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Editor’s note: This version adds an amendment on entry points later made by the Chippewa Cree Business Committee. The Chippewa Cree Business Committee today approved a seven-day lockdown at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation with almost all tribal operations and businesses on the reservation shut down. The resolution passed by the committee says limited exceptions apply to Chippewa Cree Tribal Police Department, Rocky Boy Health Center and Gramma's Market. All access points w... Full story
Havre Police Department Tuesday at 3:57 p.m., a caller asked for a well-being check on Seventh Street. The person called again to say the family member had been found and canceled the request. -- A non-injury crash between a car and a truck was reported at Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue Tuesday at 6:47 p.m. Hill County Sheriff's Office The sheriff's dispatch log was not available by printing deadline this morning. Havre Fire Department Emergency medical personnel responded...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 117 with 22 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 106,421 with 1,094 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 23. The number of recoveries was 759 and the number of active cases was 589. The new cases by county were in: Hill: 5 rapid test positives which are not listed on the map totals Gallatin: 19 new cases, 327 total Yellowstone: 5 new cases, 330 total Big Horn: 3 new cases, 95 total Lewis and Clark:... Full story
Editor’s note: This version clarifies that five cases were confirmed by the health center at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation but that the confirmations do not mean all five cases were on the reservation. The Hill County Health Department announced Hill County added new confirmed COVID-19 cases Tuesday, bringing the county including cases confirmed by the Rocky Boy Health Center at Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation to 12 total cases, 11 active. "As always, the individuals are iso... Full story
Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior has ruled that repairs to two drop structures on the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance Works that transports water to the Milk River qualify as emergency work, which will reduce the cost to the users of the system. “I’m glad the administration responded to the St. Mary’s Joint Board and my request to make this decision and do everything in their power to lessen the burden on water-users,” said Daines said. “The St. Mary’s Milk River Proje...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 1,371 with 44 new cases, which does not include five positive rapid tests in Hill County. The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 117 with 22 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 106,421 with 1,094 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 23. The number of recoveries was 759 and the number of...
The Hill County Health Department, in the wake of new cases that were confirmed in the county over the holiday weekend, is now expecting more confirmed COVID-19 cases to result from the asymptomatic testing that Bullhook Community Health Center is performing today "I'm expecting that we'll get some positives," Hill County Health Director Kim Larson said, "Of the six active cases we have now two of them are asymptomatic." One case was confirmed Saturday and five more confirmed... Full story
Gov. Steve Bullock said during a press call Tuesday more needs to be done to protect residents in senior living facilities from COVID-19. "Today, as Montanans, we've received some of the most solemn news that we've received over the past few months. We know of 58 positive cases at the Canyon Creek Assisted Living Facility in Billings," Bullock said. "... It is clear more needs to be done to protect residents just not in our nursing homes, but also our assisted living... Full story
Long-time Havre resident, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Joyce Shortell has gone to her Lord in Heaven. Joyce passed from this life July 2, 2020. She was at home with family in Alpine, California. Services to honor her life of grace will be in Havre at the end of August. A full obituary will follow at a later date.... Full story
A state District Court judge has blocked a Montana law passed as a referendum in the 2018 election that limited the collection of absentee ballots during an election. Judge Jessica Fehr in Billings granted an injunction Sunday blocking the application of the Ballot Interference Protection Act, which the 2017 Legislature placed on the ballot and the voters passed in 2018, saying the law infringes on the right to vote guaranteed in the Montana Constitution. Fehr wrote that the plaintiffs successfully showed that if a...
A decision by the United States Supreme Court last week could put Montana’s quality public schools at risk. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, holding that states must offer taxpayer dollars to private religious schools if they provide tax money to secular private schools. Though the program at issue was small, it could have major effects if future political leaders in Montana don’t maintain our commitment to fully funding public schools. In short, with the Supreme Cou...
My husband, Peter, and I miss having a dog. I see a lot of dogs on the trail during my daily hike, and so Peter (who is always full of good ideas — usually about things I should do) suggested I carry dog treats. Dog treats have changed my life. When I see a dog approaching me on the trail, I say, “Can I give your dog a treat?” Now and then someone will say, “No, she doesn’t need one.” These dogs look to me like they might have a different opinion. But most dog owners are...
Press release GREAT FALLS — This July, the American Red Cross and “Wonder Woman 1984” are joining forces to save the day for patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. The Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors this summer, as the COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented supply challenges amid this uncertain environment. Additionally, despite states lifting stay-at-home orders and reopening, many blood drives at businesses and community organizations continue to be cancelled as these locations remain close...
Havre High head tennis coach George Ferguson has announced that the annual Havre Tennis Camp has been canceled. The camp was to be held July 27-28 at the Bill Vaughey Memorial Tennis Courts, but Ferguson made the tough decision to cancel the event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "Tennis camp is very special to me," Ferguson said in a statement. "I look forward to it every summer, and I'm proud that it has become a popular two days for not just our current high school...
Fall sports are hopefully right around the corner. And, as they approach, Havre High School will be looking for a new head cross country coach. On Tuesday, new Havre High Activities Director Brian Kessler announced that longtime head coach Josh Holt has resigned his post. Holt has guided the Blue Ponies for nearly a decade, and he actually stepped down last season to take a new job, but just before the 2019 season began, he came back to coach the Pony boys and girls cross...
A pair of Havre 12U girls fast pitch softball teams recently completed their seasons, including at the Monday Tournament in Glasgow just a short time ago. One Havre 12U squad played games against Glasgow and Lewistown at home; a Monday Tournament in Lewistown where they went 1-1; the Falls Fusion Classic in Great Falls, where they went 1-3; and the Monday Tournament in Glasgow June 27 where they beat Glasgow 13-12, before falling to Lewistown and Glasgow to end the season. The...
After another split doubleheader against the Great Falls Lightning Sunday, the Havre Northstars American Legion baseball club was looking forward to a doubleheader against the Glasgow Reds at home. But after a storm rolled through Havre, the meeting was shortened to one nine-inning showdown at Legion Field, where the Northstars had a great night. Tuesday night saw Havre grab a win over Glasgow 6-3 in a non-conference battle. Another win on the record puts the Northstars in a...
Press release BOZEMAN — USDA’s Farm Service Agency is reminding Montana producers to complete crop acreage reports by the applicable deadline for their county. Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by county. Peoplr can contact their FSA county office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop. “To make sure you’re eligible for many USDA programs, you need to file an accurate crop acreage report by the applicable deadline,” said Mike Foster, state executive director in Montana. “Our FSA staff is standing by to help...
Press release The Montana Farm Bureau Federation is urging Montana’s agricultural business entrepreneurs to apply for the 2021 Ag Innovation Challenge. American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is hosting this national business competition which showcases U.S. startup companies that are addressing challenges faced by America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Farm Bureau will award $145,000 in startup funds provided by sponsors Farm Credit, John Deere, Bayer Crop Science, Country Financial, Far...
