Tuesday, July 30
John Everett Carlock
John Everett Carlock
Kootenai River Stampede 2024 results
Here are the results from the Kootenai River...
Sports briefs
Low net winner was Susie Jahn in Flight A...
Geraldine (Kay) Urdahl
Geraldine (Kay) Urdahl
Donald Norbert Elgas
Donald Norbert Elgas
Kathryn Marie Fulcher
Kathryn Marie Fulcher
County election officials want separation from clerk and recorder
The matter arose at the July 10 meeting when Election Administrator Melanie Howell ...
Arrest warrant issued for Troy man accused of felony theft
Zugg first appeared in court Jan. 23, 2023, for arraignment on felony charges of theft and...
Libby Friends of Library book sale set for Aug. 2
Due to some generous donations, this sale includes...
Minnie “Becky” Boothman
Minnie “Becky” Boothman
Legals for July, 30 2024
Friday, July 26
First-ever hoot owl fishing restrictions ordered for part of Flathead River basin
The restrictions went into effect at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 and prohibit people from fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight each day until they are lifted.
Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3
Troy Volunteer Fire Department Chief D.J. Welch called for Stage 1 fire restrictions July 22 inside city limits.
Hydrothermal explosion causes damage in area of Yellowstone National Park
Biscuit Basin’s parking lot and boardwalks are temporarily closed for safety; Yellowstone National Park geologists are investigating the explosion but say data shows no out-of-the-ordinary volcanic activity.
Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty
Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, was accused of four counts of forgery...
WILD ART-Car fire
Troy Volunteer Fire Department members extinguished the blaze...
Troy man faces trial in Idaho child sex assault case
According to court documents, the child told his mother that Alyea and he had engaged...
Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival
Hosted by the Libby Revitalization Project, the festival will be held at the Riverfront Park Aug. 9-10.
Sheriff's Office blotter
Free-roaming dogs were reported in the 400 block of East 6th Street, Libby.
Libby Senior Center August menu
Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Keeping political power in check
It’s easy to succumb to temptation if nobody’s watching, but if there is someone else there, well, people behave a little better.
Game wardens seek info on bighorn sheep shot near Troy
The bighorn ewe was left wounded and had to be euthanized...
Legals for July, 26 2024
Thursday, July 25
Fire crews battle Tepee Fire
A helicopter gets water from Schrieber Lake...
Tuesday, July 23
Treat public and private land with respect
Likewise, it is not permissible anywhere to cut new mountain bike or ATV trails.
Roy Jay Yoder
Roy Jay Yoder
Car, van shows come to Lincoln County
Van lovers headed to the first Northwest Regional meet at Timberlane Campground outside of Libby.
Birds of a feather
An American crow flies in front of a bald eagle near...
County commissioner candidate shares reasons for running
I have watched, with growing dismay as the county commission, under Mr. Letcher’s influence and “leadership” has become increasingly radicalized.
Thomas “Tom” “Hollywood” Samuel Kurle
Thomas “Tom” “Hollywood” Samuel Kurle
One dead in Mineral Co. hostage incident
According to the Mineral County Sheriff Ryan Funke, two people were in a fight that led to a...
Home wrecking grizzly euthanized in Gardiner
These were stored in coolers, vehicles, camp trailers, sheds, garbage cans that were not bear resistant or unlocked bear-resistant garbage cans.
George Countryman
George Countryman
Troy man accused of fifth DUI
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Trooper Bryce Ford was driving on U.S. 2...
State seeks comment on mule deer management plan
Population trends from spring surveys across much of Montana were mixed this year, with some areas showing improved herd growth and some areas with lower recruitment.
Electric fencing for bear attractants garners 50% reimbursement program
Conflict with people is a major cause of grizzly bear mortality, reduces human tolerance for the species and poses risks to human safety.
Playing for Fundsies raises $47k for Cabinet Peaks Foundation
The event featured games and prizes on every hole, ranging from a toilet tee off to teeing off with a hockey stick.
Area 4H members represent county at state congress
The teens were involved with pre-congress planning which...
Eureka man accused of shooting neighbor’s dog
According to the woman, the veterinarian said he could...
Bonnie Lee Jean Schulke
Bonnie Lee Jean Schulke
Late night hotel fracas leads to assault charge
Pape said when he spoke to Bennett the man was very intoxicated...
Man hospitalized in bear encounter north of Columbia Falls
A 72-year-old man was alone picking huckleberries on Flathead National Forest lands off the North Fork Road...
Friday, July 19
Gerald “Jerry” Robert Holiday
Gerald “Jerry” Robert Holiday
Daines, Tester both back bill for firefighters
The programs supported by the legislation are aimed at helping with recruitment, retention and other challenges facing first responders.
Contestants' prize $ increased at Kootenai River Stampede
The PRCA Rodeo will be held July 26-27 at J. Neils Memorial Park, just north of town on Highway 37 where the large bucking bull sculpture marks the entrance to the beautiful park.
UM makes historic aerial photos available online
The images are part of an extensive collection of aerial photography taken by the U.S. Forest Service...
Are we losing our wilderness and our Montana values?
They could not get multiple wildernesses through Congress in their lifetimes so they protected this gorgeous country so that final decisions could be made at a later date.
Dennis Leroy Norstebon
Dennis Leroy Norstebon
City wades back into Flower Creek spoils pile discussion
The spoils pile, left following the construction of the newer dam in 2016 because the project was...
Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond
New data from Oxfam, reported in Axios, shows there are now fewer low-wage workers in the U.S. At this time 13% of workers earn less than $15 an hour, as compared to 31.9% two years ago.
Lincoln County Library to host Indigenous history talk July 22-23
The program is at the Libby Branch at noon on Monday, July 22, and at the Troy Branch on noon Tuesday, July 23. The presentation is free and open to the public.
WILD ART-White-tailed deer fawn
A white-tailed deer fawn seeks cover at the edge of...
Sheriff's Office blotter
A deputy responded to a report of juveniles hitting rocks with a baseball bat at kayakers...
Fugitive warrant issued for county inmate's return to Wyoming
Authorities also said Faass was a registered sex offender in California.
Second accused dog napper pleads not guilty
County deputy Andrew Smith and county detective Brandon Holzer investigated...
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
In May 2024, however, Hecla announced Baker had retired after nearly 23 years of service and was also stepping down from the board.
Loggers close home schedule with two wins
Williams got the win after throwing five innings and...
Multiple charges for Kalispell woman following hit-and-run crash
According to the affidavit of probable cause by Montana Highway Patrol trooper Virgil Sadewasser, Lundin was involved in...
Biden’s track record keeps on getting better
Biden will eliminate Trump’s tax breaks for those making more than $400,000 a year.
Legals for July, 19 2024
Tuesday, July 16
Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on some southwest Montana rivers
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight.
Local governments seek candidates for study commissions
The purpose of the study commission is to look at the existing form and powers of the local government and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the State of Montana.
Montana’s Headwaters Tech Hub gets $41M grant from feds
The Headwaters Tech Hub will encompass the Kalispell, Missoula, Butte-Silver Bow and Bozeman regions.
A tribute to Yaak, America
And the day turned out to be a perfect reflection of all that is good in our country and our state.
U.S., Canada strike tentative deal for Columbia River Treaty
The proposed 20-year deal would update an agreement that’s managed the Columbia River and its hydropower dams since it was ratified in 1964.
Dorthy Marie Schopp-Schimmell
Dorthy Marie Schopp-Schimmell
Veterans retreat expands near Thompson Falls
The organization was founded by Marine Lt. Col. Tom Schueman, who is still on active duty.
Michael D. Knock
Michael D. Knock
Libby Chamber has no opinion on J. Neils bull statue
While the Chamber has been approached by both groups involved in the J. Neils bull proposals...
Shirley Bess (Duffield) Robins
Shirley Bess (Duffield) Robins
Martha Marie (Bowen) Burrell
Martha Marie (Bowen) Burrell
Print the news and raise hell
Because without the press, the American Revolution may have never taken place.
Return of the redband rainbow: FWP hatchery restarting native rainbow trout stock
Redbands today exist primarily in disconnected streams across the Kootenai where native genetic strains remain intact.
WILD ART-Noxon bridge closed
The 102-year-old Noxon bridge that connects Highway 200 with the town is closed indefinitely...
Montana gets federal grant to retrain laid off lumber workers
Lincoln County eligible for grant money.
Fire season expected to ramp up with hot, dry conditions
According to the National Weather Service, south Lincoln County is expected to see daytime high temperatures at 100 or higher through Sunday.
Trump survives assassination attempt; investigation launched
U.S. Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, sent an email to Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle requesting her to appear at a committee hearing July 22.
WILD ART-Lincoln County Pride Festival
The events included a dog fashion show, live music, dancing, speeches...
Sheriff's Office blotter
The county animal control officer investigated a report of a dog biting a female juvenile...
Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind?
Sen. Usher is correct that Montana’s electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies.
Reader didn't care for column about Joe Biden
When Trump was president we had a booming economy, the most secure border in our lifetime...
Friday, July 12
Sheriff's Office blotter
A deputy did a welfare check on children lighting fireworks and having a camp fire...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
His family and high-profile Dems have stood behind Biden staying in the race; he now needs to double down on proving he’s fit for the job.
Evelyn Elizabeth Poling
Evelyn Elizabeth Poling
Stephen C. Beaulieu
Stephen C. Beaulieu
Darrin Neil Carr
Darrin Neil Carr
Ruby Joyce (Good) Stapley
Ruby Joyce (Good) Stapley
Gloria Rewerts
Gloria Rewerts
Joseph Rooney
Joseph Rooney
John Alex
John Alex
Former Libby woman gets prison time after probation miscues
The devilish effects of methamphetamine addiction have led to...
It’s indisputable: Ol’ Joe’s gotta go
It was too painful to watch and many turned it off after the first 10 minutes.
Man shot in Yellowstone National Park had threatened ‘mass shooting,’ park says
Officers tracked down Fussner at the Canyon Lodge occupied by roughly 200 people...
Struggles continue for Libby Loggers Legion baseball
Libby's Cy WIlliams picked up three hits on the day, including...
For country and community: Yaak’s Independence Day Celebration
This year had special meaning as it was the kickoff for a fund-raising drive to refurbish the 99-year-old Yaak Community Hall.
Carol Adelle Rosenquist
Carol Adelle Rosenquist
Local officials preach caution for area boaters, swimmers
Short asked those recreating on or near the river to stay back from the edge of the river and watch where they step.
WILD ART-Rodney Atkins performs at Happy’s Inn
American country music singer and songwriter Rodney Allan Atkins...
WILD ART-Beating the heat
Splash plads, lemonade, shade...
Firefighting pilot dies in crash on Horse Gulch Fire
Evacuation orders in place for homes on north side of Canyon Ferry.
Legals for July, 12 2024
Tuesday, July 9
Federal judge halts logging project near White Sulphur Springs
The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council successfully argued...
Cabinet View ladies golf results
On July 3, the team played a round of...
Two men drown Saturday in Glacier National Park
Friends and witnesses saw him go into the creek, go underwater and resurface briefly before...
County seeks $ from defendant to pay for dogs’ care
Aver, who is representing himself in the animal cruelty case, said he loved Berger’s...
County commissioners hear proposals for J. Neils bull
Libby resident Dave Harman attempted to make his case...
Wildfire on Lolo National Forest doused by smokejumpers
The 4-acre Fishtrap Fire on the Lolo National Forest north...
Robert Lynn “Dancing Bob” Gray
Robert Lynn “Dancing Bob” Gray
Region 1 cow elk B tags cut following spring survey
During the spring season, state wildlife staff get a pulse on deer and elk numbers by conducting aerial spring trend surveys or green-up flights across the state.
Martha M. Burrell
Martha M. Burrell
Green Hat clown Austin Singley comes to Kootenai River Stampede
In the Libby arena at J. Neils Memorial Park, Singley will wear many green hats, filling the role of clown, barrelman and as the featured act.
WILD ART-Troy Fourth of July
Troy's Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration saw parade goers saving...
Libby man dies in motorcycle-deer collision
The man, who was wearing a helmet...
American spirit on display at Happy's Inn
Recently, in anticipation of the Fourth of July, employees and bar patrons pulled the flag down, wrangling it carefully into a bag lest it accidentally graze the ground.
Legals for July, 9 2024
Sunday, July 7
Highway 37 work begins this week
Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Work is anticipated to continue until November.
Friday, July 5
Catherine (Caty) Marie Dhaenens Youso
Catherine (Caty) Marie Dhaenens Youso
Montana Historical Society expands Capitol tours to weekends
Starting July 9 and continuing through Sept. 13...
Time to take precautions against bears
As you make plans for the July Fourth holiday...
Heat wave coming, officials urge careful recreation
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch next Tuesday and Wednesday in the Kootenai/Cabinet and Lower Clark Fork regions.
Mission Valley sweeps Libby Loggers Legion baseball
Libby hosts Missoula Sunday for a doubleheader, beginning at noon.
Sheriff's Office blotter
A deputy investigated a report of a suspicious person in Green Basin, West Kootenai, Montana.
Kathleen Shields Williams
Kathleen Shields Williams
Libby youth lands big one at Halfway House's Pike Strike
Held the weekend of June 22-23, the tourney saw 49 anglers...
Two Libby residents accused of dog napping from animal shelter
The employee also showed Smith an empty kennel where a dog named “Shep”...
Federal judge stops Flathead forest plan because it doesn’t protect grizzly bears
The case is similar to many which have centered on grizzly bears and roads recently.
A flood of misinformation
But this year’s presidential contest is already drenched in a flood of disinformation, and the problem is likely to get much worse.
Gerald Eugene Reckin
Gerald Eugene Reckin
WILD ART-Old Troy Town Pump store gets demolished
A demolition crew dismantles...
Libby teen, LOR gives Jerry Dean Park a helping hand
But Noble decided the trash and litter that was left...
Trout Creek angler lands state record largescale sucker
Wade Merschat, 12, of Trout Creek, used a nightcrawler to land...
Dennis Norstebon
Dennis Norstebon
Carl Amos Andrews
Carl Amos Andrews
O’Brien will bring a wealth of experience as Superintendent of Schools
She brings a wealth of experience to the table, with a diverse background in public education ranging from K-12 to college to state-level policy making.
Sandra G. Orr
Sandra G. Orr
Drought has state officials weighing fishing restrictions
While several waterbodies across the state are nearing the criteria, cooler temperatures forecasted for later this week could put restrictions on hold for now.
Accused sex offender drowns in Flathead's North Fork
O’Shields had extraditable felony warrants for his arrest regarding various crimes, including burglary and sexual battery against a child.
Legals for July, 5 2024
Tuesday, July 2
Investigation still in progress after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
Federal and state authorities: Clean-up, investigation and fish sampling are ongoing.
Whitefish physician charged in multi-million-dollar Medicare fraud case
Feds allege doctor helped bill federal programs for $39 million in fraudulent benefits
Libby Legion B team plays in Badrock Invitational
The 8-team, double-elimination tournament also featured the 406 Flyers from Billings, Federal Way from Seattle, Mission Valley Mariners, Kalispell Sluggers and Flathead As.
Libby Loggers Legion falter against Bitterroot
In the opener, the Loggers scored three runs in the second inning to take a 3-0 lead...
The religious underpinnings of one of America’s most sacred concepts, private property
America’s legal foundation for property law (possession), “anti-Indian law,” and the concept of nation-states is religious, not secular.
Man gets suspended sentence in DUI homicide case
Lefell was sentenced June 6 by District Judge Matt Cuffe to two six-year suspended terms, to be served consecutively.
Libby Loggers 12U baseball team hosts Cranbrook
The Libby 12U baseball team hosted...
Libby Lofts to hold grand opening event at old high school
In addition to the new picnic table, the park will soon feature a new outdoor water fountain equipped with a dog bowl...
‘Sacred Return’: Tribal ceremony honors birth of prophesied white buffalo calf
Calf’s arrival means people need to come together and help Mother Nature, leaders say.
Libby man accused of assaulting wife
He was arrested by Libby police officer Don Luthey following an...
Libby man jailed following alleged road rage incident
According to a report by county sheriff’s deputy James Derryberry, Swartzenberger used a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup...
Troy excited to host annual Fourth of July celebration
The celebration will include the traditional fireworks display, parade and car show.
Gerald Eugene Reckin
Gerald Eugene Reckin
David Lee Kieffer
David Lee Kieffer
Birth announcements
Andrey and Natalya Bokov of Trout Creek and...
Dolores M. Fredericksen
Dolores M. Fredericksen
William Joseph Guynup
William Joseph Guynup
Permanent birth control on the rise
Sterilization rates of among young women doubled after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
