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FEMA launches updated Ready Campaign webpages for kids
Press release WASHINGTON – This week, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign relaunched its newly updated kids webpages at http://ready.gov.kids . The relaunch is part of week three of National Preparedness Month, which focuses on...
Charley Pride to receive inaugural Crossroads Of American Music Award
Press release CLEVELAND, Miss. - Three-time Grammy Award-winning, Mississippi-born country artist Charley Pride will be the inaugural recipient of Grammy Museum Mississippi’s Crossroads of American Music Award at the Mississippi Museum’s 2019...
Volunteers wanted for service at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
From Montana State Parks People can connect to nature through service on National Public Lands Day at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park needs volunteer help to...
By Tester inserts Amtrak ticket agents in appropriations bill
Montana’s senior senator said Thursday he inserted language in a appropriations bill to benefit Montana, including language and funding to require Amtrak to bring ticket agents back to the Havre and Shelby stations. The language directing Amtrak to...
Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductions
From Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Today the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center — MCHF and WHC — announced the 12th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates...
Havre Festival Days Events Calendar
Friday, Sept. 20 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Friends of the Library Book Sale (Library Meeting Room) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Anka’s Treasures Trunk Show and Demonstration (Bearly Square Quilt Shop) Noon - 6 p.m. — Quilt Guild Show and Vendors (former...
Lawmakers continue push for Little Shell federal recognition
With the clock ticking on this year’s session, the members of Montana’s congressional delegation are continuing to work on passing federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., said Thursday he...
Local schools joining or expanding use of PAX Good Behavior Game
From the office of Montana Governor Montana’s governor announced Wednesday that Havre, Box Elder, Hays-Lodge Pole, Rocky Boy, Chester and Joplin are among schools that are joining or expanding an initiative intended to increase productivity and use...
Friede-Kloppenburg Kremlin yard recognized by Bullhook Blossoms
By Carrie Aageson of Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Once again we are headed west of Havre for this week's Yard of the Week. Congratulations to Brenda Friede and Scott Kloppenburg of Kremlin on their b...
Wisdom and Grace: North to Alaska: Part 3
"Five weeks together?" they asked. "You spent five weeks together in a pickup camper? No one else? Just the two of you. Wow!" To which I responded, "Yup, and we're still married and still friends ......
Helena set to keep up with the past
Press release Seventy years ago, tragedy struck at Mann Gulch, when an out of control wildfire killed thirteen firefighters. Fifty years ago, saw the Woodstock music festival and Neil Armstrong took...
Interior announces $170.6M to support state parks and outdoor recreation through LWCF
From U.S. Department of the Interior WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced today that $170,623,713 million in grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund has been awarded to all 50 States, five U.S....
Governor's Office accepting applications for sixth annual Youth Leadership Council
From the Governor’s Office of Community Service HELENA — The Governor’s Office of Community Service announced Thursday it is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Governor and First Lady Youth Leadership Council. The council will consist of...
University of Arizona emeritus professor to lecture on optics and history of art
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Charles M. Falco, emeritus professor in the College of Optical Sciences and Department of Physics at the University of Arizona, will present “The Science of Optics: The History of Art,” on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The...
Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club featured yard
By Bullhooks Blossoms Garden Club Photos courtesy Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Cal Simmons and Carolyn Anderson's home and garden, at 37684 Tailwater Road, overlook Fresno Lake, the Milk River, the B...
Renowned mathematician Karen Uhlenbeck to talk at MSU Sept. 3
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN - Pioneering mathematician Karen Uhlenbeck, the first woman to win one the world's most prestigious mathematics awards, will present at Montana State University on Tuesda...
Acquired Falls Creek property open to public in late August
Press release Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 28, members of the public will be able to enjoy a newly acquired parcel of land — 442 acres — in the Falls Creek area near Augusta. This piece of land was once in private ownership, but through the...
FWP announces two fishing regulation open houses in Region 4
From Fish, Wildlife and Parks Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will host two open houses in Region 4 this month to take public comments on proposed fishing regulations. The first open house will take place 7 p.m., Aug. 20, at the FWP R4...
Tools available to make sure Social Security earnings reported properly
Social Security is an earned benefit. Your earnings history is a record of your progress toward your benefits. Social Security keeps track of your earnings so we can pay you the benefits you’ve earned over your lifetime. This is why reviewing your...
Notice - Weed board meeting canceled
The Hill County Weed Control Board meeting scheduled for Friday has been canceled....
Hill County Electric/Triangle Communications displays wonderful grounds
Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club Photos courtesy Karen Vosen Along U.S. Highway 2 on the west side of Havre is a beautifully manicured business. The grounds at Hill County Electric/Triangle...
UMW welcomes students for orientation and convocation
From University of Montana Western The University of Montana Western’s Office of Residence Life announced the university has scheduled its New Student Orientation for Thursday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 25. The activities begin at 8 a.m. on Open...
MSU awarded federal funds for statewide tech 'gap' grants
Troy Carter TechLink Staff Writer via the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University has been awarded a federal grant to create a public-private partnership for growing tech companies in Montana. The U.S. Economic Development Administrat...
Free concert set at Giant Springs State Park
From Montana State Parks GREAT FALLS — Montana State Parks will host a free summer concert with Rob and Halladay Quist at Giant Springs State Park Sunday, Aug. 18, from 5-7 p.m. Rob Quist is recognized as one of the West’s best-known songwriters...
