Friday, November 22
William S. (Bill) Crismore
William S. (Bill ) Crismore
Griz seek to spoil State's perfect season
Kickoff from Bozeman is set for high noon.
Court will allow lethal grizzly removal, requires environmental impact statement
A federal judge said USDA’s Wildlife Services failed to take a “hard look” at the effect of predator damage and conflict management program on state’s grizzly population.
LOR hosting second volunteer drive Saturday at Memorial Center
Pastries from the Amish Farm to Market, Tiffany's, Coffee from Camp Creek Roasters and an assortment...
Voices in the Wilderness – Tim Kerrigan
The woods, I discovered at a very young age, were my happy place.
Two jailed after alleged separate police chases
Allen is facing several misdemeanor charges, including...
The election is over, let's go for a ride
I was driving it headed east on Montana 200 by Magpie Creek, east of Perma, and I was being followed by some kind of police...
Libby's government study commission ready for work
D.C. Orr, Karen Dinkins and Vince Backen will spend the next...
Group takes another run at initiative to cap Montana property taxes
New iteration would cap tax value growth at 2% a year on primary residences that don’t change ownership.
Judy Dirstine
Judy Dirstine
Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance
To become an EMT, individuals must be certified by...
The Call of the Wild: Montana athletes answer with service
Jay Beagle, University of Montana, Track and Field, has been a pivotal leader in the Grizzly Athletics.
County announces new info on Green Box sites
The new hours of operation begin Monday, Nov. 25 and the schedule, provided by county...
WILD ART-Heritage Museum Holiday Bazaar
It will also be hosting a Winter Expo...
Ten days left in general big game hunting season
The general deer and elk hunting season concludes Dec. 1.
Four Libby soccer players named All-Conference
QQQThe quartet was part of a team that helped end a nine-year state playoff drought for the Loggers.
Legals for November, 22 2024
Tuesday, November 19
Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts wolf trapping regulations for 2024-25 season
Portions of regulations get pushback from trappers and conservationists.
Birth announcements
Family Birth Services is pleased to announce the birth of...
William S. Crismore
William S. Crismore
New felony charge for Washington man convicted of indecent exposure
A Washington man hauled off an Amtrak train in Libby after...
Libby Elementary School students enjoy Red Ribbon festivities
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t.
Montana DEQ stops public review of Montanore Mine permits
According to a news release from DEQ, Public Notice No. MT-24-13 incorrectly indicated that the purpose...
Libby's Johnston earns European Tour card for '25
The DP World Tour is known as the PGA European Tour and features the top pro golfers in Europe.
Montana FWP Director Dustin Temple to retire at end of the year
Temple’s upcoming departure will be the latest high-profile exit at FWP since he took over.
Libby man takes Alford plea in road rage incident
According to the alleged victim, Swartzenberger pulled on to U.S. 2 near...
Gianforte unveils budget proposal built around security and prosperity
The governor’s budget proposed record tax relief from income and property taxes and large investments in public safety.
Green Box sites affected in county deal to haul trash
Evergreen did agree to a two-year deal to take care of garbage pickup until the county is ready to take over.
Legals for November, 19 2024
Friday, November 15
Expectations rise at deer rut kicks into high gear
The deer breeding season, known as the “rut,” typically begins in early-to-mid November.
Finding a healthy balance between trappers and dogs
Montana K9 Safety, based in Bigfork, has partnered with FWP and trappers in an effort to minimize the risk and educate dog owners...
Support available for children’s education
Funding will cover many types of expenses, including private and...
Area youth learn about wildlife, nature at Libby Dam Youth Hunt
Two of the teachers included Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens, Sawyer Johnson and Jacob Haberlock.
Don’t mourn. Organize.
We will hire the best lawyers and we will win again and again.
The value of school trust lands
Realizing that schools were a necessary expense, an appropriate amount of acreage was set aside to provide income.
Elderly Libby man accused of exposing himself
Paxson was taken into custody Oct. 13.
Jeaninne Snyder
Jeaninne Snyder
Libby area Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 19
The count originated 125 years ago when...
Montana Senate Republicans choose party leaders for 2025 session
Senate Republicans elected Senator Matt Regier, R-Kalispell...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
A Florida postal worker, accused of tossing mail, including one mail-in ballot, faces up to...
Libby graduate excels at Montana Tech
Valencia-Sauno also was able to consult with the TRIO office, which serves...
Protecting Montana’s prehistoric sturgeon a ‘long game’
Despite its perseverance, the white sturgeon, native and unique to Northwest Montana for millions of years, was listed as...
Libby man facing two felony charges following alleged drunken incident
The alleged victim said she got the formula...
James L. (Jim) Scott
James L. (Jim) Scott
Tuesday, November 12
Grizzly killed in hunter encounter in Seeley-Swan
The hunter reported the bear charging him at close distance...
Feds launch logo contest to commemorate Libby Dam's 50th anniversary
Entries must be submitted to LibbyDamLegacy@usace.army.mil before 11:59 p.m. Jan. 1, 2025.
Hecla moving forward with efforts to operate Montanore mine
According to a press release from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, it has drafted a new...
Libby woman charged with assault following police shooting
According to the charging document filed...
Patrick Donald Vinion
Patrick Donald Vinion
Sheriff's Office blotter
Someone reported an individual squatting on private property in the 100 block of Bowkers...
Two Montana elk test positive for chronic wasting disease
FWP officials announced first positive test for elk in southeast Montana and in the Ruby Mountains.
Libby’s Ron Adamson pens first book
Adamson will be at Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co. from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday night to sell and sign copies of the book.
Let’s remember the veterans who fought for our ideals and values
Freedom to live, to walk, to think, to sing, to vote, to pray or not to pray, and freedom to choose.
Honoring our U.S. military veterans
Churches, schools and others in south Lincoln County honored and recognized...
A suggestion to Daines, Sheehy
However, today I learned through my authoritative sources in D.C. that both Tim Sheehy and Steve Daines are going to...
Blake Michalkiewicz buck
Fourteen-year-old Libby resident Blake Michalkiewicz shows off the...
Lincoln County honors its military veterans
The presentation saw performances by the high school choir and band, a presentation of colors by members of the Harper Erdman...
Legals for November, 12 2024
Friday, November 8
Sheriff's Office blotter
Multiple first responders, including Montana Highway Patrol, county officers, Eureka Police Department and Eureka Volunteer Ambulance Service were on the scene of...
Noel Duram claims county Commissioner seat
QQQDuram, a Republican, collected 66% of the votes...
High-speed chase suspect back in jail following alleged violations
Covey, who pleaded not guilty Feb. 26 to multiple felony charges following the...
Several events planned in county for Veterans Day
At 6:30 p.m. Friday, the Kootenai Valley Christian School will hold its annual program at the Libby Christian Church.
Northwest Montana deer harvests continue to outpace 2023 numbers
The 2024 general deer and elk season runs through Dec. 1.
Yaak residents fundraising to fix community hall
The structure, built in 1925, will see its 100th year next July 4 and...
Savage Jr. gets prison time for harassing 911 dispatchers
Savage’s time as a free man is over after Judge Matt Cuffe gave him a...
Libby woman, toddler son escape home fire
According to Libby Volunteer Fire Chief Steve Lauer, the woman suffered...
New city park mural adds to Libby's beauty
Twenty-one students played various roles in the mural...
Libby American Legion Auxiliary donates books to library
The American Legion Auxiliary No. 97 donated 14 books about...
Birth announcements
Kayden was born on Sept. 30.
Legals for November, 8 2024
Tuesday, November 5
Tester secures $36 million to conserve public land in Northwest Montana
The funding will add 52,810 acres to the Montana Great Outdoors Project and help improve...
Montana eagle killer gets federal prison term
He used high powered optics, including expensive spotting scopes and he killed birds at night, according to the evidence provided in court.
Teen accused of Halloween shooting in Kalispell
Nearby residents described the shooting as a tragedy and out of the ordinary for the neighborhood...
Kason's buck
Kason Shuck, 13, of Libby, shows off the 3x4 mule deer buck...
Jon Stuart Dunham
Jon Stuart Dunham
Troy man jailed on two counts of felony arson
According to the probable cause statement by Troy Police Chief Travis Miller...
Cabinet Peaks' “Paint It Pink” celebrates 16 years of impact on breast health
Since its inception in 2007, Paint It Pink has raised over $150,000...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Trump has distanced himself from the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025...
Outdoors briefs
The 2024 contest's prize partners include Sitka, Stone Glacier, Kenetrek Boots...
Northwest Montana man gets prison time for violating probation
Wilson sentenced him to a six-year deferred term on May 15, 2024, but court documents indicate Heil continued to struggle...
State Land Board OKs preliminary approval of local conservation easement
In a 3-2 vote on Oct. 21, the Montana Land Board voted in favor of a 33,000-acre conservation easement on timberlands near Kalispell and Libby, contingent on clarifying language around mineral rights.
Community briefs
Applicants must live in Lake, Lincoln...
FWP hosting Nov. 6 meeting in Libby to discuss conservation easements in northwest Montana
Nov. 6 - Ponderosa Room at Libby City Hall.
Glacier, Yellowstone national parks see boost in visitor numbers
Both parks are on track for their second busiest seasons on record.
Surging insurance rates put spotlight on race for state auditor
Republican James Brown and Democrat John Repke square off to become Montana’s top consumer watchdog.
Legals for November, 5 2024
Friday, November 1
Hunter success rate up in Northwest Montana
The counts at the stations represent a sampling of the harvest and do not represent the complete number of animals taken.
Libby man pleads not guilty to knife assault
According to charging documents, the incident occurred...
County residents prepare to cast their votes Nov. 5
Polls will close at 8 p.m. There are three polling locations in the county, including...
Libby Loggers Cross Country Senior Night
They included Matteo Gibbs...
Libby's Farmer, Watson medal at state cross country championships
The Loggers last had multiple medalists in...
Libby Loggers Senior Night football
The class includes Aidan Rose...
Troy Trojans football Senior Day
The class includes Cooper Carsley...
Halloween fun
For young and old, Halloween is...
Senate Committee wants to improve election process
Secondly, county commissioners must understand their part in the election process, the final canvassing of the ballots.
CASA of Lincoln County welcomes six new special advocates
The volunteers completed 30 hours of pre-service training and took an oath to...
State hosting webinars on avoiding fraud schemes
There will be webinars on three different days and times...
