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After splitting the weekend on the road, the Havre High volleyball team will be splitting the upcoming weekend in a different way. Instead of going on the road and splitting the games, the Blue Ponies will be splitting the weekend by having a road-game and a home-game. Starting off with the Miles City Cowgirls Friday at 7 p.m., Havre will hit the road to play in Miles City to continue the road-gauntlet that has started off their 2020 season, followed by a senior night...
I’ve written a lot of columns over the years that, somewhere early on in, I state how lucky I am. Well, with a heavy heart, this is once again going to be one of those columns. That’s because, I am lucky, lucky that, even just a little, I knew Mike Tilleman. I was, like so many people here in Havre, and well beyond, saddened to hear of Mike’s passing last week. It was tough news, especially in these already tough times. Mike was so much to so many, and he will be misse...
The local college radio station is providing some live music Oct. 3 starting at 3 p.m. following the concept of social distancing required by the COVID-19 pandemic. KNMC said in a press release that it has, for the last five years, been working to create opportunities for local musicians to connect and perform. That has been sidelined by the pandemic, so it is taking different routes including teaming with Montana Actors’ Theatre streaming its first live web concert a week from Saturday. The radio station has offered s...
Blaine County has reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the front-line people dealing with the pandemic. The Blaine County Health Department posted on Facebook Wednesday that it became aware Wednesday of a case of COVID-19 being confirmed in an employee of the department. The announcement comes as Northern Montana Health Care announced no new cases found at Northern Montana Care Center, and that under new guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it may be...
Taylor Gardipee Walker is facing a trial of involuntary manslaughter in federal court in Great Falls stemming from “gross negligence … namely reckless driving” Jan. 1, within the exterior boundaries of Fort Belknap Indian Reservation that led to the death of woman that morning. Walker pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter before Magistrate Judge John Johnston in federal court in Great Falls. Walker was released pending further proceedings. A trial has been set before federal District Judge John Morri...
Although fall sports are in full swing in Montana High Schools, Montana High School Association announced Wednesday that the speech, debate and drama competitive season will have its start date pushed back two months. Competitive speech normally starts in Montana the first week of October and runs through the state tournaments held the end of January. MHSA Assistant Director Scott Wilson said in an email to coaches that the MHSA executive board voted to postpone the start of the season to Dec. 1. The state tournament dates...
The number of hospitalizations, including people hospitalized before being tested, was 650 with 128 active hospitalizations. The number of tests completed was 321,518 with 4,358 new tests listed this morning. The number of deaths was 165. The number of recoveries was 8,634 and the number of active cases was 2,443. Local cases by county: Hill: 1 new case, 142 total, 29 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 110 recovered, 3 deaths Liberty: 2 new cases, 18 total, 5 active, 13 recovered Blaine: No new cases, 21 total, 6 active, 15...
Here in Montana, we are granted the right to vote on ballot initiatives once they clear a number of hurdles, including having the related petition garner enough qualifying signatures. Not achieved, however, is the ability to hold public hearings on the proposed issue — such as is accomplished during legislative debate, fiscal review and the amendment process. Nov. 3, we will be voting on CI-118 which would legalize marijuana here in Montana. Aside from what the proponents and opponents argue in the press about public h...
When I sit at a blank page with no idea what I want to write, I go through who, what, when, where and how of the past several days to see what might pop up and out. My life is simple. I read a lot. A lot. I read the phrase, “explains the real meaning of life,” in a book blurb. Blurbs operate as the worm on the end of the line that is meant to hook me into choosing to read that book. “Real meaning?” I kid you not. Is there other meaning of life? Several meanings? Isn’t l...
During six years of my service in the Montana Senate and all eight years of my service on the Montana Public Service Commission, I had a ring-side seat with four major bankruptcies that had huge impacts on Montana residents, and I helped Montana avoid being taken down by a fifth. The first four, in order, were Enron, Montana Power/Touch America, NorthWestern Corporation, and Southern Montana Electric. The fifth, and dodged bullet, was Babcock & Brown Infrastructure — BBI — an Australian investment conglomerate that pro...
From U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A Big Sandy couple who admitted distributing methamphetamine on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation were sentenced Wednesday to prison terms, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Clayton Gary Bailey, 48, was sentenced to 57 months in prison and five years of supervised release. Bailey’s wife, Brigitte Ann Bailey, 44, was sentenced to 44 months in prison and five years of supervised release. Each pleaded guilty in June to possession with intent to distribute meth. Chief U.S....
Jordan James Normandy had his deferred imposition of sentence revoked in state District Court in Havre and was resentenced to two years of probation after he previously admitted violations of his conditions of release on a sentence for possession of methamphetamine. Normandy was charged Oct 23. 2018, with criminal possession of dangerous drugs, a felony, when officers found a bindle of meth on him while he was being booked into the Hill County Detention Center March 19, 2017. He pleaded guilty in a plea agreement July 9,...
Elizabeth Helene Schmautz was sentenced in state District Court to two years probation on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Schmautz was charged June 24, 2019, with the felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs charge and misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia. She pleaded guilty in a plea agreement June 1 to the felony charge. State District Judge Kaydee Snipes Ruiz sentenced Schmautz Sept. 14 to two yeas with the state Department of Corrections, all suspended, and ordered her to pay...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Department of Labor and Industry alerted Montanans Wednesday to a recent development in nationwide fraud schemes targeting unemployment insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We continue to see reports of criminals applying for unemployment benefits using someone else’s identity and personal information stolen from sources outside of the agency,” Acting Commissioner Brenda Nordlund said. “DLI has controls and processes in place to prevent, identify, and block fraud, to protect t...
Havre Police Department A summons was issued after a remote test breathalyzer violation was reported at the police station Wednesday at 6:25 a.m. -- A Fourth Street caller reported damage to a fence and mailbox Wednesday at 8:11 a.m. -- Wednesday at 8:16 a.m. a caller on Grant Avenue reported a Dodge Avenger was broken into and items stolen. -- Officers investigated a remote test breathalyzer violation reported at the police station Wednesday at 2:11 p.m. -- David Carrino of...
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program. Through the program, we coordinate with landowners to provide hunting access to more than 7 million acres of private land. The interactive Hunt Planner map allows users to look at information for various species, including hunting districts and regulations. The hunt planner interactive map is a great way...
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks Although most hunters respect the land, property, and wildlife they are hunting, many others do not. FWP would like to remind hunters and all outdoor enthusiasts to be good stewards of the land, and respect both private and public property. Every hunting season, there are reports of vandalizing of Block Management Area, or BMA, boxes, hunters driving off road, illegal trespassing, hunters being shot over, littering, and livestock being shot. FWP encourages everyone to be good stewards of the land....
By Fish, Wildlife and Parks The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee recommends the use of bear spray and urges hunters to learn other bear-aware safety measures. Hunters in bear country need to: • stay alert and look for bear sign • carry bear spray and know how to use it, • hunt with a partner, leave detailed plans with someone and check-in periodically, • pay attention to fresh bear sign. Look for bear tracks, scat, and concentrations of natural foods, • use caution when hunting areas that have evidence of bear activity...
Antelope • 900 Aug. 15–Nov. 8 • Archery Sept. 5–Oct. 9 • General Oct. 10–Nov. 8 Bighorn Sheep • Archery Sept. 5–Sept. 14 • General Sept. 15–Nov. 29 Bison • General Nov. 15–Feb. 15, 2021 Black Bear • Archery Sept. 5–Sept. 14 • Fall Sept. 15–Nov. 29 Deer and Elk • Archery Sept. 5–Oct. 18 • Youth-Deer Only Oct. 15–16 • General Oct. 24–Nov. 29 Backcountry - HDs 150, 280, 316 (no archery-only season in 316) • Archery Sept. 5–Sept. 14 • General Sept. 15–Nov. 29 Moose • General Sept. 15–Nov. 29 Mountain goat • General Sept. 15–Nov...
By Fish, Wildlife and Park Don't wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven't already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting on private land. Whether pursuing upland game birds, coyotes, gophers or any other wildlife, hunters must have permission from the landowner before hunting on private property. Landowners may grant permission in person, over the phone, in writing or by posting signs that explain what type of...
By Fish, Wildlife and Park The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day. TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn in Poachers-Montana. Poaching includes: • hunting out of season or at night using spotlights • taking more than one's legal limit • nonresidents who purchase resident licenses • professional and commercial poachers who illegally offer outfitter and guide services. When it comes to poachin...
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana’s young hunters and their hunting mentors will have a special treat the weekend of Sept. 26 and 27, when they can take advantage of a statewide youth-only waterfowl and pheasant hunt. Licensed hunters or apprentice hunters, 15 and younger, will be able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and pheasants statewide on these two days. The two-day youth hunt is open to: • legally licensed 12- to 15-year-olds who have completed Hunter Education and who are accompanied by a non-huntin...
Angelica Leicht, mortgage researcher Interest.com For the last several months, unemployed Americans have been receiving an extra $600 a week as part of the CARES Acts. Known as Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation, or FPUC, this extra money, which was paid on top of state unemployment benefits, has been a lifeline for many people who are struggling to make ends meet while the economy is in turmoil due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the Lost Wages Assistance Program was approved through Dec. 27, but more than 1...
Prep Football Standings Class A Eastern Division Northeast Conf. All Miles City 2-0 2-0 Glendive 1-1 1-1 Lewistown 0-1 1-1 Havre 0-2 0-2 Sidney 0-2 0-2 Southeast Conf. Overall Laurel 2-0 2-0 Billings Central 2-0 2-0 Hardin 0-1 0-1 Western Division Southwest Conf. All Dillon 3-1 3-1 Hamilton 4-0 4-0 Frenchtown 3-1 3-1 Corvallis 1-2 1-2 Butte Central 0-3 0-3 Stevensville 0-4 0-4 Northwest Conf. All Columbia Falls 3-1 3-1 Libby 3-1 3-1 Polson 3-1 3-1 Whitefish 2-2 2-2 Ronan 1-3 1-3 Browning 0-4 0-4 Class B North Conf. All Glasgo...
