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Articles from the March 28, 2024 edition


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  • Two shot to death in Box Elder

    Updated Mar 29, 2024

    Darin Bernard Caplette, 41, and Thomas Roderick Yallup, 42, died after being shot early Thursday morning while they were at the gas pumps at D&L Bar in Box Elder, Hill County Sheriff Jamie Ross said in a press release Thursday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to the scene after the sheriff's office received a call at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday reporting shots had been fired. The first deputies on the scene discovered two men had been shot at the pumps, the release said. Both... Full story

  • Myriad Easter egg hunts set for holiday weekend

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Easter is on the horizon and numerous organizations in the region are gearing up for their Easter egg hunts. That includes Friday, when the Havre-Hill County Library will hold their Egg Hunt after their 10:30 a.m. Family Story Time. Both events are free and open to the public. “Kids of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend,” a release from the library said. Later that day, from 2 to 5 p.m. Aaniiih Nakoda Family Healing Center on Fort Belknap Indian Reservation will have their annual Egg Hunt with prizes for eac...

  • Easter church services set through Sunday

    Patrick Johnston|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    From today through Easter Sunday local churches will be holding special services for local worshipers to honor the coming holidays. Tonight at 6 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Havre there will be a Maundy Thursday service, as well as one at 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Thanddeus Catholic to honor the day. For Good Friday First Lutheran Church will also have a Good Friday Service at 6 p.m., as will 5th Avenue Christian Church, which will have communion at the same time. At 6:30 p.m. that day St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church will...

  • Quick pics: Ridin' the rails on the Hi-Line

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

  • Obituary - Leona Madeline (Oats) Swan, Wîhkaskwa 'Skwew Kamik (Sweetgrass Lodge Woman)

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Leona Madeline (Oats) Swan, Wîhkaskwa 'Skwew Kamik (Sweetgrass Lodge Woman), 69, passed away March 26, 2024. Wake services will begin at 3 p.m. today, March 28, 2024, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Leona's online memorial page to send a card or leave... Full story

  • Obituary - Jean Louise Armstrong

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Jean Louise Armstrong, 90, passed away at the Care and Comfort Home in Havre Tuesday, March 26, 2024, of natural causes. Her funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Van Orsdel Methodist Church....

  • For the Record, March 28, 2024

    Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Havre Police Department Edwin Vernel Franklin of Havre, 63, was arrested on a criminal contempt charge related to a 24/7 Sobriety Program violation reported at 7:23 a.m. Wednesday at the police station. -- Officers searched for but couldn't locate a suspiciously parked vehicle reported Wednesday at 9:35 a.m. at a U.S. Highway 2 Northwest parking lot. -- Officers assisted with a Wednesday 12:40 p.m. medical call on Fourth Street. -- Someone stopped at the police station at...

  • Emily Bird signs with MSU-N volleyball

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is building toward a new season - a season that's not that far off. MSU-N head volleyball coach Jerry Wagner has announced the signing of Broadwater High School standout Emily Bird to join the Skylights program next year. "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Emily Bird sign with the MSU-Northern Skylights volleyball program," coach Wagner said. "The signing of Emily, along with recent signee Macy Uffelman, makes our 2024...

  • Skylights honored for academic success

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 28, 2024

    Five Montana State University-Northern women's basketball players have received NAIA Scholar Athlete Awards. Senior Sydney Hansen is from Big Timber and studying elementary education. Senior ShaAnn Danelson is from Scobey and studying business and health promotions. Senior Ryley Kehr is from Columbia Falls and studying elementary education and small business management. Junior Shyan Krass is from Hogeland and studying agricultural technology and small business management....