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Canadian man pleads not guilty to Yaak assault

Romanuik appeared on video for his arraignment Dec. 2 in Lincoln County District Court...

State officials headed to Libby to talk natural resource work

The state of Montana and the bankrupt company agreed to an $18.5 million settlement for cleanup of the mine site and for natural resource damage claims in 2023.

Gianforte appoints Christy Clark to lead Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Clark will take the top leadership position at FWP following the retirement of Director Dustin Temple.

Dealing with a personality disorder

Knowing the signs of narcissism may help you protect yourself.

Year in Review, Part 1

Libby City councilors approved writing a letter of support for developers to seek a large grant to help restore the old high school into a complex that would house apartments and a community meeting space.

American Prairie's second-largest purchase surpasses half a million acres

This latest acquisition is in the foothills of the Little Rocky Mountains and totals 51,731 acres, including 2,557 deeded acres and 49,174 leased acres, making it the second-largest purchase in the nonprofit’s 23-year history.

Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges

McGuire, who is free on his own recognizance, is not allowed to possess any animal.

Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends

He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.

Lana Sue Managhan

Lana Sue Managhan

I’m honored to serve, here’s my mission

We’ve got to secure the border on day one, and that's exactly what President Trump has vowed to do.

Libby Senior Center Menu for January 2025

Staff is asking those that want to reserve a meal call the center 24 hours in advance. The number is 293-7222.

John Brumbaugh

John Brumbaugh

Block Management continues slow decline despite increased payment cap

At its peak, the program provided public hunters with access to 8.8 million acres of private land.

It's OK to be nice

No more concerns about communism or woke mobs infringing on your rights or undocumented immigrants taking your jobs.

Greenchain wrestlers 11th at Wild Memorial Tournament

Libby returns to the mat Jan. 3-4 at the Ronan Tournament.

City workers place new stop signs on Mineral Avenue

The stop signs mean both intersections are four-way stops.

Committee discusses solutions for state tax department’s billion-dollar appraisal backlog

A legislative audit found the state revenue department is failing to add an estimated $300 million of new construction annually to tax rolls.

Libby man gets prison time for strangling woman

Silas C. Behee, 37, was found guilty following a trial in September...

Troy woman pleads guilty to driving drunk with infant in car

The plea deal calls for a five-year suspended sentence on the endangerment charge and a...

Community briefs

The city of Libby will have a short parade Friday, Dec. 27 to help celebrate with Ryggs Johnston.

Legals for December, 27 2024

Libby High School students dominate stock market game competition

650 teams from state schools competed and Libby competitors finished second, third and fourth.

Carol Tjelde

Carol Tjelde

LOR donation helps Lincoln County CASA get new vehicle

This new resource will enable the CASA team to travel more efficiently across the county, ensuring that they can meet with children and families and provide the consistent support that is crucial for the well-being of the children they serve.

Lincoln County Christmas Spirit

Libby's first Christmas parade, spearheaded by Kaylee Cohenour, was a big hit Saturday evening...

Logger boys basketball improves to 3-1

Ryan Beagle banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to increase the Libby lead to four points, 15-11.

Land Board OKs 33,000-acre conservation easement in northwest Montana

The board amended the Green Diamond easement to allow for the development of subsurface minerals.

Loggers girls basketball rolls to first win over Stevensville

There wasn’t much drama against the Yellowjackets after Stevensville led...

Legals for December, 24 2024

Birth announcement

Family Birth Services is pleased to announce the birth of Elora Odelia Alexander to Sterling and Emily Alexander of Troy, Montana.

Town Pump awards $725,000 for ‘Meals for Backpacks’

Locally, the Libby Food Pantry and Morrison Backpacks in Troy received grants to provide the weekend meals.

Eureka Lady Lions hold off Libby, secure Battle of Kootenai

Libby (0-3) trailed by 11 after one quarter, 12 at the half and 14 after three quarters.

Superb free throw shooting carries Loggers past Eureka

Led by three seniors, the Loggers hit 19 of 22 from the stripe.

Carbonari named new Deputy Supervisor of Kootenai National Forest

Growing up in Northwest Montana, Carbonari began his robust career as a seasonal firefighter for the Montana Department of...

Greenchain grab dual meet triumph over Eureka

103-pounder Levi Nick opened the action with a pin in 4:27 of Eureka’s Trent Shay.

Laurel Ann Miller

Laurel Ann Miller

Bill Wagner

Bill Wagner

Federal officials adopt lynx recovery plan, seek changes to habitat designations

The recovery plan is the result of a multi-year lawsuit between environmental groups and the federal government.

Endangered Species Act wielded in the courtroom

Established 50 years ago as a tool to help preserve the natural world amid humanity’s impact, it is often used in courtrooms to do just that.

Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor

In the charging document, Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack attended a regular, weekly meeting Dec. 10 of the Student at Risk Counsel at Libby High School.

Manning joins Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness team

Beyond her professional life, she is an audio book worm, music lover and crossword enthusiast.

Lynn Ingrum Melton

Lynn Ingrum Melton

Hit and run crash destroys power pole

A hit and run crash Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Libby destroyed a power pole...

Troy Christmas lights

City of Troy residents and businesses have went all out with their...

Legals for December, 20 2024

Logger boys basketball split at Frenchtown Tourney

In Saturday's game, three Loggers scored in double figures and were led by Ryan Beagle’s 16 points.

Bull Lake Road residents seek lower speed limit

Some residents of the Savage Lake community in south Lincoln County want to see a decrease in the speed limit on Highway 56.

Troy boys basketball enjoys best start since 2008

A records check indicates the 2008-09 season was when a Tony Smith-coached Troy team began the season 4-0.

Libby High School band shares Christmas spirit

In addition to performances by the jazz and concert bands as well as the percussion ensemble, several solo ensembles treated the hundreds in attendance to sounds of the season.

Libby woman facing prison time after probation violations

At that point, Orsborn had been in the Lincoln County Drug Treatment program for about...

Two Red Cross blood drives in Libby this week

The first is from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 at 114 West Second St. Walk-ins are available.

Greenchain claim second at Kinney Classic

The Greenchain had one champion in 110-pounder Tristin Rogers and five other placewinners.

Troy girls basketball shows improvement in 1-1 start

Friday, Dec. 13, Troy rolled to a 76-40 win over Alberton.

Legals for December, 17 2024

Thieves steal Troy man's buck, hunting gear

Bob Swiden, 74, was hunting about three miles up the Yaak River Road when he bagged the big buck.

High school seniors eligible for scholarships

ABCD will again award five, one-time, $2,000 scholarships to Montana high school seniors graduating in 2025 who...

Counties dismissing charges, unable to prosecute crimes because of overcrowding

Backlogs at Galen, Warm Springs pressing counties beyond the breaking point.

UnitedHealth$$$$: Follow the Money

Montana had one of the highest rates of kicking eligible people off of Medicaid, forcing them to go without insurance or to re-enroll.

Criminal charges stacking up for Libby man

The alleged probation violation includes charges from Wheatland County where federal and local authorities are investigating Devine.

County health officials confirm multiple pertussis cases

If you suspect pertussis, presumptively treat with antibiotics while waiting for testing result...

Accused rapist charged again following release from custody

According to the charging document filed by County Attorney Marcia Boris, Springer was charged with...

Barbara Jean Huffman

Barbara Jean Huffman

Nancy Joyce Bachteler

Nancy Joyce Bachteler

Partnership continues support of Libby's most vulnerable

Donations are tax deductible...

Shop with a Cop

Everyone was smiling Thursday...

Two people taken to hospital following U.S. 2 wreck

Libby Volunteer Ambulance transported two people to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center for treatment...

Legals for December, 13 2024

Troy Basketball Intrasquad Scrimmage

Troy will tip off the regular season at home Friday, Dec. 14.

Greenchain wrestlers claim second at Owen Invitational

Greenchain wrestlers enjoyed top six placewinner performances by nine wrestlers while...

Libby man faces animal cruelty charges

The charges include three felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanors...

Schnackenberg stepping down as county coroner

Schnackenberg has served as the deputy coroner and coroner for the last...

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Trump campaign mega-donor Elon Musk, to head President-elect Donald Trump’s Dept. of Government Efficiency, says on social media he wants to “delete” the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Marsha L. Gwinn

Marsha L. Gwinn

William Stewart Pattie

William Stewart Pattie

Community briefs

Three Libby Logger football players were named honorable mention on the 2024 All-Western A Football Team.

Libby youth choir members perform with American Idol champion

Tongi is a 20-year-old Hawaiian who won season 21...

Marion Smith

Marion Smith

Mineral Avenue Christmas lights

Christmas lights brighten...

Libby's Fortner, Hayes sign college letters of intent

Libby High School seniors Bergen Fortner and Morgan Hayes...

Legals for December, 10 2024

Toni Jo Smith Merrill `

Toni Jo Smith Merrill

Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter hosting special fundraiser

The Jordan’s Way Fundraiser will be a Facebook Live event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the shelter in Eureka.

Yet, another new name

Once again, here comes the hospital’s current CEO talking about some upcoming...

Libby woman gets prison time after failed drug tests

She will be screened for possible admission to Passages Women’s Center, an addiction treatment facility in Billings.

Libby man faces another assault charge

McQueen is being held in the detention center on $75,000 bail.

Libby resident appreciates Christmas lights

My Mom and I have a holiday tradition. On one evening in early December, we buy eggnog milkshakes and go drive around Libby and look at Christmas lights.

Joanne Lee McBride

Joanne Lee McBride

Donations pave way for Turner Mountain's new snowmobile

Rounding out the fundraising were several generous donations by private parties, totaling $4,450.

Gerald Dale Robins

Gerald Dale Robins

PSC candidate shares gratitude for support

This burst of nonpartisan energy wasn’t enough to win in a gerrymandered district drawn by legislators to guarantee victory for my opponent, but it was enough to win all eight precincts in Sanders County, where my opponent lives and people know her best.

Legals for December, 6 2024

Teen harvests bull and cow elk in same day

Nicholas Cooper started hunting through the FWP Apprentice Hunter Program at 10 years old. He’s taken a turkey, a doe and a couple of young bucks, but he’s never fired a shot at an elk, until a few weeks ago.

Rexford man pleads to assaulting girlfriend

The victim, who has a 2-year-old child with...

Sheriff's Office blotter

An officer investigated a report in the 100 block of Woodland Road, Libby, of a dog believed to be left alone...

Troy Christmas Kickoff

The evening festivities included games for kids, hot cocoa and...

Libby man hospitalized following house fire

Fire crews, Libby Volunteer Ambulance, Libby Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Flathead Electric were on the scene...

Ryggs Johnston storms to Australian Open title

The 24-year-old carded a closing 68 at Kingston Heath to finish 18 under par while taking home the Stonehaven Cup.

Sampling the work day of a CWD technician

The job of a wildlife technician who samples dead animals for chronic wasting disease (CWD) isn’t always a glamorous one.

Lee Roy Morton

Lee Roy Morton

Libby Councilors OKs stop signs on Mineral Avenue

Libby City councilors approved a number of new traffic restrictions during Monday’s meeting aimed at making Mineral Avenue a safer place for pedestrians and motorists.

‘Drill, drill, drill’: New energy council signals Trump to prioritize energy production

But the move likely reflects a focus by Trump and his next administration on energy production, including fossil fuels.

Montana Legal Services gets grant to help low-income residents

The goal is to provide accessible, timely legal forms to enhance the organization's efficiency and pro bono services.

Eureka man pleads guilty to felony drug charge

Dunsing first appeared in Lincoln County District Court and pleaded...