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Colton Kuka, 9, in a nationwide contest to create original recipes to send to Michelle Obama, took first in Montana and will be spending time in the White House. "Me and my grandma entered this contest with the White House, and if we won, we could go to the White House and eat dinner with the first lady," Kuka said. Kuka is one of 54 youths who have earned the opportunity in the contest to visit the White House. One youth from each state and United States territory is chosen...
For 28 years, the Hi-Line Cruz'n Association has held a rod run that attracts people from throughout Montana and beyond. The tradition continues this weekend, when more than 50 cars and their owners are expected for the 29th edition. The public is invited to see the cars on display 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Great Northern Fairgrounds. The owners delight to talking to visitors and telling the story of their cars, said Craig Otterstrom, a longtime association member....
Greg Gianforte's son David does business every day with people in Singapore, Sydney, Australia and Chicago. He does that in his bedroom in Bozeman, Greg Gianforte told a crowd in Havre Wednesday night. Working on a computer, people can do the work that used to require face-to-face contact and jet-hopping around the world, Gianforte said. A vigorous use of telecommuting could be the salvation of Montana's economy, he said. Many high-paying jobs could be performed in people's ho...
Selena Gibbs has pleaded not guilty to a charge filed that says she committed theft by common scheme, a felony, by stealing merchandise from Havre’s North 40 Outfitters and selling it online in Great Falls. According to deputies’ accounts, she was confronted by Great Falls Police officers after they met up with her to buy items she was selling. Once a deal was complete, the account reads, the officers told her who they were and she turned over equipment she was trying to sell and admitted stealing the items. Gibbs worked at...
Montana Democrats didn’t wait for Greg Gianforte to show up in Havre Wednesday before they criticized him. Gianforte has acknowledged he is considering a challenge to Montana Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock who is expected to seek a second term. But he has refused to discuss the potential campaign or his stands on other issues during his 30-stop tour of the state promoting telecommuter job. “Today, billionaire Greg Gianforte is making his way to Conrad, Shelby, Chester, Havre and Chinook for campaign-style events on tel...
Press release Montana Wilderness Association is calling shutterbugs of all ages and experience levels to show the world what they love about Montana’s wild places. Photographers can now submit their work at http://wildmontana.org/photocontest and compete for prizes totaling more than $1,000. “The photo contest is a great way for people to express their love and affection for Montana’s diverse wild places,” said Amanda Hagerty, administrative assistant at Montana Wildern...
Editor: As you may be aware, North Central Montana Transit runs Monday through Friday morning and afternoon along the Hi-Line. Commuters travelling 30-plus miles to work every day reduce their carbon footprint by utilizing the transit system. Also, riders include students furthering their education at the local tribal colleges and Montana State UniversityNorthern, those in need of medical care, individuals who access specialized services not found in smaller communities, as well as nondrivers of all ages using our local...
Envy me if you wish. My living room ceiling leaks drops the size of tadpoles. The wind stirred by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Blanca, like an angry sieve, filtered a heavy layer of grit over everything in my casa. The entire week has been muggy with temps in the nineties and air as heavy as water. Mama dove has taken her pair of baby doves, scruffy creatures, through basic flight instruction. The first day, as mama dove called encouragement, orders, from the top of a palm in the...
Havre Police Department Officers investigated an 8:31 a.m. Wednesday call from the VA Clinic about a man who causes a disturbance when he is in the clinic. —— Officers investigated a 12:49 p.m. Wednesday report at the police station about a found driver’s license. —— Officers investigated a theft or forgery after a 2:21 p.m. Wednesday report at the police station. —— Mara Jayne Corcoran, 24, of Havre was arrested on charges of partner or family member assault and criminal contempt after she and another caller reported a di...
Tye Dontigny, 33 of Arlee died unexpectedly and to our dismay in Missoula on June 3, 2015. Tye was a free spirit with impeccable taste and a fabulous decorative flair. He was an artist, loyal friend, son, grandson, nephew and loved one. Tye was full of fire and ice. He was candid and witty, with a smile and laugh that could melt the world.He was passionate and loved deeply with all of his being. Tye tasted the stars and rode the moon. All who encountered him were forever changed and those of us who knew him well are forever...
Fish, Wildlife and Parks A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 program that allows children and their families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. Just in time for summer fishing, FWP staff is in the process of restocking the 49 - and counting - different location sites across Montana's Hi-Line. The "Kids to Fish" program lets youngsters check out fishing rods and reels and basic tackle, such as hooks, bobbers and sinkers....
The 2015 season for the Hi-Line United U19 and U14 teams is coming to an end seemingly right after it began. But, after taking on teams all across the state of Montana for the past two months, both teams will finish their seasons this weekend in Livingston at the Montana State Cup. The U19 tournament will feature six teams and the United will kick off the tournament Saturday morning when they take on Red Lodge at 8 a.m. Then, the team will finish group play later Saturday as...
After getting their feet wet in summer baseball at the North Star Jamboree last weekend, the Havre North Stars American Legion baseball club is hitting the road to Williston, North Dakota, for a four-day tournament against some high-quality competition. Havre (3-5 overall, 2-2 conference), got a chance to get some of its young talent on the field a week ago, but this weekend, in an actual tournament, the North Stars aren’t looking to gain experience, they are looking to w...
