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Friday, June 30

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Selenium standards

The BC Premier resigned to join the Teck Board. Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau declined an IJC Committee to study transboundary pollution. Montana has no jobs threatened by the selenium limits, all we get is more pollution.

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

MHSA approves change to Class A state hoops tourney

Four teams from the East and four from the West will qualify for the state tournament and there will no longer be a state play-in game for Class A.

Libby's Johnston medalist at U.S. Amateur qualifier
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's Johnston medalist at U.S. Amateur qualifier

Libby native and Arizona State University standout Ryggs Johnston was the medalist with an impressive bogey-free two rounds of golf at Old Works, which was playing at more than 7,600 yards.

Montana deploys 22 firefighters to Canada
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Montana deploys 22 firefighters to Canada

The firefighters were assigned to the Kimiwan Complex of fires in the Peace River Fire Protection Area of northwest Alberta. Alberta has been in a crisis state because of the wildfires, which have been ongoing since March.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

How to pay down the deficit

The question politicians need to ask is “How much money will we secure for the honest American taxpayer when we catch the unpatriotic tax cheats?”

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Sign-up open for surplus drawing hunting licenses, permits

To be placed on the Surplus License List, resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal.

Terry A. Holthaus
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Terry A. Holthaus

Terry A. Holthaus

Blackfeet release bison at Chief Mountain
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Blackfeet release bison at Chief Mountain

To the Blackfeet Nation’s knowledge, the June 26 event marks the first time in America’s history that a sovereign indigenous nation has returned free-roaming buffalo back into their native habitat. Other tribes have restored bison on to reservation lands, but none have restored free roaming buffalo.

Walt P. Rucinski
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Walt P. Rucinski

Walt P. Rucinski

Kootenai Forest Stakeholders hear grizzly report
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Kootenai Forest Stakeholders hear grizzly report

Kasworm, the team leader for the Cabinet/Yaak Ecosystem Program, said there were three human caused grizzly fatalities in 2022, including two females.

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Helena judge orders Gianforte to produce communications with Hecla

Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Christopher Abbott on June 23 ordered Gianforte to produce the records sought by Montana Environmental Information Center and Earthworks, both nonprofits active in mining issues.

June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Fighting the fentanyl crisis in Montana

In April, the Justice Department announced charges against several leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel and numerous other individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl.

Libby's Uithof wins twice at Millpond Motocross
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's Uithof wins twice at Millpond Motocross

Competitors came from across the region, including Montana, Idaho and Washington and Canada, too. Northwest Montana was was well represented, too, as the field was dominated by racers from Libby, the Flathead Valley and Plains.

LOR continues to make a difference in Libby
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

LOR continues to make a difference in Libby

As they close in on $500,000 in grants to dozens of community projects, LOR’s Tabitha Viergutz took some time to briefly reflect on what’s happened in the last 12 months.

David Joshua Patterson
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

David Joshua Patterson

David Joshua Patterson

William D. Baeth
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

William D. Baeth

William D. Baeth

June 30, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 30 2023

Wednesday, June 28

Michigan murder suspect arrested near Libby
June 28, 2023 8:30 p.m.

Michigan murder suspect arrested near Libby

The sighting followed a Sheriff's Office Facebook post that was published about four hours prior to the arrest.

Tuesday, June 27

June 27, 2023 1:30 p.m.

Former Libby man dies in crash in Troy

All three people were taken to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center. The 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby, Troy have contested races for council seats

The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7, according to Howell.

Rose joins Cabinet Peaks Medical Center's Board of Directors
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Rose joins Cabinet Peaks Medical Center's Board of Directors

Dan has been a resident of Libby since 1992. He initially moved to the area after returning from his Peace Corps service in Ecuador, accepting a temporary position with the Forest Service in Troy.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Trump’s former Attorney General Bill Barr confessed on Fox News that he was “shocked” at the sensitivity of the documents “and how many there were.”

Kootenai National Forest hosting public meetings for Cedar Creek project
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Kootenai National Forest hosting public meetings for Cedar Creek project

The second is a field trip from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 13.

Loggers baseball fourth at Big Bucks Tournament
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Loggers baseball fourth at Big Bucks Tournament

The Loggers return home on Wednesday, July 5 to face Miles City. The home finale is July 9 against Bitterroot.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Duram received threatening letter containing white powder

Reps. Rhonda Knudsen, R-Culbertson, and Neil Duram, R-Eureka, both received anonymous letters at their homes with local return addresses but post office markings from Kansas City.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Understanding Montana's property tax appraisals

Property tax calculations are complex and understood by few. To calculate your taxes, you must know the formula. The calculation is: the market value of your property X tax rate X mill rate = taxes.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Death of local woman found in Flower Creek ruled accidental

An autopsy by state officials determined the causes of death were difluoroethane intoxication, drowning and hypoxia.

June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

U.S. 2 road work nearing completion

Crews have been working to enhance roadway safety features by repairing the existing rockfall structure and removing potentially hazardous and unstable rock material.

Pitiful Players to perform Pirates of the Kootenai
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Pitiful Players to perform Pirates of the Kootenai

These shows are family fun and free.

Libby man gets deferred sentence in golf cart incident
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby man gets deferred sentence in golf cart incident

Murphy also faced charges of felony burglary and misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle but those were dismissed as part of the plea deal.

Clyde Ross Jr.
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

Clyde Ross Jr.

Clyde Ross Jr.

George Leon Booth
June 27, 2023 7 a.m.

George Leon Booth

George Leon Booth

June 27, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 27 2023

Friday, June 23

Libby's Harma wins Safari Rifle Challenge
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's Harma wins Safari Rifle Challenge

The big bore rifle competition drew shooters from Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Colorado and Canada.

Libby couple sentenced for drug trafficking offense
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby couple sentenced for drug trafficking offense

Both hearings saw debate on paying restitution and fines related to the respective cases. The defendants each described their employment situations as tenuous.

Troy educator nominated for teacher of year award
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Troy educator nominated for teacher of year award

She is being considered alongside other teachers throughout the state.

Laurence Carlberg
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Laurence Carlberg

Laurence Carlberg

State commission OKs elk hunting access agreements
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

State commission OKs elk hunting access agreements

EHA agreements provide landowners with an opportunity to obtain an elk license, permit or combination thereof in exchange for allowing free public hunting access to a minimum of three public hunters – one of which may be selected by the landowner.

June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Grant awarded to improve police health

New equipment will help keep new officers in shape.

June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Council seats up for grabs in Libby, Troy

In Libby, there are six candidates for three, four-year seats.

Leslie Miles Pollard
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Leslie Miles Pollard

Leslie Miles Pollard

Cabinet View Golf Club hosts youth golfers
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf Club hosts youth golfers

It was free for everyone and equipment was provided to all kids.

June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Accused Kellogg murderer appears in court

Each count of murder included the names of his alleged victims, except for a juvenile identified only as A.S.

Mass casualty drill a learning experience for first responders
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Mass casualty drill a learning experience for first responders

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is in the process of becoming a designated trauma facility and running such a drill is a needed step in the process.

Californian charged with local check forgeries
June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Californian charged with local check forgeries

Forty-two-year-old John E. Nieblas, also known as John Eugene Kelton, was arraigned Monday in District Court and pleaded not guilty to the offenses.

June 23, 2023 7 a.m.

Community briefs

Several Lincoln Co. students made the cut.

June 23, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 23 2023

June 23, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 23 2023

Tuesday, June 20

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Auxiliary supports hospital mission
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Auxiliary supports hospital mission

Over the past three years, their generous donations have amounted to over $27,000, benefiting various departments and services within the medical center.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

New fentanyl law offers up mandatory minimum sentence

The legislation imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of two years of jail time for anyone convicted of trafficking fentanyl in the state of Montana.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

New VA Clinic coming to Kalispell in 2025

The facility, planned to be nearly twice the size of the existing VA clinic in Kalispell, will be located on the northwest corner of Reserve Place and Old Reserve Drive, near Glacier High School.

Lincoln Co. woman gets prison time for probation violations
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Lincoln Co. woman gets prison time for probation violations

According to court documents, Hart was recommended for placement at Elkhorn Treatment Center in Boulder, Montana.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Change at the top of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Deputy Director Dustin Temple will assume Hank Worsech’s position.

Troy, Libby students pass welding certification tests
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Troy, Libby students pass welding certification tests

Instructor John Love said passing the test is important for a number of reasons.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

EPA recaps progress, looks at former mine site

Recreation activities in the area are not seen as a risk and the EPA hopes to clean up the area enough for other activities.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Citizens not happy with Libby Cemetery maintenance

We follow the rules and regulations set forth by the City of Libby, but recently it appears the city does not even follow its own regulations and rules.

Dog's death leads to assault charge against Yaak man
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Dog's death leads to assault charge against Yaak man

Benjamin Michael Manheim, 63, is charged with one felony count of strangulation of a partner or family member following an incident on May 23 at a River View Drive residence.

Leon D. Brown
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Leon D. Brown

Leon D. Brown

Charles “Les” Stewart
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Charles “Les” Stewart

Charles “Les” Stewart

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

An argument for bringing life into the world

It is inconceivable that anyone could try to justify killing a fetus, a baby in the womb, because they can’t afford to raise the child.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby to host FWP meeting on setting hunting seasons

In Libby, KW Maki Theater, at 724 Louisiana Ave., will host a meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby residents injured in fatal vehicle crash

The Libby man and a passenger in the Ford, a 74-year-old woman from Libby, were injured and taken to Logan Health. They were both wearing seat belts.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Has a good lady missed the mark?

It seems OK though to allow young undeveloped minds to be influenced by violent shoot-em-up video games where the goal is to kill all in your path!

Libby Loggers set to host Big Bucks Tournament
June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby Loggers set to host Big Bucks Tournament

The action begins Thursday at Lee Gehring Field and ends Sunday. There will be a home run derby and skills competition on Saturday evening.

June 20, 2023 7 a.m.

Montana FWP hosting photo, art contests

Winners will see their work on the front and back cover of the 2024 fishing regulation booklet.

June 20, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 20 2023

Friday, June 16

June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby has a new definition for yard sales

Spring cleaners, estate sales and those moving should take note of the new definition of yard sale.

Cabinet View Golf Course Junior Clinic
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Cabinet View Golf Course Junior Clinic

Dozens of young golfers teed off, chipped and putted...

Victoria (Vicki) Jane Hudson Todd
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Victoria (Vicki) Jane Hudson Todd

Victoria (Vicki) Jane Hudson Todd

Libby artist's drawing survives severe fire
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby artist's drawing survives severe fire

Hagen said the inspiration for his drawing of the “oldtimer” was from a book written by Fritz Perls and titled, “In and Out of the Garbage Pail.” It was published in 1969.

Duaine Schultz, 74
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Duaine Schultz, 74

Duaine Schultz

William T. Lowe Jr.
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

William T. Lowe Jr.

William T. Lowe Jr.

Community briefs
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Community briefs

Other upcoming tournaments include the Capital City Classic in Helena and Polson Splash.

Grizzlies, hunters collide in northern Rockies
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Grizzlies, hunters collide in northern Rockies

A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis.

June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Russell Dickerson to play Northwest Montana Fair

The fair is scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Libby's Jon Obst honored by Gov. Gianforte
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's Jon Obst honored by Gov. Gianforte

Sgt. Obst has worked as a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Game Warden since the fall of 1998.

Roneta (Ronnie) Bruno
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Roneta (Ronnie) Bruno

Roneta (Ronnie) Bruno

Homicide suspect may present alibi defense at upcoming trial
June 16, 2023 7 a.m.

Homicide suspect may present alibi defense at upcoming trial

Joshua Joseph Sauls, 25, is facing a charge of deliberate homicide in the death of his father, John Lewis Sauls, on May 31, 2022.

June 16, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 16 2023

Tuesday, June 13

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

BLM rule proposes to put conservation on ‘equal footing’ with other uses

A conservation organization called the proposal a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to improve the condition of public land. An oil-and-gas group argued that the agency is overstepping its authority.

Libby man pleads guilty to meth possession
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads guilty to meth possession

Simmons will be considered for admittance to the county Treatment Court.

Happy's Inn fundraiser supports vets, first responders
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Happy's Inn fundraiser supports vets, first responders

According to Kris Cole, the Gopher Derby, a silent auction and performances by Tim Montana, Copper Mountain Band and Wild Wind helped bring in $35,000 that was donated to Valor Equine Therapy Service.

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

State declines millions in federal food assistance for children

The decision brings the total amount of dollars to address hunger Montana has left on the table to more than $135 million since 2021, according to the Montana Budget and Policy Center.

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Application available for FWP’s Habitat Conservation Lease Program

As it has for decades, FWP is still pursuing conservation easements and land purchases where support from landowners, local officials and the community exists.

Eureka school project produces twin tiny homes
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Eureka school project produces twin tiny homes

The project has brought to fruition an idea that’s been cooking in the mind of Eureka’s school superintendent, Joel Graves, for several years.

Charles L. Stewart
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Charles L. Stewart

Charles L. Stewart

Eureka man sentenced in intimidation case
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Eureka man sentenced in intimidation case

Joseph Daniel Heil, 38, pleaded no contest to one felony count of intimidation for alleged acts he committed in March 2022.

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Opportunities to fix forests in the farm bill

Fixing our forests will ultimately require cutting through the environmental red tape that prevents many forest-restoration projects from getting off the ground or stalls them until they go up in flames.

Virnie Carrol Mack
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Virnie Carrol Mack

Virnie Carrol Mack

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Guns have changed everything, especially childhood

My brain fritzed out with confusion: Here a drill, but in Florida, children were being mowed down. Relief, and yet also great grief. Other mothers were getting different news.

June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

State Crime Lab maintains status as top-performing forensic lab

Only 14 other laboratories worldwide earned the distinction.

Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition to talk grizzlies
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Kootenai Forest Stakeholders Coalition to talk grizzlies

Meeting attendees will hear a panel style discussion with select speakers on the topic of grizzly bears and road management.

Bears 'n Stuff busy in Libby; makes donation to food pantry
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Bears 'n Stuff busy in Libby; makes donation to food pantry

The little Marine will buddy up with Clarence and maybe join in with a few other vets who live at the Libby Care Center.

Deborah Jane Ryan Zwang
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Deborah Jane Ryan Zwang

Deborah Jane Ryan Zwang

Mission Valley Mariners sweep Loggers in doubleheader
June 13, 2023 7 a.m.

Mission Valley Mariners sweep Loggers in doubleheader

Libby will be at home Saturday for a doubleheader with the Cranbrook Bandits. The first game begins at 1 p.m.

June 13, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 13 2023

Friday, June 9

Group still lobbies for MT 37 speed reduction
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Group still lobbies for MT 37 speed reduction

Jim Mitchell is part of the group seeking the reduction of the limit from 70 miles per hour to 55 or even 60.

June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of strangling girlfriend

A conviction on the felony charge could result in a maximum penalty of five years in the Montana State Prison.

Little Libby Loggers tee ball photos
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Little Libby Loggers tee ball photos

The Nationals and Braves tee ball teams had a great time on the diamond recently.

LOR, Libby 4-H team up for safe cattle handling
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

LOR, Libby 4-H team up for safe cattle handling

Kara Matthews, whose daughters Leah and Hailey are both members of the South 40, said teaming up with LOR has been great to further expand the club as well as the Troy Kootenai Kids & Critters 4-H Club.

Good times at Troy Kids Fishing Day
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Good times at Troy Kids Fishing Day

The Troy Community Pond was constructed 21 years ago when FWP partnered with the City of Troy to help build it.

Troy Museum and Visitors Center celebrates 50th anniversary
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Troy Museum and Visitors Center celebrates 50th anniversary

Lincoln County officials bought the land from Stimson Lumber Company and gave it to Troy.

Georgina Kay Woody, 71
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Georgina Kay Woody, 71

Georgina Kay Woody, 71

June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby Police Chief outlines long road to hiring new officers

Becoming a police officer is a long and complicated process.

Kootenai Cross Country Ski Club gets $ for trail work
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Kootenai Cross Country Ski Club gets $ for trail work

Lincoln County's Kootenai Cross Country Ski Club will receive $13,560 for grooming and maintenance of 13 miles of the Flower Creek Nordic Ski Trails system.

Thompson SAR shares its mission with Libby youth
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Thompson SAR shares its mission with Libby youth

There were five stations, including the K-9 unit which works to help find lost people and the mountain unit which can set up rope systems that allow even a second grader to pull a truck easily.

Northwest Montana man accused of meth possession
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Northwest Montana man accused of meth possession

Gallery is scheduled to appear in Justice Court at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Bob Payne, 83
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Bob Payne, 83

Bob Payne, 83

Clyde E. Ross Jr, 57
June 9, 2023 7 a.m.

Clyde E. Ross Jr, 57

Clyde E. Ross Jr, 57

June 9, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 9 2023

Tuesday, June 6

Janese "Jan" Marie Dirkes
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Janese "Jan" Marie Dirkes

Janese "Jan" Marie Dirkes

Sports in brief
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Sports in brief

The Loggers were scheduled to host the Glacier Twins Monday evening.

June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Highway work continues near Kootenai Falls

Even if you are abiding by posted speed limits, you can still be traveling too fast for safety – particularly in inclement weather, low/no light conditions, or around emergency response or work zone sites.

Libby City officials sound alarm on vandalism
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby City officials sound alarm on vandalism

Sikes said if anyone sees vandalism happening, they should contact law enforcement immediately.

Lincoln County hires new election administrator
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Lincoln County hires new election administrator

Howell comes from Grants Pass, Oregon, where she worked in the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office since the beginning of 2020.

Ned Eugene Decker
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Ned Eugene Decker

Ned Eugene Decker

June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Gladys A. Sather

Gladys A. Sather

Gary “Slim” Leggett
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Gary “Slim” Leggett

Gary “Slim” Leggett

June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

EPA hosting vermiculite meeting June 6 in Libby

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room, Lincoln County Emergency Management, 952 E. Spruce St. 205, Libby.

June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Suit says Cascade County Elections Office mishandled district elections

The districts want the elections for their respective boards redone within 85 days, saying violations of election law likely affected the outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.

June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Gov. Gianforte signs MEPA bill into law

Sen. Mark Noland, a Republican businessman from Bigfork, told Montana Free Press that he sponsored the measure after seeing his friends’ livelihoods impacted by timber sales that had been halted under MEPA.

National Elk Refuge antler auction nets $218k
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

National Elk Refuge antler auction nets $218k

A total of 164 registered bidders participated in Saturday’s auction, which yielded a total of $218,382.

Hammond's words inspire as Libby Class of 2023 graduates
June 6, 2023 7 a.m.

Hammond's words inspire as Libby Class of 2023 graduates

Hammond, also the Senior Class President, shared her story of triumph over adversity while speaking during graduation ceremonies in Ralph Tate Gymnasium at Libby High School.

June 6, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 6 2023

Friday, June 2

Libby Schools work to prevent bullying
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby Schools work to prevent bullying

Recently at Libby High School, the Seeds Leadership Group and Justin Boudreau gave an interactive presentation for a few dozen students.

June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond: Billionaires profit from Covid-19

Jeff Bezos gained $17 billion, while union busting; Elon Musk became $153 billion richer while also union busting, and Warren Buffet gained $47 billion while denying rail workers sick leave.

Shane M. Ellison
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Shane M. Ellison

Shane M. Ellison

Libby's Beagle grabs bronze medal at state tennis
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's Beagle grabs bronze medal at state tennis

Beagle placed third and claimed a bronze medal for the second straight season.

Boltz, Stevenson, Andersen medal at state Track and Field Championships
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Boltz, Stevenson, Andersen medal at state Track and Field Championships

For the girls, senior Rylee Boltz capped her career with a second-place in the high jump. Her top leap of 5 feet, 3 inches was also a personal best.

Sidney "Bruce" Switzer
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Sidney "Bruce" Switzer

Sidney "Bruce" Switzer

Heritage Museum hosting quilt display
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Heritage Museum hosting quilt display

Beginning July 1, artwork by local artists will be shown.

Kalispell Lakers rally to defeat Loggers
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Kalispell Lakers rally to defeat Loggers

For the Loggers, Dylan Buckner had two hits, a run scored and an RBI from his leadoff spot.

Libby 2-2 at state; Foss named All-State
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby 2-2 at state; Foss named All-State

Libby finished the season 15-13 and took state champion Columbia Falls to the wire in the Western A Divisional playoffs before losing a one-run game.

June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Environmental groups file suit over Koocanusa selenium levels

Environmental groups have filed suit against groups accused of working together to change the state's water standards.

Libby educator studies how to retain teachers
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby educator studies how to retain teachers

A local school councilor looks into the issues facing schools in rural Montana.

Group says it plans to sue state, feds because they’re failing to protect grizzlies from trapping
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Group says it plans to sue state, feds because they’re failing to protect grizzlies from trapping

The 60-day notice is a requirement in order to bring a lawsuit in federal court and puts the agencies on notice so that they may opt to correct or modify plans to avoid a lawsuit.

June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

The debt dilemma and tax cheats

Only relatively recently has the idea that “taxation is theft” been seriously suggested in the public discourse.

June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Congress must stand up for common-sense gun laws

I know there are gun owners who own and use stabilizing braces for sport shooting who do not want the actions of some bad actors to limit the rights of all gun owners.

Libby man sentenced in child assault case
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby man sentenced in child assault case

Ty Reed Orsborn, 35, was originally charged and pleaded not guilty to felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor DUI.

June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Flathead Electric Co-op announces scholarship winners

A total of $118,000, funded by the Co-op's unclaimed capital credits, was awarded to local students this year.

Emma Louise Andreessen
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Emma Louise Andreessen

Emma Louise Andreessen

Libby community restores angel statue
June 2, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby community restores angel statue

The statue was restored in 2022 for its centennial celebration.

June 2, 2023 midnight

Legals for June, 2 2023

Thursday, June 1

Local woman taken to hospital after traffic accident
June 1, 2023 11:35 a.m.

Local woman taken to hospital after traffic accident

Libby Volunteer Ambulance, Montana Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Libby Volunteer Fire Department and Libby Police Department responded to the scene.