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The bodies of Chester-Joplin-Inverness Schools Superintendent Francis Labounty and his wife, Tanya LaBounty, were found dead, each with a gunshot to the head, in Chester Tuesday at 11:29 a.m. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that a .357 revolver was recovered at the scene and that Tanya LaBounty had been living apart from her husband since Dec. 1, when Francis LaBounty had been arrested after a domestic disturbance was reported at their Chester home. “Tanya LaBounty obtained a protective order aga...
Two bodies have been found in Liberty County. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release saying no further information can be provided, including the identities of the bodies and whether there is suspicion of foul play, until the next of kin have been notified. “The public is in no danger,” the release said. The area where the bodies were found was not listed. A representative of the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office said this morning Sheriff Doug Riggin was not available for comment. Watch for updates on havr...
The Key, a boutique Havre clothing store, is selling glass Christmas ornaments that have been crafted locally and all the money will go to the Havre Food Bank. Store owner Jenna Holt said 100 hand-painted glass ornaments have been made this year and they are on track to sell all of them, as they did wooden ornaments they sold last year. The round ornaments were painted by employees at The Key, although Holt added that people from outside the store helped as well. Rylee Strause...
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State Sen. Kris Hansen, R-Havre, resigned her seat in the Montana State Legislature Tuesday to take a position on the staff of incoming state auditor Matthew Rosendale. Hansen, who confirmed by phone that she submitted her resignation to the Montana Secretary of State’s office, said the issue of rising health care costs compelled her to accept the position. “We’re bankrupting families, we are bankrupting businesses, the counties and cities are on their heels because all of the disposable income is going toward incre...
In one of the more bizarre twists in this incredibly bizarre year, Donald Trump now questions the legitimacy of ballots cast in an election that he won. Faced with a recount in Michigan that he opposes, but that is almost certain to confirm his victory, Trump has once again taken to Twitter to rail about a “rigged” system — though apparently it’s rigged only in the states he lost. What he really seems to be responding to is the fact that, though he is the president-elect, Hillary Clinton bested him by more than 2 million...
Now that Republicans will be running the White House, the House and the Senate, they’d better succeed in streamlining and simplifying our bloated government. Quotes from some of our greatest minds can guide them. While President Obama sought to make government cool again, many great minds have long been wary of government: “Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” — Ronald Reagan “A government...
Family caregivers are an invaluable part of our state. More than 118,000 family caregivers provide about $1.4 billion in unpaid care. Their commitment allows loved ones to stay at home, with their families in their own communities as they age. As the state director for AARP here in Montana, I believe that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to this silent army of family caregivers who quietly go about taking care of their loved ones. That is why AARP is strongly supportive of the Montana Caregiver Act bill, sponsored by Rep. Gera...
The single issue that Donald Trump used most effectively to win the national election was immigration. For decades, Democrats have entirely failed to understand how many citizens feel about illegal immigration, offering almost no serious plan to secure our border and instead irresponsibly suggesting that open borders and a welfare state are a fiscally responsible policy. Now don’t get me wrong — I absolutely do not agree with everything Trump has said on the issue of immigration. But the honest reality is that he has tap...
William "Bill" R. Byars Jr. of Billings, 73, passed away in Billings with his family at his side Nov. 22, 2016, after a valiant battle with brain cancer. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, June 24, at 3 p.m.in the Petro Theater in Petro Hall on the Montana State University Billings campus. Family and friends are encouraged to come celebrate and honor Bill in an uplifting ceremony during his favorite time of year in a place that was very special to him. Bill was bo...
Ann M. Flathers, 87, passed away on Monday, Dec. 6, 2016, at the Care & Comfort Home. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at St. Jude Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, also at St. Jude with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Ann’s family has requested that memorial donations be made in her name to St. Jude Catholic Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to the Northern Montana Care Center Foot Clinic. Holland & B...
GREAT FALLS (AP) — A man charged with beating another man to death in Great Falls has been ordered to undergo another mental health examination to determine whether he’s fit to stand trial. Brett McDermott is charged with deliberate homicide, evidence tampering and elder abuse in connection with the January death of 60-year-old Bradley Boland. District Judge Elizabeth Best ruled Tuesday that McDermott is not fit for trial at this time because he’s unable to communicate effectively with his attorneys. He’s being returne...
HELENA (AP) — Investigators say a man and a woman who were found dead in their East Helena home were involved in a murder-suicide. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton said Tuesday that 56-year-old James Hart shot his wife, 49-year-old Kelly Hart, before turning the gun on himself. The couple’s bodies were found in separate rooms Monday morning after a caregiver who was supposed to be working in the home noticed the front door was locked and became concerned. Both were shot in the head, and a .357 revolver was rec...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated a juvenile status offense after a Second Street caller reported Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. that her 11-year-old daughter was not home. —— Donna Sue Meyers of Havre, 70, was arrested on a charge of assault with a weapon after an 11th Street West caller reported Tuesday at 11:13 a.m. that a male had been stabbed in the hand. —— Officers assisted a citizen after a caller from a First Street business reported Tuesday at 1:35 p.m. that a man had passed out in the bathroom. —— Jennifer Je...
Press release GREAT FALLS — At its annual convention in Great Falls, the Montana Grain Growers Association elected officers and set the organization’s policy for the coming year. These actions put the finishing touches on a successful event attended by more than 800 farmers, agribusiness representatives and guests. Tom Butcher, a grain producer from Lewistown, was installed as MGGA president for 2017. Elected vice-president was Michelle Erickson-Jones of Broadview; treasurer, Lyle Benjamin of Sunburst; and secretary, Vin...
Sammy Evans breaks more records Former Havre High star and Montana Grizzly track and field athlete Sammy Evans has been named the Big Sky Conference Indoor Athlete of the Week. At last week's Eastern Washington Candy Cane Meet, Evans broke her own UM record in the long jump with a leap of 19-4.75. Evans is also the school record holder in the triple jump, and she nearly broke that mark with 41-7. Evans is a senior at UM this season. Reminder to coaches, athletic directors The Havre Daily News would like to remind area...
Well bowlers, the Holiday season is in full swing. It’s only 18 days until Christmas, which brings us New Years Eve Jackpot Bowling. We have the sign-up sheet at the desk at Harvest Moon Lanes, so don’t forget to stop in, or call to reserve your lanes for one of the biggest New Year’s events in our area. We will have special pots and gifts to be won by all. Sign up today at 265-5885 or leave a message on our answering machine when calling during off hours. Also, a reminder for those having birthday parties at Harvest Moon Lan...
The 2016 volleyball season was a good one for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights. And several Northern players are getting postseason accolades. The American Volleyball Coaches Association recently announced its 2016 NAIA All-Region Teams, and a pair of Skylights earned Northwest Region Honorable Mention honors. Junior hitter Cassie Krueger and freshman middle Timi Severson were both named All Northwest Region. The list is composed of players from a nine-state...
The Montana State University-Northern Skylights have lost two tough games in their last three outings. But, those losses have come against the now No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the NAIA. And that’s a big reason why the Skylights (8-2, 1-1) moved up five spots in the new NAIA Women’s Coaches Poll, released Tuesday afternoon. Northern jumped from No. 16 to No. 11 in the poll, and the Skylights are one of four Frontier Conference schools in the Top 25. Northern’s two losses this seaso...
Much like wrestling, golf, tennis and track, the Havre High swim teams don’t regularly get the opportunity to compete in front of their hometown fans. Yet, this Saturday, at the Havre Invitational, it is one of the few times they get to, which always makes it extra special. Blue Pony swimmers have plenty to be excited about when it comes to the Havre Invite, with it being the first home meet, as well as the first competitive meet of the season for both HHS teams. However, s...
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement between the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations is unlikely to be ratified during the lame duck session or after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, and this is not necessarily a good thing for agriculture producers in Montana and the U.S., some ag and economics experts in the U.S. say. “Agriculture played very little if any role in the calculus of the politics in the election,” Vince Smith, professor of eco...
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