Articles from the April 23, 2020 edition
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Montana phased re-opening to begin Sunday
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock gave in a press conference Wednesday an outline of the state’s plan for a phased re-opening of businesses, schools, churches and other organizations and activities with some restrictions starting to lift Sunday. He...
Chinook providing distanced learning during pandemic
Chinook's public school principals said that, after getting over a few bumps, moving to distanced learning as part of the effort to reduce the spread of novel coronavirus 2019 seems to be working...
Kegel talks about quarantine, decision making during pandemic
So many people around the country over the last couple of months have had the same experience. They get a phone call telling them they've been in contact with someone who has tested positive for...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 442 with 3 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 59 with 13 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 11,875. The number of deaths was 14 The number of recoveries was 306. The numbers by county...
Reminder to be aware and prepared as bears emerge from hibernation
National Forest Service HELENA — The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is home to both black and grizzly bears, and provides important habitat for bears and other wildlife to use throughout the year and it is important to be bear aware and...
Letter to the Editor - Keep public lands in mind during election
Editor, An astounding 98 percent of Montanans say outdoor recreation is important to their quality of life. As we practice social distancing, our nearly 38 million acres of public land and our access laws are the envy of most Americans. In addition...
Looking out my Backdoor: Sweat the small stuff!
I am unhinged. This morning my daughter sent me a picture of a lap blanket she bought me. I am in tears. The blanket, purple and turquoise, with feathers and butterflies and such, is beautiful. Beauti...
Obituary - John B. Gideon
John B. Gideon of Chinook, Montana, 70, stepped across the threshold of Heaven and was met by the embrace of Jesus Saturday, April 18th, 2020. John was born January 20th, 1950, to Clarence and the Rev...
Virtual debates set for governor, Democratic U.S. House and attorney general races
Havre Daily News staff Agricultural organizations and a Democratic organization are sidestepping the COVID-19 and offering some debates in the Montana governor’s race and the Democratic primaries for Montana attorney general and the U.S. House of R...
For the Record, April 23, 2020
Havre Police Department An arrest was made on a warrant served at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday in Havre. No details on the charges were provided. -- Joshua Glen Reid of Havre, 41, was arrested on charges of...
SPRING IS OVER
It's official. The spring sports season in Montana has been canceled. Wednesday afternoon, the Montana High School Association released a statement by executive director Mark Beckman after the press...
OUTDOORS: Some state outdoor recreation set to re-open as Bullock announces Phase I
Editor’s note: This corrects misreporting in the photo caption that said camping was closed in Beaver Creek Park. Camping was and is not closed in the park. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock announced...
Shopping Angels starting Montana group to help in COVID-19 pandemic
Aidan White is leading the efforts for Shopping Angels Montana to connect vulnerable populations to volunteers wanting to support them. Shopping Angels is an international volunteer program founded...
State to begin processing UI claims for self-employed Montanans
HELENA - The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced Tuesday that Montana's self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, and others not eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance...
