Friday, November 29
Montana unveils its plan for managing grizzly bears
The plan comes at a pivotal time for grizzly bear management as the federal government weighs the state’s petition to delist the iconic species.
Nancy J. Bachteler
Nancy J. Bachteler
State OKs $ for natural resource work in county
Locally, state officials held a meeting in Libby earlier this summer and accepted written comments suggesting how the money should be spent.
Warrant issued for Troy man accused of partner assault
But Kelso missed a pre-trial conference on...
LHS choir members named All-Northwest performers
Long-time music teacher Lorraine Braun lauded senior Keyera Haischer, Caleb Hart and freshman Vivian Cole for...
Boswell Jr. takes over as new Troy mayor
Councilor Tyler Roland Boswell Jr. was sworn in Monday, Nov. 18.
WILD ART-Shawn Michalkiewicz buck
Libby's Shawn Michalkiewicz shows off the big 5x5 white-tailed buck...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
The Federal Trade Commission has a new rule banning phony on-line reviews. Penalties can be up to $50,000 per infraction.
WILD ART-Libby Food Pantry receives donation
The 2024 Libby House of Horrors Haunted House raised $655.81 and 17 bags of food...
Former Libby man accused of custodial interference
The grandmother then had to obtain a court order to...
Sheriff's Office blotter
An order of protection violation was reported and investigated by two officers in the 300 block of East Grant Avenue, Troy.
Legals for November, 29 2024
Tuesday, November 26
Susan Violet Kain Allen
Susan Violet Kain Allen
CWD found in mule deer near Great Falls
Wild animals being fed by humans may congregate in unnaturally high numbers, which can lead to disease spread.
New officers graduate from the state Law Enforcement Academy
One, Vincent Smart, will join the Libby Police Department.
Libby sewer line work
City Administrator Sam Sikes said the old main had a belly in it which was causing blockages.
Gehring Memorial Field cameras lead to burglary arrest
The coach had security video of the incident and believed items were stolen.
Mineral Avenue business owners seek safety changes
Also talked about were the failure of motorists to stop at the crosswalks...
Commissioners must address PILT underpayments
If each Northwest Montana county received just $3 per acre the amount of additional annual PILT payments to each county would be Flathead ($3.9 million), Lincoln ($4.4 million), Mineral ($ 1.4 million) and Sanders ($ 2.7 million).
Braiden Flack Buck
Fourteen-year-old Braiden Flack...
Kenneth Sheldon French
Kenneth Sheldon French
CASA urges legislators to provide needed funding
We urge our legislators to recognize the critical role CASA of Lincoln County plays and to provide the necessary funding and resources to support our mission.
A revolutionary MRI experience, elevated by Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
Hospital officials said the equipment, a SIGNA™ Artist MR system, is fully installed and operational.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Trump says the new Elon Musk-led Dept. of Government Efficiency will soon issue reports on “streamlining” the government...
Sheriff's Office blotter
An officer responded to a location in Eureka for a report of a woman sitting in the center of the road...
Montana Red Cross shares tips to prevent home heating fires
Since Oct. 1, the Red Cross has responded to 32 home fires in Montana and helped 116 people meet their most immediate needs like food, shelter, clothing and emotional support.
Libby Senior Center Menu for December 2024
Meals are available in-house, home delivery or grab and go. They are served 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.
Audubon Society sues feds for wiping out osprey, birds at state fish hatchery
The society said that osprey and other birds like the double-crested cormorants and great blue heron have disappeared from...
Natural migration, federal protections aided Northwest Montana's wolf recovery
Gray wolves were among the first species to be federally protected by the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the Endangered Species Conservation Act of 1969 and, ultimately, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which turned 50 last December.
Legals for November, 26 2024
Monday, November 25
One man dead in Frazey Loop incident
Based on statements from the victim, witnesses and...
Friday, November 22
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.
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.
Libby's government study commission ready for work
D.C. Orr, Karen Dinkins and Vince Backen will spend the next...
Judy Dirstine
Judy Dirstine
Voices in the Wilderness – Tim Kerrigan
The woods, I discovered at a very young age, were my happy place.
County announces new info on Green Box sites
The new hours of operation begin Monday, Nov. 25 and the schedule, provided by county...
Griz seek to spoil State's perfect season
Kickoff from Bozeman is set for high noon.
Ten days left in general big game hunting season
The general deer and elk hunting season concludes Dec. 1.
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...
William S. (Bill) Crismore
William S. (Bill ) Crismore
WILD ART-Heritage Museum Holiday Bazaar
It will also be hosting a Winter Expo...
Two jailed after alleged separate police chases
Allen is facing several misdemeanor charges, including...
Four Libby soccer players named All-Conference
The quartet was part of a team that helped end a nine-year state playoff drought for the Loggers.
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...
Legals for November, 22 2024
Tuesday, November 19
William S. Crismore
William S. Crismore
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.
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.
Libby man takes Alford plea in road rage incident
According to the alleged victim, Swartzenberger pulled on to U.S. 2 near...
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.
Birth announcements
Family Birth Services is pleased to announce the birth of...
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...
Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts wolf trapping regulations for 2024-25 season
Portions of regulations get pushback from trappers and conservationists.
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
Jeaninne Snyder
Jeaninne Snyder
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...
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 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
Libby graduate excels at Montana Tech
Valencia-Sauno also was able to consult with the TRIO office, which serves...
Montana Senate Republicans choose party leaders for 2025 session
Senate Republicans elected Senator Matt Regier, R-Kalispell...
Libby area Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 19
The count originated 125 years ago when...
Elderly Libby man accused of exposing himself
Paxson was taken into custody Oct. 13.
The value of school trust lands
Realizing that schools were a necessary expense, an appropriate amount of acreage was set aside to provide income.
Don’t mourn. Organize.
We will hire the best lawyers and we will win again and again.
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.
Support available for children’s education
Funding will cover many types of expenses, including private and...
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...
Expectations rise at deer rut kicks into high gear
The deer breeding season, known as the “rut,” typically begins in early-to-mid November.
Tuesday, November 12
Libby woman charged with assault following police shooting
According to the charging document filed...
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.
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...
Blake Michalkiewicz buck
Fourteen-year-old Libby resident Blake Michalkiewicz shows off the...
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...
Honoring our U.S. military veterans
Churches, schools and others in south Lincoln County honored and recognized...
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.
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.
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.
Grizzly killed in hunter encounter in Seeley-Swan
The hunter reported the bear charging him at close distance...
Sheriff's Office blotter
Someone reported an individual squatting on private property in the 100 block of Bowkers...
Patrick Donald Vinion
Patrick Donald Vinion
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...
Legals for November, 12 2024
Friday, November 8
Birth announcements
Kayden was born on Sept. 30.
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...
Legals for November, 8 2024
Tuesday, November 5
Teen accused of Halloween shooting in Kalispell
Nearby residents described the shooting as a tragedy and out of the ordinary for the neighborhood...
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.
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...
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...
