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MISSOULA (AP) — The University of Montana has found a way to cover a $3 million budget shortfall during the fall semester without impacting academic instruction or student support. Michael Reid, vice president of administration and finance, told the Missoulian (http://bit.ly/1gug5b9 ) the school will make some small budget adjustments, including delaying some projects and finding utility savings. However, Reid and UM Provost Perry Brown say covering the $3 million shortfall the university expects it will face for the s... Full story
Kindergarteners watch a fire safety puppet show Wednesday afternoon at Highland Park Early Primary School. The Havre Fire Department puts on the puppet show to stress the importance of fire safety.... Full story
GREAT FALLS (AP) — Blackfeet tribal leader and state Sen. Shannon Augare has pleaded guilty in federal court to misdemeanor charges after he fled a sheriff's deputy who stopped him for drunken driving. Augare entered the plea Thursday after U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Strong ruled Augare's conviction on the same charges last month in tribal court did not end the federal case. Strong ordered Augare to pay $1,250 in fines and to attend a treatment class. Augare apologized and told the judge he accepted full responsibility. H... Full story
The organizers of the North Central Montana Transit bus line are considering kickstarting a bus route through Havre, depending on the community's response to the idea. Jim Lyons, the director of transportation for the transit system, said the idea of the new route is to provide transportation in Havre throughout the day. Samantha Rybicki, the information and outreach manager, said this could be a great thing for the businesses of Havre, especially downtown. "We'll have more... Full story
Havre Police Department An 11:03 Wednesday complaint at the police station about inappropriate photos in a cell phone was investigated. ——— A 22-year-old Havre man was arrested on a Justice or City court warrant, a state District court warrant and criminal contempt after officers served a warrant for his arrest at 11:12 a.m. Wednesday on 2nd Street West. ——— An officer issued a summons to a 23-year-old Havre man for possession of drug paraphernalia at 12:39 p.m. Wednesday on 2nd Avenue. ——— An officer issued a summons to a 16... Full story
A Blue Cross Blue Shield representative told Havre business people Wednesday about changes they can expect when the Affordable Care Act goes into effect next year. Frank Cote's talk included comments on a headline-grabbing issue: people's existing policies being canceled due to the act, called Obamacare. President Barack Obama has been criticized for telling people that if they liked their current policy, under the reform act they could keep that policy. "Technically, the... Full story
While the results of Tuesday’s election in the race in the Fort Belknap Indian Community tribal elections exactly mirrored the primary results, it brings some new faces to the tribal council at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. Mark L. Azure and George Horse Capture Jr. took the victory in the race for top leadership, with Azure the new president and Horse Capture the vice president. In that race, the ballots list president and vice president on one ticket. Council members Donovan Archambault Sr. and Wesley Kill Eagle were t... Full story
A motor vehicle crash at 1st Street and 4th Avenue stopped traffic as cars were removed. Around 11:41 a.m. Wednesday, a Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling west and ran through the red light at the intersection, Havre Police said. A Buick was traveling northbound on 4th Avenue, about to make a left hand turn to travel westbound on 1st Street when the Cavalier ran the light and hit the Buick. The Cavalier bounced off the Buick and ran head-on into a semi that was was eastbound,... Full story
Any time she steps onto a gym floor, Montana State University-Northern senior libero Holly Cartwright feels right at home. She feels that way because she loves volleyball, loves the competition and she knows she's very good at what she does. But with the exception of an occasional road match, for the last nine years, when Holly Cartwright steps onto a gym floor for a match, she doesn't just feel at home, she literally is at home. Cartwright has been playing volleyball... Full story
The final home matches of the year are always emotional for the Montana State University-Northern Skylights. But with so much at stake inside the Armory Gymnasium over the next two nights, emotions are going to be at an all-time high. The No. 25 Skylights close out the regular season with matches against Dickinson State tonight, and Rocky Mountain College on Friday night. And on the line will be no less than the Frontier Conference regular season championship and the No. 1... Full story
The Central A volleyball conference hasn't changed much over the last year, and the conference standings prove that. But as the Havre High Blue Ponies enter the postseason as the No. 4 seed for the second straight year, they will look to shake things up. Finishing the regular season with a conference record of 2-3 and an overall record of 5-12, the Ponies are the fourth seed entering this weekend's tournament in Lewistown. The seeding is the same as last season, as Belgrade... Full story
One big game down, one to go for the Carroll College Fighting Saints and their quest to re-claim the Frontier Conference championship. After Carroll not only didn't win a share of the league title for the first time in 12 seasons last fall, but also failed to make the NAIA playoffs for the first time in that stretch, the Saints are certainly back on track. And no game proved that more than last Saturday's monumental win over then No. 20 Southern Oregon in Helena. Carroll... Full story
It was fate that brought the Havre Blue Ponies and Miles City Cowboys back together last Saturday at Blue Pony Stadium. And as it turned out, Havre was destined to win. The Blue Ponies certainly seemed like a team of destiny, clawing their way back from a 20-7 deficit in the second half, and making one, final defensive stand to preserve a coveted Class A playoff win. And fate and destiny sure seem to be theme for the Blue Ponies this November, because now Havre goes from one... Full story
Prep Football Playoffs Class AA First round Friday Missoula Sentinel (6-4) at Bozeman (10-0), 7 p.m. Billings Skyview (6-4) at Helena (9-1), 7 p.m. Butte (6-4) at Kalispell Glacier (9-1), 7 p.m. Saturday Great Falls CMR (6-4) at Helena Capital (7-3), 1 p.m. Class A Quarterfinals Saturday Hamilton (7-3) at Billings Central (7-1), 1 p.m. Havre (5-4) at Columbia Falls (8-0), noon Laurel (7-3) at Dillon (8-0), noon, Whitefish (8-2) at Belgrade (7-2), 1 p.m. Class B Quarterfinals Saturday Fairfield (7-1) at Glasgow (8-1), 1 p.m. B... Full story
