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July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Keeping political power in check

It’s easy to succumb to temptation if nobody’s watching, but if there is someone else there, well, people behave a little better.

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Senior Center August menu

Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty

Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, was accused of four counts of forgery...


July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Game wardens seek info on bighorn sheep shot near Troy

The bighorn ewe was left wounded and had to be euthanized...

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

First-ever hoot owl fishing restrictions ordered for part of Flathead River basin

The restrictions went into effect at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 and prohibit people from fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight each day until they are lifted.

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Community briefs

Low net winner was Susie Jahn in Flight A...


Hydrothermal explosion causes damage in area of Yellowstone National Park
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Hydrothermal explosion causes damage in area of Yellowstone National Park

Biscuit Basin’s parking lot and boardwalks are temporarily closed for safety; Yellowstone National Park geologists are investigating the explosion but say data shows no out-of-the-ordinary volcanic activity.

WILD ART-Car fire
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

WILD ART-Car fire

Troy Volunteer Fire Department members extinguished the blaze...

Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival

Hosted by the Libby Revitalization Project, the festival will be held at the Riverfront Park Aug. 9-10.


Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3

Troy Volunteer Fire Department Chief D.J. Welch called for Stage 1 fire restrictions July 22 inside city limits.

Troy man faces trial in Idaho child sex assault case
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy man faces trial in Idaho child sex assault case

According to court documents, the child told his mother that Alyea and he had engaged...

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Sheriff's Office blotter

Free-roaming dogs were reported in the 400 block of East 6th Street, Libby.


July 26, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 26 2024

Fire crews battle Tepee Fire
July 25, 2024 noon

Fire crews battle Tepee Fire

A helicopter gets water from Schrieber Lake...

July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

One dead in Mineral Co. hostage incident

According to the Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke, two people were in a fight that led to a...


Thomas “Tom” “Hollywood” Samuel Kurle
July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Thomas “Tom” “Hollywood” Samuel Kurle

Thomas “Tom” “Hollywood” Samuel Kurle

George Countryman
July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

George Countryman

George Countryman

Playing for Fundsies raises $47k for Cabinet Peaks Foundation
July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Playing for Fundsies raises $47k for Cabinet Peaks Foundation

The event featured games and prizes on every hole, ranging from a toilet tee off to teeing off with a hockey stick.


July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Late night hotel fracas leads to assault charge

Pape said when he spoke to Bennett the man was very intoxicated...

July 23, 2024 7 a.m.

Home wrecking grizzly euthanized in Gardiner

These were stored in coolers, vehicles, camp trailers, sheds, garbage cans that were not bear resistant or unlocked bear-resistant garbage cans.