling BYOD — Bring Your Own Device.
Denny pleads guilty to meth distribution
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Joscayne Denny of Box Elder, 33, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Great Falls to distributing methamphetamine.
Birdtail pleads guilty to abusing 1-year-old
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2013
Joseph Christopher Birdtail of Harlem, 36, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Great Falls to sexually abusing a 1-½-year-old child.
Saturday, May 18th, 2013
Cheers, laughter, tears at Box Elder graduation
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2013
There were cheers, tears and laughter as the 11 members of the Box Elder High School Class of 2013 were saluted at commencement ceremonies Saturday. Havre Daily News/John KelleherDakota Sage Stan...
Friday, May 17th, 2013
St. Marks asks court to act on Rocky Boy election
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2013
The picture of the upcoming special election at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation could be changing again.
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Sangray resigns from Highway Patrol
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2013
Less than two months after being placed on administrative leave, the head of the local nine-county district of the Montana Highway Patrol will end his 22-year career with the force.
