Archive For February 2011
Breaking Sports: LC State 71, Skylights 60
March 1st, 2011
The MSU-Northern women's basketball team's season is over. On Tuesday night in Lewiston, Idaho, the 10th-ranked Lewis-Clark State Warriors defeated the Skylights 71-60 in the first round of the F...
Rehberg introduces Montana sovereignty act
March 1st, 2011
Rehberg introduces Montana sovereignty act...
Big playoff test awaits Skylights tonight
March 1st, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team played their hearts out this past weekend in Havre. And on top of that, the Skylights played perhaps two of their be...
George Ferguson Column: Northern basketball fans rock the house
March 1st, 2011
The regular season is over. The playoffs are here. And for the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team, the postseason march to March will begin at home.
Havre High swimming hands out awards
March 1st, 2011
The Havre High swimming team held its annual awards night recently.
The Most Outstanding Swimmer Award for the Blue Pony boys went to Evan Flathers, wh...
Bring back the comics, many Oscar watchers urge
February 28th, 2011
Bring back the comics, many Oscar watchers...
Pro-Gadhafi forces fight rebels in 2 cities
February 28th, 2011
ibyan militia members who are now part of...
Wis. gov. to outline ultimate intentions in budget
February 28th, 2011
On the 14th day of protests at the state C...
Session watchers weigh in on the Legislature
February 28th, 2011
Session watchers weigh in on the Legislatu...
Berkshire Hathaway's 4Q net income up 43 percent
February 28th, 2011
OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett's Berkshire H...
George Ferguson Column: Lights earn a Frontier title the right way
February 28th, 2011
If you watch college basketball on ESPN, or the NBA each and every night, you’d hardly know that basketball was invented to be a team sport.
Toda...
Workin' Overtime: Lights share title
February 28th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team got a huge win when the Lights knocked off the Westminster Griffins on Friday night.
&...
LC State women beat MSU-N
February 28th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team suffered an emotionally devastating loss to Westminster College on Friday night. In fact, it doesn’t get...
Lights turn away Griffins
February 28th, 2011
Frontier Conference men’s basketball games don’t get any bigger than when the Montana State University-Northern Lights play host to the Westminster Griffins.
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Griffin buzzer-beater stuns Skylights
February 28th, 2011
For the last five years, the Westminster College women’s basketball team has been at or near the top of the Frontier Conference. And in that time, the MSU-Northern Skylights have...
Havre High boys Central A run ends with two overtime losses
February 28th, 2011
The season has to come to an end at one point or another, but the way the Havre High boys basketball season ended was hard on everybody.
Th...
HHS girls suffer close losses at Central A tourney
February 28th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team competed hard at the Central A basketball tournament this weekend, but just couldn’t get past two good teams in two very close games.
Chinook boys fall at Northern C
February 28th, 2011
GREAT FALLS — The District 9C Chinook Sugarbeeters and Box Elder Bears had a nice run at the 2011 Northern C boys basketball tournament over the weekend. But even wit...
Chinook girls get fourth
February 28th, 2011
GREAT FALLS — The Chinook Sugarbeeters and Box Elder Bears represented the 9C well this weekend. But as both of their seasons wound down and came to an end, they will have...
Harlem girls season ends at Northern B
February 28th, 2011
It's been a great season for the Harlem girls basketball team. Unfortunately, the Wildcats' division is just too tough.
Harlem (11-12) suffered losse...
NorthWestern Energy moves back into power supply
February 28th, 2011
NorthWestern Energy moves back into power...
Saturday's Prep Basketball
February 26th, 2011
Saturday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Billings Skyview 60, Great Fal...
Breaking Sports: Lights beat LC in OT, tie for Frontier title
February 26th, 2011
For the second time in three years, the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team has captured a Frontier Conference regular season co-championship. And it took extra time to do it....
Northern C Boys: Winifred-Roy 53, Chinook 38
February 26th, 2011
The Chinook boys basketball team just missed out on a Class C state tournament berth for the second straight season. On Saturday night in Great Falls, the Sugarbeeters lost to Winifred-Roy 53-38 in...
Northern C Boys: Chinook 51, Box Elder 47 (lo)
February 26th, 2011
The Chinook boys basketball team's season is still alive. On Saturday morning, the Beeters beat 9C rival Box Elder 51-47 in a Northern C loser-out game at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls. Th...
Central A Girls: Browning ousts Havre High
February 26th, 2011
The Havre Highg girls basketball team's season came to an abrupt end Saturday afternoon in Belgrade. The Ponies lost a hearbtreaking 44-42 decision to the Browning Indians in a loser-out game at t...
Central A Boys: Havre eliminated
February 26th, 2011
The Havre High boys basketball team suffered a second straight overtime loss to drop out of the Central A boys basketball tornament. The Blue Ponies second OT loss came in Saturday morning's loser...
Legislature bills restricting bison move forward
February 26th, 2011
Legislature bills restricting bison move f...
Friday's Prep Basketball
February 25th, 2011
Friday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Billings Senior 48, Great Falls...
Breaking Sports: Lights outlast Griffins
February 25th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team took one big step towards securing at least a share of the Frontier Conference championship. On Friday night at the MSU-Northern Fieldho...
Central A Boys: Browning 70, Havre 65 OT (SF)
February 25th, 2011
One week after the Havre High boys basketball team shocked Browning, the Indians returned the favor. Browning knocked off second-seeded Havre 70-65 in overtime in the semifinals of the Central A bo...
Northern C Girls: Roy-Winifred 34, Chinook 30 (3rd)
February 25th, 2011
The Chinook girls basketball team got close to reaching the Class C state tournament. Instead, that dream will have to wait another year. Chinook's stellar postseason run came to an end Friday nig...
Ferry with Americans aboard finally reaches Malta
February 25th, 2011
VALLETTA, Malta (AP) — After three days of delays, a U.S.-chartered ferry carrying A...
Winter storm wallops East with snow, rain, gusts
February 25th, 2011
Winter storm wallops East with snow, rain,...
Breaking Sports: Westminster beats Skylights on last shot
February 25th, 2011
The Griffins did it again. For the third straight season, the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team had the Westminster Griffins on the ropes. Instead it was the Griffins who l...
Northern C Boys: Dutton-Brady 58, Chinook 34
February 25th, 2011
The Chinook Sugarbeeters fell to the Dutton-Brady Diamondbacks 58-34 in a Northern C boys semifinal game Friday in Great Falls. The Beeters got 13 points from Lane Schmitt in the loss. Chinook will...
Lawyers seek to double fees in Indian claims case
February 25th, 2011
Lawyers seek to double fees in Indian clai...
Northern C Girls: Chinook 63, Box Elder 49
February 25th, 2011
The Chinook girls basketball team proved beyond a doubt that its District 9C champioship was no accident. On Friday afternoon at the Northern C girls tournament in Great Falls, the Sugarbeeters cru...
Northern C Boys: Box Elder 39, Highwood 35
February 25th, 2011
They didn't score many points, but the Box Elder Bears did enough to keep their postseason alaive for one more day. On Friday morning, the Bears edged Highwood 39-35 behind 14 points from Jacob Pa...
Little Bunny Foo Foo, he ain’t got no gratitude
February 25th, 2011
Little Bunny Foo Foo, he ain’t got no gratitud...
Rising gas prices not from Libyan unrest?
February 25th, 2011
Rising gas prices not from Libyan unrest ?
Eminent domain bill would set dangerous precedent
February 25th, 2011
Eminent domain bill would set dangerous pr...
Lawmakers see some success, some failure
February 25th, 2011
Lawmakers see some success, some failure
Havreite says she’s ‘embarrassed’ by legislative act...
February 25th, 2011
Havreite says she’s ‘embarrass...
When two worlds collide
February 25th, 2011
Montana State University-Northern senior basketball players Samm Schermele and Taylor Keller might both be from Montana, but they come from two different worlds. Schermele, a pro...
Beeters back in the Northern C semis
February 25th, 2011
GREAT FALLS — In your first game of the divisional tournament, slow starts and jangled nerves aren’t uncommon. But for the first time in years, tournament experience...
Bears stay alive to face Chinook
February 25th, 2011
GREAT FALLS —Coming out of the 9C tournament and after a Northern C win on Wednesday, the Chinook Sugarbeeters girls basketball team has been on a roll. But after meeting another No. 1 seed i...
Lights lay it all on the line at home
February 25th, 2011
There have been many big Frontier Conference men’s basketball games at the MSU-Northern Fieldhouse over the years.
But none may be bigger than th...
Skylights challenge Griffins, Warriors
February 25th, 2011
Emotion. In basketball, it can be a double-edged sword. Emotion can carry a team to victory, or it can hinder it’s performance.
However, one way...
Eagles take out Blue Pony girls
February 25th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team played well in the opening round of the Central A divisional tournament, but just couldn’t break the barrier that was the Lewistown Gol...
THURSDAY'S PREP BASKETBALL
February 24th, 2011
Thursday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bozeman 72, Butte 50
H...
Northern C Girls: Belt 60, Chinook 37 (SF)
February 24th, 2011
The Chinook Sugarbeeters had been playing powerful basketball. However, the undefeated Belt Huskies were just too powerful. On Thursday night at the Four Seasons Arena in Great Falls, the Huskies (...
Central A Girls: Ponies fall to Lewistown
February 24th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team suffered a disappointing opening-round loss to the Lewistown Eagles Thursday afternoon at the Central A girls divisional tournament in Belgrade. The Eagles beat...
Northern C Boys: Winifred-Roy 68, Box Elder 49
February 24th, 2011
It was a tough start to their first Northern C tournament in a nearly a decade as the Box Elder Bears were beaten by Winifred-Roy 68-49 in the first round of the Northern C boys tournament Thursday...
Tea party vision for Montana raising concerns
February 24th, 2011
Tea party vision for Mont. raising concern...
Throngs view space shuttle Discovery's last launch
February 24th, 2011
MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer
Unfair media coverage? This newspaper reports on all sides
February 24th, 2011
Unfair media coverage? This newspaper reports on all...
Northern C Boys: Chinook 59, Stanford-Geyser 48
February 24th, 2011
The Chinook boys basketball team is back in the Northern C semifinals. Behind 16 points each from seniors Chris Haider and Taylor Erskine, the Sugarbeeters bested District 7C runner-up Stanford-Gey...
Northern C Girls: Box Elder 73, Chester/J-I 57
February 24th, 2011
The Box Elder Bears aren't done yet. On Thursday morning at the Northern C divsional in Great Falls, the Bears trounced Hi-Line rival Chester/J-I 73-57 in a girls loser-out game. Box Elder will pl...
Chinook girls oust the Outlaws
February 24th, 2011
GREAT FALLS — To say the Chinook girls basketball team is on a roll right now would be an understatement of epic proportions.
First the Beeters had never won a 9C t...
Central A Preview: HHS boys chasing State A berth
February 24th, 2011
From the beginning of the season until now, the Havre High boys basketball team has steadily improved. Now, riding the wave of a four-game win streak, the Blue Ponies are looking to enter the Centr...
Central A Preview: Pony girls open with Lewistown
February 24th, 2011
The regular season is played in preparation for the post season tournaments. Records are thrown out the window, and the Havre High girls basketball team is hoping a little more success comes its wa...
HDN Athlete Profile: Aricka Wolf Chief
February 24th, 2011
Box Elder junior Aricka Wolf Chief led the District 9C in scoring this season. She's also already won a District 9C championship and starred in a Northern C divisional in her young career.
Chinook and Box Elder ready for Northern C boys
February 24th, 2011
The Northern C boys basketball tournament is as tough as they come in the state of Montana. But as hard as it may be, the Hi-Line’s Box Elder Bears and Chinook Sugarb...
Pee Wee's hit the Havre Ice Dome this weekend
February 24th, 2011
Hockey will once again take center ice this weekend in Havre.
The Havre Ice Hawks will host the Pee Wee "A" State Tournament Friday through Sunday at the Havre Ice Dome...
Breakout:
Montana GOP jobs bills clear key hurdles
February 23rd, 2011
HELENA — Republicans running the state Legislature successfully advanced on Wednes...
Nailing down nullification: GOP Reps plan strategy to win votes
February 23rd, 2011
Nailing Down Nullification: GOP Reps Plan...
Breaking news: Car repair shop severely damaged by fire
February 23rd, 2011
Breaking news: Car repair shop severely da...
House endorses bill to prevent abortion coercion
February 23rd, 2011
HELENA — The House is backing a proposal that seeks to prevent women from being...
House backs crackdown on illegal immigrants
February 23rd, 2011
House backs crackdown on illegal immigrant...
Rehberg hopes to resolve budget, avert federal shut down
February 23rd, 2011
Rehberg hopes to resolve budget, avert fed...
Stanley pleads not guilty to manslaughter from July crash
February 23rd, 2011
Stanley pleads not guilty to manslaughter...
Public meeting set for wastewater fee increase
February 23rd, 2011
Public meeting set for water fee increase
City reaches tentative contract agreement with fire department
February 23rd, 2011
City reaches tentative contract agreement...
Northern C girls, a loaded field
February 23rd, 2011
The dust has barely settled on district tournaments across the Hi-Line. Now however, area girls teams turn their attention to a chance at a coveted Class C state tournament.
...
Frontier's final weekend will be as intense as it gets
February 23rd, 2011
If you’re confused by the Frontier Conference men’s basketball standings, you’re not alone.
Heading into the final week of the regula...
No-Tap tourney coming to Hi-Line Lanes in March
February 23rd, 2011
Hi Line Lanes will be hosting a No-Tap Tournament March 5-6 and 6-12. Shifts start at 1 p.m. on the 5th, 11th, and 12th. No shifts on the 6th of March due to junior bowling. A pr...
Gadhafi's vow: Will fight to 'last drop of blood'
February 22nd, 2011
Gadhafi's vow: Will fight to 'last drop...
4 American hostages killed by pirates off Somalia
February 22nd, 2011
4 American hostages killed by pirates off Somalia
House whacks Missoula marijuana, gay rights laws
February 22nd, 2011
House whacks Missoula marijuana, gay right...
Montana tea party has strayed from Republican ideals
February 22nd, 2011
Montana tea party has strayed from Republican ideals...
Monuments, medical marijuana, Obamacare and Roe v. Wade
February 22nd, 2011
Monuments, medical marijuana, Obamacare and Roe v. W...
AFSCME supports Wisconsin public sector workers
February 22nd, 2011
AFSCME supports Wisconsin public sector workers
Hi-Line Republicans look to next election
February 22nd, 2011
Hi-Line Republicans look to next election
Dozens trapped by New Zealand quake that killed 65
February 22nd, 2011
An injured person is carried by rescue wor...
Havre native to appear on Wheel of Fortune
February 22nd, 2011
Havre native to appear on Wheel of Fortune...
Family wins $1.7M medical negligence case
February 22nd, 2011
Family wins $1.7M medical negligence case
Bear Tracks: Box Elder wins 9C challenge
February 22nd, 2011
It’s been a while since the Box Elder boys basketball team has stepped on the Four Seasons Arena floor at the Northern C Divisional in Great Falls.
But the wait is over.
Box E...
Hi-Line Boys Basketball Roundup
February 22nd, 2011
The boys District 1B is one of the toughest basketball districts in the state, and even the defending the Class B state champion Rocky Boy Stars found out first hand that there are no guarantees.
Hi-Line Girls Basketball Roundup
February 22nd, 2011
The Chester/J-I girls basketball team is going back to the divisional tournament. The Harlem wildcats are headed there too.
It was successful weekend for two Hi-Line teams as postseas...
Area stars shine at T.O.C.
February 22nd, 2011
The high school wrestling season is already in the rearview mirror, but four Hi-Line grapplers had a little more business to take care of this weekend in Great Falls.
On Saturday at the Old...
Lights tumble in NAIA Poll
February 22nd, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team slipped out of the NAIA Top 25 this week, even though Northern earned a hard-fought road split this weekend in the Frontier Conference.
George Ferguson Column: Chinook keeps it going
February 22nd, 2011
If it seems like the Chinook Sugarbeeters are winning everything right now, it’s because they are.
In fact, it seems like if it’s a sport played with a ball, the Beeters will ha...
9C Boys Challenge Game: Box Elder 64, Big Sandy 57
February 21st, 2011
The Box Elder Bears are headed to the Northern C Divisonal Tournament. And it's not just the girls. The Box Elder boys basketball team earned a trip of its own to Great Falls by defeating Big Sand...
Gadhafi's hold on Libya weakens in protest wave
February 21st, 2011
Gadhafi's hold on Libya weakens in protes...
Montana House OKs concealed carry without permit
February 28th, 2011
Montana House OKs concealed carry without...
House endorses required sex education permission
February 21st, 2011
HELENA — The House is advancing a plan to require parents to approve their chil...
Rehberg calls for solidity in backing GOP ideals
February 21st, 2011
Rehberg calls for solidity in backing GOP...
Three GOP gubernatorial candidates stump in Havre
February 21st, 2011
Three GOP gubernatorial candidates stump i...
Steve Daines pitches candidacy for U. S. House
February 21st, 2011
Steve Daines pitches candidacy for U. S. H...
Northern encouraging chewers to Kick The Can
February 21st, 2011
Northern encouraging chewers to Kick The C...
Chinook girls capture surprise 9C title
February 21st, 2011
Coming into the 2011 District 9C girls basketball tournament, there was no bigger favorite then the Box Elder Bears. After all, the Bears were the defending 9C champions an...
Beeters roll to 9C boys crown
February 21st, 2011
After an undefeated conference season and a good start to the post season, streaky shooting and a slow start almost cost the Chinook Sugarbeeters the 9C championship....
9C All-Tournament Teams
February 21st, 2011
2011 HDN Boys
All Tournament
Team
Taylor Erskine, Chin...
9C Girls: HLP girls finish third
February 21st, 2011
Beating the same team twice in three days is a tall order for any girls basketball program. But it’s an even bigger task when success hasn’t exactly come easy for dur...
9C Boys: Bears earn a challenge
February 21st, 2011
Both the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds and Box Elder Bears knew they could be threat come tournament time as the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds. And as they faced off in the consolation ga...
9C Boys: Box Elder fights back
February 21st, 2011
Coming off a rousing first-round win over Hays-Lodge Pole, the Box Elder Bears seemed to have momentum on their side heading into Friday afternoon’s semifinal game wi...
9C Girls: North Star, HLP girls battle back
February 21st, 2011
Friday afternoon was a big day for the Chinook girls basketball team. The Sugarbeeters had a chance to advance to their first 9C girls championship, and they took full advantage,...
MSU-Northern wrestlers finish a solid second at Western Regional
February 21st, 2011
Anyone wondering if the young, but talented Montana State University-Northern wrestling team was ready for the 2011 NAIA postseason – the Lights answered those...
Pony boys stun Indians
February 21st, 2011
If there was ever a time for the Havre High boys basketball team to have its best offensive game of the season, it was Saturday night in Browning.
The Centra...
HHS girls finish strong
February 21st, 2011
Coaches and teams like to preach that defense wins games, and that long time strategy was proved to be correct on Friday by the Havre High girls basketball team.
&n...
Skylights shock Carroll in Helena
February 21st, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team was down after three straight Frontier Conference losses. Apparently, the Skylights were far from out though.
Lights come up short at Carroll
February 21st, 2011
If the Montana State University-Northern Lights were in a tightly contested Frontier Conference race before Saturday night’s showdown with Carroll College, now they’r...
Leader: Wisconsin Senate to convene without Democrats
February 20th, 2011
Leader: Wisconsin Senate to convene withou...
Lawmakers punt on physician-assisted suicide
February 20th, 2011
Lawmakers punt on physician-assisted suici...
C/J-I girls capture 10C championship; Stars fall in 1B title game
February 19th, 2011
The Chester/J-I Hawks won their second straight District 10C championship by beating Valier 46-34 at the 10C girls tournament Saturday night in Conrad. The C/J-I boys took third in the 10C boys tou...
Breaking Sports: Skylights 70, Carroll 54; Carroll 56, Lights 47
February 19th, 2011
In a thrilling turn of events, the Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team gave head coach Chris Mouat his 100th career win at Northern by crushing the Carroll College Fighting S...
Chinook wins 9C boys crown
February 19th, 2011
Make it a double for Chinook High at the District 9C tournament. On Saturday night, the Sugarbeeter boys followed the Chinook girls with a 9C championship of their own. Chinook demolished Big Sandy...
Chinook takes 9C girls title
February 19th, 2011
Chinook beat Box Elder 47-39 to win its first ever District 9C girls title.
9C Boys: Box Elder 65, HLP 37 (3rd)
February 19th, 2011
The Box Elder Bears have had quite the District 9C boys basketball tournament. Anmd it might not yet. On Saturday afternoon, Box Elder beat Hays-Lodge Pole for the seocnd time in three days, this t...
9C Girls: HLP 51, North Star 47 (3rd)
February 19th, 2011
For the second time in three days, the Hays-Lodge Pole girls basketball team pulled off a thrilling victory over North Star. On Saturday at the Havre High gymnasium, the Thunderbirds beat the Knigh...
House keeps advancing medical marijuana repeal
February 19th, 2011
HELENA — House Republicans continued their...
Officer shot in upstate N.Y. melee dies; gunman dead
February 19th, 2011
Officer shot in upstate NY melee dies; gun...
Thousands of protesters surround Wisconsin Capitol
February 19th, 2011
Thousands of protesters surround Wisconsin...
Panel hears competing plans involving gay rights
February 19th, 2011
Panel hears competing plans involving gay...
Bill offering leniency for guns at school stopped
February 19th, 2011
Bill offering leniency for guns at school...
Montana House votes to nullify Endangered Species Act
February 19th, 2011
Montana House votes to nullify Endangered...
Friday's Prep Basketball
February 18th, 2011
BOYS BASKETBALL
Billings West 65, Great Falls Russell 52
Bozeman 83, Great Falls 73
Columbia Falls 34, Pols...
9C Boys: Big Sandy 58, North Star 41
February 18th, 2011
The Big Sandy Pioneers reached their sixth straight District 9C championship game with a 58-41 semifinal win over the North Star Knights at the D9C boys tournament Friday night in Havre. The Pionee...
9C Girls: Box Elder 68, HLP 47 (SF)
February 18th, 2011
The top-seeded Box Elder Bears rolled past the Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds 68-47 in a District 9C girls semifinal Friday night at the HHS gymnasium. With the win, Box Elder now plays Chinook in th...
9C Boys: Chinook 67, Box Elder 48 (SF)
February 18th, 2011
The Box Elder Bears kept it close for a while. But in the end, the top-seeded Chinook Sugarbeeters proved ot be too much. On Friday afternoon, the Beeters advanced to the District 9C boys champions...
9C Girls: Chinook 38, Big Sandy 35 (SF)
February 18th, 2011
The Chinook girls basketball team will finally have its chance to win a first-ever District 9C title. On Friday afternoon at the HHS gymnasium, the Sugarbeeters held off Big Sandy 38-35 to advance...
Pa. judge guilty of racketeering in kickback case
February 18th, 2011
Pa. judge guilty of racketeering in kickba...
Gov's brother leaving post as deputy state auditor
February 18th, 2011
Gov's brother leaving post as deputy stat...
Montana bill would 'embrace' global warming
February 18th, 2011
Montana bill would 'embrace' global warm...
'Excited delirium' primary cause of man's death
February 18th, 2011
'Excited delirium' primary cause of man...
State reconsiders turbulent medical marijuana biz
February 18th, 2011
State reconsiders turbulent medical mariju...
Fireworks rule change could allow use in Havre limits
February 18th, 2011
Fireworks rule change could allow use in H...
Legislators, sheriffs speak out in opposition to home guard bill
February 18th, 2011
Legislators, sheriffs speak out in opposit...
Northern back on track for new auto building
February 18th, 2011
Northern back on track for new auto buildi...
A Soaring T-Bird Comeback
February 18th, 2011
The Hays-Lodge Pole girls basketball team has been a factor at the District 9C tournament. But it’s been a while.
However, on Thursda...
Bears claw Thunderbirds
February 18th, 2011
The mission for every team entering tournament play is to get off to a good start. To get that first won under the belt.
After Thursday night’s o...
Bill to boost renewable energy standard shot down
February 18th, 2011
HELENA (AP) — Legislative Republicans have quickly shot down an attempt by Demo...
North Star boys silence Turner
February 18th, 2011
It was a rough start for both the 9C Turner Tornadoes and North Star Knights, but somebody had to win.
The Knights entered the tournament as the No. 3...
George Ferguson Column: First day of the 9C was worth the wait
February 18th, 2011
After covering the District 9C boys and girls basketball tournament since 2002, it was interesting to wait until Thursday night for this year’s 9C extravaganza to beg...
Lights crush Battlin' Bears
February 18th, 2011
Winning on the road is never easy. Winning on the road this season in the Frontier Conference, even more difficult.
But the Montana State University-No...
RMC trips MSU-Northern women at the finish line
February 18th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team suffered its share of heartache during last weekend’s back-to-back home losses.
And...
Ponies gear up for a final trip to Browning
February 18th, 2011
The regular season is winding down for both the Havre High boys and girls basketball teams. And both Blue Pony squads would love nothing more than to enter the post season...
MSU-N matmen hit the postseason
February 18th, 2011
And just like that, the postseason is here. But this postseason is a little bit different for the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team.
&nbs...
Final HDN Super 15
February 18th, 2011
The postseason is underway for Class B and C boys basketball teams. The Class A postseason is a week away and the Class AA's are busy sorting out seeding for the state tournamen...
Breaking Sports: Lights 74, Rocky Mountain 53
February 17th, 2011
The No. 16 MSU-Northern men's basketball team grabbed a huge Frontier Conference road victory. The Lights beat RMC 74-53 and kept their hold on first place in the conference standings in the proce...
9C Boys: North Star 63, Turner 40
February 17th, 2011
The North Star Knights opened the District 9C tournament with a commanding 63-40 win over the Turner Tornadoes late Thursday night at the Havre High gymnasium. The win pushed the Knights into Frida...
Breaking Sports: Lights 74, Rocky Mountain 53
February 17th, 2011
The No. 16 MSU-Northern men's basketball team grabbed a huge Frontier Conference road win. The Lights beat Rocky Mountain College 74-53 Thursday night in Billings, keeping ahold of first place in...
Breaking Sports: Rocky Mountain 59, Skylights 58
February 17th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team dropped its third straight Frontier Conference game Thursday night in Billings. The Skylights fell to Rocky Mountain College 59-58. Wi...
9C Boys: Box Elder 74, HLP 56
February 17th, 2011
The Box Elder Bears got their 9C boys tournament off to a good start with a 74-56 win over Hays-Lodge Pole Thursday night at the Havre High gym. The Bears were led by Warren Parsian's huge double-...
9C Girls: HLP 70, North Star 65
February 17th, 2011
The Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds opened 9C girls tournament play with athrilling comeback win over North Star Thursday at the HHS gymnasium. The T-Birds beat the Knights 70-65 after trailing by as...
Palin rejects new gun laws, vague on 2012 plans
February 17th, 2011
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin answers que...
Senate endorses abortion notification bill
February 17th, 2011
Senate endorses abortion notification bill...
Brouhaha flares over partisan budget plans
February 17th, 2011
Brouhaha flares over partisan budget plans...
Winter jelly: The grand prize purple ribbon
February 17th, 2011
Winter jelly: The grand prize purple ribbon
Tax error leaves schools in tight situation
February 17th, 2011
Tax error leaves schools in tight situatio...
Business license has a quick funeral in committee
February 17th, 2011
Business license has a quick funeral in co...
Box Elder leads a host of talented teams
February 17th, 2011
Five teams, only one semifinal and just three days, that’s the new-look District 9C girls basketball tournament.
But this year’...
Chinook favored, but 9C boys is wide open
February 17th, 2011
Tournament time is here, and with the 9C looking to be more competitive than it has been in years, this weekend in Havre should live up to the high standard of competition...
First-place Lights hit the road
February 17th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team is ranked higher than any other Frontier Conference team right now. And the No. 16 Lights are alone atop the con...
Skylights hope to regroup at RMC, Carroll
February 17th, 2011
It’s been a season of highs and lows for the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team. And right now, the Skylights are trying to come back up from a...
Area boys teams take on district tournaments
February 17th, 2011
Tournament time is here once again, and several Hi-Line squads will look to capture a top spot amongst their district foes.
The No. 2 Rocky...
Schweitzer says it's OK to shoot wolves
February 16th, 2011
BILLINGS — Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer sa...
Pa. teacher strikes nerve with 'lazy whiners' blog
February 16th, 2011
Pa. teacher strikes nerve with 'lazy whin...
House votes BLM budget cut over wild horse dispute
February 16th, 2011
House votes BLM budget cut over wild horse...
Amtrak train evacuated in Montana after threat
February 16th, 2011
Amtrak train evacuated in Montana after th...
Legislative committee guts 'Sheriffs First' bill
February 16th, 2011
Legislative committee guts 'Sheriffs Firs...
Legislature hears latest round of gun bills
February 16th, 2011
Legislature hears latest round of gun bills
Responding to Havre Daily Corrector controversy
February 16th, 2011
Responding to Havre Daily Corrector controversy
NorthWestern plans millions in infrastructure improvements
February 16th, 2011
NorthWestern plans millions in infrastruct...
Panel hears pros, cons of social host law
February 16th, 2011
Panel hears pros, cons of social host law
Trustees approve Conservative asbestos action
February 16th, 2011
Conservative asbestos action approved
The girls go first: Area teams tip off
February 16th, 2011
The regular season may have ended just three days ago, but for many area girls basketball teams, the fun is just starting.
Today in Cut Ban...
HDN Athlete Profile: Tyler Molyneaux
February 16th, 2011
Chinook senior Tyler Molyneaux has been a force in Chinook athletics over the last four years. But as his career winds down, Molyneaux is coming off of a football season where he was a...
Men's City starts tonight
February 16th, 2011
The Men’s City Tournament gets under way tonight with the team event to be bowled at 7 p.m.
Singles, Doubles and Make up teams will be bowled on...
Hutton seeks eminent domain over federal land
February 16th, 2011
HELENA — A lawmaker told a Montana Senate c...
Senators back crackdown on drunken driving
February 16th, 2011
Senators back crackdown on drunken driving
Northern border may be more secure than depicted
February 15th, 2011
Northern border may be more secure than de...
Lawyers, doctors square off over malpractice reform
February 15th, 2011
Lawyers and Doctors Square Off over Malpra...
Schweitzer blocks Yellowstone bison slaughter
February 15th, 2011
Schweitzer blocks Yellowstone bison slaugh...
Northern works for closed loop biodiesel production
February 15th, 2011
Northern works for closed loop biodiesel p...
Museum board looks to have summer event at Wahkpa Chu’gn
February 15th, 2011
Museum board looks to have summer event at...
Pa. gov. fires workers in abortion scandal wake
February 15th, 2011
Pa. gov. fires workers in abortion scandal...
Montana lawmakers question presidential budget
February 15th, 2011
Montana lawmakers question presidential bu...
Lawmakers consider illegal immigration policies
February 15th, 2011
HELENA — Several Republican-sponsored bills...
Hi-Line Boys Basketball Roundup
February 15th, 2011
The last regular season week is in the books, and there were a lot of key wins and losses over the weekend.
On Thursday the 1B Rocky Boy stars kept the...
Hi-Line Girls Basketball Roundup
February 15th, 2011
It’s tournament time. That’s what the last week of the regular season in Hi-Line girls basketball was all about, and teams from all over the area got one last chance...
Several Ponies headed to T.O.C
February 15th, 2011
On the heels of the Class A state wrestling tournament, a host of Havre High grapplers are set to compete in the third annual Tournament of Champions Saturday in Great Falls....
Lights climb in NAIA Poll
February 15th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team is heading in the right direction in the NAIA rankings.
The Lights jumped from No. 25 to N...
Class B-C Wrestling Results
February 15th, 2011
CLASS B-C
at Hamilton
Final team scores
Forsyth 194.5, Choteau-Augusta 152.5, Glasgow 143,...
Faulty design, construction blamed in roof collapse
February 15th, 2011
Correction: A story in Monday's Havre Daily News print edition said
GM to pay more than $400 million in worker bonuses
February 14th, 2011
GM to pay more than $400 million in worker...
Obama budget: Some cuts, not the slashes GOP asks
February 14th, 2011
President Barack Obama reaches to shake ha...
Workers’ compensation is for workers, not doctors
February 14th, 2011
Workers’ compensation is for workers, not doct...
Workers compensation: Employers, workers wait and worry
February 14th, 2011
Workers compensation: Employers, workers w...
Faulty design, construction blamed in roof collapse
February 14th, 2011
Faulty design, construction blamed in roof collapse
Bus system starts running on local, recycled fuel
February 14th, 2011
`The transit system serving the area with Havre at its center is now running on fuel rec...
Hansen pushes legislation to remove term limits
February 14th, 2011
HELENA — A Republican lawmaker wants to put a constitutional a...
Ponies' quest ends in heartbreak
February 14th, 2011
BUTTE — The problem with records and streaks is that unfortunately they all have to come to an end at one point or another. But with a fifth straight Class A state wrestlin...
Blue Ponies still rule on finals night
February 14th, 2011
BUTTE — Unfortunately things just didn’t fall into place for the Havre High wrestling team this weekend. But in a fight for the state championship, Duell Stadel, Eli...
Daniel Horton Column: A converted wrestling fan
February 14th, 2011
For two years now I have had the privilege of watching the Havre High wrestling program. But to be honest, I thought that there was really only so much regular season wrestling one guy...
Class A State Wrestling Results
February 14th, 2011
at Butte Civic Center
Final team scores
Laurel 198, Havre 186, Belgrade 179 &frac...
More swimming hardware for Havre
February 14th, 2011
BUTTE — Over the years the Havre High girls and boys swim teams have found a couple of comfortable spots near the top of the state swimming ranks.
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Lights get a heroic win over Western
February 14th, 2011
If the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team had a any type of monkey on its back this season, it was the UM-Western Bulldogs.
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Bulldogs stun Skylights in Havre, again
February 14th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team had been here before. A big lead, late in the game against a dangerous UM-Western team. And like before, the B...
Lights clobber Tech
February 14th, 2011
It would have been easy for the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team to let down after Friday night’s thrilling win over UM-Western.
...
Orediggers get by Skylights
February 14th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team was looking to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss to UM-Western on Friday night.
Inste...
MSU-Northern Box Scores
February 14th, 2011
Western 72, Skylights 69
UM-W — Nicole Tams 5-15 6-6 17, Hayley Pettit 6-13 6-8 18, Sammi Bignell 4-10 3-4 13, Chloe...
Harlem, Chinook find success in Hamilton
February 14th, 2011
The Harlem Wildcats and Chinook Sugarbeeters have both had plenty of success recently at the Class B-C state wrestling tournament. But this weekend’s state tourney in Hamil...
HHS girls win on senior night
February 14th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team needed a win. A win would give the Blue Ponies some momentum as they gear up for the postseason.
And they got that...
Ponies get by Conrad
February 14th, 2011
The Class B schools that appear on the Havre High boys basketball schedule always present themselves as challenge.
But on Friday in Conrad, the Central...
Suspect in NYC stabbing spree: I'm victim of setup
February 13th, 2011
NEW YORK — A man accused of going on a 28-h...
Egypt's military rulers dissolve parliament
February 13th, 2011
In this frame from video , officials remov...
Obama official says new budget won't be pain-free
February 13th, 2011
Obama official says new budget won't be p...
Economic experts predict growth in Montana cities
February 13th, 2011
Economic experts predict growth in Montana...
Saturday's Prep Basketball
February 12th, 2011
Saturday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Absarokee 54, Bridger 44
...
Class B-C State Wrestling: Harlem, Chinook combine for four state titl...
February 12th, 2011
The Chinook Sugarbeeters made more history, individually and team-wise, and the Harlem Wildcats did the same. Saturday at the Class B-C state wrestling tournament in Hamilton, Harlem capped off its...
Breaking Sports: Lights 60, Montana Tech 38
February 12th, 2011
There was not letdown from the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team. One night after winning an emotional game over nationally-ranked UM-Western the Lights easily toppled Montan...
Class A State Swimming: Blue Pony girls earn a trophy
February 12th, 2011
The Havre High girls swim team finished second at the Class A state meet for the second straight year. The Blue Ponies came in second in the Class A portion of the All-Class State Meet Saturday aft...
Breaking Sports: Montana Tech 76, Skylights 68
February 12th, 2011
The Montana Tech Orediggers handed the MSU-Northern women's basketball team a rare feat Saturday night - two straight home losses for the Skylights. Tech pulled ahead of Northern in the final six...
Class A State Wrestling: Ponies crown two champs; Laurel ends HHS's r...
February 12th, 2011
The Havre High wrestling team's run of consecutive state championships is over. Saturday night in Butte, the Laurel Locomotives pushed ahead of the Blue Ponies to claim the 2011 state Class A stat...
Class A State Wrestling: Ponies trail Laurel by eight points heading i...
February 12th, 2011
The Havre High wrestling team has three championship matches left at the Class A state tournament in Butte, and the Ponies are in third place following the consolation finals. Laurel leads the way...
Tester says hard work needed to balance budget
February 12th, 2011
Tester says hard work needed to balance bu...
Class A State Wrestling: HHS marches three into finals; trails by 20 p...
February 12th, 2011
Saturday morning saw the HHS wrestling team win three of six semifinal matches, but the Ponies are 20 points behind Laurel, which surged to the lead. The Locomotives are in first with 170 points, B...
Friday's Prep Basketball
February 11th, 2011
Friday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Arlee 58, Noxon 55
Baker...
Class B-C State Wrestling: Harlem starts off strong
February 11th, 2011
The Harlem Wildcats have five of their nine wrestlers left after the first day of the Class B-C state wrestling tournament in Hamilton. But all five Harlem grapplers are unbeaten and in the semfina...
Class A State Wrestling: Blue Ponies go into Saturday in third place
February 11th, 2011
If the Havre High wrestling team is going to win an unprecedented fifth straight state championship, the Blue Ponies have some work to do, and will also need some help from their friends. At the en...
Breaking Sports: Pony girls 39, Conrad 31; Pony boys 49, Conrad 35
February 11th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team needed a win. And in their last home game of the season, the Ponies did just that. On senior night Friday at the Havre High gymnasium, the Blue Ponies beat Conr...
Breaking Sports: Lights 69, Western 65
February 11th, 2011
Friday night's Frontier Conference men's basketball game between the 25th-ranked MSU-Northern Lights and the 19th-ranked UM-Western Bulldogs was billed as a matchup between the Frontier's top tw...
State A Wrestling: Ponies win five consolation matches
February 11th, 2011
Consolation second round
Havre has two more eliminated
105 - Nate Kennelly lost by fall; 130 - Zack smith won 3-2; 152; Jacob Williams lost by fall; 160 - Grant Pattison won by fall...
Breaking Sports: Western 72, Skylights 69
February 11th, 2011
The UM-Western Bulldogs have made a habit of upsetting the MSU-Northern women's basketball team in Havre. On Friday night at the MSU-Northern Fieldhouse, the Bulldogs did it again. Western came ba...
State A Wrestling: Ponies tied for second, send six to semis
February 11th, 2011
Havre has 87 points in the quarterfinals
quarters
Ponies advance six to the semifinals
105 - Nate Kennelly lost by fall; Gilbert Bara won 4-3; Duell Stadel wo...
House defeats ultrasound-before-abortion bill
February 11th, 2011
House defeats ultrasound-before-abortion b...
Corrector presents malicious gossip, pictorial obscenities
February 11th, 2011
Corrector presents malicious gossip, pictorial obsce...
Tell Legislature this isn’t what you signed up for
February 11th, 2011
Tell Legislature this isn’t what you...
We can learn from HHS Native American families
February 11th, 2011
We can learn from HHS Native American families...
Diverse issues discussed at video session
February 11th, 2011
Diverse issues discussed at video session
Concerns raised on tribal implications of eminent domain
February 11th, 2011
A local preservation officer said Thursday that a bill passed by the state House of Representatives and sent to the Senate could have serious implications for Montana’s Indian tribes, as well...
Northern showcase brings two concerts to Havre
February 11th, 2011
Northern showcase brings two concerts to H...
State A Wrestling: HHS in third after round one
February 11th, 2011
First Round Havre Results
Ponies score 40 points, advance 11 of 17 wrestlers into the quarterfinals.
105 - Nate Kennelly won by fall; 112 - Gilbert Bar...
Lawmakers hear bill to require abortion consent
February 11th, 2011
HELENA — Legislators are hearing a bill to...
Terrorism expert files for Montana governor's race
February 11th, 2011
Terrorism expert files for Mont. governor...
Lights battle Bulldogs for first place
February 11th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team has been hovering at or near the top of the Frontier Conference standings all season long.
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Skylights welcome in Western, Tech
February 11th, 2011
If the Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team is going to make one final push towards the Frontier Conference’s postseason, than this weekend would...
Carrying the Havre High wrestling torch
February 11th, 2011
Every sports team or franchise has somebody who is labeled the face of the program. This person exudes excellence, they practice hard, they compete hard and they are successful a...
Blue Ponies lay it on the line in the pool
February 11th, 2011
The Havre High boys and girls swim teams have filled the trophy cases in the West Fourier at the HHS gymnasium over the years.
Now, the blue Ponies are tryin...
Argos get past Lights on the mat
February 11th, 2011
For several years, the dual rivalry between the Montana State University-Northern Lights and the University of Great Falls Argos was somewhat one-sided. But things are getting a lot mo...
HHS hoops teams face Conrad
February 11th, 2011
The Havre High boys and girls basketball teams have been on the court almost nonstop as of late. And with both Blue Pony programs coming out of a weekend that held three games in...
Class B girls looking good in new Super 15
February 11th, 2011
The fifth installment of the Havre Daily News Super 15 boys and basketball polls will be the second to last.
The Postseason is approaching and teams are jockeying for seeind and a chance at...
Reading 'Little Women': Learning to read the signposts
February 11th, 2011
Reading 'Little Women': Learning to read...
Montana House endorses gun silencer bill
February 10th, 2011
Montana House endorses gun silencer bill
Breaking news: Mubarak resigns, hands power to military
February 10th, 2011
Mubarak resigns, hands power to military
Trump dangles potential 2012 bid before CPAC
February 10th, 2011
WASHINGTON — Just how wide open is the Republican presidential field? Vast enough that Donald Trump may want you to hire him.
California court: Merchants can't ask patrons for ZIPs
February 10th, 2011
California court: Merchants can't ask pat...
GOP-led House backs medical marijuana repeal
February 10th, 2011
GOP-led House backs medical marijuana repe...
Bill to set rules for doc-assisted suicide fails
February 10th, 2011
Bill to set rules for doc-assisted suicide...
Tester, Baucus introduce wolf delisting bill
February 10th, 2011
Tester, Baucus introduce wolf delisting bi...
Legislators vow to fight for Northern building funds
February 10th, 2011
Legislators vow to fight for Northern building funds
City panel seeks input on contentious issues
February 10th, 2011
The chair of the Havre City Council Ordinance Committee has scheduled a meeting for Tuesday with hopes of covering a multitude of issues, including several...
Windy Boy decries House passage of other eminent domain bill
February 10th, 2011
Windy Boy decries House passage of other e...
Breaking news: Senate panel OK's abolishing death penalty
February 10th, 2011
By CODY BLOOMSBURG, Community News Service...
Blue Ponies poised to make more history
February 10th, 2011
The Havre High wrestling team has already had a historic run over the last six seasons. Now, on a historic weekend, the Blue Ponies will try to make even more history.
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Hi-Line teams should do well at state B-C tourney
February 10th, 2011
The Harlem Wildcats and Chinook Sugarbeeters have found their own successes at recent Class B-C state wrestling tournaments. But this weekend’s tourney in Hamilton could be...
Lights head south for round two with Argos
February 10th, 2011
All that stands between the Montana State University-Northern wrestling team and the postseason is one last dual.
But it’s a big one.
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Final Class A Wrestling Poll
February 10th, 2011
Teams
1. Havre, 2. Belgrade, 3. Laurel, 4. Corvallis, 5. Polson, 6. Glendive, 7. Frenchtown, 8. Miles City, 9. Lewistown, 10. Columbia Falls.
98 - Karson Kukes, LAU;...
House endorses increasing concealed carry areas
February 9th, 2011
House endorses increasing concealed carry...
Rep. Giffords speaks for first time since shooting
February 9th, 2011
This March, 2010 file photo provided by he...
NY Rep. Christopher Lee abruptly resigns
February 9th, 2011
NY Rep. Christopher Lee abruptly resigns
Berlusconi: Sex trial request is bid to topple him
February 9th, 2011
Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi talks to...
Work comp bills advance amid uncertain future
February 9th, 2011
Work comp bills advance amid uncertain fut...
City officials: employees working to keep up with snow
February 9th, 2011
City officials: employees working to keep...
‘Caught in the Net’ to premiere Friday
February 9th, 2011
MAT sets the stage with more British comed...
DSU, SOU part of a new-look Frontier
February 9th, 2011
Years of speculation, years of discussion and a lot of planning in recent months, and now Frontier Conference officials, presidents and athletic directors will see the fruits of their...
HDN Athlete Profile: Laramie Schwenke
February 9th, 2011
Montana State University-Northern junior Laramie Schwenke has been to the mountain top of high school basketball, having won a Class B state championship with the powerful Malta M-Ette...
Lights add 13 for football
February 9th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern football team's recruiting class for 2011 just got bigger.
On Tuesday night, Northern announced the signing of 13 new player...
Breaking News: Dickinson State, Southern Oregon joining the Frontier
February 8th, 2011
Meetings in Billings Tuesday yielded progress as far as exapnsion to the Frontier Conference. League officials have accpeted a plan to invite and accept Dickinson State University to join the Front...
Court tells man to stay away from Facebook founder
February 8th, 2011
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has obtained a temporary re...
Obama to call for $53B for high-speed rail
February 8th, 2011
Obama to call for $53B for high-speed rail...
The tale of two freshmen in Helena
February 8th, 2011
HELENA — Frustration strains her voice and her eyelids flutter like camera shutters trying to capture a car...
Montana Senate votes to adopt cowboy code
February 8th, 2011
` HELENA — The Senate gave preliminary approv...
Mental health center director put on leave
February 8th, 2011
Mental health center director put on leave...
Senate panel hears bill to abolish death penalty
February 8th, 2011
Senate panel hears bill to abolish death p...
City Council approves police, public works pay
February 8th, 2011
City Council approves police, public works...
Water system plan could send untreated water to Havre plant
February 8th, 2011
Water system plan could send untreated wat...
Transit seeks support of Havre, Chinook city councils
February 8th, 2011
Transit seeks support of councils
Veis calls on Corrector editor to name self
February 8th, 2011
Veis calls on Corrector editor to name sel...
Blue Ponies leave home on a high note
February 8th, 2011
Monday night was senior night for the Havre High boys basketball team, but it was a junior that almost stole the show.
Monday evening at th...
M-Ettes trip HHS girls
February 8th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team put together another solid night of basketball, but even with their improvements, the Blue Ponies still struggled to find the win column....
Hi-Line Boys Basketball Roundup
February 8th, 2011
Some big wins and key losses set the tone for this weekend in boys Hi-Line basketball.
On Thursday the 9C Hays-Lodge Pole Thunderbirds suffered a huge...
Hi-Line Girls Basketball Roundup
February 8th, 2011
There is one week left in the regular season of girls basketball on the Hi-Line. And no doubt, this past week saw plenty of important games around the area.
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George Ferguson Column: Just another great day in Havre
February 8th, 2011
If you’ve lived in Havre long enough, then you probably have plenty of sports memories because there’s been some very exciting days in this town over the years.
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Lights back in NAIA Top 25
February 8th, 2011
With a solid home win over the University of Great Falls on Saturday night, the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team moved back into the NAIA coaches poll this week...
Super Bowl ad sends shivers of pride through Motor City
February 7th, 2011
Super Bowl ad sends shivers through Motor...
Gov. Schweitzer: Unconstitutional bills face veto
February 7th, 2011
Gov. Schweitzer: Unconstitutional bills fa...
Rehberg bashes federal debt and health care plan
February 7th, 2011
Rehberg bashes federal debt and health car...
Committee considers election residency bill
February 7th, 2011
Committee considers election residency bil...
Still the best in the Central A
February 7th, 2011
Just when people thought the Havre High wrestling team's run might be coming to an end, the Blue Ponies did it again.
In fact,...
Havre's seven champs lead the way
February 7th, 2011
All season long the Havre High wrestling program was picked as second best. The Belgrade Panthers almost dethroned the Blue Ponies a year ago, and it was thought that it was finally th...
Central A Wrestling Results
February 7th, 2011
at Havre
Final team scores
Havre 280½, Belgrade 263, Lewistown 200, Browning 70, Livingston...
Mustangs come to Havre for senior night
February 7th, 2011
As the Havre High boys basketball team continues to improve, the Blue Ponies will take the time to honor the seniors.
Tonight is senior night, as the Central A Pon...
HHS boys bounce Butte Central at Havre Central
February 7th, 2011
With the way the Havre High boys basketball team has been playing in recent weeks, the Blue Ponies were really hoping to grab two conference wins and to keep climbing the ranks this we...
MSU-Northern men race past Argos
February 7th, 2011
One game at a time. That’s been the battle cry for the Montana State University-Northern men’s basketball team, and the Lights showed why against the University of Great Falls.
Ponies host M-Ettes tonight
February 7th, 2011
It’s not a conference game, but the Havre High girls basketball team is preparing for a very tough opponent.
Tonight the Central A Blue Ponies will host the...
Pony girls struggle with Central A foes
February 7th, 2011
The ups and downs continued for the Havre High girls basketball team.
Over the weekend the Central A Blue Ponies faced off in two conference matchups....
Skylights run over Lady Argos
February 7th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women’s basketball team has faced injury problems all year long. And in a game the Skylights had to have, they were again two players down.
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She's back: Keller returns for MSU-N
February 7th, 2011
For four years, Montana State University-Northern point guard Taylor Keller has shown Northern fans she’s as tough as nails. As one of the smallest guards in the Frontier Confere...
Harlem grapplers capture Northern B-C crown
February 7th, 2011
The Harlem Wildcats have been building for it for a long time. And on Saturday, they finally got there.
At the Northern B-C Divisional wrestling tournament Saturda...
Wagner stars in Utah
February 7th, 2011
Former Havre Blue Pony and Carroll College quarterback Gary Wagner got even more playing time than he bargained for in Saturday’s inaugural Dixie Gridiron Championship in St. Geo...
MSU-Northern wrestlers fall at Southern Oregon
February 7th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern wrestling team, ranked ninth in the NAIA, suffered a 25-12 dual loss at Southern Oregon Saturday night in Ashland, Ore.. The Lights have just one dual left thi...
FWP, hunters protest Warburton bill limiting game warden powers
February 6th, 2011
HELENA — Hunters and game wardens came tog...
Reagan celebrated by Nancy, Beach Boys on 100th
February 6th, 2011
Reagan celebrated by Nancy, Beach Boys on...
2 arrested in fatal US fraternity house shooting
February 6th, 2011
2 arrested in fatal US fraternity house sh...
Saturday's Prep Basketball
February 5th, 2011
Saturday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Absarokee 56, Fromberg 19
...
Breaking Sports: Lights 68, UGF 52
February 5th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team fought off a tough effort from the University of Great Falls Argos to pick up a 68-52 Frontier Conference win Saturday night at the MSU-...
Breaking Sports: Butte Central 55, Pony girls 25
February 5th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team suffered a 55-25 setback at the hands of third-ranked Butte Central Saturday night in Butte. With the Central A Conference loss, the Ponies fell to 3-10 on the...
Breaking Sports: Skylights 77, UGF 45
February 5th, 2011
The Montana State University-Northern women's basketball team scored 16 unanswered points to start the game in a Saturday night Frontier Conference win over the University of Great Falls Argos in...
Breaking Sports: Pony boys 51, Butte Central 43
February 5th, 2011
The Havre High boys basketball team earned a huge Central A victory Saturday night at the Havre Central Gym. The Ponies knocked off first-place Butte Central 51-43 to improve to 6-8 on the season a...
Breaking Sports: Havre claims Central A mat title
February 5th, 2011
The Belgrade Panthers came in with the No. 1 ranking and the depth. But in the end, the Havre Blue Ponies had the firepower. Saturday afternoon at the HHS gymnasium, the Blue Ponies stormed their w...
Egypt ruling party leaders resign but regime holds
February 5th, 2011
Anti-government protesters form a human ch...
Leadership of Egypt's ruling party resigns
February 5th, 2011
Leadership of Egypt's ruling party resign...
Friday's Prep Basketball
February 4th, 2011
Friday's Scores The Associated Press
BOYS BASKETBALL
Alberton 57, Seeley-Swan 42
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Breaking Sports: Lewsitown 47, Pony girls 44 in OT, Lewistown 46, Pony...
February 4th, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball team dropped a heartbreaking overtime home game to the Lewistown Eagles Friday night at the HHS gymnasium. The eagles upended the Ponies 47-44 in overtime, dropping...
Breaking news: Medical marijuana repeal on path for House passage
February 4th, 2011
Medical marijuana repeal on path for House passage
Amid protests, views of post-Mubarak Egypt emerge
February 4th, 2011
Amid protests, views of post-Mubarak Egypt...
Falling ice injures at least 6 at Cowboys Stadium
February 4th, 2011
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hard ice and heavy snow slid off Cowboys Stadium's domed roof Friday, i...
Sincere thanks from Dr. Elliot Award recipient
February 4th, 2011
Sincere thanks from Dr. Elliot Award
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week at St. Jude’s
February 4th, 2011
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week at...
Winter road maintenance must start early
February 4th, 2011
Winter road maintenance must start early...
Super Bowl XLV: The quest to appear informed
February 4th, 2011
Super Bowl XLV: The quest to appear informed
...
Inquest planned in death of man who shot trooper
February 4th, 2011
Inquest planned in death of man who shot t...
Breaking news: Warburton bill would create paramilitary group in Monta...
February 4th, 2011
Bill would create paramilitary group in Mo...
House gives nod to industry eminent domain bill
February 4th, 2011
House gives nod to industry eminent domain...
Denise Wolf gets life for daughter’s murder
February 4th, 2011
Denise Wolf gets life for daughter’s murder
Cold winter temps expected to return next week
February 4th, 2011
Cold winter temps expected to return next...
Cold winter temps expected to return next week
February 4th, 2011
Cold winter temps expected to return next week...
Legislators talk oil and gas
February 4th, 2011
Local legislators said many bills are passing through the Legislature in an effort to in...
Red Cross explains services, seeks volunteers
February 4th, 2011
People urged to visit website, call toll-f...
Blackfeet Nation chairman calls for economic boost
February 4th, 2011
HELENA (AP) — The chairman of the Blackfeet Nation called for an increase in economic...
Breaking news; Warburton bill would create paramilitary group in Monta...
February 4th, 2011
Bill would create paramilitary group in Montana
Breaking news: Warburton bill would create paramilitary group in Monta...
February 4th, 2011
Bill would create paramilitary group in Montana
Ponies start another postseason march
February 4th, 2011
For a lot of wrestling programs the divisional tournament is a great ordeal, but for the Havre High Blue Ponies, a program that has captured four straight Class A state champions...
Still going: Wagner's run didn't end in Georgia
February 4th, 2011
It was only back in December that former Havre High star Gary Wagner ran himself and the Carroll College Fighting Saints right into the history books, literally.
&n...
HHS girls host rematch with Lewistown
February 4th, 2011
The key is going to be defense. The Havre High girls basketball team has two very important conference matchups this weekend, but defense is what is going to be the determining f...
HHS boys host Butte Central at Central
February 4th, 2011
With the regular season winding down, every game seems to hold more and more importance. And with five games left on the schedule, three of which that are conference games, the H...
MSU-N ready for round two with UGF
February 4th, 2011
For the Montana State University-Northern men’s and women’s basketball teams, Saturday night’s home games aren’t just about playing a Frontier Conference...
Local grapplers seek state berths
February 4th, 2011
The moment of truth is here for Class B-C wrestling teams on the Hi-Line. While the state tournament is still a week away and is always pressure-packed, it’s the divisional...
Prep Wrestling Polls
February 4th, 2011
Class A Coaches Poll
Teams -- 1. Belgrade, 2. Havre, 3. Frenchtown, 4. Laurel, 5. Polson, 6. Corvallis, 7. Miles City, 8. Glendive, 9. Lewistown, 10. Ronan.
98 -- 1, Karson Kukes, L...
Anti-abortion group video targets Virginia clinic
February 3rd, 2011
Anti-abortion group video targets Virginia...
Officer shoots defendant in rural Ala. courtroom
February 3rd, 2011
Officer shoots defendant in rural Ala. cou...
Man accused of driving with .436% alcohol level
February 3rd, 2011
Man accused of driving with .436% alcohol...
Daines switching campaign to House race
February 3rd, 2011
Daines switching campaign to House race&nb...
Committee considers cell phone ban while driving
February 3rd, 2011
Committee considers cell phone ban while d...
Blackfeet Nation chairman addresses Legislature
February 3rd, 2011
HELENA — Blackfeet Nation chairman Willie Sharp is calling for an increase in economi...
Rowlie Hutton's resignation letter to 5th Avenue Christian Church
February 3rd, 2011
Here is the text of the letter Rowlie Hutt...
U. S. transportation dept. selects Gulfstream for Essential Air
February 3rd, 2011
U. S. transportation dept. selects Gulfstr...
St. Jude’s celebrates Catholic Schools Week
February 3rd, 2011
St. Jude’s celebrates Catholic Schoo...
HELP director asks about tobacco fund restoration
February 3rd, 2011
HELP director asks about tobacco fund rest...
Ponies will get pushed Saturday
February 3rd, 2011
There’s no question the Havre Blue Ponies have had a stranglehold on the Central A Division when it comes to wrestling. And with the Ponies set to host the 2011 Centr...
HDN Athlete Profile: Josh Salapich
February 3rd, 2011
Being a key component to both the Havre High football program, as well as the wrestling program, Blue Pony Josh Salapich has found a lot of success in his athletic career.
Big changes in the Super 15
February 3rd, 2011
There’s no question, from top to bottom, and as far as depth and sheer numbers go, Class AA basketball reigns supreme in Montana. But that isn’t to say programs from other classificatio...
Chinook's Molyneaux signs with Minot
February 3rd, 2011
Chinook senior running back/linebacker Tyler Molyneaux signed a letter of intent to play football for the Minot State University Beavers starting next fall. The school released its 2011 recruiting...
Pony-Malta game rescheduled
February 3rd, 2011
The Havre High girls basketball game against Malta, which was postponed on Tuesday night, will now be played as a part of a boys and girls doubleheader Monday night at the HHS gymnasium. The Blue P...
Breaking news: Rowlie Hutton resigns State Senate seat
February 2nd, 2011
Rowlie Hutton has resigned from his State Senate seat effective the...
Analysis: Montana Senate matchup biggest in years
February 2nd, 2011
Analysis: Montana Senate matchup biggest i...
Cat/Griz Signing Day
February 2nd, 2011
The Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies stocked up on Montana high shcool football players as the 2011 recruiting classes were announced. The Griz and second-year head coach Robin Pflugrad...
Blizzard spreads snowy shroud over nearly half US
February 2nd, 2011
Hundreds of cars are seen stranded on Lake...
Senate Republicans lose vote on health law
February 2nd, 2011
Senate Republicans lose vote on health law...
Legislative panel hears gun rights bills
February 2nd, 2011
Legislative panel hears gun rights bills
Bill to repeal medical marijuana law gets hearing
February 2nd, 2011
Bill to repeal medical marijuana law gets...
Coop fire kills Hilldale Hutterite chickens
February 2nd, 2011
Coop fire kills Hilldale Hutterite chicken...
Congressional race muddies, declarations expected
February 2nd, 2011
Congressional race muddies, declarations e...
Legislative panel hears gun rights bills
February 2nd, 2011
Legislative panel hears gun rights bills
Wagner to play in all-star game
February 2nd, 2011
Former Havre High star and Carroll College quarterback Gary Wagner's football season isn't over just yet.
On Saturday, Wagner will play in the Dixie...
Halfway home: Frontier standings a mess
February 2nd, 2011
The halfway point in the Frontier Conference basketball seasons is here. And what’s become quite clear on both the men’s and women’s side is, the leagues are ve...
Ice Hawks crush Miles City
February 2nd, 2011
The Havre Ice Hawks have had a rough season in some ways. Cancellations and tough losses, bad weather and missed games.
But this past weekend at the Ha...
MSU-N inks Lewistown spiker
February 2nd, 2011
Montana State University-Northern volleyball coach Bill Huebsch is starting his recruiting class for 2011.
Huebsch recently announced the signing of Le...
Holden's Scotch Doubles up next
February 2nd, 2011
Holden's Hot Wheels Scotch Doubles, Men's City, and Hi-Line Lanes Six-Game Singles are on tap for the month of February. Holden’s leads the way on February 12...
Egypt's Mubarak says he won't run for a new term
February 1st, 2011
Egypt's Mubarak says he won't run for a...
Montana Supreme Court Justice Nelson to retire
February 1st, 2011
Montana Supreme Court Justice Nelson to retire...
Tester ready for Rehberg challenge
February 1st, 2011
HELENA — Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester and longtime Republican stalwart U.S. Rep....
Rough roads ahead as city struggles with potholes
February 1st, 2011
Rough roads ahead as city struggles with p...
Tester to Bachman: No cuts to veterans benefits
February 1st, 2011
Tester to Bachman: No cuts to veterans ben...
Malta-Havre girls hoops game postponed
February 1st, 2011
Tuesday night's girls basketball game between Havre and Malta has been postponed becaus...
Montana theater sorry for critical Palin reference
February 1st, 2011
Montana theater sorry for critical Palin r...
Magical Mariani ride culiminates in Hawaii
February 1st, 2011
Even if Marc Mariani hadn’t obliterated Pro Bowl return records on Sunday, even if he hadn’t had the chance to field an astounding nine kickoffs, the former Havre Hig...
Ponies take on M-Ettes tonight
February 1st, 2011
It’s a quick turnaround from this weekend’s action, but the Havre High girls basketball team is ready to go.
The Central A Blue Ponies will play...
2011 MSU-N Recruiting Class: Lights announce six new transfers
February 1st, 2011
Recruiting season in football is in high gear, and the Montana State University-Northern Lights have added six new transfers to their roster for the 2011 season.
The Lights and head c...
Hi-Line Girls Basketball Roundup
February 1st, 2011
With the month of January winding down, the race is on in girls high school basketball on the Hi-Line.
With the postseason looming, every game be...
Hi-Line Boys Basketball Roundup
February 1st, 2011
The Hi-Line may have been hit with a sizable snowstorm, but there were still plenty of gyms up and running over the weekend.
On Thursday two loca...
Men's hockey takes center ice in Havre
February 1st, 2011
The 2011 Hi-Line Hell Freeze hockey tournament housed two Havre teams, and in the five-team field, both squads did very well.
The three-day tournament...
