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August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Montana congressional delegation calls for tariffs on Russian palladium

Sibanye-Stillwater alleges unfair dumping of palladium disadvantaging U.S. industry and workers.

George Arthur Clough
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

George Arthur Clough

George Arthur Clough

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Major changes coming to over-the-air TV in Libby

The club is a non-profit and relies solely on local donations.


Ronald Douglas Gilbert
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Ronald Douglas Gilbert

Ronald Douglas Gilbert

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Former Forest Service law enforcement officer sentenced for fraud

However, his patrol vehicle remained stationary at his house for the entire 8 hours.

State commission approves purchase of 53,000-acre easement
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

State commission approves purchase of 53,000-acre easement

“We still cut logs. We still grow trees, and we still do good forestry, and the taxes still flow in.”


James A. Kyriss
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

James A. Kyriss

James A. Kyriss

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Bits n pieces

According to internal documents reviewed by The Washington Post, Trump and people at the Pentagon are considering creating a full-time “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” to quickly quash civil unrest and protest.

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby boys soccer seeks second straight playoff berth

That renewed culture has carried into the summer and fall. Head coach Joe Martineau said excitement and turnout are on the rise.


NW Montana lawmaker loses appeal of federal tax case
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

NW Montana lawmaker loses appeal of federal tax case

Court filings indicate Rep. Tom Millett, R-Marion, failed to file income taxes in most years between 2004 and 2012.

Lynne Meredith Willis
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Lynne Meredith Willis

Lynne Meredith Willis

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

The onus of Medicare cuts

All of these devastating cuts don’t click into place until after the 2026 midterm elections.


August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Oregon man sentenced in kidnap-assault case

District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Yuille Aug. 20 to a...

August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Calif. woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to smuggle illegal into U.S.

During the interview, she admitted she and her husband planned to have him circumvent...

Heritage Museum mural celebrates Shay Ole Four Spot
August 29, 2025 7 a.m.

Heritage Museum mural celebrates Shay Ole Four Spot

The mural is on the side of the original Shay maintenance shed on museum ground...


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Legals for August, 29 2025

August 26, 2025 7 a.m.

County holding public hearing on preliminary budget

The hearing will be held at 11 a.m. in the commissioner’s office in the county courthouse in Libby.


August 26, 2025 7 a.m.

Feds authorize expansion of Rosebud Mine supplying Colstrip power plant

According to the agency, royalties from the mine paid to the federal government are estimated at more than $9 million, and ongoing operations will employ more than 300 individuals.

Fire crews beginning to get handle on Ransome Creek Fire
August 26, 2025 7 a.m.

Fire crews beginning to get handle on Ransome Creek Fire

Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chad Benson issued closure orders Friday for National Forest System Roads in the Pipe Bull Creek area, Lindy Peak area and Little Tom Mountain area.