Friday, July 30
Some Troy residents face service line charge
By Roger Morris, Western News Publisher
County taking new approach to jail bids
By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter
Well known bullfighter to entertain at rodeo
By Heidi Desch, Western News Intern
Wednesday, July 28
Libby man arrested for arson, burglary
A 20-year-old Libby man arrested by officers investigating a complaint that he was supplying drugs to an underage girl has been charged with arson and a dozen other felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with several recent burglaries.
Officer catches window breaker
A 19-year-old Libby man was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of felony criminal mischief by a city police officer who reported watching him throw a rock through a window at Libby Furniture and Appliance.
KNF sees few fire startups
The Kootenai National Forest has received a surprisingly low number of fire starts in the last week given the blistering temperatures.
Friday, July 23
Kootenai River Rodeo to feature specialty acts
By Heidi Desch, Western News Intern
Trustees agreeing to sell old school
By Paul Boring, Western News Reporter
Wednesday, July 21
State bid to lower Kootenai flows fails
A proposal from the State of Montana to lower Kootenai River flows by 2,000 cubic-feet per second through the end of September was rejected by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.
Lightning setting scattered fires in Kootenai
Lightning produced by thunderstorms moving through the Kootenai National Forest has been responsible for scattered fires.
Friday, July 16
Low impact expected from new roadless rule
By Roger Morris, Western News Publisher
Old school discussion continues Tuesday
The Libby School Board will be continuing to offer discussion on the old high school building during their Tuesday, July 20, meeting at 7 p.m.
Council OKs portion of CVCC request
By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter
Friday, July 9
Troy cat trucks¹ across 48 states
By Heidi Desch, Western News Intern
Troy council approves health insurance levy
By Roger Morris, Western News Publisher
Research proposal looming large
By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter
Wednesday, July 7
Vision-Net installed in LCC labs
By Paul Boring, Western News Reporter
Johnson Acres bid comes in high
By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter
Community garden grows into reality
By Paul Boring, Western News Reporter
Friday, July 2
County jail bids come in nearly double
By Brent Shrum, Western News Reporter
Libby area fails air standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officially notified Gov. Judy Martz this week that the Libby area is failing to meet new air quality standards, setting a process in motion that will require a mitigation plan to be in effect by the end of 2008.
80-year-old author finishes first book
By Roger Morris, Western News Publisher