Archive For September 2012
As race stands, Obama within reach of second term
September 30th, 2012
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Five weeks to Election Day, President Barack Obama is within reach of the 270 electoral votes needed to win a second term. Republican Mitt Romney's path to victory is...
Miss Montana speaks of development disorder
September 30th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — For much of her first 11 years, Alexis Wineman was bullied and teased, staying quiet to hide her speech problems, descending into self-loathing, looking at herself as a punching...
Breaking sports: Lights defeat Bears 42-19
September 29th, 2012
Last weekend the Montana State University-Northern football team delivered a big time win to the home fans. In a repeat performance, the Lights delivered another win to fans at the Blue Pony stadiu...
Mall evacuated after teen uses bear spray in fight
September 29th, 2012
BILLINGS (AP) — Billings police evacuated a mall after dozens of people were sickened by bear spray used during a confrontation between two teenagers over a girl.Battalion Chief...
Montana Cannabis ordered to forfeit $1.7M
September 29th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — A jury has ordered a defunct Montana medical marijuana business to forfeit $1.7 million now that all four of the business' partners have been convicted of federal drug crimes.
Masked Conn. teen killed by dad called a good kid
September 29th, 2012
NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Tyler Giuliano had no trouble with the law. The teenager loved flying small planes as a Civil Air Patrol cadet and seemed happy as he played an online game with fr...
Rehberg's wife leads Havre GOP rally
September 29th, 2012
Under a sunny ski, the Rehberg for Senate bus drove into Havre Saturday morning for a rally at 6th Avenue Park. Jan Rehberg, wife of Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Mon...
Breaking Sports: Skylights shock nationally-ranked LC State
September 28th, 2012
If anyone had the potential to end the MSU-Northern volleyball team's home-court winning streak, it would be the nationally-ranked and defending Frontier Conference champion Lewis-Clark State Warr...
Breaking Sports: Blue Ponies clip Eagles in Lewistown
September 28th, 2012
The Havre High football team is on the board in the Central A Conference. Friday night in Lewistown, the Blue Ponies outlasted the Lewistown Golden Eagles 40-35, improving to 1-1 in conference play...
Friday's Prep Football: C/J-I survives, Beeters roll, Pioneers upset
September 28th, 2012
Friday's ScoresThe Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL...
David John Hughes
September 28th, 2012
David John Hughes, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012.David is survived by his wife, Carmela Hughes, and sons, Ryan Hughes and Jeff Hughes.Services for David are pending a...
Montanans join group calling for keeping renewable fuel standards
September 28th, 2012
A topic of high interest in north-central Montana — the production of fuel from renewable sources — is getting national attention, with the drought scorching the nation being a top driv...
Lights ready to tangle with angry Bears
September 28th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern Lights haven’t left Havre since their record-setting 46-39 win over the UM-Western Bulldogs last Saturday afternoon. ...
Friday Night Lights Feature: Taking home to the top
September 28th, 2012
There’s going home again. And then there’s going home again and reaching the ultimate success as a high school football coach at your Alma mat a. T...
Ponies try to bounce back in Lewistown
September 28th, 2012
Every game inside the conference schedule is a must win. The Havre High football team knows that. And that is the goal tonight at 7,...
Lights win Miles City rodeo
September 28th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern men’s rodeo team had a big weekend in Miles City. Last weekend, the Lights captu
Havre harriers race in big Missoula meet
September 28th, 2012
With each and every race the Havre High cross country teams run in this season, it appears that it grows stronger and stronger. That is true for both the boys...
EPA pushes tough asbestos standard for Libby
September 27th, 2012
BILLINGS — A proposed standard for federal cleanup of asbestos contamination in a Montana town concludes that even a tiny amount of the material can lead to lung problems — a benchmark...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: James Chandless, MSU-N Football
September 27th, 2012
If you can literally switch positions in the first game of your season and by switching positions, I mean go from playing offense to defense, there’s no question you’re a t...
Skylights back at home tonight
September 27th, 2012
A split on the road in Frontier Conference volleyball is always a good thing. And now that the Montana State University-Northern Skylights have that, they are looking...
Blue Pony spikers home to face AA CMR tonight
September 27th, 2012
With another tough go last weekend, the Havre High volleyball team does not have any time to dwell on the two losses. The Central A Blue Ponies are ready to take the...
HHS geared up for the final 36 holes
September 27th, 2012
The leaves are changing colors, the air is a bit cooler each day and the sun sets earlier and earlier. Those are all signs that pretty soon the golf clubs must be out away.
Old works is a true test for Pony golfers
September 27th, 2012
When the Havre Blue Ponies step on the first tee at Old Works Golf Course this weekend in Anaconda, they’ll see o
Blaine, Hill officials faulted in Longsoldier’s death
September 27th, 2012
The responsibility for the death of 18-year-old A. J. Longsoldier shifted again, with a Sept. 20 report placing more blame on Hill and Blaine counties’ law enforcement.A Montana Human...
Windy Boy endorses Republican Welch in superintendent race
September 27th, 2012
In a surprising twist in the race for Montana’s superintendent of public instruction, the Republican candidate announced Wednesday night that a local Democratic senator is endorsing her over...
Tester comments on his sportsmen’s bill
September 27th, 2012
Montana’s Democratic U. S. Sen. Jon Tester said Wednesday he is pleased the Senate approved debating one of his bill’s on the floor in its last action before recessing before the Nov. 6...
Frontier Notebook: Frontier QB's are lighting it up
September 26th, 2012
A few weeks ago, Rocky Mountain College quarterback Bryce Baker went absolutely crazy, throwing for 544 yards in a 52-30 win over Southern Oregon. On Saturday...
George Ferguson Column: Two debacles is two too many
September 26th, 2012
If you’re a football fan, heck, even if you’re a Seattle Seahawks’ fan, you should have had your stomach turning at the site of what happened in Seattle on Mond...
Local Bowling Report: Bowlers needed to compete in Hi Line Lanes leagu...
September 26th, 2012
In talking to the secretaries of the leagues, they are amazed at the high scores we have had so far. It is like the bowlers are in midseason form. Also I do hear one thing they are in n...
Publicist: 'Moon River' singer Andy Williams dies
September 26th, 2012
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Emmy-winning TV host and "Moon River" crooner Andy Williams has died at age 84.
Hamilton pastor alleges selective prosecution
September 25th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — A Montana pastor charged with securities fraud claims he's a victim of selective prosecution by state officials who routinely denigrate conservative Christians.Harris Hi...
Study lauds Havre for business-friendly attitude
September 25th, 2012
Havre has the 11th best business climate of Montana’s top 25 municipalities, and the best business-friendly attitude for a city its size.That’s the finding of a study done by the...
NorthWestern buys Bear Paw gas interests
September 25th, 2012
NorthWestern Energy has purchased natural gas production interests in the Bear Paw Mountains from NFR Energy for $19.5 million.The Bear Paw Basin purchase includes approximately 600 producin...
Richard J. Rienhart Sr.
September 25th, 2012
Richard J. Rienhart Sr., 67, of Havre, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes.His graveside service will be 10:30 a. m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at High...
Ernest ‘Lee’ Rabbiosi
September 25th, 2012
Ernest “Lee” Rabbiosi, 76, passed away Sept. 21, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and a small private burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, a...
Hi-Line Volleyball Roundup: Knights win twice
September 25th, 2012
The volleyball weekend started with a bang on the Hi-Line as a wild year of District 6C-East action continued Thursday night in Chinook. The top team in the 6C...
MSU-N's Lear earns Frontier, NAIA honors
September 25th, 2012
First, the Montana State University-Northern football team got its first win of the season. And now, the Light shave their first Player of the Week Award. MSU-...
What we saw this weekend
September 25th, 2012
What a wild weekend of sports on the Hi-Line. From the MSU-Northern football team getting its first win of the season, to homecoming at Havre High School, and some crazy volleyball marathons up-and...
Havre's Ita honored by the Frontier Conference for soccer
September 25th, 2012
A former Havre Blue Pony has earned Frontier Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week honors. Taylor Ita, a 5-foot-11 senior defender at Rock...
JoAnne Turcotte Rose
September 24th, 2012
JoAnne Turcotte Rose passed away on Aug. 12, 2012, in Houston, Texas, after a lengthy illness. JoAnne was preceded in death by her father, Joe Turcotte; mother, Kathryn Ball Turcotte; and stepfathe...
Mariam Burns
September 24th, 2012
Mariam Burns, 87, passed away Sept. 18, 2012. Graveside Services will be held Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at 11: a. m. at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook.Arrangements have been made with...
Notes on state politics
September 24th, 2012
When Rep. Denny Rehberg visited the Havre Daily News earlier this year, he predicted that by October, a lot of people would be so sick of political commercials, they would want to shoot thei...
Don’t use unconstitutional means to fund church schools
September 24th, 2012
Editor: It was very interesting to watch the recent Republican National Convention. Since I am an educator, I was particularly interes...
FWP win round in Blaine County bison suit
September 24th, 2012
One step was taken, and another created, in the ongoing lawsuit between the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Hi-Line farmers, ranchers and politicians who oppose recent bison relocati...
Ladies Night Out — fun for ladies, funds for kids
September 24th, 2012
Ladies Night Out on Saturday will be a time for women to do what they normally do at a formal dance.They will dress up in formal attire, dance, eat and have a good time. There will be a sile...
Havre Daily News to sponsor candidate forum
September 24th, 2012
Candidates for state and local offices from the Hi-Line in the Nov. 6 election will take part in a candidate forum at 7 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 4, at Havre High School.Havre Daily News will sp...
Havre sends seven golfers to state
September 23rd, 2012
Golf is an up-and-down sport, it’s mentally grinding and things can get you down at any time. But many Havre High golfers were certainly feeling the upsi...
Game Day Notebook: Dawgs can never seem to catch O'Brien
September 23rd, 2012
Two years ago, Montana State University-Northern wide receiver Brandon O’Brien made his Lights’ debut with two long touchdown catches in a season-opening win over the UM-Western Bulldogs in Dil...
George Ferguson Column: Lights' receivers are way too good to be coll...
September 23rd, 2012
Coming into the 2012 Frontier Conference season, the thought around the league was, nobody had a better receiving corps then the Montana State University-Northern Lights. &...
MSU-N/UM-Western Full Box Score
September 23rd, 2012
UM-Western 3 14 15 7 — 39 MSU-Northern 6 19 14 7 — 46 First quarter MSU-N -- Brandon...
Choteau sweeps Blue Pony spikers
September 23rd, 2012
Homecoming is always a special time for the Havre High volleyball team. But the Choteau Bulldogs decided to make it a rough time on Saturday afternoon. The Bul...
Westminster hands Skylights a Frontier loss
September 23rd, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team has had some tough and exciting matches against the Westminster Griffins over the past few years, especially in Salt Lake City.
Cats roll on homecoming; Jacks stun Griz
September 23rd, 2012
BOZEMAN — Montana State scored on six of its first eight possessions en route to a 41-16 victory over Northern Colorado in the Big Sky Conference opener for both teams Saturday.
House candidates seek to break through din of ads
September 23rd, 2012
BILLINGS — Candidates in Montana's three-way battle to fill the state's sole U.S. House seat are hoping a late push for the public's attention and an upcoming televised debate will help cu...
Bill Clinton has no idea what Hillary may do next
September 23rd, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bill Clinton says Hillary Rodham Clinton is qualified to be president, but he says she's tired after serving as secretary of state and he has no idea what she may do.
Saturday's Prep Football: North Star outlasts Box Elder
September 22nd, 2012
Saturday's ScoresThe Associated Press P...
US Senate candidates face Montana attack ad barrage
September 22nd, 2012
BILLINGS — Even as they crisscross the state to rally support, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Congressman Denny Rehberg can't get away from the constant barrage of attack ads that have come to def...
Friday's Prep Football: Chinook wins wild game with Centerville
September 21st, 2012
Friday's ScoresThe Associated Press PREP FOOTBALL...
Sniping from within GOP adds to Romney's struggles
September 21st, 2012
WASHINGTON — Mitt Romney struggled to steady his presidential campaign on Friday, buffeted by an outbreak of sniping among frustrated Republicans, fresh evidence of a slide in battleground st...
Asian energy boom threatens Montana ranches
September 21st, 2012
ROUNDUP — The big mining companies first came knocking on Ellen Pfister's door in the 1970s, ready to tap the huge coal deposits beneath her family's eastern Montana ranch.Pfis...
JoAnne Turcotte Rose
September 21st, 2012
JoAnne Turcotte Rose passed away on Aug. 12, 2012 in Houston, Texas, after a lengthy illness. JoAnne was preceded in death by her father, Joe Turcotte; mother, Kathry...
Wait a minute. What were we talking about?
September 21st, 2012
I don't even have television and I'm counting down the days until Election Day ... or rather, the day after. Election Day is like Christmas Eve...
Hi-Line Darts and Laurels
September 21st, 2012
Laurel — Thurman Holdsclaw and Katie Christianson were named Homecoming King and Queen at Havre High School. May they have a good time this weekend as they represent the school at a host of h...
New band director brings enthusiasm to Havre games
September 21st, 2012
Editor: I was very impressed by our band leader, Mr. Johnke, who brought back lots of enthusiasm to the game last Friday. Because...
Picture reminds us that most kids are good, energetic
September 21st, 2012
Editor: The picture in Wednesday's Havre Daily News of Thurman Holdsclaw and Katie Christianson enjoying their moment of glory at homec...
FWP wins round in bison suit, new judge sought for second round
September 21st, 2012
One step was taken, and another created, in the ongoing lawsuit between the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Hi-Line farmers, ranchers and politicians who oppose re...
Transit system adds new route, Great Falls stop
September 21st, 2012
In the midst of its third year, the local bus transit system is providing some new services.North Central Montana Transit now has a special morning and afternoon route between Havre and Harl...
U. S. House to adjourn without passing Farm Bill
September 21st, 2012
With the U. S. House of Representatives expected to go into recess this afternoon, some are pointing to what actions it hasn’t taken more than what it has done. Montana’s U. S. lawmaker...
Jobless rate stable statewide, down on the Hi-Line
September 21st, 2012
The number of people working in Montana went down in August, but the jobless rate also declined slightly, from 6.4 percent to 6.3 percent.Montana followed the national trend — fewer jo...
Lights look to turn it around against Western
September 21st, 2012
Right now, the Montana State University-Northern football team is feeling like a great baseball hitter in a slump. The Lights are close, but they can’t s...
HHS harriers ready to run at home
September 21st, 2012
There’s no place like home, that is what the Havre High cross country team is saying as the Blue Ponies gear up to run in front of home fans for the first time this season.
MSU-N Game Day Feature: He's taking leadership head on
September 21st, 2012
Football teams need leaders. Leaders who’ve been through things. Leaders who have risen above adversity. Leaders who can set an example through prior experiences. &nb...
Friday Night Lights Feature: One special night for the Ponies
September 21st, 2012
There is just something about a weeklong celebration of school pride that seems to bring a level of excitement over the entire commun
Skylights beat Bulldogs in a grueling five sets
September 21st, 2012
Life on the road is never easy in the Frontier Conference. And the UM-Western Bulldogs made the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team’s visit to Dillon especially difficult.
Hi-Line teams ranked high
September 21st, 2012
It's the heart of the football season, and once again, high school teams from the Hi-Line area are thriving. In this week's Montana Prep Power Polls, there a...
HHS spikers fall to Eagles
September 21st, 2012
Thursday night didn’t play out how the Havre High volleyball team had planned at all. Instead of recording a conference win in the Central A, the Lewisto...
Cats, Griz open Big Sky play at home
September 21st, 2012
The Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies both scored big wins at home last week. And while the Cats and Griz haven’t gone anywhere, Saturday is a...
Hi-Line Sports Schedule
September 21st, 2012
Friday High School Football Havre vs Belgrade, 7 p.m.Chinook vs Centerville, 7:30 p.m.C/J-I at Bel...
Train derails in Blaine County
September 21st, 2012
A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train derailment in western Blaine County spilled wheat onto the ground Friday morning..
Alex Weasel Boy
September 20th, 2012
Alex Weasel Boy, 84, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at his home in Rocky Boy, after battling cancer. His wake service will begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, with his funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friday...
Wayne Parker
September 20th, 2012
Wayne Parker, 48, whose Indian Name was O-Ki-mahw-Pi-Yi-So (Chief Thunderbird) went to be with Our Father and the Creator on Sept. 19, 2012. His d...
Bathroom problems during parade
September 20th, 2012
Editor: I grew up in Havre and every year I attended or participated in the Festival Days parade. Now that I have moved away...
A poem in prose: That which we carry with us
September 20th, 2012
This is a poem. A poem that was pushing at me to be written. I sat down to write it. This is what came out. A prose poem. I ask myself, "Why did I...
Havre people made Havre Festival Days great
September 20th, 2012
Where does one begin to say thank you for making Havre Festival Days such a great weekend. The weekend’s success would not have happened without the continued support from...
Kari R. Dawson
September 20th, 2012
Kari R. (Bjerum) Dawson, a registered nurse at Northern Montana Hospital, passed away at her home Sept. 16 2012.Kari left behind her two children, John and Kasondra; as well as her husband,...
Bison relocation plan back in court
September 20th, 2012
A few months after District Court Judge John McKeon forbade the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks from moving bison from Yellowstone National Park to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, the bison...
Chinook Sugarbeet Festival kicks off Friday
September 20th, 2012
This weekend the Hi-Line festival season returns to where it starts each year — Blaine County which has an early fair — for the season finale, the 8th Annual Sugarbeet Festival.L...
Fair board continues to look at concessions issues
September 20th, 2012
The board that oversees Hill County’s Great Northern Fair discussed several issues Tuesday at its monthly meeting, including continuing the discussion on upgrading its policies about food con...
Governor advocates for tuition freeze
September 20th, 2012
HELENA — Term-limited Gov. Brian Schweitzer says his successors should use some of the state's $450 million surplus to freeze students' tuition.Schweitzer said Monday a freeze would...
HHS golfers lay it on the line in Livingston
September 20th, 2012
It’s now or never for the Havre High boys and girls golf teams. In fact, the only thing which stands between the Blue Ponies and a trip to the Class A st...
Streaking Skylights take to the road
September 20th, 2012
There’s no question the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is playing with confidence right now. Just look at what Northern has done in a mere two weeks of Frontier Conference...
Pony spikers take on Eagles tonight
September 20th, 2012
After a long and tough road to start the season, the Havre High volleyball team not only has a more relaxed couple days ahead of them, but the Blue Ponies also get to make their home debut as well....
Ponies take on windy Livingston course
September 20th, 2012
On the course's website, the Livingston Golf Course describes itself as a fairly forgiving layout. But it will probably feel anything but forgiving to the young golfers playing for all the marbles...
Frontier Notebook: Tech making Frontier waves
September 20th, 2012
Losing streaks are never easy to deal with, no matter the sport, no matter the time of year and no matter the team. And that’s why the Montana State Univ...
It's homecoming week at HHS
September 20th, 2012
High school homecoming, it’s just about one of the greatest traditions in America. And Havre High always honors the homecoming tradition as well as anywh...
Local Prep Sports Standings
September 20th, 2012
Prep Football Standings Central A Conf. Overall Lewistown...
Our View: Let’s hear from candidates on the Hi-Line
September 19th, 2012
Voters in Helena Tuesday night had the opportunity to see the two major candidates for governor explain their positions on the major issues. Former U.S....
Justice Dept faulted in gun-trafficking operation
September 19th, 2012
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's internal watchdog on Wednesday faulted the agency for misguided strategies, errors in judgment and management failures during a bungled gun-trafficking...
Bullock, Hill exchange barbs over Supreme Court
September 19th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — Democrat Steve Bullock and Republican Rick Hill exchanged barbs Tuesday in the first debate between the two candidates for governor over the cases Bullock chose to take to...
Janice E. Sargent
September 19th, 2012
Janice E. Sargent, 64, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held from 7 to 9 p. m. Thursday,...
Havre Daily seeks volunteers to share debate opinions
September 19th, 2012
We’re all sick of hearing what pundits and talking heads on the news are paid to think about this election. What matters is what the voters think. That’s where you come in.The Ha...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Ramsey Drew, HHS Golf
September 19th, 2012
Ramsey Drew is one of the top golfers at Havre High, but he's added cross country to a hectic fall sports
Local Bowling Report: Welcome back bowlers
September 19th, 2012
The 2012-2013 bowling season is now upon us. It seems like the summer was way too short (and very hot) as always. This writer received very good news after a trip to the Mayo Clinic in...
Our View: Agriculture still king in Hill County
September 18th, 2012
About 400 people packed the Havre Ice Dome Saturday night for the Ag Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Committee. The an...
City to annex 26 properties
September 18th, 2012
Havre City Council gave preliminary approval Monday to a proposal to annex 26 properties into the city.The property is residential, small business, Havre School District-owned and Montana De...
No intent to ban sugary drinks
September 18th, 2012
Havre residents’ freedom to purchase 16-ounce sugary drinks will apparently remain unimpeded.City Councilman Rick Dow, at the conclusion of Monday’s City Council meeting, asked h...
Chinook mulls water, sewer issues
September 18th, 2012
The majority of Monday night’s Chinook City Council meeting was spent rolling around a perennial Chinook debate — how to manage the sewer and water charges.The Chinook Eagles Clu...
First of 7 gubernatorial debates set for Helena
September 18th, 2012
HELENA — Democrat Steve Bullock and Republican Rick Hill square off Tuesday in the first of seven scheduled debates, giving voters a chance to see what the campaigns call sharp differences be...
Romney video: Palestinians not interested in peace
September 18th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney told donors in a newly released video clip that Palestinians "have no interest" in peace with Israel and suggested that efforts at M...
Hi-Line Volleyball Roundup: Big wins for Knights, Pioneers
September 18th, 2012
If this past week’s matches are any indication, the District 6C East volleyball team is going to be a wild ride over the next two months. The North Star...
Hi-Line Football Roundup: Big Sandy, North Star roll
September 18th, 2012
A lot of local, Hi-Line football programs have already proven they will be a force to be reckoned with this season, and for a few, the trend continued through another weekend of play.
MSU-Northern's Nicholas earns Frontier volleyball POW
September 18th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team is on a roll. And for the second time in a month, a Skylight has been rewarded for her efforts. Northern
What we saw this weekend
September 18th, 2012
There were plenty of exciting plays, exciting victories and great sports action on the Hi-Line this weekend. After all, it was Festival Days in Havre, and that...
Tech moves up in NAIA Poll
September 18th, 2012
The Frontier Conference is shaping up to be a roller coaster ride this season, and it’s also looking like it might be the strongest league in all of NAIA football. &n...
Obama team tries to lower expectations for debates
September 17th, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio — President Barack Obama's re-election campaign doesn't want to talk about what the Democrat is doing to prepare for the fall debates with Republican Mitt Romney. But aides a...
Montana Blue Cross 'allies' with 4th-largest insurer
September 17th, 2012
HELENA — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana will become part of the nation's fourth-largest health insurer, Chicago-based Health Care Service Corp., the heads of the two companies said Monday...
The YouTube return of Bill Nye, the Science Guy
September 17th, 2012
I’ve written a few columns about a recurring bond between the Internet and space exploration, as several Internet billionaires look to use their resources to explore the cosmos.
Polls agree on one thing: Montana races will be close
September 17th, 2012
If Public Policy Polling is right, Montanans will see a lot of close elections this year. The poll showed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Bullock with a sl...
Land Board leases 12M tons of coal to Roundup mine
September 17th, 2012
BILLINGS — The Montana Land Board leased 12 million tons of state-owned coal to a mine near Roundup on Monday, despite concerns about its worker safety record and potential environmental impa...
Billy Joe Byrd
September 17th, 2012
Billy Joe Byrd, 58, died Thursday, Sept. 14, at his Stilwell, Okla., residence. He started a Baptist congregation at Fort Peck Indian Reservation, and eventually settled at Fort Belknap, whe...
Geraldine Bahr
September 17th, 2012
Geraldine Bahr, 83, of Chinook, passed away Sept. 15, 2012, peacefully at her home in Chinook. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., at the American Lutheran Church i...
Dems vow fight to elect candidates
September 17th, 2012
People at the Democratic Pasma-Peck annual fundraising dinner Friday heard from a nearly full slate of candidates, saying why they want to take or keep offices in the local, state and federal gover...
Weekend Belknap blaze almost out
September 17th, 2012
A fire in the middle of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation kept many local firefighters busy this weekend, but it should be extinguished by the end of the day today.Fort Belknap Fire Manage...
Breaking news: Harlem woman claims $250,000 Scratch top prize
September 17th, 2012
Monica Bigby of Harlem Monday claimed a $250,000 prize in the "$250,000 cash quest Scratch Game. Bigby was celebrating her birthday and stopped to pick up a ti...
10 Things to Know for Today
September 17th, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday (times EDT):1. DEMONSTRATION IN KABUL TURNS VIOLENTHundreds of Afghans burn car...
Blue Hawks take one away from Lights
September 16th, 2012
For the second straight week, the Montana State University-Northern Lights had a victory taken away from them in the final seconds of a Frontier Conference football game. T...
George Ferguson Column: True Grit at the Blue Pony Corral
September 16th, 2012
Picture this. You’re a young football team. Many of you have only played three varsity high school football games in your career and all of them are losses. Just the...
Blue Ponies run well at big Lewistown meet
September 16th, 2012
It was another solid weekend for the Havre High cross country teams, as the Blue Ponies continue to run against some of the best talent in the state. On Friday...
Havre golfers get tested at tough Billings area courses
September 16th, 2012
The Havre High golf teams wrapped up the regular season with a trip to the Billings area last week. On Thursday, the Blue Pony boys and girls varsity teams wer...
Cats win a thriller, Griz run by Flames
September 16th, 2012
BOZEMAN (AP) — Cody Kirk scored three touchdowns, including a 6-yard run with 2:26 remaining, to lift Montana State to a 43-35 win over Stephen F. Austin on Saturday. ...
Israeli PM makes case on Iran to US voters
September 16th, 2012
WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case on Iran directly to U.S. voters Sunday, telling the American public in televised interviews that the White House must be w...
UM law professor's study draws Schweitzer's ire
September 16th, 2012
HELENA — A law professor who wrote a report criticizing how the state values certain types of property failed to properly disclose she was being paid by a cable company that wants to lower it...
Saturday's Prep Football: Big Sandy, North Star win convincingly
September 15th, 2012
Saturday's ScoreThe Associated Press PR...
Tom and Marilyn Jurenka, Joe Broesder honored for service
September 15th, 2012
Tom and Marilyn Jurenka, ranchers from Hingham, and Joe T. Broesder. until recently Hill County Extension agent, were honored at the annual Ag Appreciation Dinner Saturday night....
Breaking Sports: MSU-N spikers clobber Dickinson
September 15th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team backed up its impressive Friday-night win over Rocky Mountain College, with a three-set sweep of the Dickinson State Blue Hawks Saturday aftern...
Breaking Sports: Blue Hawks stun Lights in Dickinson
September 15th, 2012
For the seocnd straight week, the final seconds of a game were unkind to the Montana State University-Northern football team. The Lights gave up 14 fourth-quarter points, including a three-yard tou...
LA Sheriff: Feds interview Calif. filmmaker
September 15th, 2012
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Southern California filmmaker linked to an anti-Islamic movie inflaming protests across the Middle East was interviewed by federal probation officers at a Los Angeles she...
Breaking Sports: Blue Ponies dominate Eagles
September 14th, 2012
The Havre Blue Ponies got their first win of the 2012 Class A football season - and they did it against an old rival. On Friday night, the Pony offense put up big numbers in a 40-26 win over the Si...
Friday's Prep Football: Chinook and C/J-I roll to easy wins
September 14th, 2012
Friday's Scores The Associated Press
Breaking news: Northern, 390 homes left without gas service
September 14th, 2012
A total of 390 homes and much of Montana State University-Northern were left without gas service Friday after a mistake by workers. Crews from around Montana were called in...
Judge strikes down Wis. law limiting union rights
September 14th, 2012
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge on Friday struck down nearly all of the state law championed by Gov. Scott Walker that effectively ended collective bargaining rights for most public w...
Man injured by black bear in Bob Marshall Wilderness
September 14th, 2012
BILLINGS — A man was injured Friday during a run-in with a black bear that was later killed in the remote Bob Marshall Wilderness in northwest Montana, wildlife officials said.Th...
Hi-Line Darts and Laurels
September 14th, 2012
Laurel — Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson made a good point this week. He said that despite the fact the district has failed to meet the No Child Left Behind...
What war on post-traumatic speaking disorder?
September 14th, 2012
We now interrupt your regularly scheduled news and editorials to bring you this special, anti-factual Pamville News Report on the war — the War on Women.*******
Obscure drug confounds authorities
September 14th, 2012
A string of patients with strange symptoms admitted to Northern Montana Hospital in the past month has hospital staff and local law enforcement concerned.Kathy Labaty, who runs the emergency...
Community Education starts registration next week
September 14th, 2012
A plethora of topics again will be taught this year in Havre Public School’s Community Education program, with registration for classes set to run Monday through Friday next week.This...
Blue Ponies hope to ground Eagles
September 14th, 2012
Tonight at the Blue Pony Stadium in Havre, two winless teams will line up across from each other under the lights. And while both teams enter the contest winless, one Class A team will earn its fir...
Skylights look to keep rolling
September 14th, 2012
Momentum can be a crucial component in volleyball, whether its in the course of a set, a match or even a season. And the Montana State University-Northern Skyl...
Friday Night Lights Feature: Stepping up to the challenge
September 14th, 2012
Looking at what Havre High's Thomas Gruber has done this season, you wouldn’t know that he had just one varsity start prior to this season. Gruber, a ju...
Lights seek the win column at DSU
September 14th, 2012
It’s early in the 2012 Frontier Conference football season, and it’s not time to hit the panic button quite yet. But make no mistake, the Montana State University-Northern Lights need a...
Pony harriers race in Lewistown today
September 14th, 2012
Coming off of a weekend where both the Havre High boys and girls cross country teams won team titles in Malta, the Blue Ponies are looking to keep this successful pace. &n...
HHS spikers face tough Eastern A foes
September 14th, 2012
The Havre High volleyball team knows it has the talent to turn in a great season this year. They have proved that with big time wins at tournaments like the Electric City Classic, and will hopefull...
Cats, Griz home for final nonconference games
September 14th, 2012
It’s home again for the Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies. And after difficult road contests last Saturday night, things don’t get any easier for either Montana school....
Hi-Line Sports Schedule
September 14th, 2012
FridayHigh School FootballHavre vs Sidney, 7 p.m.Harlem at Choteau, 7 p.m.Chinook at Sunburst, 7:30 p.m.
NYC bans big, sugary drinks at restaurants
September 14th, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — Over a decade, New York City has outlawed smoking in bars and offices, banned trans fats, and forced fast-food restaurants to list calorie counts on their menus.Now, th...
Fed unveils bold, open-ended steps to aid economy
September 13th, 2012
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alarmed by the chronically weak U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve launched an aggressive new effort Thursday to boost the stock market and make borrowing cheaper for years t...
Our View: Havre Festival Days depends on volunteerism
September 13th, 2012
A longtime Havre tradition takes place this weekend. The community will celebrate the 32nd Festival Days. The highlight is the parade Saturday morning, b...
New policy concerning letters to editor
September 13th, 2012
Readers: Effective with this political season, the Havre Daily News is instituting a new policy concerning election endorsement letters to the editor.
Lessons learned on Hollow Days with a 4-year-old
September 13th, 2012
A week and a day. I'm not counting, but if I were, there are only a few days left until Lexi's mommy and daddy come home. I am in a suburb of Seattle babysitting my granddaughter, Alexandri...
Havre's generosity keeps soup kitchen going
September 13th, 2012
Editor: I want to commend the people of Havre for their generosity. I have seen it over and over again as neighbors help neighbors and reach out in some sp...
John Rudolph Vanek
September 13th, 2012
John Rudolph Vanek, 85 died Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, at his home in Havre.His memorial service will be 2 p. m. Sunday, Sept. 16,, at the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. A fellowship lunche...
Havre schools doing well, despite AYP, Carlson says
September 13th, 2012
Havre Public Schools Superintendent Andy Carlson interpreted the districts’ recently released Adequate Yearly Progress results for the Board of Trustees at its Tuesday night meeting.Th...
Two political events set for Festival Days
September 13th, 2012
Festival Days celebrators have two opportunities to look at politics during Festival Days this year on top of seeing candidates and officials in Saturday morning’s parade — a Democratic...
Concrete at Beaver Creek cabins tabled at board meeting
September 13th, 2012
A heavy topic rose to the top of a discussion at the Hill County Park Board meeting this week — concrete.Beaver Creek Park Superintendent Chad Edgar told the park board that a cabin ow...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Makhayla Farmer, Chinook Volleyball
September 13th, 2012
Her future is college basketball with the Skylights, but Makhayla Farmer is an impact volleyball player in Chinook right now
Northern Rodeo starts Friday
September 13th, 2012
There will plenty events to take part in this weekend as Havre celebrates 100 years, but many local rodeo fans will find themselves at the Hill County Fairgrounds in Havre. &nbs...
MSU-N's Wagner riding to new heights
September 13th, 2012
Robert Wagner has already found a level of success that most prep and college bronc riders could only dream of. And now in his final season as a cowboy, on the Montana State University-Northern Lig...
Frontier Notebook: A shocker, huge stats and a wide open race
September 13th, 2012
To say Carroll College has been great is putting it mildly. In fact, there are few adjectives to describe just how Carroll has dominated the Frontier Conference over the last 12 years. ...
George Ferguson Column: Sports fans can have it all during Festival Da...
September 13th, 2012
If you ask me, Havre’s annual Festival Days is about one of the single-best traditions we have going, and that’s saying a lot because there’s plenty of great traditions in what I&...
10 Things to Know for Today
September 13th, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:1. PROTESTERS STORM AMERICAN EMBASSY IN YEMENViolence follows attacks targeti...
US sends Marines to Libya after deadly attack
September 12th, 2012
BENGHAZI, Libya — The U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli on Wednesday after the mob attack that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. Officials were investig...
Obama condemns attack that killed envoy, 3 others
September 12th, 2012
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama vowed Wednesday the United States would "work with the Libyan government to bring to justice" those who killed U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens and three ot...
Welch: Schools need more accountability, local control
September 12th, 2012
Sandy Welch, Republican candidate for Montana superintendent of public instruction, said people in the state see a good future for education here.“There is a lot of excitement, there i...
Montana names Haslam athletic director
September 12th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — The University of Montana has promoted associate athletic director Kent Haslam to the position of athletic director.UM President Royce Engstrom says Haslam will b...
School board discusses enrollment, building projects
September 12th, 2012
During the first Havre Public Schools Board of Trustees meeting of the 2012-2013 school year, the board got an idea of how the school year is starting, in enrollment, the budget and last year&rsquo...
AnaBelle P. Monson
September 12th, 2012
AnaBelle P. Monson, 92, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook of natural causes.Cremation has taken place, and private family memorial services wi...
George Ferguson Column: Skylights turned more than a corner
September 12th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team has high hopes for the 2012 season. And one victory isn’t going to mean the Skylights have reached those goals. ...
HHS golfers head to tough Billings courses
September 12th, 2012
The Havre High golf teams are reaching a critical point in the 2012 season. And only two tournaments stand between the Blue Ponies and the all-important Central A Divisional meet, which is slated f...
Lights, Skylights compete at Tech golf tournament
September 12th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern golf teams opened the 2012 Frontier Conference golf season with 54 holes over the last two days. The Lights and Skylights...
Skylights add post player
September 12th, 2012
Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball coach Chris Mouat has announced the signing of Maurisha McKissic to join the Skylight program this fall. McKissic is a 6-1 post play...
Obama condemns attack that killed US ambassador
September 12th, 2012
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Wednesday condemned attacks on a U.S. consulate in eastern Libya that killed the U.S. ambassador and three American members of his staff. He ordered inc...
State Supreme Court restores medical marijuana law
September 12th, 2012
HELENA — The Montana Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a ban on medical marijuana sales does not violate the constitutional rights of registered users or providers, overturning a lower judge'...
Our View: Online speech is still free speech
September 11th, 2012
Everybody gets sick and tried some time or other about the vulgar, negative tone of people who post things on Facebook. I...
Former UM football player pleads guilty to rape
September 11th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — A former University of Montana football player pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping an acquaintance as she slept on his couch after an evening of drinking two years ago.Bea...
New Bullhook Clinic location is set
September 11th, 2012
Several months after a $5 million grant to move a Hill County medical clinic was approved, Bullhook Community Health Center has a location to put the clinic.U. S. Sen. Jon Tester announced t...
Hill County Museum Board welcomes new member
September 11th, 2012
The Hill County Museum Board not only had good news to share, but a new member to share it with.Joel Fladstol made his first appearance as member of the board at their meeting Monday night.
Hi-Line Volleyball Roundup: A wild start to 6C season
September 11th, 2012
If the first major weekend of high school volleyball is any indication, it’s going to be a wild two months, especially in the District 6C. League p...
Ponies sweep Malta Invite races
September 11th, 2012
The Havre High cross country teams have already shown flashes of greatness this season, and at a very tough invite in Malta, the Blue Ponies did it again. The...
Four Frontier teams ranked in NAIA Top 25
September 11th, 2012
Though the Montana State University-Northern football team isn’t one of them, there are a Frontier-record tying four teams ranked in the first regular season NAIA Coaches Poll.
MSU-Northern rides in Wyoming
September 11th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern rodeo teams began the fall season with a long trip to Cody, Wyo., last weekend. The Lights and Skylights competed at rode...
For Sept. 11 anniversary, a turning point passed?
September 11th, 2012
NEW YORK — As the sun rose over the World Trade Center site Tuesday, the neighborhood around ground zero seemed more like a normal weekday than in previous years on the anniversary, with fewe...
Hill outraises Bullock for 2nd straight month
September 10th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Hill outraised his Democratic opponent, Steve Bullock, for the second straight month as the campaigns heated up for the Nov. 6 elec...
Trying to lose weight, the Internet way
September 10th, 2012
I wanted to write a column about an app I was using to, hopefully, lose a bit of weight. I was going to say that I’...
Chicago teachers strike for first time in 25 years
September 10th, 2012
HICAGO (AP) — Thousands of teachers walked off the job Monday in Chicago's first schools strike in 25 years, after union leaders announced that months-long negotiations had failed to resolve...
Kulbeck appointed as Blaine County commissioner
September 10th, 2012
Harlem businessman and city council member Charlie Kulbeck is scheduled to be sworn in Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. as a Blaine County commissioner, finishing the term of Democrat Vic Miller, who died fro...
Forum set Wednesday on eastern Montana development
September 10th, 2012
Montana State University-Northern in Havre will be represented at Miles Community College in Miles City Wednesday, talking about how the Montana education system can help with workforce development...
10 Things to Know for today
September 10th, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday (times in EDT):1. CHICAGO TEACHERS ON STRIKE FOR FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARSContract...
HHS spikers play great in Great Falls
September 9th, 2012
Heading into another tough tournament, the Havre High volleyball team really just wanted to win a handful of games and matches. But the Central A Blue Ponies d...
Mounties nip Lights in LaGrande, again
September 9th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern football team has suffered some gut-wrenching defeats at the hands of the Eastern Oregon Mountaineers in recent years. An...
Cowboys corral Blue Ponies in Miles City
September 9th, 2012
The rough games continue to get piled onto the Havre High football team this season, but at least the week-by-week improvement is still being shown by the hardworking Blue Ponies. ...
Griz fall in another classic with ASU; Cats survive a scare at Drake
September 9th, 2012
BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Demetrius McCray's interception with 18 seconds left stopped Montana's final drive and preserved No. 8 Appalachian State's 35-27 victory Saturday night in the first regu...
18 months later, grim times for ex-pot providers
September 9th, 2012
HELENA — When federal agents raided 26 Montana medical marijuana provider homes, businesses and warehouses in March 2011, prominent among those targeted were the owners of Montana Canna...
Breaking Sports: EOU edges Northern in Oregon
September 8th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern football team has never had much luck, or success at Eastern Oregon's Community Stadium. On Saturday in LaGrande, Ore., that trend continued. No. 16 Eastern O...
In Florida, Obama says US not a nation in decline
September 8th, 2012
SEMINOLE, Fla. (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday pronounced Republicans "dead wrong" in calling America a country in decline, offering a rebuttal to the "naysayers" who drew atten...
Package prompts closure of US-Canada crossing
September 8th, 2012
SWEETGRASS (AP) — Authorities say a U.S.-Canada border crossing between Montana and Alberta was closed for nearly five hours after a suspicious package was delivered to the Canadian por...
Breaking Sports: Cowboys too much for Blue Ponies
September 7th, 2012
The Havre High football team fell to 0-3 to start the 2012 season after losing to the Miles City Cowboys 35-14 Friday night in Miles City. The Cowboys improved to 2-1 and have now beaten HHS three...
Hi-Line darts and laurels
September 7th, 2012
Laurel — Marc Mariani has lifted the spirits of his hometown of Havre in the past few years. His tremendous athletic prowess at the University of Montana a...
Prevention and public health funding: A move in the right direction
September 7th, 2012
(This guest column was submitted by public health officers from throughout Montana.) It is well known that the United States spends a lot of mon...
Life could be perfect if I could live it like the director's cut
September 7th, 2012
I get annoyed with people who wish life could come with an instruction manual because they want their life to be easier. Don’t be such a noodle, I say. &...
Social media, legal trouble
September 7th, 2012
The tribal government at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation is looking for feedback on a proposed law that could see violators face jail time and fines for posting damaging or threatening informa...
Vandeberg appointed Montana Ambassador
September 7th, 2012
The head of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is taking on some additional duties, working state- and nationwide.Gov. Brian Schweitzer appointed Havre Chamber Executive Director Debbie Vand...
Sivertsen, group, promotes Wild Horse and the Hi-Line at Ports to Plai...
September 7th, 2012
Bob Sivertsen, president of the Highway 2 Association, is continuing to tout the need of improving transportation and connectivity in the region.Sivertsen has helped set up a Havre sponsorsh...
Home Volleyball: Skylights host Carroll
September 7th, 2012
Three weeks might not seem like much time, but when you’re playing volleyball, traveling to places like Spokane and Las Vegas, it can seem like an eternity. &nb...
Friday Night Lights Feature: Pioneers in the movies
September 7th, 2012
Local prep athletes and fans all know that when they hear the name Big Sandy, it represents the epitome of Six-Man football. On a map of the United States, Big...
Blue Ponies tee it up at Beaver Creek
September 7th, 2012
The Havre High boys and girls golf teams opened the season under beautiful summer conditions last month at Prairie Farms Golf Course. And it looks like the Pon...
Lights start over in Oregon
September 7th, 2012
The Montana State University-Northern football team has already played one game in 2012. But it still seems like the Lights are getting ready to play their season-opener. &...
HHS looks to bounce back in Miles City
September 7th, 2012
An 0-2 start to the season was not in the script for the Havre High football team this season. But the improvements keep coming, and the Blue Ponies are nothing but excited to get on the field agai...
Ponies race in Malta
September 7th, 2012
The Havre High cross country team had a great season opener a week ago, and facing another tough field of harriers, the Blue Ponies are looking for another top performance. ...
Emotional road games for Griz, Cats
September 7th, 2012
In one way or another, both the Montana Grizzlies and the Montana State Bobcats were destined to play the road games they’ll be playing on Saturday night. ...
Rehberg protesters were rude, arrogant
September 6th, 2012
Editor: I attended the street meeting with Rep. Denny Rehberg. I don’t know exactly what words to use the describe the mayhem caused by...
Our View: Compliance checks help keep kids safe
September 6th, 2012
Soon area police will be visiting places that sell alcohol in Hill County to determine if the sales meet state laws. Bars, taverns, restaurants and clubs...
Nature or nurture? The new, improved kochia
September 6th, 2012
Recently I have been rethinking my personal war against kochia, a common noxious weed, otherwise known as tumbleweed, romanced in song by the Sons of the Pioneers, engraved in ou...
Proposed amendment would protect parents' rights
September 6th, 2012
Currently before Congress is the Parental Rights Amendment which would explicitly define the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing, education and care of their children as a fun...
Margaret Allison
September 6th, 2012
Margaret "Peggy" Jean Allison, born March 1, 1930, in Havre, died Sunday, Aug. 26, in Arizona. She was the eldest of five children. Survivors include h...
Dr. William Rader
September 6th, 2012
Dr. William A. "Bill" Rader's memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at St. Jude Parish Center....
No jail for lobbyist in medical marijuana charge
September 6th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — A lobbyist who became the face of the effort to legalize medical marijuana in Montana and helped draft the initiative approved by vo...
Jury convicts Drew Peterson of 3rd wife's death
September 6th, 2012
JOLIET, Ill. — Drew Peterson, the swaggering former suburban Chicago police officer who generated a media storm after his much-younger fourth wife vanished in 2007, was convicted Thursday of...
Community asked to sign card for Marc Mariani
September 6th, 2012
People can wish Havre’s own NFL football star well, with a card on display at Boxcars Restaurant & Lounge to sign. “I think it’s a...
Judy Martz coming to Havre: 'What War on Women?'
September 6th, 2012
A former governor is coming to Havre to dispute claims that the GOP is working against the interests of American women. Gov. Judy Martz, who served as lieutenant gov...
Juneau speaks at DNC
September 6th, 2012
Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Denise Juneau praised President Barack Obama for his stand on education and Native American issues when she spoke to the Democratic National Conve...
Council OKs Havre's budget, taxes to fund it
September 6th, 2012
After a brief moment of tacit approval, the Havre City Council wrapped up the public hearing on the then preliminary 2013 budget on Wednesday evening with unanimous approval for...
Hospital installs new state-of-the-art equipment
September 6th, 2012
Students aren’t the only ones getting new equipment this fall. Northern Montana Hospital is updating their imaging, with a new computed tomography scanner this month and a...
Deadlines to register for Festival Days events creeping up
September 6th, 2012
With a plethora of events set to run during the 32nd annual celebration of Havre Festival Days Sept. 14-16, deadlines to register for many events are coming up just around the co...
Hi-Line Athlete Profile: Kelsey Williams, MSU-N Volleyball
September 6th, 2012
Montana State University-Northern outside hitter Kelsey Williams is just a junior, but she’s already been around the block a time or two when it comes to Frontier Conference volleyball.
2012 Frontier Volleyball Preview: Title race may be wide open
September 6th, 2012
The NAIA volleyball season is already a month old. And now the real fun begins. This week marks the start of the 2012 Frontier Conference season – a seas...
Ponies head to the Electric City
September 6th, 2012
The Electric City Classic volleyball tournament is never referred to as an easy weekend, but for the Havre High volleyball program, it definitely makes for a lighter weekend when compared to the Bl...
Frontier Notebook: Bears, Raiders off to hot starts
September 6th, 2012
It’s already been two weeks since the Montana State University-Northern Lights and Carroll College Fighting Saints kicked off the 2012 football season at Blue Pony Stadium in Havre.&nb...
Big weekend ahead for Pony golf teams
September 6th, 2012
The Havre High golf teams have a busy four weeks ahead. And its starts this weekend for the Blue Pony squads. On Friday, the Blue Ponies will take to the Pine...
CONVENTION WATCH: Obama basks in Clinton's embrace
September 6th, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Convention Watch shows you the 2012 political conventions through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles list...
BNSF expands oil capacity in Williston Basin
September 5th, 2012
HELENA (AP) — BNSF Railway Co. said it has ramped up its operations to meet the anticipated demands of the Bakken oil boom by increasing its shipping capacity, hiring 560 workers in Montana a...
Dems seek Clinton luster; move Obama's big speech
September 5th, 2012
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — President Barack Obama swept into his convention city Wednesday, eager to accept his party's nomination and make the case for re-election despite a sputtering economy. He h...
I'll visit Montana when trapping ends
September 5th, 2012
Editor: I am a teacher in Chicago. I ride the bus to go to work almost every day, and recently I noticed the posters displayed inside the bus...
Hugo H. Schram
September 5th, 2012
Hugo H. Schram, 87, of Lewistown, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, 2012, in Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown, following a brief illness. He was born March 10...
Hill County OKs $20M budget, down $3M
September 5th, 2012
The Hill County Commission Tuesday approved a budget with a $3 million reduction in spending, and did so without firing any employees, but also without much for new equipment and...
Cattle back in Beaver Creek
September 5th, 2012
With Labor Day over, a new attraction — or distraction — is back on Beaver Creek Park south of Havre, and officials are urging people to slow down and use caution.
Blaine County budget up for vote Thursday
September 5th, 2012
A few months ago, Blaine County Commissioners announced they might have to cut one of their Montana State University Extension Agents. Now it is time for the ax to fall. &n...
No complaints on Havre budget, hearing is tonight
September 5th, 2012
Havre City Council, in a whirlwind of approval Tuesday night, heard no complaints or comments on the $17 million preliminary city budget for next year during the first public hea...
Conservative group rallies for traditional values
September 5th, 2012
Organizers and concerned Hi-Line residents gathered on Town Square Friday evening to talk about the state of American or Montanan families and the rights of parents. ...
Hi-Line Football Roundup: Hawks get revenge
September 5th, 2012
After a pretty slow opening week last weekend, Hi-Line football was finally in full swing week two. Friday, in a rare upset, the Chester/J-I Hawks defeated th...
Local Golf Report: It's time to say goodbye, again
September 5th, 2012
The weather is still beautiful. I just shot my best 18-hole score of my life on Sunday and I’m sure many of you still have plenty of great golf rounds left in you this year.
Ex-Griz RB Donaldson makes plea deal in rape case
September 4th, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — Former University of Montana running back Beau Donaldson plans to plead guilty to sexual intercourse without consent after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors, hi...
Ruby Jacobson
September 4th, 2012
Ruby Jacobson, 94, of Chinook, passed away Sept. 2, 2012, at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook. Graveside services will be Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. at Kuper Me...
Charlene Mae Leo
September 4th, 2012
Charlene Mae Leo, 73, of Harlem, a retired realty specialist, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Mont. Wake services will be held...
2012-13 city budget to get final review this week
September 4th, 2012
With the final budget decisions being made this week, the Havre City Council, and any member of the public with a comment on the proposed $17 million budget, will have double the meetings, d...
Sheriffs seek way to implement DUI testing
Sheriffs seek ways to i...
September 4th, 2012
With the state attorney general touting the 100,000th test in a sobriety program he pushed through the Legislature, some local sheriffs say they would like to get that program going here on...
Police to crack down on underage sales
September 4th, 2012
The Hill County DUI Task Force released a warning to alcohol vendors in Havre and Hill County — underage sales tests are coming. A press release fr...
10 Things to Know Today
September 4th, 2012
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT):1. MICHELLE OBAMA WOULD LIKE TO RE-INTRODUCE YOU TO HER HUSBAND ...
Havre High harriers run fast in Cut Bank
September 3rd, 2012
Now that the first weekend is in the books for the Havre High cross country team, they should have a pretty good idea of how they stand up against the talent in the state. ...
Blue Pony spikers fall to Panthers, Rangers, bounce back on Saturday
September 3rd, 2012
The Havre High volleyball team was anxious to finally get back on the floor and compete this weekend. But facing a lot of tough competition in two days, it was the season opener the Blue Ponies wer...
HHS golfers win at East Glacier
September 3rd, 2012
For the second time in as many weeks, the Havre High boys and girls golf teams really found the East Glacier Lodge Golf Course to their liking. Last Saturday, the Blue Poni...
Young Ponies will continue improving
September 3rd, 2012
When suffering back-to-back losses like the defending Central A champion Havre High football team has, it is always important to focus on the positives. Team moral is still high...
MSU-N spikers battle tough teams in Las Vegas
September 3rd, 2012
If the Montana State University-Northern volleyball team was looking for the toughest teams it could find to prepare for the upcoming Frontier Conference volleyball season, then the Skylights found...
Griz run to a win over South Dakota
September 3rd, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — Montana coach Mick Delaney believes no one should be surprised that his team racked up 315 yards on the ground Saturday in its seas
Obama's re-election road: Hope and a hard climb
September 3rd, 2012
WASHINGTON — People remember the hope and the history. For him or against him, they picture candidate Barack Obama as the one who stood on stage in a football stadium in Denver and acce...
Tester would push stalled balanced budget plan
September 3rd, 2012
HELENA — U.S. Sen. Jon Tester says his biggest priority after re-election would be to push a bipartisan balanced budget solution that has so far languished in Congress, while challenger U.S....
Senate battle hinges on small number of undecideds
September 2nd, 2012
HELENA — Dale Specht of Great Falls is a retired school janitor who goes to the same barber as U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, but also appreciates the assistance U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg once offered h...
Lena Belcourt
September 2nd, 2012
Our beloved sister Lena Belcourt. “E-o-skah-Ski-wahk Ma-Sko-Ski Sk-wew” Green Grass Woman, passed away Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, after spending a wonderful year with us upon h...
Senate battle hinges on small number of undecideds
September 2nd, 2012
HELENA — There are few undecided voters remaining in the big Senate battle between U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and Republican challenger Denny Rehberg — but the campaigns are spending plenty t...
Unification Church founder Rev. Moon dies at 92
September 2nd, 2012
GAPYEONG, South Korea — The Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the self-proclaimed messiah who turned his Unification Church into a worldwide religious movement and befriended North Korean leaders as well...
Saturday's Prep Football: Pioneers, Knights romp
September 1st, 2012
Saturday's Scores The Associated Press PREP FOOT...
Ronna I. LaMere Turn Toes
September 1st, 2012
Ronna (LaMere) Turn Toes, 47, of Rocky Boy, passed away on Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, at her Rocky Boy residence due to complications from diabetes. Her wake began on Saturday, Sept. 1, a...
Montana faces wildfire conditions on long weekend
September 1st, 2012
BUTTE (AP) — Montana firefighters struggled Saturday with 19 active wildfires as the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for a weekend of lightning and high temperatures that c...
Legendary songwriter Hal David dies in LA at 91
September 1st, 2012
LOS ANGELES — Hal David, the stylish, heartfelt lyricist who teamed with Burt Bacharach on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and...
Dog missing after fatal Montana crash found
September 1st, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — A 2-year-old dog who ran away after a fatal crash on Interstate 90 in western Montana earlier this month was captured Friday morning and will be returned to her family....
Prosecutor wants rape case text messages sealed
September 1st, 2012
MISSOULA (AP) — The Missoula County Attorney's Office says it's concerned a rape case against suspended Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson is becoming what it calls a "trial of the victim...
