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KNMC sets up virtual live concert with local performers
The local college radio station is providing some live music Oct. 3 starting at 3 p.m. following the concept of social distancing required by the COVID-19 pandemic. KNMC said in a press release that it has, for the last five years, been working to...
Blaine County Health Department has COVID-19 case
Blaine County has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the front-line people dealing with the pandemic. The Blaine County Health Department posted on Facebook Wednesday that it became aware...
Man charged in federal court with involuntary manslaughter in crash
Taylor Gardipee Walker is facing a trial of involuntary manslaughter in federal court in Great Falls stemming from “gross negligence … namely reckless driving” Jan. 1, within the exterior boundaries of Fort Belknap Indian Reservation that led...
MHSA postpones speech, debate and drama due to COVID-19
Although fall sports are in full swing in Montana High Schools, Montana High School Association announced Wednesday that the speech, debate and drama competitive season will have its start date pushed back two months. Competitive speech normally...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 11,242 with 333 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 650 with 128 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 321,518 with 4,358 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 165. The number...
Youth waterfowl and pheasant weekend approaches
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana’s young hunters and their hunting mentors will have a special treat the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27, when they can take advantage of a statewide youth-only waterfowl and pheasant hunt. Licensed hunters o...
From the Courts - Federal District Court: Big Sandy couple sentenced to prison for trafficking meth on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation
From U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Big Sandy couple who admitted distributing methamphetamine on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation were sentenced Wednesday to prison terms, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Clayton Gary...
From the Courts - State District Court: Man sentenced to probation for violating conditions on drug sentence
Jordan James Normandy had his deferred imposition of sentence revoked in state District Court in Havre and was resentenced to two years of probation after he previously admitted violations of his conditions of release on a sentence for possession of...
From the Courts - State District Court: Woman sentenced to probation on drug charge
Elizabeth Helene Schmautz was sentenced in state District Court to two years probation on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Schmautz was charged June 24, 2019, with the felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs charge and misdemeanor...
DLI alerts Montanans of new UI fraud scheme
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry alerted Montanans Wednesday to a recent development in nationwide fraud schemes targeting unemployment insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to see...
For the Record, Sept. 24, 2020
Havre Police Department A summons was issued after a remote test breathalyzer violation was reported at the police station Wednesday at 6:25 a.m. -- A Fourth Street caller reported damage to a fence...
What to do if you can't pay your mortgage
Angelica Leicht, mortgage researcher Interest.com For the last several months, unemployed Americans have been receiving an extra $600 a week as part of the CARES Acts. Known as Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, or FPUC, this extra money,...
Turn in poachers - call 1-800-Tip-Mont
By Fish, Wildlife and Park The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day. TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn in...
Ask first to hunt on private land
By Fish, Wildlife and Park Don't wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven't already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting on private...
2020 Big game hunting seasons
Antelope • 900 Aug. 15–Nov. 8 • Archery Sept. 5–Oct. 9 • General Oct. 10–Nov. 8 Bighorn Sheep • Archery Sept. 5–Sept. 14 • General Sept. 15–Nov. 29 Bison • General Nov. 15–Feb. 15, 2021 Black Bear • Archery Sept. 5–Sept....
Reminder in the field this hunting season: Be a good steward of the land
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks Although most hunters respect the land, property, and wildlife they are hunting, many others do not. FWP would like to remind hunters and all outdoor enthusiasts to be good stewards of the land, and respect both private...
Bear spray – carry it, know how to use it
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee recommends the use of bear spray and urges hunters to learn other bear-aware safety measures. Hunters in bear country need to: • stay alert and look for bear sign • carry bear...
2020 big game hunting forecast
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. Through the program, we...
Officials plead for COVID prevention
Gov. Steve Bullock and three of the state’s top communicable disease experts expressed concern during a press conference Tuesday with the way Montana’s cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in ways and steps people should take to reverse that....
Chinook schools report confirmed case of COVID-19
Chinook Public Schools now has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the district. The district announced that Tuesday it was notified of a school-related case of COVID-19 in a student from the elementary school. “School officials are working...
Havre Public School Board hears plans for further re-openings
See photos at www.havredailynews.com The Havre Public School District Board of Trustees heard during a special meeting Tuesday from Havre Public Schools Interim-Superintendent Craig Mueller about potential plans for further opening schools and from...
Northern Montana Hospital holding drive-through flu clinic
After holding a successful drive-through in-house influenza vaccination clinic Monday and Tuesday, Northern Montana Health Care is set to hold the same kind of clinic for the general public. The...
St. Jude Catholic Church Christmas Ornaments already sold out, 100 more to be cast
Havre/Hill County Preservation Commission has already sold out their supply of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Christmas Ornament, making it among the fastest selling ornaments ever. "We knew...
United Way holding online auction fundraiser
United Way of Hill County has announced an online auction fundraiser is underway, taking the place of traditional events canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Change Begins With You” online auction is now taking bids on items to help support...
The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today's 10 a.m. update was 10,912 with 214 new cases.
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 601 with 124 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 317,160 with 3,151 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 165. The number...
