Thursday, December 31
Deputy injured during disturbance
Libby water loss at more than 50 percent
Commissioners reject fire service area
Janet Ulrich
Payne files response to Neff, Olsen complaint
Election will speak volumes about American exceptionalism
Benson should be ashamed of herself
Let's recognize it's broken and let's fix it
Make your resolutions realistic and achievable
Butte woman rescued after crash into pond
District 7B: Bigfork team to beat
Food and fun at the Libby Senior Center
Library offers host of events in January
Snow brings near-record opening for Turner
Wednesday, December 30
Payne
Libby City Attorney Allan Payne
Obit Ulrich
Janet Ulrich, 63
Birth Dewitt
Daniel Grayson Dewitt
Tuesday, December 29
Fires top 2015 headlines
Rewerts named Person of the Year
Suspect arrested in car break-ins
Scott Riddel
Leonard Emett
Early hunt studied for Eureka elk
Make peace with yourself for the new year
Thanking Rep. Zinke for support of LWCF
McAfee should seek Libertarian Party nomination for the presidency
Montana food stamp use high
Fun and frolic in the snow
Troy Christmas Lights Contest winners
No charges in police shooting of Cleveland boy
In Brief
Severe weather wreaks havoc in central U.S.
Monday, December 28
Flooding
A nearly flooded mailbox sits along a flooded road Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, in Eureka, Mo. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency due to wide spread flooding around the state that has closed many roads after a storm system dropped more than half a foot of rain and left several dead. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2013 file photo, Cuyahoga County prosecutor Tim McGinty answers questions during a news conference in Richfield, Ohio. McGinty said Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, that a grand jury declined to indict Timothy Loehmann, a white rookie police officer, in the killing of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a black youngster who was shot while playing with what turned out to be a pellet gun. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Montanore One
Montanore Mine tour, June 7, 2011
Xmas Lights
Troy Christmas Lights Contest with Sid Bellamy, left, Mary Bellamy and Darren Coldwell. First place winners located 902 E. Missoula Ave.
Obit Emmett
Leonard Grant Emmett, 82
Obit Riddel
Scott Robert Riddel, 44
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Scrooge (aka Keith Meyers) has a change of heart, and donates the proceeds of the Pitiful Players December 19th rendition of "A Christmas Carol" to Kootenai Pets for Life volunteer Judy Hyslop. From the left are Pitiful Players Sheri Brookshire, Ann German, Rick Ball, Keith Meyers and KPFL volunteers Judy Hyslop, Tami White and Connie Holthaus.
Rewerts
Diane Rewerts, principal, W.F. Morrison Elementary.
Eagle
Dec. 26, 2015.
Thursday, December 24
Change orders raise questions about Flower Creek dam
Snowmobiler dies in avalanche
Turner to officially open Saturday
Julie Rathbun
George Powell
Troy expands free food program
Christmas light warnings show treason of government officials
Embrace the changes the snowy weather brings
On the omnibus: I did what I said I'd do
Reflecting on the year in the U.S. Senate
Local doctor's license suspended
In Brief
U.S. military tracks Santa's progress
Lady Loggers take down Lady Trojans
Loggers outpace visiting Trojans
Wednesday, December 23
Skidale Barber
Wintertime fun at Ski-Dale hill with Cassidy, top, Alex and Nolan Barber Sunday afternoon Dec. 28, 2014.
Turner Lift
The first group of skiers heads to the top to kick off the Turner Mountain 2014-15 ski season Dec. 29, 2014.
Turner Ostrowski
Tom Ostrowski opening day at Turner Mountain Dec. 29, 2014.
Water Pape
Corky Pape
Hoops Roach
Olivia Roach attempts to strip the ball from Libby's Trinity Wallace in fourth quarter Tuesday evening.
Hoops Tallmadge
Senior Adam Tallmadge looks to pass with Ryggs Johnston guarding Dec. 22.
Hoops Ennenga
Junior Abby Ennenga with Allie Brown guarding third quarter vs. Troy Dec. 22, 2015.
Hoops Maloney
Junior Colin Maloney drives on Kolton Winebark in third quarter vs. Troy Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Francom
Jacob Francom, principal Troy High School
Tuesday, December 22
Obit Rathbun
Julie Ann Rathbun, 79
Obit Powell
George H. Powell, 75
Science Oly
left to right: In Front: Katelyn Reeves, Cort Stern, Gareth Lott, AnaStacia Howendobler, Eli Smith, Nicholas Thom. Back Row: Bella Hollingsworth, Destiny Galloway, Alex Crace, Sophie Lee, Kaleb Lindgren, Ethan Neff, Justin Brewer, Ben Diller, Anna Lee. Not Pictured: Kristen Lindgren, Bryant Reis
Libby man arrested for domestic assault
Neff calls for Roll to step down
Judge rules against Port Authority
James Schnoberger
Lon Bullman
Richard O'Brien
Lawrence Schull
Obama signs $1.1 trillion budget compromise
Buyer of guns used in California massacre to be in court
Mindfulness is being present in the moment
Thanks to the volunteers
We need more do-nothing Congresses
The tale of the stadium wel-fairy
In Brief
Greenchain splits up for weekend tourneys: Bulk of team travels to Eureka for Buzz Lucey
Lady Trojans wallop Noxon
Lady Trojans beat Trotters
Trojans knock off Red Devils
Horsemen romp over Trojans
Lady Loggers fall to Vals
Lady Loggers beat Bluehawks
Vikings pillage Libby, 59-37
Loggers drop close game to Bluehawks
Monday, December 21
Wrestle Wood
Tanner Wood over Malik Heydon of Whitefish Dec. 8, 2015.
Council Neff
Gary Neff
Birth Collier
Colt Lee Collier born Oct. 23, 2015 at 1:49 am in Whitefish, MT. He was 7 lbs. 15 oz. and 20 1/4 inches long. His parents are Nikkole Kearney and Cody Collier. His maternal grandparents are Tracy and Mike Leib and Channing Ledford. His paternal grandparents are Mike and Tina Collier. His maternal great grandparents are Dar and Les Kearney, and Keith and Diane Ledford. His paternal great grandparents are Herschel (Mike) and Alice (Shirley) Collier, and Dennis and Carla Cady.
Obit Schull
Lawrence Michael Schull, 66
Hoops Reny
Sophomore Shannon Reny works her way past Bigfork guards Katie Thomas, left and Mattie McAnally in third quarter Saturday, Dec. 19.
Hoops Monigold
Junior Madisen Monigold looks to pass in third quarter with Lana Berg gurading vs. Bigfork Dec. 19, 2015.
Rotary Gerard
George Gerard, president of the Rotary Club of Kootenai Valley, turns on the faucet to inaugurate the water project at San Juan Maza in Guatemala.
Obit OBrien
Richard D. O'Brien, 81
Obit Schnoberger
James William Schnoberger, 88
Hoops Brant
Libby's Jason Brant has the ball stripped away by Joseph Potkonjak in third quarter vs. Bigfork Dec. 19, 2015.
Hoops Cielak
Jonny Cielak drives the lane, fouled, one for two from the charity stripe second quarter, score at 16-12 Loggers vs. Bigfork Dec. 19, 2015.
Friday, December 18
KVCS Thomson
Kootenai Valley Christian School teacher Amy Thomson displays some of the Christmas art work of her second and third graders.
Band Five
Eighth grade band.
Band Four
Seventh grade band.
Band Three
Sixth grade band.
Band Two
Jazz band
Band One
Eighth grade band.
Hoops Troy Two
Troy vs. Noxon Dec. 17, 2015.
Hoops Troy One
Troy vs. Noxon Dec. 17, 2015.
Child sexual abuse thrives in secrecy
Montanore moves forward
Counterfeit bills not prevalent in area
Rosella Lyon
Jessi Edwards
Robert Gambill
Libby schools could be model for Montana
Winter tips from the chief
A solution to the marijuana issue
Dress up traditional dishes for holidays and every day
Roll's obstruction is unacceptable
House passes tax-cut package
Contractor's insurance to cover flood damage
Troy mayor reflects on centennial year progress
Kids go shopping with local cops
Greenchain finishes strong in Superior
Libby choirs perform Christmas concert
Sen. Tester nominates Faulkner to Naval Academy
Infamous pharma exec charged with fraud in hedge fund case
Thursday, December 17
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Martin Shkreli, the former hedge fund manager under fire for buying a pharmaceutical company and ratcheting up the price of a life-saving drug, is escorted by law enforcement agents in New York Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, after being taken into custody following a securities probe. A seven-count indictment unsealed in Brooklyn federal court Thursday charged Shkreli with conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Choir Snow
The Children's Select Choir received some unexpected precipitation Tuesday evening during Choir Concert 2015.
Cop Shop Two
Shop With a Cop 2015 with MHP Bryce Ford left, and Marshall Gregory, 11.
Cop Shop One
Shop With a Cop 2015.
Birth Thomson
Brett James Thomson
Choir Carvey
"Sleigh Ride" with Tucker Carvey and Kristen Lindgren.
Faulkner
Declan Faulkner
Fire Andreessen
Chimney fire 1405 Montana Ave. 12/16/15
Obit Lyon
Rosella “Rose” Mae (Barr) Lyon
Obit Gambill
Robert Wesley Gambill, 92
Obit Edwards
Jessi Ann Edwards, 34
Tuesday, December 15
City lifts health advisory for city water
The health advisory issued regarding water quality for City of Libby water users has been lifted, according to City Administrator Jim Hammons.
Hoops Libby
Libby vs. Ronan Dec. 11, 2015. Ronan’s Micalann McCrea, left, and Ashley Walker.
Charges against accused murderer dismissed in deal
Former City Attorney sues Troy
Dam flooding raises fiscal questions
Barbara Hughes
Phillip Barr
Lloyd Moe
Commissioners to determine fate of fire department
Dreams help to provide a life of purpose
Don't let Satan enter you through open chakras
The game is rigged to favor global elites
Waking up to the natural beauty that surrounds us
Payne, council members respond to resignation
Warden cautions residents to not feed deer
Local woman starting hearing loss support group
Hospital hosts 21st annual fundraiser event
Loggers shoot to victory in Missoula
Lady Loggers start season on a strong footing
Trojans lose home opener
Lady Trojans edge Stillwater Christian, 57-48
In Brief
Monday, December 14
Cassidy
County Attorney Bernie Cassidy.
Payne
Richard Allan Payne
Court Schroeder
Henry Carl Schroeder
Gala Morford
Patricia Ryan Morford, emcee of Festival of Tree Gala 2015.
Gala Mossburg
Krysten Mossburg with one of the many gift baskets raffled off during the Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Gala Tree
One of the many trees auctioned off during the Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Gala Cuffe
JoAn and Mike Cuffe Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Obit Barr
Phillip A. Barr 82
Gala Fenn
Ruth Fenn and friends Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Gala Goss
Brady Goss and his band kept the evening lively during the Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Gala Benson
Lori and Neil Benson dance to the music of the Brady Goss Band Saturday during the Festival of Trees Gala 2015.
Saturday, December 12
Birth Haugen
Audrey Hope Haugen, weight 6 lbs . Audrey was born to Brandon and Clarissa Haugen of Libby on 11/27/15, at their home. She has four sisters: Airyana 10 years old, Mercedes eight years old, Elena six years old, Celeste four years old and one brother, William who is two years old.
Friday, December 11
Fisher River
Cheryl Roediger, left, Mabel Beito and Barb Benson.
Obit Moe
Lloyd A. Moe, 89
McDougall
Heather McDougall
City issues water health advisory
Flood prompts declaration of emergency
Behavior changes provide indicators of child sex abuse
Time is the most meaningful gift you can give
Montanore project will end in bankruptcy
Thank you for Thanksgiving
Volunteers made festival happen
Tier 3 sex offender released in Libby
Payne to leave office as Libby City Attorney
Yellowstone Grizzly to be removed from endangered list
Winds roar across northwest Montana
Greenchain wrestlers double up for home opener
Elementary students get safety tips
Lake County laser suspect captured
In Brief
Local cafe owner redefines recycling
Thursday, December 10
Wrestle Parish
Junior Dylan Parrish vs. Brady Staves of Whitefish at 160.
Fire Meet Three
Lincoln County Commissioners Mark Peck, left, Greg Larson and Mike Cole.
Obit Hughes
Barbara (Thompson) Hughes, 59
Offender Cox
Bobby Eugene Cox
Flood One
Flooding at Timber Beast disc golf course.
Wrestle Doolin
Buddy Doolin vs. Taisuke Matsuo of Whitefish at 113.
Wrestle Young
Sophomore Laine Young vs. senior James Buckley of Whitefish at 138.
Hoop Shoot
Libby Elks Lodge #2231 represented itself well at the District competition in Pablo, MT on Saturday. Advancing to the State competition to be held in February at Livingston, MT are: Boys 8-9 winner Ryan Beagle making a phenomenal 24/25 free throws; Boys 10-11 winner Zachary Fantozzi making 14/25. Also doing well and competing were local Libby winners Billie Jo Moeller (Girls 12-13) making 12/25 and Jay Beagle (Boys 12-13) making 15/25.
Birth Page
Thomas Michael Page , who weighed 8 lbs 12oz Thomas was born to Jordan and Mary Page on 11/2/2015, in their Eureka home. Thomas has 5 older siblings
Birth Miller
Chloe Shalom Miller, weighing 7 lb 5 oz. Chloe was born to Joas and Priscilla Miller on 12/3/15, in their Libby home. She has 3 brothers: Justin, Ethan and Wyatt and a sister Avalon. Paternal Grandparents are Ora and Orpha Miller of Libby. Maternal Grandparents are Ben and Barbara Girod of Bonners Ferry
Wednesday, December 9
Lincoln County declares state of emergency; Libby issues water advisory
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the City of Libby, voted to declare a county-wide state of emergency due to flooding at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.
Troy flooding
A municipal worker surveys damage from a washout on St. Regis Road in Troy Wednesday afternoon. The flooding washed out nearly 100 yards of the road.
Tuesday, December 8
County, coalition join timber suit
Judge rejects plea deal in April shooting case
Grooming behaviors: recognizing the signs of abuse
Iris Remp
Kurt Naccarato
Robert Gambill
David McMillan
Brent Willard
Robert Baker
Leave space in your life to be amazed
Sparks fly at City Council meeting
An American guilt trip: This is how the terrorists win
Dishonesty plagues our city
Montana delegation should oppose asbestos bill
Libby shoppers prepare for Girls' Night Out
New accounting business opens in Libby
Carnival brings joy to local families
Greenchain competes in Havre tourney
In brief
Monday, December 7
City Council New
Libby City Council
Mental Health Fire
Brady Fiscus, left, holds the fire hose as Adam Orr douses a smoldering fire underneath an outbuilding behind the Mental Health Center Monday evening. With Ryan Andreessen looking on.
Wrestle Young
Laine Young vs. Frenchtown's Dee Vang at 126, Jan. 10, 2015.
Santa Holzer
Bransen Holzer, left, Brielle Holzer and Eva Holzer have their picture taken with Santa Saturday during the kiddy carnival at Asa Wood.
Santa Curtiss
One of Santa's helpers Cynthia Curtiss as the head elf.
Santa Porteus
Lexi Porteus chats with Santa Saturday during the kiddie carnival at Asa Wood.
Santa Laffoon
Brady Laffoon, 4, tries his hand at making a pine cone bird feeder Saturday at Asa Wood.
Santa Goucher
Alexia Goucher, left, and Christina Goucher meet Santa during the kiddie carnival at Asa Wood Saturday evening.
Santa Thompson
Breydon Thompson scores during the apple bobbing during the kiddie carnival Saturday at Asa Wood.
Obit Remp
Iris Eleanor Remp, 82
Obit McMillan
David Lee McMillan, 59
Obit Baker
Robert A. Baker, 95
Obit Gambill
Robert Wesley Gambill, 92
Court Ilk
Michael Gilbert Ilk confers with his attorney Aug. 24, 2015.
Obit Nacarrato
Kurt Macarrato
Obit Willard
Brent W. Willard, 51
Friday, December 4
Libby schools take steps to protect students
Forest coalition adopts guidelines
Fire destroys local garage
Norma Lotrecchiano
Lois Dickerman-Auge
Rupert Schertel
Tensions escalate over City Attorney contract
Explore the world beyond your personal comfort zone
I once had freedom, like my doublewide
Kootenai Country - creating friends for all seasons
Refugees are as American as baseball
California shooters had ties to Islamic extremists
Libby woman to serve no jail time in fraud scheme
New program helps preserve hunting legacy
Lady Trojans' coach focused on fun
Trojans' coach optimistic about season
Loggers' coach teaching more than basketball
Lady Loggers starting fresh this basketball season
Brock's Broncs: Osweiler takes the reins in Denver
Declining prices hit energy-producing states hard
Thursday, December 3
Hoops Monigold
Madisen Monigold brings the ball down court on a Flathead turnover second quarter.
Hoops Winebark
Kolten Winebark looks to pass in first quarter vs. Eureka Friday, Feb 13. Brandon Conard left.
Hoops Lauer
Sophomore Erik Lauer under the basket fourth quarter vs. Flathead.
Hoops Roach
Olivia Roach passes to Allie Coldwell in second quarter vs. Stillwater Christian Cougars 12-11-14.
Attack Two
This undated photo provided by the California Department of Motor Vehicles shows Syed Rizwan Farook who has been named as the suspect in the San Bernardino, Calif., shootings. Farook communicated with individuals who were under FBI scrutiny in connection with a terrorism investigation. But the official said the contact was with "people who weren't significant players on our radar," dated back some time, and there was no immediate indication of any "surge" in communication ahead of the shooting. (California Department of Motor Vehicles via AP)
Attack
FBI agents investigate a car near a home in connection to the shootings in San Bernardino, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Redlands, Calif. A heavily armed man and woman opened fire Wednesday on a holiday banquet for his co-workers, killing multiple people and seriously wounding others in a precision assault, authorities said. Hours later, they died in a shootout with police. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Barringer
Libby School Superintendent Craig Barringer.
City Council
Jim Hammons, left, Peggy Williams, Barb Desch and Dejon Raines.
Council Teske
Libby City Councilman Brent Teske
Food Drive Troy
Brylee Freund, left, Allie Brown, Sami Rohrich, Makayla Henson, Kasey Faur, Naomi Holcomb-Garrison, Molly Walters, Ceanna Diller, Cheyenne Jordan, Heather Lyons, Zoe Lowry, Anada Jones, Tana Thill, Sarah Pierce, Erin Landis, and Anthony Edge. Not pictured: Alyssa Lewis, Conner Quiring, and Alexis Tunison. Troy High School National Honor Society with the results of the Troy Junior/Senior High annual fall food drive for the Troy Food Pantry. Just over one thousand pounds of food and $270.00 in cash were donated by students and faculty this year. Town Pump matched the cash donations dollar-for-dollar.
Deer Smook
Devin Smook (ALS 5/23/01-7) shot his first deer, a nice whitetail doe, southeast of Libby. He shot it on 11/8.
Buck Sandersen
Savanna Sandersen (ALS 2/5/2003-1) shot her first deer, a nice whitetail buck, on 11/15, east of Libby.
Deer Magone
Hudson Magone (related to our very own Steve Magone, 4/9/03-14) got his first deer, a whitetail doe E/NE of Libby on 11/22.
Elk Shuey
Steve Shuey (9/8/47-6), who bagged his 4x5 bull elk east of Libby, and brought it through the Canoe Gulch check station via pack string.
Buck Lev
Sometimes, not all “first deer” are taken by kids; Jody Lev (4/23/71-63) got her first deer, a WT buck, N of Libby on 11/21
Meeting Grossman
Jessie Grossman, KFC meeting 12-2-2015
Obit Auge
Lois Dea Dickerman-Auge, 70
Tuesday, December 1
Obit Schertel
Rupert Schertel
Court Moe
Karol Moe
Sex abuse creates lifelong trauma for child victims
Mines Management releases quarterly financials
Fortine man to spend two years in prison
David Johnson
Ronald Pedersen
Merrilla Aarstad
Benjamin Cernick
Donna Barnes
William Rollins
In brief
Finding joy is as simple as living in the moment
Republicans must return to conservationist roots
Troy kicks off Christmas season with tree lighting
Police blotter
