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From the courts: District Court
A Havre man received one-year probation for drunkenly crashing and rolling over a vehicle, injuring the two passengers. Keiffer T. Nordgulen, born in 1989, was sentenced Wednesday in state District Court in Havre, after a... — Updated 3/25/2018
From the courts: District Court
A Havre woman who allegedly rammed her vehicle into a Havre police cruiser in January was sentenced in state District Court in Havre Monday to 10 years in plea agreements on multiple cases. Rebecca S. Denson, born 1964, is being... — Updated 3/23/2018
Hi-Line Living: Bullhook Bottoms to Havre: Celebrating Havre's incorporation year
Before there was Havre, there was an area south of the Milk River called Bullhook Bottoms, which got its name from the butte southeast of present-day Havre that regional Native Amer... — Updated 3/23/2018
From the courts: District Court
A local man received six months in the county jail for stealing several items from a local ranch. Brett Matkovich, born in 1982, was sentenced last week in state District Court in Havre to six months in the county jail for the misd... — Updated 3/20/2018
From the courts: District Court
A local man received seven years probation Monday in District Court in Havre for being found impaired and in illegal possession of a pistol and prescription medication. Eric William Brewer of Havre, born in 1993, was sentenced to... — Updated 3/20/2018
Aiming for solutions
When school shootings happen, the ripple effect of those waves wash up on Havre's prairie shores. "There are multiple layers of effects. School is supposed to be a safe place, for... — Updated 3/16/2018
The joys of calving on the Hi-Line
As a scientist, Livestock Operations manager for the Northern Agricultural Research Center Cory Parsons, an Idaho native, "objectively" believes that Montana beef is superior. No, h... — Updated 3/16/2018
Wacee the warrior: A 7-year-old Chinook boy combats cancer
It all happened so fast. Before Feb. 9, the Simenson’s 7-year-old “spitfire” of a son was boisterously enjoying life. Within two days, the Simensons had been flown to a Colorado hospital after finding out their son had a... — Updated 3/13/2018
From the courts: District Court
A Havre man was sentenced March 5 in District Court in Havre to a six-month suspended sentence for kicking in the door, entering a residence with a gun and scaring those inside. John A. Morsette, born in 1985, received six months i... — Updated 3/13/2018
Bad boned: A local child's battle with a degenerative disease
Karter Scheele's parents enrolled him in a wrestling program when he was 4, hoping to find a fitting outlet for their high-energy boy who was driving his mother crazy. Everyone was... — Updated 3/9/2018
Man charged with assaulting detention officer, causing a concussion
A prisoner at the Hill County Detention Center allegedly punched a detention officer in the face, causing a concussion. Joseph Raymond Moore, charged with felony assault of a peace officer, is scheduled to appear in District Court... — Updated 3/8/2018
From the courts: District Court
A Box Elder man received four years probation for drunkenly crashing into another vehicle. John LaSalle, born in 1948, received Monday in District Court in Havre four years, all suspended, with the Department of Corrections, with... — Updated 3/8/2018
Havre man pleads guilty to fireworks heist
A Havre man pleaded guilty Monday to stealing nearly $3,000 in fireworks last year. Daniel Baranyai, 29, admitted in District Court in Havre to felony theft as part of plea deal that dismissed a felony burglary charge.... — Updated 3/7/2018
Park board waits to move on with business
Decisions are hanging in the air as the Hill County Park Board waits for answers from various groups and entities before conducting further business. During a special meeting Feb.... — Updated 3/6/2018
Local church donates money to ranchers
Thanks to a Nevada man and a new local church, a group of Bear Paw ranchers received money to help them recover from the ravages of the East Fork Fire just as spring, hopefully,... — Updated 3/5/2018
FOI attorney: Commission should have given clearer notice fair manager firing
A Montana freedom of information attorney said the Hill County Commission should have been more specific on Thursday's agenda about their decision to fire Great Northern Fair ground... — Updated 3/5/2018
From the courts: District Court
A Havre man received three years probation for having more than a gram of methamphetamine. Eric William Koop, born in 1982, received a three year deferred imposition of sentence for the felony offense of criminal possession of... — Updated 3/2/2018
Havre tourism rolls out new campaign
A group promoting Havre tourism has rolled out a new campaign to promote the jewel of the Hi-Line. This week, the Tourism Business Improvement District began making available fresh... — Updated 3/2/2018
Commissioners fire fairgrounds manager
Since news broke that Great Northern Fair Board members had discussed making big changes such as seasonally shutting down the fairgrounds, people have taken to social media with... — Updated 3/2/2018
Hi-Line Living: The roots of skiing: Bear Paw Ski Bowl
The Bear Paw Ski Bowl is not a typical ski hill. There's no posh resort tucked into it. It's not operated by transplants who've moved to the area just for the skiing. And it's one o... — Updated 3/2/2018
Water restored in Rudyard, school back in session
Water was restored in Rudyard Tuesday afternoon after a water main break Monday left the town dry. The break resulted in school closures of the North Star middle and high school in Rudyard. Students are back at school today, Hill... — Updated 2/28/2018
Man accused of molesting relative
A local man who is accused of sexually molesting a relative for a prolonged period of time was arrested Feb. 14 and is in the Hill County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond. Isaac Dale Wardell, born in 1986, is charged with in... — Updated 2/28/2018
School board holds planning meeting
A strategic meeting Tuesday night indicates Havre Public Schools district leaders will schedule community listening sessions regarding school safety protocols and class reconfiguration, as well as votes on whether to approve... — Updated 2/28/2018
Police arrest 15-year-old at Havre High
A 15-year-old was arrested Monday at Havre High School at 11:06 a.m. on pending intimidation charges and being held at the Cascade Juvenile Detention Center, says a release from the Havre Police Department issued Monday. The... — Updated 2/27/2018
Water main break in Rudyard leaves town dry, closes school
Everyone in the town of Rudyard remains without water today and likely into Thursday after a water main break Monday cut off the area’s water source. The break has left the town’s approximate 200 residents without water.... — Updated 2/27/2018
