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Disagreement continues over Montana Legislature Joint Rules Committee meetings
Democrats and Republicans are sparring over a meeting last week of the Legislature’s Joint Rules Committee. The Montana Legislature’s Joint Rules Committee met Thursday to discuss rule changes including one that would allow legislators to attend...
Graybill: Attorney general race could be difference in having a hospital
Democratic attorney general candidate Raph Graybill said the difference between him and his opponent, Republican Roosevelt County Attorney and former Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen, could be the... Full story
Havre special ed: Adapting to the pandemic
Special education in Havre Public Schools started out with difficulty this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but adapted, the program director said. “It was a difficult start to the year, just I think for everyone, but I think everybody... Full story
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 10,700 with 275 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 584 with 111 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 314,009 with 2,747 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 163. The number... Full story
Hill County Commission holding school budget meeting
Press release The Hill County commissioners will review submitted budgets and mill requests for all Hill County Schools at the Hill County Courthouse Wednesday at 2 p.m. The meeting is open to all Hill County taxpayers....
Savanna's Act and Not Invisible Act Clear the U.S. House of Representatives
Note: Information in this release was provided by the offices of Sen. Jon Tester and Rep. Greg Gianforte A U.S. senator and U.S. representative praised the passage Monday of bills aimed at helping investigation of Missing and Murdered Indigenous...
COVID-19 confirmed in Havre Public Schools
Havre Public Schools announced this morning that the district was informed Sunday that a person associated with the district had tested positive for COVID-19. A release from the school district said Hill County Health Department reports the person... Full story
Local football legend Mike Tilleman passes away at age 76
Legends aren't born, they're made. That's cliche, but it's also so true. And it certainly was the case for the Hi-Line's own Mike Tilleman. A star at every level of football, as well as an impeccable...
Bullock and other democratic candidates visit Hill County
Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, who is running against incumbent Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., for his seat in the U.S. Senate, visited Hill County Friday afternoon, meeting with local businessman and...
Hill County Health Board discusses Sara Alert, and COVID-19 trends
The Hill County Health Board met for its weekly COVID-19 update on Friday to discuss current trends and the implementation of a new system to improve contact tracing efficiency. Hill County Public Health Director Kim Larson, who couldn’t attend... Full story
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 10,429 with 130 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 576 with 108 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 311,262 with 8,449 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 160. The number... Full story
Crisis help and support numbers listed
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide...
Festival Days goes on through pandemic
See a few more photos in albums at www.havredailynews.com. The COVID-19 pandemic canceled many regular Festival Days activities, but it couldn't shut everything down with some groups persevering to...
Census events set at Old Station Brewing Co., Crawford Distillery
Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and Bear Paw Development Corp. have partnered to hold two events next week to get people counted in the 2020 Census. “This is our last chance to assure that every resident of Havre and northern Montana is properly...
NAMI Havre holding virtual and in-person walk to raise awareness of mental illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Havre Branch will be holding a 5K walk Sept. 20 to raise money and awareness for the issue of mental health along with the nationwide organization they are part of. NAMI Havre President Crystal Laufer said...
Turner using Indian Education for All grant
Turner Public School received a grant to provide additional education on Montana American Indian culture and history. The Indian Education for All Division of the Montana Office of Public Instruction...
Contact tracing and essential health services discussed in county officials meeting
Hill County department heads gathered to provide updates on their respective departments’ recent activities at their monthly county officials meeting Thursday, including the health department’s recent efforts to lighten their employees... Full story
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 9,871 with 224 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 555 with 105 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 298,555 with 3,256 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 146. The number... Full story
Details on upcoming election process listed
Press release Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is reminding voters to make sure they are registered and have the correct information on file to be ready for the upcoming General Election. Voters can visit My Voter Page at...
Northern Montana Care Center reports staff member with COVID-19
Northern Montana Care Center reported Wednesday that a staff member at the care center has tested positive with COVID-19. "This person was identified quickly and has been quarantined per the (Centers...
Hill County Courthouse gets a new chiller
Work has begun installing a chiller unit in the Hill County Courthouse, which Hill County Building Manager Daryl Anez said should be operational in about two weeks. "Just in time for winter," he said...
Bullock discusses wildfires, COVID-19 data and testing at press conference
Gov. Steve Bullock provided during a press conference Wednesday updates on the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing fire season in Montana. Bullock said while conditions in the state remain hazardous for fires Montana is in a fortunate position when...
Hill County Preservation Commission to sell Christmas ornament of St. Jude Church
The Havre/Hill County Preservation Commission recently selected St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church as the model for their 10th annual Christmas Ornament, 100 of which have been made and will be sold at...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 9,647 with 217 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 549 with 107 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 295,299 with 2,989 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 143. The number... Full story
Local government expert to explain charter governments
The City of Havre is hosting a speaker to discuss what a charter government is and what it does Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Havre City Council Ordinance Committee has requested voters decide whether Havre should change to a charter...
