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Meet the PSC candidates who want to regulate your rates

Meet the PSC candidates who want to regulate your rates

Jail or bail: Montana still very much the wild west

Montana’s wild West is alive and well as a rogue subset of bounty hunters committing crimes and abuses against defendants on bail, their families and the public.

Libby's Sears among stores closing nationwide

The Sears Hometown store in Libby is among the nearly 100 retail locations across the U.S. that will close its doors for good this summer.

Libby’s Beagle 3rd at State A tennis tournament

At the State A tennis meet in Bozeman, Miles City’s Dalton Polesky repeated as boys singles winner and Northwest A champion Ryan Beagle of Libby was third, defeating Whitefish’s Joe Brandt in the third place match. Whitefish and Billings Central boys tied for first with 18 points, and there was a three-way tie for third between Dillon, Miles City and Havre, which all had 17 points. Libby was fourth with 10 points.

Troy runner Trevor Grant claims 2 bronze medals

Troy High School runner Trevor Grant earned some hardware at the State Class B track and field meet last weekend.

Libby’s Cy Stevenson brings home shotput silver

Libby’s shot-put heaver Cy Stevenson earned a silver medal at the State Class A track and field meet last weekend in Butte.

Legals for May, 31 2022

Authorities searching for missing Eureka man

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a 61-year-old Eureka man who went missing Sunday, May 29.

Keven Allen Perry

Keven Allen Perry

Shirley Lavonne (Amdam) McKean

Shirley Lavonne (Amdam) McKean

College programs look to tackle Montana's EMS shortage

At any moment, the radio clutched in Quinlan Roe’s hand could squawk, his cue to jump in one of the ambulances just a few feet away and speed out onto Missoula’s streets.

Alleged campground killer charged with deliberate homicide

The man arrested for allegedly killing one and wounding another in a campground shooting near Libby over the weekend made his first appearance Tuesday in Lincoln County Justice Court on deliberate and attempted deliberate homicide charges.

Libby CWD Management Zone B license application deadline is June 1

June 1 is the application deadline for deer B, elk B, and antelope licenses. Hunters should review the 2022 regulations for any possible changes.

Letters to the editor May 27

Letters to the editor May 27

Not in favor or wilderness proposal

Not in favor or wilderness proposal

Museum to hold textile preservation workshop

The Heritage Museum in Libby is holding a textile preservation workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 10:30 a.m. top 12:30 p.m.

Mary Baenen

Mary Baenen

Legals for May, 27 2022

Paul David Taylor

Paul David Taylor

BNSF changes attendance policy

Montana’s largest railroad company is making changes to a controversial new employee attendance policy after receiving pushback from railroaders and unions. But even with the changes, labor officials remain unimpressed and said BNSF Railway’s new policies could lead to unsafe working conditions on the railroad.

Libby housing proposal up for tax credits

An affordable housing proposal in Libby is among eight projects in Montana selected to be considered federal tax credits.

Letters to the editor May 24

Letters to the editor May 24

GOP contenders debate in Whitefish, sans Zinke

Four Republican candidates for Montana’s new western U.S. House seat debated in Whitefish on Friday, generally finding agreement on a number of points related to the state’s agricultural challenges and preserving the rural Montana lifestyle.

Pitiful Players present 'Cinderella'

Pitiful Players present 'Cinderella'

Grant claims third in 1,600 at Western B meet

Troy put two athletes on the podium at the Western B Divisonal track and field meet in Frenchtown last weekend.

Libby's Boltz takes second at divisional meet

Libby High School boys and girls track and field teams each placed eighth at the Western A Divisional meet last weekend in Hamilton.

Libby's Beagle surprises field to win divisional tennis title

Whitefish came home with two doubles championships and swept the team titles at the Western A divisional tennis tournament, but boys singles provided the biggest surprise of the tournament.

Legals for May, 24 2022

Suspect in custody following fatal shooting near Libby

One man is dead and a suspect is in custody following a shooting at a campground near Libby on Saturday afternoon.

Kathleen Ann Evans Drake

Kathleen Ann Evans Drake

Wilma Nesbitt

Wilma Nesbitt

Montana primary voters must be registered by noon on June 6

Montanans who want to cast a vote in next month's primary election must be registered with their county elections office by noon on June 6, under an order by the Montana Supreme Court.

Groups say timber sale threatens Yaak grizzlies

A collection of environmental groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a forest project on the Kootenai Forest that they claim will negatively affect grizzly bears.

Work to begin on Heritage Museum roof following celebration

Last week’s successful Vintage Sale has allowed The Heritage Museum to focus and begin preparing on the grandeur scale for their ”Opening Day" celebration on May 21.

Legals for May, 20 2022

Troy thinclads post personal bests — advance to divisionals

Five Troy tracksters will be moving on to divisionals.

Agency on Aging goes above and beyond

Dawn Sonju retired from the Libby Dam Corps of Engineers to later find herself working for Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging.

Lady Trojans get win on senior day

In a season where wins haven’t come easily, this one was special. Special for Troy seniors Alexie Garcia and Alyssa Kelso, who would be playing their last game at home.

Boltz, Andersen soar in high jump

Libby jumpers Trey Andersen and Rylee Boltz led the Loggers at the competitive ABC Meet in Polson on Saturday.

Heritage Museum holds opening day celebration

The Heritage Museum’s annual “Opening Day Celebration” will be held on Saturday May 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Museum grounds on U.S. 2 in Libby.

Legals for May, 17 2022

Man killed in accident at Koocanusa boat ramp

A man was killed Sunday after his truck and boat trailer was submerged in Lake Koocanusa near Libby following an apparent medical issue.

Connie R. Holthaus

Connie R. Holthaus

Phylis Joy Fugate

Phylis Joy Fugate

Pitcher’s duel — Loggers A drop a close one 2-1

If you like to see a lot of runs cross the plate, this wasn’t the game for you.

Locals earn degrees from UM

The University of Montana has nearly 1,800 students who are degree candidates for spring semester 2022.

Cabinet Peaks honors health-care workers

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is celebrating National Hospital Week this week, which takes place during the week of Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Man hit with trio of felony drug charges

A local man appeared in court last week on felony drug charges.

DNRC’s Libby Unit earns Outstanding Service Award

Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Libby on Wednesday to announce an upcoming expansion of a forest management agreement and to acknowledge the work of local land managers.

Glenn G. Williams

Glenn G. Williams

Glenn G. Williams

Glenn G. Williams

Teri LaVerne Nelson

Teri LaVerne Nelson

Legals for May, 13 2022

Joseph G. “Joey” Camp, 57

Joseph G. “Joey” Camp, 57

Trotters buck Lady Trojans 13-3

Softball 101. Put the bat on the ball, put the ball in play, then run in the right direction. You never know what’s going to happen next.

Rain or shine: Libby Farmers Market vendors brave spring weather

The Farmers Market in Libby was back in action Thursday, with strong, chilled winds blowing through while a few vendors held on tight to their canopies.

Turning Winds earns gold seal

Turning Winds residential treatment center in Troy has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Healthcare and Human Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

Igniters plan busy season of events

The Igniters Car Club met April 4 in their one-of-a-kind 40x60 muscle shop and workshop garage filled with car parts, projects and creative works of recycled art in which many of the members are currently working on.

Troy man accused of raping, sexually assaulting teen girls out on bail

The 25-year-old accused of raping one teen and sexually assaulting two others at a 2021 Halloween party is out on bail.

Libby man faces drug charges again

A Libby man is facing drug charges after he was allegedly found with meth and a loaded syringe during a traffic stop in March.

Birding presentation in Libby

On Tuesday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Mountain Time, in concert with the Libby, Lincoln County Campus of the Flathead Community College, and Director Megan Rayome, area Outdoor Educator Brian Baxter will present “A Glimpse Into Birds & Birding In Northwest Montana, Northern Idaho, and Southeast British Columbia.”

Legals for May, 10 2022

Kayaker dies after falling into Yaak River

A 50-year-old Idaho man died after falling out of his kayak on the Yaak River near Troy on Sunday.

Anna Faye Pemberton Trenkle

Anna Faye Pemberton Trenkle

Birth announcements

Birth announcements

Loggers top Troy Lady Trojans 18-4

Wildly effective. That might be one way to describe MacKenzie Foss’s pitching outing.

Electric vehicle charging station to be installed in Libby

The City of Libby and Flathead Electric Co-op will cut the ribbon for Libby’s new electric vehicle charging station on May 11 at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

‘Rock snot’ algae blooms are hurting the Kootenai River fishery

On an overcast day in mid-June last year, Jim Dunnigan, dam mitigation coordinator for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, stood on a concrete embankment overlooking the Kootenai River near Libby.

New trustees elected to Troy school board

The Troy Public School board of trustees has two new members following the May 3 election.

Libby Vendor Market kicks off season

The Vendor Market in Libby got underway for the season Wednesday, May 4, with a good crowd of locals coming out for the event at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Mineral Avenue.

Twins 1-hit Libby in 16-2 victory

Jake McIntyre homered and drove in five ruins, and three Glacier pitchers combined on a one-hitter in the Twins’ 16-2 win over Libby in Class A Legion baseball Wednesday.

The Postal Food Drive is back in action

Saturday, May 14 marks the 30th anniversary of one of America's great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Nathan Michael Stoltz

Nathan Michael Stoltz

Legals for May, 6 2022

Clarence 'Dee' Dixon, 86

Clarence “Dee” Dixon, 86

Libby boutique initiates supply drive for Navy ship

Rustic Chic isn’t your typical consignment boutique.

Health Fair draws crowd to Memorial Center

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center held their annual Health Fair April 30 at the Memorial Center in Libby.

Rose leads Loggers at Whitefish meet

Libby High School garnered a few first-place finishes Saturday at the Whitefish ARM meet.

Local man accused of trafficking meth

A Lincoln County man is facing felony drug charges after law enforcement allegedly found a back pack full of illegal narcotics in his vehicle.

Loggers experience the long and short of it

Last Saturday, April 30 was a big day for baseball in Libby — the annual Little League parade, followed by opening day.

Judith Kay Horner, 77

Judith Kay Horner

Jerry Franklin Mock, 81

Jerry Franklin Mock, 81

Legals for May, 3 2022