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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...

April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Some history of foreign interference with gas prices...

Kootenai Valley Rotarians return to Guatemala
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Kootenai Valley Rotarians return to Guatemala

In another school, Rotarians had built a library, pump and outside bathrooms for the students.


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.

Brandon Murer
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Brandon Murer

Brandon Murer

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.


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.

Large conservation easement proposed for northwest Montana
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Large conservation easement proposed for northwest Montana

The deadline to comment on this proposal is May 15.

Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree pleads not guilty
April 19, 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...


Martha L. McLean
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Martha L. McLean

Martha L. McLean

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.

Perry Thomas Scott
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Perry Thomas Scott

Perry Thomas Scott


Edward L. Moe
April 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Edward L. Moe

Edward L. Moe

April 19, 2024 midnight

Legals for April, 19 2024

April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby woman admits stealing mail while working as a contract carrier

Haley Rushel Hickman, 24, pleaded guilty to...


April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana trapping licenses now on sale

To purchase a Montana resident trapping license, residents must complete a Montana trapper education course or...

Bruce T. Moog
April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Bruce T. Moog

Bruce T. Moog

April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

Local libraries essential cornerstones for Eureka, Libby and Troy

Libraries bridge the gap for those who lack access to technology and the internet.


April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

SB 442 meant to benefit rural Montana counties

The intent was not to give tax dollars based on population, but rather used a formula to put the dollars where hunting, fishing and recreation existed.

April 16, 2024 7 a.m.

City resident seeks more info on water, sewer rate plan

I attended the meeting via Zoom. Unfortunately, the transmission, both visual and audio, were of poor quality.