John Kelleher
St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Rocky Boy’s plans to rebuild after devastating fire
The ashes from the fire have yet to be cleared, but parishioners of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation are moving ahead with rebuilding plans. Most said they would like to see Chippewa Cree culture included in the new building design.
Robocall bill signed into law, but that’s just the first step
The bill requires phone companies to install equipment that will make it easier to detect and block illegal robocalls, and it stiffens penalties for scammers. But will it really stop those annoying calls that just keeping coming?
Feds award Havre for innovative wastewater treatment using beer slurry
The federal government recently honored the city of Havre for using an innovative method to clean up the discharge that comes from the Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Milk River.
4 Mexican nationals accused of smuggling 15 others into U.S. north of Cut Bank
Four Mexican nationals are charged with illegally smuggling 15 others into the United States through the Sweetgrass port north of Cut Bank, on the Canadian border. One of the suspects has already pleaded guilty.
Havre raising funds to repair “Beneath the Streets” attraction, history
Havre Beneath the Streets launched a fundraising campaign to finance the attraction’s repair and enhancement. The money will be used to attract matching grant money from the Montana Department of Commerce tourism program.
Gannett-GateHouse merger raises more questions about the news industry
The best and the worst thing about entering the news business today is that they have no idea where it is headed. But somehow it’s got to be headed toward success. Too much is at stake.
Havre native, Bozeman attorney announces bid for Montana Supreme Court
North Havre native and Bozeman attorney Michael Black is running for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court. In an interview with The Havre Herald, Black said his passion for justice goes back 45 years — to the night a Havre boy was shot in the back and paralyzed by a local police officer.
Scammers threaten NorthWestern Energy customers statewide
Scammers are calling NorthWestern Energy customers, threatening to cut off their utilities unless they immediately make payment. The company heard about the ploy from customers all across Montana on Wednesday, and immediately contacted law enforcement.
Legislature passes bill allowing green card holders to become firefighters
Gov. Steve Bullock’s signature is all that is needed and Conn Butler will be eligible to become a Havre firefighter. New legislation allows fire departments in Montana to hire green card holders as firefighters.
Fiasco with ex-Hill County attorney leads to bill empowering commissioners
Hill County’s difficulties in relieving then-County Attorney Jessica Cole- Hodgkinson of her duties has spurred the Montana Association of Counties (MACo) to seek changes in state law. A bill submitted by Rep. Jacob Bachmeier, D-Havre, would allow commissioners to remove a locally appointed official.