Archive For February 2012
Man pleads not guilty to running over friend
February 29th, 2012
WOLF POINT (AP) — A Florida man who pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he killed his friend by running him over on the side of a highway in northeastern Montana, told a report...
No extended hours at Wild Horse
February 29th, 2012
The co-chair of an international committee pushing for upgrading a border port north of Havre, after hearing U. S. Customs and Border Protection is not planning to extend summer hours at the port t...
Chester farmer testifies on 2012 Farm Bill
February 29th, 2012
Several men with Montana roots, including an active Chester-area farmer, testified in Washington Tuesday during a hearing on the 2012 Farm Bill now being drafted.U. S. Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mon...
Searching for brand to attract visitors, residents to Havre
February 29th, 2012
About 40 people took part in Phase 2 of the effort to design a brand for the Havre area Tuesday.The goal of the project is to craft a brand that will give Havre the image it would like to pr...
Skylights set for round three with Bulldogs
February 29th, 2012
A year ago, the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team had to make a long trek to Lewiston, Idaho to play in the first round of the Frontier Conference playoffs. That didn&...
There's a Blue Pony presence in Iowa
February 29th, 2012
Last year, Montana State University-Northern standout Evan Hinebauch didn’t just bring an individual NAIA national wrestling championship back to Northern and Havre, he brought one back to Bl...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Jordan Bruursema
February 29th, 2012
Jordan Bruursema has turned out to be a great pickup by the Montana State University-Northern Skylights basketball team. Not that there was ever a doubt of what she would bring to the table,...
Intense storms batter Midwest; 1 dead, dozens hurt
February 29th, 2012
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — A powerful storm system bearing a string of possible tornadoes left at least one person dead and dozens injured as it tore roofs from buildings, upturned trailers and wrea...
Initiative takes aim at corporate money
February 28th, 2012
HELENA — Backers of a new ballot initiative are wading into the ongoing battle over corporate money in politics.The U.S. Supreme Court recently sided against the state's ban on corpor...
Our View: Hill County, not bad for a centenarian
February 28th, 2012
Hill County turns 100 today. For a centenarian, the place is pretty vibrant.The Havre Daily News is conducting a yearlong effort to review our history, examine where we are today and take a...
As the Hi-Line boomed, Hill County was formed
February 28th, 2012
It was one hundred years ago today, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1912.A delegation of Havre community leaders visited Gov. Edwin L. Norris in Helena. They had legal papers formally designating the sw...
Preservation commission celebrates centennial with next ornament
February 28th, 2012
The Havre/Hill County Historic Preservation Commission is celebrating Hill County’s 100th birthday with its next fundraising limited-edition ornament, which will replicate the seat of county...
Richard F. Bohn
February 28th, 2012
Richard F. Bohn, 71, passed away at Benefis East Hospital in Great Falls, Mont., on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012.His funeral Mass will be Thursday, March 1, 2012, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, at 2...
Romney says Santorum trying to 'kidnap' primary
February 28th, 2012
LIVONIA — With voting under way in Tuesday's critical Michigan primary, Mitt Romney said he's struggling with the conservative Republican voters backing rival Rick Santorum in the state bec...
Box Elder's season ends in challenge game loss to Winnett-Grass Range
February 28th, 2012
Every time the Winnett-Grass Range Rams looked to run away from the Box Elder girls basketball team, the Bears found a way to answer right back. But unfortunately for the Bears, time ran out, and t...
Lights move up one in latest NAIA Poll
February 28th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team ended the regular season on a four-game winnng streak and captured a share of the Frontier Conference regular season championship. But t...
Sidney kidnapping suspect had been promised work
February 28th, 2012
BILLINGS — Family and friends of one of the two suspects in a brutal Montana kidnapping described him as an illiterate young father who was eager for work when he fell under the sway of a con...
Breaking Sports: Box Elder's magic season ends in Great Falls
February 27th, 2012
The Box Elder girls basketball team came up one win short of its goal to reach the Class C state tournament. Monday night at the Swarthout Fieldhouse in Great Falls, the Winnett-Grass Range Rams de...
UM linebacker accused of DUI after crashing truck
February 27th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — Authorities say that a university of Montana linebacker has been charged with drunk driving after his pickup truck rolled over and stopped inches from a Missoula home.
1 dead, 4 wounded in Ohio high school shooting
February 27th, 2012
CHARDON, Ohio — A teenager opened fire in the cafeteria at his suburban Cleveland high school Monday, killing one student and wounding four others before he was chased from the building...
Melvin Leo
February 27th, 2012
Melvin Leo, 83, of Harlem, passed away Feb. 24, 2012, due to natural causes.A viewing will be held at 7 p. m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Edwards Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Wedn...
Suspect charged in Hays-Lodge Pole school bomb threat
February 27th, 2012
Law enforcement across Blaine County is still buzzing after last week’s nearly synchronized school bomb threats.On Friday, the Fort Belknap Police Department arrested one suspect in as...
Documentary shows Native interns’ role in shooting film
February 27th, 2012
Tracy Rector, executive director of Longhouse Media, came to Missoula from Seattle for the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival to show off her “Visionary Insight. ”The half-hour do...
Student: Ohio school shooter targeted victims
February 27th, 2012
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — A student who witnessed a deadly Ohio school shooting says it appeared the gunman was targeting a group of students sitting at a cafeteria table.
FBI, hospitals: 5 students hurt in Ohio shooting
February 27th, 2012
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — An FBI spokeswoman says five students were injured when a shooter described as a classmate opened fire at an Ohio high school.
'The Artist' earns best-picture, lead-actor Oscars
February 27th, 2012
LOS ANGELES — "The Artist" won five Academy Awards on Sunday including best picture, becoming the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood's highest honors since the original Oscar ceremo...
Lights finish on top of the Frontier
February 26th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball took a giant step towards making sure the end of the regular season went the way it wanted to when the Lights beat Westminster Thursday...
Skylights lose a close one to LC State, still finish third
February 26th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team has never won at Lewis-Clark State. That trend continued in the final game of the 2012 Frontier Conference regular season Saturda...
Parents of child born with cystic fibrosis sue
February 26th, 2012
BOZEMAN (AP) — The parents of a child born with cystic fibrosis have filed a lawsuit against health care providers contending they would have terminated the pregnancy had they known of the ge...
Afghan protesters hurl grenades at US base
February 26th, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan — Demonstrators hurled grenades at a U.S. base in northern Afghanistan, and a gun battle left two Afghans dead and seven NATO troops injured Sunday in the escalating crisis...
Lewistown attorney seeks post of judge she's suing
February 26th, 2012
BILLINGS — After a Lewistown judge slapped his female law clerk's butt with a folder, the clerk first sued her boss. Now she wants his job.Attorney Britt Long characterizes her...
Attorney: Police missed chances to stop murders
February 26th, 2012
KALISPELL (AP) — The defense attorney for a 35-year-old man who killed his ex-girlfriend and her teenage daughter has called for an examination of law enforcement policies and procedure...
Breaking Sports: HHS girls win Central A
February 25th, 2012
The Havre High girls basketball team advanced to the Class A state tournament with a 50-40 win over Belgrade Saturday night in the Central A championship game in Great Falls. The Ponies will play a...
Breaking Sports: Lights roll, share Frontier title
February 25th, 2012
The MSU-Northern men's basketball team clinched its second straight Frontier regular season championship in dominating fashion Saturday night in Lewiston, Idaho. The Lights easily took down Lewis-...
Breaking Sports: Belt too much for Box Elder in Northern C championshi...
February 25th, 2012
The Box Elder Bears were perfect from December 12 on, until they ran into the Belt Huskies. Saturday night inside the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, the Bears suffered their first loss of the s...
Breaking Sports:Skylights lose a close one at LC State
February 25th, 2012
The MSU-Northern women's basketball team beat Lewis-Clark State back in January in Havre. The Skylights came close to doing it again Saturday night. But in Lewiston, Idaho, the Northern women fell...
Breaking Sports: Chinook girls take fourth at Northern C
February 25th, 2012
The Chinook girls basketball team had a tough night offensively, but the Sugarbeeters still gave the Winnett-Grass Range Rams all they could handle in the Northern C consolation game. Saturday nigh...
Breaking Sports: Ponies beat Panthers for third, won't be able to cha...
February 25th, 2012
Updated at 8:15 p.m.If the Havre boys basketball season came to an end Saturday in Great Falls it ended on a high note. In the Central A consolation game, the Ponies beat Belgrade 62-51 behi...
Breaking Sports: HHS boys advance to consolation game
February 25th, 2012
The Havre High boys basketball team is still alive at the Central A Divisional basketball tournament. Saturday morning in Great Falls, the Ponies defeated Lewistown, 55-48 in a loser-out game behin...
Crystal to the rescue for 84th Academy Awards show
February 25th, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Oscar ceremony has much to prove Sunday, including whether a blockbuster-free field can draw a TV audience and if Billy Crystal's host routine remains a crowd-pleaser....
Saudi student flees country after UM rape report
February 25th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — Authorities say a Saudi national studying at the University of Montana fled the country after a female student reported being drugged and raped by the man, and the schoo...
Breaking Sports: Pony girls cruise
February 24th, 2012
The Havre High girls has to wait a long time to play their first Central A game but it was well worth it. Friday night at the CMR Fieldhouse the Ponies torched Lewistown 50-37 to advance to Saturday n...
Romney would raise eligibility age for Medicare
February 24th, 2012
DETROIT — Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans' eligibility for Medicar...
Breaking Sports: Box Elder girls to play for Northern C title.
February 24th, 2012
The Box Elder girls improved to 22-0 and now have a chance at a Northern C title. Friday night in Great Falls the Bears edged the Chester/J-I Hawks in a semifinal showdown. The Bears will now play Bel...
Insurer sues Montana over asbestos settlement
February 24th, 2012
BILLING — A Nebraska insurance company has filed a lawsuit against the state of Montana to recover $16 million that was used primarily to cover a sweeping financial settlement of asbest...
Judge blocks more Montana campaign finance laws
February 24th, 2012
HELENA — A federal judge on Friday blocked more Montana campaign finance laws amid an ongoing battle over political spending restrictions, and ruled that corporations are indeed allowed to do...
Breaking Sports: Havre boys lose to Livingston
February 24th, 2012
The Havre High boys basketball team's chances at reaching the Class A state tournament took a severe hit Friday afternoon in the Central A semifinals at the CMR Fieldhouse in Great Falls. The No....
Jane Green
February 24th, 2012
Jane Green, 90, of Harlem, passed away Feb. 19, 2012, due to natural causes. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at 2 p.m., at...
Dorothy E. Ruff
February 24th, 2012
Dorothy E. (Raines) Ruff, 81, of Great Falls, a homemaker and a hard worker, died of natural causes Thursday, Feb. 16, at her home. Her memorial service was held on F...
Hi-Line debuts on the big screen
February 24th, 2012
Many eyes across the country are turning to Missoula this week for the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, where some of them will catch a glimpse of the Hi-Line. &nbs...
4 candidates tapped for Havre High principal
February 24th, 2012
A little more than halfway into Havre High School’s Interim Principal Dennis Murphy’s first year, Havre Public Schools announced Thursday their final four candidates for the perm...
Harlem, Hays schools close due to threats
February 24th, 2012
A few schools in Blaine County received bomb threats Thursday morning, which brought out emergency agencies from across the county. According to a press...
Baucus works on increasing Canada trade
February 24th, 2012
With advocates of upgrading the border port north of Havre still waiting to see what will happen this year, Montana’s senior U.S. senator said today he is looking at all options...
Finance director to retire
February 24th, 2012
The council members may have just come in last month, but Havre City Hall will soon see a departure, as Finance Director and City Clerk Lowell Swenson plans to step down. &...
Lights earn huge win at Westminster
February 24th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team’s postseason hopes were literally hanging in the balance Thursday night in Salt Lake City – a place the Lights had neve...
Westminster turns back Skylights in Salt Lake
February 24th, 2012
If it weren’t for a seven-game winning streak by the Westminster women’s basketball team, the Montana State University-Northern Skylights would have been the hottest team in the Frontie...
Lights announce more football recruits
February 24th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern football team’s 2012 recruiting class continues to grow. Earlier this week, the Lights and head coach Mark Samson announced the signing of eight more pla...
Mildred Wymore
February 23rd, 2012
Mildred Marie (Tulip) Wymore, 94, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Mildred was born in Plum City, Wis., on Aug. 14, 1917, the third child of R...
A hot time in the old town tonight
February 23rd, 2012
My cousin Shirley and I motored to Havre for a nice meal and to take in the Montana Actors’ Theatre’s latest production. Shirley had a bit of shopping to do, so we left ear...
End hunger in Montana
February 23rd, 2012
Childhood hunger is an invisible but very real problem not only in Montana, but in every state. More than 16 million children in the U.S., including more than 48,000 in Montana, can’t c...
Tea party folks,locally and nationally, are over the line
February 23rd, 2012
Editor: I was amused recently at the speed with which an underhanded campaign approach by national ultra-conservative tea partiers affected local campaigns...
Which candidate can communicate best?
February 23rd, 2012
Editor: The key to winning a general election is to pick the best candidate in the primary election. That means in Montana, with lots of...
Breaking news: Bomb threat clears Harlem schools
February 23rd, 2012
Correction: Vic Miller's email said Rocky Boy schools had experienced a similar threat. Rocky Boy Superintendent Voyd St. Pierre said they have not.It appears several schools throu...
Breakin Sports: Belt too much for Chinook girls
February 23rd, 2012
The top-ranked Belt Huskies scored 26 unanswered points during the middle of a 57-35 win over Chinook in the first round of the Northern C girls tournament Thursday in Great Falls. Kayla Hanson led th...
Looking forward to a new Northern
February 23rd, 2012
By September 2013, Montana State University-Northern will be a very different kind of institution, if new Chancellor James Limbaugh has anything to say about with it. ...
Wild Horse port hours still unclear
February 23rd, 2012
With the standard date of extending longer hours at the border port of entry round the corner, the committee pushing for upgrading the port once again doesn’t know what will happen.
Third-graders learn about chemistry magic
February 23rd, 2012
Havre High School sophomore Cassie Rennick along with other students from the Gifted & Talented program — sophomore Kali Kirkegard, senior Lauren Scofield and freshman Joslin LaSal...
Fundraiser meets DAV goal, donates to food bank
February 23rd, 2012
A local group had unexpected success with a fundraiser last weekend, surpassing their goals to help buy a new van to transport veterans and to donate to help feed the hungr...
Big Sandy boys run away from Centerville
February 23rd, 2012
GREAT FALLS — When the Big Sandy boys basketball team can get out and run the floor, the Pioneers are awfully tough to stop. That was the case in the ope...
Central A Preview: Pony boys take on Rangers
February 23rd, 2012
The time for the Havre High boys basketball team to play its best, and most consistent basketball of the season is now. The regular season is over, and while the Blue Ponies have seen a lot of good...
Central A Preview: HHS girls favored
February 23rd, 2012
All but one time this season, the Havre High girls basketball team has rolled past the conference completion. A few of those times were by narrow margins, but the Blue Ponies will look to continue...
Huge game for Lights tonight
February 23rd, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team got its swagger back at home last weekend, winning exciting games against Rocky Mountain and Carroll College. &n...
MSU-N women battle Griffins
February 23rd, 2012
Thanks to a pair of emphatic wins last weekend at home last weekend, the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team has put itself in a good position going into the final two g...
After debate, Romney, Santorum prepare for Michigan
After bitter d...
February 23rd, 2012
MESA, Ariz. — A bitter and often personal debate behind them, Republicans Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney are shoring up their campaigns in different ways ahead of a series of crucial president...
Breaking Sports: Big Sandy moves into Northern C semis
February 22nd, 2012
The Big Sandy boys basketball team got out and ran past the Centerville Miners, 77-68 in the opening round of the Northern C boys tournament Wednesday night in Great Falls. Justin Stevens poured in 25...
2nd degree murder verdict in lacrosse death trial
February 22nd, 2012
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jurors found a former University of Virginia lacrosse player guilty of second-degree murder Wednesday in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend that was fueled by jealo...
Breaking Sports: Beeters fall at Northern C
February 22nd, 2012
The Chinook boys basketball team opened the 2012 Northern C divisional with a 57-45 loss to 8C champion Highwood. Grant Tilleman led the Beeters with 14 points. Chinook will play Dutton-Brady at 8 am...
Jennifer Lee Eagleman
February 22nd, 2012
Jennifer Lee Eagleman, 36, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center due to cancer. Her wake service began Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m. at Our Savior&rsqu...
Pat Williams, Jeffrey Krauss appointed to regents
February 22nd, 2012
HELENA (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Pat Williams and former Bozeman Mayor Jeffrey Krauss have been appointed to the state Board of Regents, which oversees the Montana university system.
Dr. Hall, Sletten staff served community well
February 22nd, 2012
Editor: We were so blessed to have our dear Dr. Hall as long as we did and our precious nurses, Nanette and Katie, and receptionist, sweet Vic...
Volunteers and businesses, thanks for backing 9C
February 22nd, 2012
Editor: The Athletic Committee of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Havre High School and District 9C, would like to extend a sincere...
Band’s music, enthusiasm is appreciated
February 22nd, 2012
Editor: My family and I attended the Blue Pony girls basketball game on Saturday evening at the Central gymnasium. I would like to express my...
Fair board plans 2012 activities
February 22nd, 2012
The Great Northern Fair Board continued planning the activities at the fair in Hill County this summer, including the possibility of bringing a reptile attraction and the chance of having some new...
Domestic violence legal training wraps up
February 22nd, 2012
A two-day session training law enforcement and court officers how to prevent and deal with domestic violence is wrapping up today at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, paid for through a grant t...
Fair board welcomes new members
February 22nd, 2012
Great Northern Fair Board members welcomed two new people to the board during its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Hill County Courthouse in Havre.Chad Murnin of Independence Bank and Havre Pu...
Highway Patrol: Alcohol was a factor in fatal weekend crash
February 22nd, 2012
A car crash this weekend killed one man and hospitalized two teenage girls.Adrian Potts, a 16-year-old girl, was driving an SUV north on Parker Canyon Road around 2 a. m. Saturday with two p...
Police seeking information from ‘suspicious’ fire
February 22nd, 2012
If anyone knows anything about “a suspicious garage fire” from 2:30 a. m. Monday, the Havre Police Department would like to hear from them, possibly “for a reward. ”T...
High court rules for power company over Montana dams
February 22nd, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court sided with a power company Wednesday in a dispute with Montana over who owns the riverbeds beneath 10 dams sitting on three Montana rivers.In a case...
Pioneers, Beeters begin Northern C quest
February 22nd, 2012
Only two teams were left standing after last weekend’s District 9C boys basketball tournament. But surviving the 9C means another weekend packed with even tougher competition for the two luck...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Neya Bischoff
February 22nd, 2012
Neya Bischoff is quickly growing as one of Havre High’s top female athletes. And still in her junior year, she has plenty of time to keep improving and to keep climbing the...
Three girls teams in a loaded Northern C
February 22nd, 2012
It’s a well known fact that in most years, the Northern C Girls Divisional Tournament is probably more difficult than the Class C state tourney itself. A...
Frontier Notebook: MSU-N's Devin Jackson honored
February 22nd, 2012
The Frontier Conference men’s and women’s basketball seasons have been barn burners from the start. Now, everything comes down to two final games. ...
Local Bowling Report
February 22nd, 2012
The Men’s City Tournament is now in the record books for another year. Rising to the top in the team Event was the team of Shawn Mariani, Kelly Olson, Robert Sparks, Nick Turner and Jas...
Justices will review racial preference for college
February 21st, 2012
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is setting an election-season review of racial preference in college admissions, agreeing Tuesday to consider new limits on the contentious issue of affirmative...
Feds loan $638M for health co-ops in Montana, 7 other states
February 21st, 2012
HELENA — Health care cooperatives being launched in eight states announced Tuesday they will be receiving a total of $638 million in loans from the Obama administration under the federal heal...
Support our students by supporting Stapleton
February 21st, 2012
Editor: As a University of Montana student from the Flathead Valley, I have first-hand knowledge of how important education is to future gener...
Corey Stapleton for governor
February 21st, 2012
Anyone who reads the news has seen the many Republican presidential candidates stump-speaking about reducing regulations and being pro-business. While that’s a good message, it’s...
Praise for FWP’s mule deer policy
February 21st, 2012
Editor: I would like to applaud the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks commissioners decisions regarding the mule deer situation in Montana. The...
Montana University System delivers a great return on investment
February 21st, 2012
Montanans are not shy about saying what we mean and spelling out common-sense solutions to the challenges of the day.
Best lists experience for court
February 21st, 2012
Elizabeth Best was in Havre Friday, talking to potential voters, asking if they will support her in her bid to become a member of the Montana Supreme Court.But the Great Falls attorney faces...
2-year degree initiative may affect Northern
February 21st, 2012
Montana State University-Northern offers some of the state’s best two-year degrees, and the Board of Regents want to help prospective students realize that with a new initiative, College Now....
Hi-Line Girls Basketball Roundup
February 21st, 2012
To no one’s surprise, the Chester/J-I Hawks captured the District 10C girls basketball championship Saturday night in Cut Bank. But the Hawks had to fig...
Hi-Line Boys Basketball Roundup
February 21st, 2012
District basketball tournaments were in full swing over the weekend, but for the most part, local Hi-Line teams didn’t fair too well. In 1B action, the R...
Glenn marks 50 years since historic orbit of Earth
February 21st, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — John Glenn made his historic spaceflight alone in 1962 but celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday among hundreds of people within his orbit, from fellow headline-making...
Local GOP candidates call for backing
February 20th, 2012
Local Republican candidates for the Montana Legislature called for help turning more of the state red in the 2012 election, saying that it is crucial in helping them pass their ideas to help the st...
Northern to hold inauguration event for new chancellor
February 20th, 2012
Montana State University-Northern has had a lot to celebrate lately, and it is going to take some time to do so in April.On April 20 at 3 p. m., Northern will hold an inauguration ceremony f...
Sen. Essmann touts proposed change to Montana Supreme Court elections
February 20th, 2012
The state Senate majority leader was in Havre Sunday, asking for support of an initiative that would change how voters elect justices to the Supreme Court.Sen. Jeff Essmann, R-Billings, said...
Ponies shock Browning at the buzzer
February 19th, 2012
A Central A regular season championship was on the line, and the Havre High girls basketball team delivered in a dramatic fashion.
MSU-N Notebook: Home court, crowd lifts Lights, Skylights
February 19th, 2012
The crowds have been impressive all year for Montana State University-Northern men’s and women’s home basketball games. Friday and Saturday night at the MSU-Nor...
Havre boys fall to rival Browning on the road
February 19th, 2012
The Havre High boys basketball team didn’t end its regular season as it hoped, but fortunately, the loss didn’t affect the Blue Ponies in the conference standings either way. &nb...
MSU-Northern wrestlers do well at West Regional
February 19th, 2012
The NAIA national wrestling tournament is just around the corner. So it was important for the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team to put on a strong showing at the Western Regional.
Chinook's Stroh, Jones dominate T.O.C.
February 19th, 2012
The annual Tournament of Champions wrestling event, which follows the All-Class State Wrestling Tournament each year has become a big event. It has also become a showcase f...
3 dead, up to 8 missing in Washington avalanche
February 19th, 2012
SEATTLE (AP) — Three people are dead and as many as eight missing after an avalanche Sunday near a popular ski resort in Washington state, authorities said.The King County Sheriff's O...
2 dead, up to 8 missing in Washington avalanche
February 19th, 2012
SEATTLE (AP) — Authorities say two people are reported dead and as many as eight more are missing after an avalanche near a Washington state ski resort.King County sheriff's Sgt. Cind...
Ervin Anderson
February 19th, 2012
Ervin Anderson"Day Eagle" Ervin Anderson, “The Big E,” 60, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Rocky Boy of natural causes.
High court examines lying about military exploits
February 19th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Xavier Alvarez was in good company when he stood up at a public meeting and called himself a wounded war veteran who had received the top military award, the Medal of Honor....
Out-of-state money swamps Senate race
February 19th, 2012
HELENA — What would the race between U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and the Republican challenger for his seat, Rep. Denny Rehberg, look like if they had actually agreed to ban third-party ads and to r...
Saturday's High School Basketball: Pony girls win at the buzzer
February 18th, 2012
The Havre High girls basketball team captured the Central A regular season championship with a dramatic 45-44 win over Browning Saturday night at the Havre High gymnasium. The Ponies won on a last-...
Montana wheat values exceed $1 billion
February 18th, 2012
BILLINGS (AP) — Montana's 2011 wheat crop is valued at $1.3 billion, surpassing $1 billion for the second consecutive year, according to the state bureau of National Agricultural Stati...
9C Boys Update: North Star tips Box Elder
February 18th, 2012
First the the girls, then it was the North Star boys turn. The Knights upset Box Elder 58-49 in the 9C boys consolation game Saturday afternoon at the HHS gymnasium. Jordy Donoven scored a tourney hig...
Houston voice soars at NJ hometown funeral
February 18th, 2012
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The best voices of a generation all paid tribute to her. But in the end, the most powerful voice at Whitney Houston's funeral was her own.The first notes of "I Wi...
Jesse James Morsette
February 18th, 2012
Jesse James Morsette, 22, died Saturday morning, Feb. 18, 2012, in a motor vehicle accident in Rocky Boy. His wake service will begin Saturday night at Kermit and W...
9C Girls Update: Knights egde Pioneers for third
February 18th, 2012
The North Star girls basketball team tied for last in the 9C regular season but they are last no longer. In a dramatic 9C girls consolation game Sarurday in Havre, the Knights beat Big Sandy 53-52. Ru...
Cleaning house: This is how I roll
February 17th, 2012
Two weeks ago I received that call that everyone who is me dreads — "Hi, honey, your dad and I will be there to visit over the holiday weekend" — the call to emergency action of...
Terror suspect arrested near Capitol in FBI sting
February 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON — A 29-year-old Moroccan man who believed he was working with al-Qaida was arrested Friday near the U.S. Capitol as he was planning to detonate what he thought was a suicide vest t...
High court blocks Montana campaign money ruling
February 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked a Montana court ruling upholding limits on corporate campaign spending. The state court ruling appears to be at odds with the high court...
Filing says Sidney victim choked, buried
February 17th, 2012
BILLINGS — An affidavit filed in the kidnapping of a Montana school teacher describes a crack-fueled, seemingly random abduction of 43-year-old Sherry Arnold, who was allegedly choked to deat...
Hi-Line Darts and Laurels
February 17th, 2012
Laurel — Some of the best high school sports in Montana is available at Havre High School this week. The District 9C tournament features some fine playing by local stars. Stop on up there if...
Cleaning house: This is how I roll
February 17th, 2012
Two weeks ago I received that call that everyone who is me dreads — "Hi, honey, your dad and I will be there to visit over the holiday weekend" — the call to emergency a...
Terror suspect wanted to blow up Capitol
February 17th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — A 29-year-old Moroccan man was arrested Friday in an FBI sting operation near the U.S. Capitol while planning to detonate what police said he thought were live explosi...
Enrollment mixed at Northern
February 17th, 2012
Montana State University-Northern finished counting its students recently, and the results are generally positive, if mixed.The number of students — the headcount — continued for...
Havre man killed in Lincoln crash
February 17th, 2012
Bridger Holt, a 2001 graduate of Havre High School, died Wednesday just before 2 a. m. from injuries sustained in a crash near Lincoln on U. S. Highway 200, the Lewis and Clark County coroner repor...
Havre Girl Scouts celebrate centennial, 70th year of Havre scout house
February 17th, 2012
A slough of events are planned for and by the Havre Girl Scouts in celebration of several anniversaries.This year is the 100th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouts of the United States...
George Ferguson Column: District 9C tourney continues to thrill fans
February 17th, 2012
The District 9C boys and girls basketball tournaments certainly have started off with a bang. And from what I’ve seen over the first two days at the Havr...
MSU-Northern grapplers headed to Western Regional
February 17th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team started its season back in October. And while it’s flown by, the fact is, the Lights have just two more competitions left in 2012.&...
9C Boys Update: Big Sandy outlasts North Star
February 16th, 2012
The Big Sandy Pioneers are back in the 9C boys championship game. Big Sandy closed its semifinal win over up-start North Star on a 10-0 run and won 55-41 in Thursday's semifinal game at the Havre...
9C Girls Update: Bears easily advance
February 16th, 2012
The undefeated Box Elder Bears needed a dominant third quarter to put North Star away. And that's exactly what they got. The Bears went on 13-0 third-quarter run and wound up beating the Kni...
When a coffee snob gets her comeuppance
February 16th, 2012
After years of living in Seattle, it is no surprise that I developed a taste for exotic coffee. Certainly more exotic than everyday Folgers. I’m not rigid about my coffee. I&rsqu...
NJ Assembly passes gay marriage bill
February 16th, 2012
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Assembly on Thursday passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriages, setting the stage for an expected veto by Gov. Chris Christie.
Conservative groups challenge Montana campaign laws
February 16th, 2012
HELENA — A conservative group asked a federal judge Thursday to undo Montana's campaign contribution restrictions, even as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a related case.Virginia-bas...
Breaking sports: Box Elder girls win
February 16th, 2012
Box Elder girls top North Star, 64-44. Aricka Wolf Chief scored 21 points for the Bears. ...
Singer: Filed in race because dissatisfied with Warburton
February 16th, 2012
A newly filed candidate for the state House of Representatives said this morning that she is running for one main reason: She is unhappy with the representation of the house district by its incumbe...
Two Havre men deny guilt in sex case
February 16th, 2012
Two young men who are charged that a post-party event went wrong last June claimed their innocence at their arraignment this morning.Joseph Sohm and Jacob Konesky pleaded not guilty in state...
Havre woman wins $40,000 Powerball prize
February 16th, 2012
A Havre woman said this morning that she has some ideas on what she will use of her some winnings from the Montana lottery, but that she will just “sit on it for a while. ”Jean W...
Rehberg, Daines keynote speakers at Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner
February 16th, 2012
Nearly a score of candidates are expected to speak at the annual Lincoln-Reagan Day Republican fundraiser Sunday.Senate candidate Rep. Denny Rehberg and congressional hopeful Steve Daines wi...
George Ferguson Column: A special group of Lights to be honored Saturd...
February 16th, 2012
Anytime the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team plays the Carroll College Fighting Saints, emotions always run high. It’s just that kind of rivalry. ...
Local Bowling Report: Juniors can still sign up for Pepsi Youth Challe...
February 16th, 2012
In thumbing back through the Havre Daily News' Special Edition of Dec. 9, 1965, I found a picture of the “Heavy Duty Five” team which was probably the biggest team in the nation. For t...
Frontier Notebook: Just two weeks left in wild Frontier seasons
February 16th, 2012
The stretch run — It’s always exciting and the Frontier Conference men’s and women’s races will certainly be all of that over the next two weeks. &n...
Hawks among Hi-Line girls teams in action
February 16th, 2012
It’s that time of year. Basketball tournaments on the Hi-Line where the season comes down to one game, one shot, one call. For three local girls teams, t...
9C Boys Update: Knights edge T-Birds
February 15th, 2012
The North Star Knights and Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds opened the District 9C boys basketball tournament with a thriller Wednesday night at the HHS gymnasium. Behind a game-high 26 points from Jor...
9C Girls Update: North Star beat Hays-Lodge Pole
February 15th, 2012
The North Star advanced to Thursday's semifinal round of the District 9C girls basketball tournament with a 70-47 win over the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds Wednesday afternoon at the Havre High gy...
Senate hopeful promises to fight 'would-be communists'
February 15th, 2012
HELENA — A Bozeman-area state Senate race keeps collecting unlikely candidates, with a former Republican saying Wednesday that he is running as a Democrat so he can change the "would-be comm...
Havre woman wins at Powerball
February 15th, 2012
A Havre woman , Jean Watson, has claimed a $40,000 Powerball prize from Saturday night. She matched four of five white balls and added the Power Play option o...
Champ thanks community
February 15th, 2012
Dear Editor and the Havre community: Thank you so much for your support during my football and wrestling seaso...
Havre enrollment figures still look good
February 15th, 2012
After last fall’s unexpected explosion in kindergarten enrollment numbers, the Havre Public Schools elementary district has been waiting to see how many would stick around through the spring...
Singer to challenge Sloan for House seat
February 15th, 2012
A new face has entered a hotly contested race for the state Legislature.Sarah Beth Singer of Havre filed as a Democrat Tuesday in the race for House District 34 in northern Hill and Blaine c...
Snow not sticking around, forecasters say
February 15th, 2012
While the area received more snow Tuesday morning than expected, people probably should not expect to settle into a winter wonderland.Havre received about an inch-and-a-half of snow during f...
2 Havre districts to work together
February 15th, 2012
As winter wraps up, it’s that time of year again for Havre Public Schools to start planning next year’s budget, and after Tuesday night’s Board of Trustees meeting that process wi...
Lions Swim Team holds swim-a-thon one week before state
February 15th, 2012
A local swimming team is holding an annual fundraiser Thursday at the Havre community pool, one week after the high school team competed at state and one week before its own state tournament.
Coroner seeking Houston medical, pharmacy records
February 15th, 2012
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner's office has issued subpoenas for medical and pharmacy records from Whitney Houston's doctors and medical providers, which is standard procedure...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Trevor Lackner
February 15th, 2012
Athletes often face adversity on and off the court, or field of play, but some more serious than others. Big Sandy Pioneer junior Trevor Lackner knows exactly...
Area boys teams ready for district tourney runs
February 15th, 2012
Boys district basketball tournaments are gearing up all over the state this week, and several Hi-Line squads are ready to compete. Gyms across the sate will ho...
Judge thinks court will nix Mt. campaign finance law
February 14th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — The judge who ruled that state law doesn't shield medical marijuana providers from federal prosecution says he thinks the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a state law bann...
Suspects in teacher kidnapping returned to Mont.
February 14th, 2012
SIDNEY (AP) — Two men charged in the kidnapping of a high school math teacher were extradited Tuesday to Montana, where they appeared in court less than a mile from where Sherry Arnold disapp...
Our View: Hi-Line feels abandoned by Benefis
February 14th, 2012
Benefis Health System came into town with a bang a couple of years back when it opened the Havre branch of the Sletten Cancer Center. The community donated several mi...
O’Hara offers a brighter future
February 14th, 2012
Editor: As many of you know, Jim O'Hara, GOP candidate for governor, is from Fort Benton. He was featured on nation...
Letter was condescending, supercilious
February 14th, 2012
Editor: Mr. Thackeray, I generally get a bit of a chuckle from reading your letters. They are so obvious...
Dow disses police
February 14th, 2012
Editor: Wow! Mr. Dow, what an insult to the Havre Police Department, painting them as a bunch of bungling buffoons. Please give them more cred...
Gary Marbut column was ‘void of facts’
February 14th, 2012
A recent rant submitted by Gary Marbut of Montana Shooting Sports Association is so void of fact that it requires rebuttal. If left unchallenged, stories can...
Patricia O'Neil
February 14th, 2012
On February 9, 2012, Patricia Ann O’Neill, age 69, passed away at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Wash., surrounded by her two sisters, two long-time friends and her goddaughter, the daughter of...
Supt. Juneau: 4-day week often works in small schools
February 14th, 2012
Of the 827 schools in Montana more than 15 percent, 53, have moved to a four-day school week.As Box Elder’s school district weighs the pros and cons of moving to a four-day school week...
Cell phone controversy may be back in council’s hands
February 14th, 2012
Though the debate over whether Havre should have a ban on using a cellphone while driving left City Council when the council approved the ban last autumn, it has certainly not ended. In fact it may...
Foundation sets date for Hands on History
February 14th, 2012
The H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum Board Monday heard about the progress on setting this year’s Hands on History fundraiser, a popular annual event held by the museum’s funding foundatio...
Suspects in teacher kidnapping going back to Montana
February 14th, 2012
WILLISTON, N.D. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ordered the extradition of two men from North Dakota to Montana to face kidnapping charges in the disappearance of a high school math teacher who is...
Bears headline loaded 9C girls field
February 14th, 2012
The District 9C girls basketball tournament is always one of the most highly-anticipated events each year on the Hi-Line. But perhaps no 9C tourney has had as...
Big Sandy leads a wide open 9C boys race
February 14th, 2012
Class C basketball typically houses some of the best players in the state. The 9C is no exception to the rule, and the 9C race should still be a tight one.
Ice Hawks split with Bulls on home ice
February 14th, 2012
This past weekend the Havre Ice Hawks high school hockey team played twice against the Billings Bulls at the Havre Ice Dome. And the Ice Hawks earned a he home split. ...
Lights tumble in poll
February 14th, 2012
Following a tough road stretch of three straight losses, including two this past weekend, the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team took a tumble in the new NAIA Coaches Pol...
Washington gov signs gay marriage bill into law
February 13th, 2012
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Gov. Chris Gregoire handed gay rights advocates a major victory Monday, signing into law a measure that legalizes same-sex marriage in Washington state, making it the seventh...
Republican hopeful loses running mate
February 13th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — A former Constitutional Party presidential candidate and Florida transplant says he is leaving the gubernatorial ticket headed by Bob Fanning of Pray.Chuck Baldwin said M...
Oil and gas renaissance seen in Montana
February 13th, 2012
Less than two months into 2012, many local leaders gathered to see what Bear Paw Development Corp. did for the area last year and to hear about one of the hottest topics in Montana’s current...
Rehberg to Tester: Return lobbyist, out-of-state money
February 13th, 2012
Rep. Denny Rehberg last week stepped up the game, responding to a call from Sen. Jon Tester asking for an end to all third-party advertising in their 2012 U. S. Senate campaign — a request Te...
We need to get our fiscal house in order
February 13th, 2012
The U.S. Congress is reconvening after a long holiday recess. Its approval rating has hit an all-time low of just 11 percent. Our representatives could not even agree on a one-year extension...
Wildcats, Hawks place two each at state B-C
February 12th, 2012
BILLINGS — Every team from the Hi-Line came to the 2012 Class B-C state wrestling tournament looking for glory. That’s the nature of the sport, and the tournament, which returned to Bil...
Class A and B-C State Wrestling Results
February 12th, 2012
Class A Final team scoresCorvallis 222.5, Laurel 219, Havre 192.5, Belgrade 173, Sidney 142.5, Glendive 119, Polson 111, Dillon 98, Columbia Falls 96, Libby 8...
Skylights turn the tables on Tech
February 12th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team just keeps getting up after its been knocked down. And this weekend on the road was no different. The Sk...
Road woes continue for MSU-Northern men
February 12th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team hasn't had 89 points put on it very often in recent years. The Lights also haven’t lost three games in a row too often in re...
Conrad stuns HHS girls
February 12th, 2012
The young Havre High girls basketball team has been playing well this season, but is still trying to fine tune their game before the postseason tournaments. And that doesn’t always mean a smo...
Whitney Houston recalled as happy in days before death
February 12th, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Whitney Houston's last days were spent surrounded by family, catching up with old friends and doing a bit of what she was best known for: singing.Her death Saturday afte...
Group aims to raise awareness of tourism benefits
February 12th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — A group representing Montana's travel and tourism industry has started an initiative to raise awareness about how tourism benefits the state's economy.Voices of Monta...
Saturday's Prep Basketball: Regular season ends for Class C and Class...
February 11th, 2012
Saturday's Scores The Associated Press BOYS BASK...
Breaking Sports: Skylights clip Tech, Lights fall again
February 11th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern womens basketball team exacted a measure of revenge Saturday night in Butte. Less than a month after Montana Tech stunned Northern by one point, the Skylights...
'We Love Northern' ball launches fund drive
February 11th, 2012
James Limbaugh, Montana State University-Northern's new chancellor, told a the crowd at the annual We Love Northern Ball Saturday night that he knew he made the right choice when he left Tex...
Class A update: Ponies finish third
February 11th, 2012
The 2012 state wrestling tournament came to a close Friday night with Havre High's Eli Hinebauch winning his second straight individual championship. Casey Schaub also captured a state title at 189 p...
No discipline planned at North Dakota degree mill
February 11th, 2012
BISMARCK, North Dakota (AP) — No immediate discipline is planned for any Dickinson State University employees in the wake of an audit determining the school awarded hundreds of degrees to for...
Maine GOP chairman say Romney wins caucuses
February 11th, 2012
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Republican Party Chairman Charlie Webster says Mitt Romney has won the Maine caucuses by a slim margin, giving him a much needed boost following losses in three other...
Romney edges Santorum in conservatives' straw poll
February 11th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitt Romney has won The Washington Times/CPAC Presidential Straw Poll of conservative activists.
Class A Wrestling Update: HHS moves two to third place matches
February 11th, 2012
In the Class A consolation semifinals the Havre Blue Ponies got wins from Kameron Pribyl and Dylan Stewart, both of whom will wrestle for third place later today. Havre's Gilbert Bara, Grant Pattison...
Starving horses seized from Montana ranch
February 11th, 2012
BILLINGS (AP) — Authorities say they have seized 26 starving horse from a Carbon County ranch and the woman using the ranch has been charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty.
Wallace “Wally” Grant-Doney Sr.
February 11th, 2012
Wallace “Wally” Grant-Doney Sr., 41, of Hays, passed away on Feb. 8, from unknown causes at his home. His death is under investigation by the county coron...
Chonook, Harlem wrestlers go for B-C titles
February 11th, 2012
Chinook's wrestling has dropped to fourth in Class B-C wrestling tourney in Billings with 83.5 points. Harlem is 12th with 49 points. Chinook's Ben Stroh an...
Ponies drop to third in wrestling tourney
February 11th, 2012
The Have Blue Ponies fall to third place in the Class A state wrestling championships with 152 points. They trail corvallis with 181.5 points and Laurel with 1...
Breaking Sports: Skylights,Lights fall at Western
February 10th, 2012
The MSU-Northern women's basketball team lost to UM-Western for the second time this season. Friday night in Dillon, the Bulldogs edged the Skylights 80-72. Northern returns to the floor Saturday...
Class A wrestling update
February 10th, 2012
11 Havre High wrestlers remain in the Class A state tournament after the second round of consolation matches. The Ponies sent eight grapplers through the quarterfinals, while Nate Kennelly (112), G...
Under fire, Obama adjusts his birth control policy
February 10th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under fierce election-year fire, President Barack Obama on Friday abruptly abandoned his stand that religious organizations must pay for free birth control for workers, scra...
War of words over money escalates in Senate race
February 10th, 2012
HELENA — The Republican challenger in Montana's heated Senate race is calling for a ban on all out-of-state campaign donations.U.S. Rep Denny Rehberg's proposal also seeks a ban on a...
Blue Ponies swimming for glory
February 10th, 2012
Take one look at the trophy cases at Havre High School and you understand just how successful the Blue Pony swimming program has been, for years now. Under head coac...
Ponies look to wrangle Conrad's boys and girls
February 10th, 2012
The end of the season is basically here for the Havre High School boys and girls basketball teams. They have just one non-conference game and one conference game left, and then it is tourname...
HHS says goodbye to seniors
February 10th, 2012
Tonight’s game is a special one for the Havre High School boys basketball team, as it also marks senior night. Tonight at 7, the Central A Blue Ponies w...
Lights brace for a showdown in Dillon
February 10th, 2012
It seems like every single night in the Frontier Conference, the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team is playing a huge game with a lot of meaning. That’...
Skylights looking for more road wins
February 10th, 2012
One big road win down, two more to go. That’s what the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team is shooting for. Tonight, the Skyl...
Class A wrestling championships — first round
February 10th, 2012
Here are the first round results of the Montana High School Association Class A wrestling championships1. — Corvallis, 45.502. — Havre, 40.003. —...
State Wrestling championships — round 1
February 10th, 2012
Here are the first round results of the Class B-C wrestling championships from Billings.1. — Choteau, 42.002. — Forsyth, 29.003. — Baker/Carter Co., 26....
Gary L. Hall
February 10th, 2012
Great Falls native Gary L. Hall died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Portland, Ore., of natural causes.He was born in 1945 at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls. After moving around Montana, his f...
Joseph R. Bachini
February 10th, 2012
Joseph R. Bachini, 91, of Havre, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Northern Montana Hospital.His prayer vigil will be 7 p. m. Sunday at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with his fune...
Parked cars pose problems in Chinook
February 10th, 2012
Chinook saw the most vibrant chapter in an ongoing debate about the needs of society versus the individual, in particular the large Nelson family and their even larger number of rarely moving vehic...
Road Department employee to seek Hill County commissioner’s post
February 10th, 2012
Deborah Walker says she is running for Hill County commissioner because "I want to do whatever I can for Hill County and the people who live here."Walker is now the office manager in the H...
Tribe sues beer companies for alcohol problems
February 9th, 2012
LINCOLN, Neb. — An American Indian tribe sued some of the world's largest beer makers Thursday, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota's...
Michael Lawson Bailey
February 9th, 2012
Michael Lawson Bailey, 54, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, after complications from a stroke.Viewing will be held Friday from 11 a. m. to 4:30 p. m...
Hill County has contested commissioner primary
February 9th, 2012
A new face has entered the field of local elections, with Hill County Road and Bridge Department office manager Deborah Walker entering the race for Hill County commissioner, challenging northern H...
$3.9 million set for Rocky Boy regional water project
February 9th, 2012
The members of Montana’s congressional delegation all announced in seperate press releases Wednesday that a water project in north-central Montana will receive some funding in the coming year...
Tester to Rehberg: Let’s ban third-party ads
February 9th, 2012
Montana’s junior senator, Democrat Jon Tester, made a proposal Wednesday to his challenger in the 2012 election, Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg: “I am asking Congressman Rehberg to join...
Taking another look at cell ban critics
February 9th, 2012
Editor: Now that the Havre City Council has decided to reconsider its restriction on drivers using cellphones while driving, I think we should...
Unemployment insurance must be extended
February 9th, 2012
Congress needs to do the right thing and fully renew unemployment insurance for 2012 without change. Millions of workers are in the fight o...
2012 State Wrestling Preview: Blue Ponies want their crown back
February 8th, 2012
After finishing the state tournament in second place last year, it is tough to label that a down season. But after finishing as the state’s No. 1 team for four consecutive years prior to that...
2012 State Wrestling Preview: Havre High Breakdown
February 8th, 2012
Here is a complete look at each Havre High wrestlers and their respective roads at this weekend's Class A state tournament in Billings.Wrestling fans can follow all...
2012 State Wrestling Preview: Wildcats and Beeters chase B-C hardware
February 8th, 2012
The Class B-C portion of the Montana All-Class State Wrestling Tournament always has its own type of excitement. But this weekend in Billings, there is even a higher anticipation than usual....
Frontier Notebook: Frontier reaches the stretch run
February 8th, 2012
The halfway point in the Frontier Conference men’s and women’s basketball seasons have come and gone. Now, the race is really on. For the Montana S...
Breaking Sports: Lights take it to UGF on the mat
February 8th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern wreslting team can finally say finally. With no forfeits, no injury defaults and everyone in the lineup going head-to-head, the Lights finally beat the Univers...
Washington state lawmakers pass gay marriage bill
February 8th, 2012
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state lawmakers voted to approve gay marriage Wednesday, setting the stage for the state to become the seventh in the nation to allow same-sex couples to wed....
Judge rejects challenge to Montana coal lease
February 8th, 2012
BILLINGS — A judge has rejected a lawsuit challenging the state Land Board's lease of 587 million tons of publicly-owned coal in southeastern Montana.Conservation groups had argued th...
New lawsuit filed against Catholic church in Montana
February 8th, 2012
HELENA — Ten people filed a lawsuit Wednesday claiming they were sexually abused as children by Roman Catholic priests and nuns in central and eastern Montana, including a priest who was on a...
ND gov allows extradition of Montana kidnap suspects
February 8th, 2012
BILLINGS (AP) — North Dakota's governor has signed papers authorizing the extradition of two men held in the kidnapping of a Montana teacher who is presumed dead.A spokesman say...
Tester offers Rehberg agreement to ban third-party ads
February 8th, 2012
U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., today sent a letter to his challenger in the 2012 election, Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mont., offering him an agreement to ban third-party advertisements on the camp...
Melvin Louis Billy Sr.
February 8th, 2012
Melvin Louis Billy Sr., 77, of Rocky Boy, Mont., died at home Feb. 2, 2012, of natural causes. His services took place at Rocky Boy, and his final resting place is on the hill overlooking his corra...
Fred Hockhalter
February 8th, 2012
FORT BELKNAP — Fred Hockhalter, 101, of Fort Belknap, passed away Feb. 6, 2012, due to natural causes. A viewing will be held Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at 7 p. m., at the Red Whip Center. Funera...
James Staples
February 8th, 2012
James Staples, 92, of Havre, passed away Feb. 5, 2012, in Tucson, Ariz. Graveside services will be held Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at 1 p. m. at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are made by Edwards Fune...
Stapleton, O'Hara pick running mates
February 8th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — Two Republicans running for governor in a crowded primary have chosen running mates.Former state Sen. Corey Stapleton says former legislative colleague Bob Keenan of Bigf...
New lawsuit filed against Great Falls-Billing Catholic diocese
February 8th, 2012
HELENA — Ten people have filed a lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, claiming they were sexually abused by priests when they were children.The sex...
Lawsuit filed over Jesus statue on public land
February 8th, 2012
HELENA — A group of atheists and agnostics argue in a new lawsuit that the U.S. Forest Service needs to boot a statue of Jesus from its mountaintop perch in Montana.The legal challenge...
Friends of Beaver Creek Park up and running
February 8th, 2012
The Hill County Park Board Monday heard an update on the activities of a new group formed to help fund activities and improvements at Beaver Creek County Park, and approved using park facilities fo...
Too many beavers in Beaver Creek Park
February 8th, 2012
After two Hill County residents raised the question at Monday’s Hill County Park Board, its chair said the board would consider increasing the amount of trapping being done on the animal that...
Highway Bill passes out of Senate committee
February 8th, 2012
A bill to set highway spending for the next two years is moving on to the floor of the Senate, with Montana’s senior U. S. senator saying it could be debated as soon as next week.Sen....
How to fix a political stink pot in Montana politics
February 8th, 2012
Political corruption. It weakens democracy and demands our attention. Defined by Wikipedia as “the use of legislated powers by government officials for illegitimate private...
Komen makes a difference for Montana women
February 8th, 2012
Last week, the Susan G. Komen national organization changed a policy that was revised in mid-December recognizing the importance of removing the perception that politics were involved in our...
The rematch: Lights, Argos tussle tonight
February 8th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team has had some good success in duals this season. But the Lights are looking at one setback they’d like to atone for dead in front of them.
Hi-Line Coaches Profile: Tyson Thivierge
February 8th, 2012
Tyson Thivierge knows what it takes to build a successful wrestling program. After all, Thivierge was a four-time NAIA All-American and a national champion during his days a Lights’ wrestler....
Local Bowling Report: Men's City Tournament beginning this month
February 8th, 2012
The Men’s City Tournament is scheduled for the week of Feb. 15 with team event starting at 7 p.m. Singles and Doubles will be bowled on the weekend, Feb. 18 and 19 with extra team shifts avai...
Hi-Line Sports Schedule
February 8th, 2012
Wednesday College Wrestling Lights vs UGF, 7 p.m. Thursday High School Basketball Rocky B...
Annice T. Barsotti
February 7th, 2012
Annice T. Barsotti, 79, passed away Sunday morning at the Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes.Her memorial service will be 11 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at St. Jude Parish Center.
Board raises Beaver Creek fees
February 7th, 2012
In front of a crowd of more than 30 people during a contentious three-hour meeting, the Hill County Park Board Monday raised the fees of many activities on the park, with split votes on every issue...
Havre may revisit cellphone driving ban
February 7th, 2012
The main business of Monday’s Havre City Council meeting breezed by uneventfully. In fact, without the 20-minute explanation of a smooth audit of the city’s finances from fiscal year 20...
Essential Air Service funding passes Congress
February 7th, 2012
Montana’s senior U.S. senator, Democrat Max Baucus, Monday applauded the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration authorization, which includes authorization and one-year&r...
Baucus to Solis: Put your boots on a Montana farm
February 7th, 2012
Montana’s senior U. S. senator sent an invitation to the U. S. Department of Labor to look at a hot topic: regulating child labor on agricultural operations.Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., i...
Lights slip to No. 13
February 7th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team fell in a stunning way last Saturday night in Great Falls. But the Lights didn’t take much of a tumble in the polls.&n...
Missoula beats Ice Hawks twice
February 7th, 2012
The Havre Ice Hawks high school hockey team traveled to Missoula to face the Missoula Bruins this past weekend. The Ice Hawks have had a tough sea
Schweitzer adds ex-labor leader to ethics job
February 6th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — Gov. Brian Schweitzer quickly appointed a former labor leader Monday to be the next commissioner over political ethics and campaign complaints, the fourth in the last two...
Judge shoots down Schweitzer's line-item vetoes
February 6th, 2012
HELENA — A Helena judge said Monday that Gov. Brian Schweitzer's vetoes of some local infrastructure spending were unconstitutional.Schweitzer responded by calling the decision...
$1.5M New West deal before insurance commissioner
February 6th, 2012
HELENA — State regulators are examining a $1.5 million proposal by an Oregon insurer to take over a portion of Montana's third-largest health insurance company as part of...
Henry Alexander Gardipee Sr.
February 6th, 2012
Henry Alexander Gardipee Sr., 75, of Box Elder, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, of natural causes. His wake will be Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, and a Rosary will be at 7 p.m. His funeral...
Leadership needed to keep pipeline on schedule
February 6th, 2012
Political impasses are becoming the norm today. It seems that from the perspective of the political insiders and power brokers, government’s role is to align with party pol...
Our nations interest: Moving Keystone forward
February 6th, 2012
The Keystone XL Pipeline project jumped through every hurdle that the government could throw at it. It went through extensive environmental assessments and grueling public hearings in...
Eileen Rasmussen
February 6th, 2012
HARLEM — Eileen Rasmussen, 85, passed away Feb. 4, 2012, due to natural causes. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, at 11 a. m. at the Harlem Presbyterian Yolk Church. Arr...
Health inspector weighs in on restaurant safety
February 6th, 2012
Hill County officials were caught off-guard — like most people — by the closing of Wendy’s Restaurant in Havre.While county Health Inspector Clay Vincent was out of town ea...
Hospital weighs other options for Sletten
February 6th, 2012
Last week’s announcement of the scale back of services at Hi-Line Sletten Cancer Center drew a few reactions over the weekend.Northern Montana Hospital issued a press release this morn...
Lawyer says Wendy’s owners hope to re-open
February 6th, 2012
The regional Wendy’s restaurants owned by the BZB organization remain closed this week, but the hopes they’ll reopen soon, all renovated and cleaned-up, remain strong.Last week,...
Rehberg drops gauntlet on child farm labor
February 6th, 2012
Montana’s sole U. S. representative had a clear message to the U. S. Department of Labor about its proposed rules restricting children’s work on farms and ranches: Not on my watch.
Fire kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys
February 6th, 2012
GRAHAM, Wash. (AP) — Josh Powell's note was simple and short, a farewell to the world after two years of being scrutinized in the media, hammered by police and questioned by judges, prosecut...
Central A Champions yet again
February 5th, 2012
The Havre High wrestling team has talent from top to bottom this season. And housing a solid mix of veterans and young up-and-comers, the Blue Ponies have shown good balance and consistent improvem...
Skylights battle past Argos in Great Falls
February 5th, 2012
GREAT FALLS — The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team has been a resilient bunch all season long. From injuries to heartbreaking losses, the Skylights have always...
Area grapplers succeed at Northern B-C
February 5th, 2012
The Harlem Wildcats have had an outstanding wrestling season thus far. And Saturday in Conrad, they kept it going. Harlem finished second at the Northern B-C D...
Blast kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys
February 5th, 2012
GRAHAM, Wash. — The long, bizarre case of a Utah woman missing for two years took a horrific turn Sunday when a powerful house explosion killed the woman's husband and his two young sons, mo...
AP Enterprise: Rehberg underreports lobbyist cash
February 5th, 2012
HELENA — For months, Montana Republican congressman Denny Rehberg has been criticizing U.S. Sen. Jon Tester for being the leading recipient of campaign cash from lobbyists. But it turns out R...
Blast kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys
February 5th, 2012
GRAHAM (AP) — A lawyer for Josh Powell says he received a three-word email from his client just minutes before Powell and his two boys died in a house explosion. It said, "I'm sorry,...
Breaking Sports: Ponies are Central A mat champs again
February 5th, 2012
The Havre High wrestling team got the job done. Saturday in Belgrade, the Blue Ponies dominated the Central A Divisional, scoring 276.50 points to easily win yet another Central A title. Belgrade f...
Saturday's Prep Basketball: HHS girls trounce Shelby: Pony boys get u...
February 4th, 2012
The Havre High girls basketball team made it three-for-three this week by defeating the Class B Shelby Coyotes 55-33 Saturday night at the HHS gymnasium. Chanal Standing Rock scored 15 points for t...
Breaking Sports: Argos steal one from Lights
February 4th, 2012
GREAT FALLS - In the 10th-ranked MSU-Northern men's basketball team's only Frontier Conference loss this season, missed free throws at the end of the game were the culprit. On Saturday night at t...
Breaking Sports: Skylights outlast Argos
February 4th, 2012
GREAT FALLS - For the third time during Frontier Conference play, the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team responded well to a difficult loss. On the road Saturday night, the...
Bullock: Ennis schools wrongly transferred funds
February 4th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — The Ennis School District improperly used taxes levied for adult education and transportation to build a $9 million elementary and junior high school, Attorney General Ste...
Law enforcement websites under attack by hackers
February 3rd, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY — Saboteurs stole passwords and sensitive information on tipsters while hacking into the websites of several law enforcement agencies worldwide in attacks attributed to the col...
Montana suspends plan for multimillion prison
February 3rd, 2012
HELENA — The Montana Department of Corrections on Friday retracted its request for bids to build a new 120-bed medium security prison — just a week after originally saying the new multi...
SIFE thanks local bars for recycling effort help
February 3rd, 2012
Editor: The Montana State University-Northern SIFE club would like to thank the following bars for helping with a glass recycling project; the...
Defining cronyism
February 3rd, 2012
Editor: I would like to salute Colonel Roehm's fine letter to Monday's Havre Daily News, especially what should have been the effective use...
Republican gubernatorial candidates need to debate
February 3rd, 2012
Editor: I was disappointed after watching the Montana Republican governor debate. Rick Hill was't even in attendance. I also heard the candidates were giv...
In support of Citizens United
February 3rd, 2012
In response to Sen. Jon Tester’s guest column on Jan. 26, I would like to offer an alternative thought on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Citizen United. I have heard several...
Hi-Line Darts and Laurels
February 3rd, 2012
Laurel — In a time when many are questioning the ability of a corporation to behave ethically, to do the right thing, Wendy's International Inc. did. After years of re...
No one’s needier than this: Me
February 3rd, 2012
It really just drives me crazy that I am the only person in the whole world who is defective. All y'all out there in reader-land run around perfectly normal...
Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants
February 3rd, 2012
NEW YORK — For leaders of the nation's pre-eminent breast-cancer charity, it was a firestorm they didn't see coming — and couldn't withstand.Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Fri...
Helon M. Ervin
February 3rd, 2012
Jan. 29, 1920 — Jan. 30, 2012Helon M. Ervin, 92, died Jan. 30, 2012. She was the middle child of Kate and Hart Ervin. She came from a family of 13 children who were raised around Kreml...
Margaret Greene
February 3rd, 2012
Margaret Greene, 87, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, due to natural causes at the Care and Comfort Home in Havre, Mont.Her funeral Mass will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 10 a. m. at...
Hi-Line Sletten to lose cancer services
February 3rd, 2012
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So, where has all the winter gone?
February 3rd, 2012
Despite severe storms in other parts of the country, it looks like Old Man Winter will continue to stay away from north-central Montana, at least for the immediate future.The National Weathe...
Rehberg brings Keystone discussion back to payroll tax cut
February 3rd, 2012
Montana’s sole U. S. representative is again pushing for approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, trying again to attach it to an issue President Barack Obama is pushing, extending a payroll...
Central A is the first step for Ponies
February 3rd, 2012
Postseason tournaments are what wrestling programs work towards during the regular season. All the practices, all the duals and all the matches hopefully lead to one thing, divisional and state cha...
Big game as Pony boys host Lewistown
February 3rd, 2012
This time last season, the Havre High boys basketball team put together a great streak of basketball to send the Blue Ponies into the divisional tournament with a lot of positive momentum.&n...
MSU-N men face streaking Argos
February 3rd, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team has reached the halfway point of the 2012 Frontier Conference season. And the Lights have gotten to that mark in first place in the...
UGF dangerous to Northern women
February 3rd, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team is coming off a roller coaster of a weekend. The only thing is, the Skylights have been on this ride before and they know how to...
HHS girls visit Eagles, host Coyotes Saturday
February 3rd, 2012
With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Havre High girls basketball team needs to regain its consistency. The Blue Ponies are coming off of one of their better outings of the year...
Hi-Line grapplers compete at loaded Northern B-C
February 3rd, 2012
The 2012 high school wrestling postseason is here. And one of the big events will take place Saturday in Conrad. Harlem, Chinook, Chester/J-I and Big Sandy wil...
Navy vet Stapleton is best for governor
February 2nd, 2012
Editor: The Montana Republican governor's primary race is heating up with many, many candidates trying to distinguish themselves and rise to the top. The candidates are si...
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to dri
February 2nd, 2012
Montanans saw many records shattered in 2011 when it comes to water. While many citizens prayed for years that our drought would end, I doubt any of us ever thought this might be...
For and against Havre’s cellphone ordinance
February 2nd, 2012
Havre's cellphone ordinance, making driving while using a cell phone a ticketable offense in city limits, is in effect now, but it it is not being fully enforced yet. A movement is afoot to re...
Dorothy Woronik
February 2nd, 2012
Dorothy Woronik, 91, passed away on Feb. 1, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center.A funeral will be held on Monday, Feb. 6 at 2 p. m. at Fifth Avenue Christian Church in Havre, Mont.A...
Korst named Hamilton superintendent
February 2nd, 2012
Tom Korst, Havre Public Schools’ assistant superintendent, was just too impressive at his interviews in Hamilton less than two weeks ago, and now he’s leaving Havre.The Hamilton...
Lawmakers comment on child farm labor exemptions
February 2nd, 2012
Montana’s federal lawmakers were quick to comment Wednesday on an announcement from the U. S. Department of Labor that it would broaden exemptions on regulations governing child labor on agri...
Wildland fire workshops set for the Hi-Line, Bear Paws
February 2nd, 2012
Local residents have the opportunity this week to find out what they should — and should not — do to help out if a wildland fire breaks out in the region.Hill County Fire Warden...
One charged in second Havre pot bust
February 2nd, 2012
The same day they tracked down five pounds of marijuana in an Amtrak compartment last weekend, Tri-Agency Drug Task Force members made another bust on 16th Street.Armed with a warrant, the a...
MSU-N announces 17 new Lights
February 2nd, 2012
National signing Day is all about restocking the cupboard and building up your football program. And with the list of recruits they released on Wednesday night, the Montana State University-Norther...
Havre hockey tournament raises money
February 2nd, 2012
This past weekend the Havre Ice Dome played host to the 2nd Annual Hi-Line Hell Freeze Adult Hockey Tournament. With teams from around the state, as well as Alberta and Saskatchewan, the tournament...
National Signing Day: Lights add 17 new recruits
February 1st, 2012
Montana State University-Northern head football coach Mark Samson announced Wednesday night the addition of 17 new players to the MSU-N 2012 recruiting class. They include, Tyson Patterson (...
Havre assistant superintendent gets top position in Hamilton
February 1st, 2012
Tom Korst, Havre Public Schools’ current assistant superintendent, was just too impressive at his interviews in Hamilton less than two weeks, and now he’s leaving Havre.The Hamil...
National Signing Day: Griz, Cats begin to announce recruiting classes
February 1st, 2012
The fax machines have been busy at both Montana State and the University of Montana this morning as high school football players sign national letters of intent. Here's a look at the MSU and UM re...
Infractions close Havre Wendy’s
February 1st, 2012
A local business has shut down, strangled by regulatory standards, imposed not by any government entity but by their own corporate parent.Just more than two weeks ago, Havre’s Wendy&rs...
EAS funding saved through 2015, Sen. Baucus says
February 1st, 2012
Montana’s senior senator announced Tuesday that a conference committee has saved the funding for the federal program providing air service to Havre and other communities through 2015.S...
Senate adds executive branch to STOCK Act
February 1st, 2012
Some members of Congress want to include executive branch employees in a bill that would ban lawmakers from using nonpublic information to make stock trades. The bill also would require public repo...
Chinook's Taryn Norby gets to keep playing on the Hi-Line
February 1st, 2012
Chinook senior Taryn Norby has been playing basketball on the Hi-Line for what seem like forever. Now she’ll get the chance to at least play four more y...
Local Bowling Report: Holden's Hot Wheels tourney a big success
February 1st, 2012
The Holden’s Hot Wheels Tournament was a success. On Saturday and Sunday bowlers took to the lanes. Junior bowlers doing their best to strike or leave an easy spare for their partner to...
Hi-Line Sports Schedule
February 1st, 2012
Thursday High School Basketball Rocky Boy girls vs Big Sandy, 6 p.m.Rocky Boy boys vs Big Sandy, 7:30 Turner boys vs Chi...
