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Eureka man admits guilt in shooting death of father
May 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man admits guilt in shooting death of father

According to court documents and testimony in Monday’s hearing, the argument began when the younger Sauls confronted John over rumors he heard about his dad being “sexually inappropriate with my sister.”

Power outage no match for Troy softball, baseball teams
May 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Power outage no match for Troy softball, baseball teams

When the first inning was over, Troy led 12-7 and never looked back...

Former Libby man faces hefty restitution bill in theft cases
May 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Former Libby man faces hefty restitution bill in theft cases

The first alleged incident occurred on March 4, 2023, when a woman called to report a theft from...

Libby tennis ends regular season with Ronan sweep
May 14, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby tennis ends regular season with Ronan sweep

Divisional play began at Flathead Valley Community College on Monday and wraps up Wednesday.

Libby man headed to Deer Lodge on sex assault conviction
May 14, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man headed to Deer Lodge on sex assault conviction

Robert William Emerick, 34, formerly of Anaconda...

Troy's Nolan Morris wins twice at 7B District Meet
May 14, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy's Nolan Morris wins twice at 7B District Meet

Morris had wins of more than three seconds in each of the...

May 14, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby approves water, sewer rate increases

City officials have argued for the increases to maintain and replace old and aging infrastructure, including water lines and at the sewage treatment plant.

Libby Care Center hosts 102nd birthday party for Montana WW II veteran
May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Care Center hosts 102nd birthday party for Montana WW II veteran

Engel was a career military man who rose to the rank of Major before retiring from the U.S. Air Force.

May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

LOR hosting volunteer drive Saturday at Memorial Center

Prospective volunteers will be able to meet with local non-profit and community groups in an effort to match their skills with similar opportunities.

May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Zimmerman, Delmas and Benjamin claim Libby School trustee seats

In Troy, incumbent Carol Parsons grabbed one of two seats with 490 votes. Mark Radzwion won the other seat with 358 votes.

Two Flathead residents accused of fentanyl trafficking
May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Two Flathead residents accused of fentanyl trafficking

Cheryl Esther Eslami, 44, of Kalispell, and Daniel Scott Broesel, 42, of Kalispell, each face felony charges following...

May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of burglary

According to the charging document, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy...

Johnston leads Sun Devils to PAC-12 golf team title
May 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Johnston leads Sun Devils to PAC-12 golf team title

Johnston had a slow start with a plus-5 in the first five holes, but...

Libby Loggers tennis stays busy in Western A action
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Loggers tennis stays busy in Western A action

Most recently, Libby hosted Columbia Falls at home. The girls won 5-2 while the boys tied 3-3.

Library officials hosting informational meetings on district formation
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Library officials hosting informational meetings on district formation

Library officials are encouraging the public to attend and learn more about library districts, standards and other essential things that allow the library to operate.

Libby Logger softball celebrates Senior Night
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Logger softball celebrates Senior Night

The group included Paislee MacDonald, Lyndee McElmurry, Mylie Rayome, Jossalyn White, Aleesha Bradeen and Jaycee Wilson.

Troy man gets suspended sentence for drug possession
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy man gets suspended sentence for drug possession

Rebo, who received credit for spending 119 days in the Lincoln County Detention Center...

Libby man gets prison time for assaulting woman
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man gets prison time for assaulting woman

After first pleading not guilty to the offenses on Jan. 29, Eroh pleaded guilty to...

Deferred sentence for Libby man accused of drug offense
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Deferred sentence for Libby man accused of drug offense

Sheasby pleaded guilty on March 18 to possession of methamphetamine. The other charges were dropped.

Antler hunter kills griz near Wolf Creek; officials preach bear awareness
May 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Antler hunter kills griz near Wolf Creek; officials preach bear awareness

After seeing a fresh grizzly bear track in a snow patch, he continued along his path and a few minutes later he first saw the bear standing near the top of the ridge about 20 yards away.

Libby boys track and field team wins county meet
May 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby boys track and field team wins county meet

In the boys meet, Libby’s Tristan Andersen had another dominant day...

Libby remembers former police chief who gave his life in line of duty
May 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby remembers former police chief who gave his life in line of duty

Bockman was the Chief of Police in Libby at the time and he was called out after a worker with the Great Northern Railway...

April 30, 2024 7 a.m.

More fur flies in Lower Yaak Zoning District discussion

Many are concerned about the precedence that could be set if a zoning district is established.

April 30, 2024 7 a.m.

Curry no longer part of group seeking to redevelop old Libby High School

The collapsed section of the roof and bowed-out wall on the Memorial Center side of the building are also scheduled for repair this year.

School trustee ballots due in county election office May 7
April 30, 2024 7 a.m.

School trustee ballots due in county election office May 7

The elections are mail-in only. Ballots must be returned to the county Election Office by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.

April 30, 2024 7 a.m.

Incident at park lands Washington man in jail

County dispatch told Brabo that a drunk and disorderly man was yelling profanities...

Lincoln Co. resident dies in structure fire
April 28, 2024 6:15 p.m.

Lincoln Co. resident dies in structure fire

Fire crews from Lincoln County Rural Fire District 1 responded to a small home off MK Road a little before 4:30 p.m.

Libby softball endures three-game losing streak
April 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby softball endures three-game losing streak

Libby owns wins against Eureka, Ronan (19-18) and Browning (27-0) on April 13.

Lincoln Co. participating in annual drug take back day
April 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Lincoln Co. participating in annual drug take back day

Locally, prescription drugs may be dropped off at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on California Avenue in Libby or at the Law Enforcement Center in Eureka.

April 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Tester's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings $4 million to Lincoln Co.

Funding for the Secure Rural Schools program comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and will be delivered...

Beagle, Andersen win titles at Libby Tennis Invitational
April 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Beagle, Andersen win titles at Libby Tennis Invitational

More than 100 players from Troy, Ronan, Whitefish, Cut Bank, Bigfork, Loyola, Stevensville, Columbia Falls joined the Loggers at the Community Courts April 19-20.

Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree pleads not guilty
April 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree pleads not guilty

According to charging documents filed in the case, Lee is facing three felony counts of burglary, three felony counts of theft of a light vehicle...

Man found guilty of trying to kill state trooper
April 19, 2024 3 p.m.

Man found guilty of trying to kill state trooper

Miller is facing the potential of serving the rest...

Construction company owner charged with defrauding Libby firm enters plea
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Construction company owner charged with defrauding Libby firm enters plea

Lincoln County authorities allege Tobiness failed to pay a local contractor more than $200,000 in invoices for work it had done through the end of October 2023.

Jurors hear trial testimony of state trooper run over by Eureka man
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Jurors hear trial testimony of state trooper run over by Eureka man

Tpr. Lewis Johnson suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident near Rexford and is still recovering after returning home to Chester, Montana in October 2023.

City officials back down on water, sewer rate increase
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

City officials back down on water, sewer rate increase

City Administrator Sam Sikes, Mayor Peggy Williams and city councilors have caught a lot of flak for the rate increase plan it put forth at a March 4 council meeting.

Deferred sentence for Yaak man accused of kidnapping, assault with weapon
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Deferred sentence for Yaak man accused of kidnapping, assault with weapon

Cuffe said probation officers indicated O'Day was a low risk of offending.

April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Time running out for Montana legislators to override pot tax veto

Only a few days remain before legislators must submit their mail poll by 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18.

Andersen paces Libby Loggers at track and field invitational
April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Andersen paces Libby Loggers at track and field invitational

Andersen won the javelin with a throw of...

Eureka man gets suspended sentence on drug charge
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man gets suspended sentence on drug charge

Shane Michael Coursey, 56, was first accused of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax after...

Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree in north Lincoln Co.
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree in north Lincoln Co.

According to charging documents filed in the case, Lee is facing three felony counts of burglary and three felony counts of theft.

Libby man pleads guilty to meth possession; woman faces trial
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads guilty to meth possession; woman faces trial

Sheasby initially pleaded not guilty, but on March 18, he pleaded guilty to possession of meth. The other charges were dropped as part of a plea deal between Sheasby's attorney S. Charles Sprinkle and county Attorney Marcia Boris.

County commissioners OK cost of living pay increases
April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

County commissioners OK cost of living pay increases

The county received a total of $12 million in federal money from the Local Consistency and Tribal Fund in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. Some of the money from it was used to help balance this year’s budget. Hammons said the hope for the rest of the money is to invest it.

April 12, 2024 7 a.m.

No support for sewer, water rate increase in Libby

Business owners, landlords and renters shared their concerns passionately with city councilors, Mayor Peggy Williams and City Administrator Sam Sikes.

April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Man jailed after pointing AR-15 at Troy residents

According to charging documents, Frederick blamed his wife for being unfaithful to him as the reason for his actions.

Libby man accused of fraud pleads not guilty
April 9, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of fraud pleads not guilty

Benjamin R. Swanson, 38, is accused of three felonies, including two counts of exploitation of an incapacitated person or vulnerable adult, and theft by embezzlement.

Troy man pleads guilty to drug possession
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy man pleads guilty to drug possession

Jesse David Rebo, 42, was charged with felony...

Highway projects planned in south Lincoln Co.
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Highway projects planned in south Lincoln Co.

According to information from the agency, it and construction partner Thompson Contracting will be clearing rock from the recent rockslide on a portion of Highway 37 in the Libby Dam area.

Local, federal crews prevent pile fire from destroying local homes
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

Local, federal crews prevent pile fire from destroying local homes

The fire spread behind and around one side of the man’s house, which had an attached garage. The fire climbed a pine tree next to the garage and lit some pine needles on the metal roof.

City officials feel justified in seeking water, sewer rate increase
April 5, 2024 7 a.m.

City officials feel justified in seeking water, sewer rate increase

City officials will hold a public hearing in council chambers at the city building at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8. The hearing will give Libby utility customers to hear the city’s recommended changes.