Friday, April 18
Senior Commodities distribution today at Libby VFW
Senior Commodities distribution will take place Friday, April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Libby VFW Post 1548, 114 W. Second St., Libby.
Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area
Holzer believed Watts would arrive on an Amtrak train...
Yaak Wings benefit returns to support Lincoln Co. cancer patients
It will be held Saturday, May 3, and entrance is free.
Loggers tennis battle in losses to Cfalls, Whitefish
Libby’s top doubles team earned a hard-fought win. Ryan Beagle and Alderic Martineau rallied from...
Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer
Officials said the adult female bear had a single yearling cub that was found on site, unharmed.
Fire crews douse multiple blazes in north Lincoln Co.
Fire Adapted Kootenai also provided considerable information to help those planning controlled burns.
Donna Sather
Donna Sather
Orpha T. Miller
Orpha T. Miller
Polson tops Libby in Nothwest A softball matchup
Polson opened the game strong with three runs in the first and added two more in the second.
Lady Trojans softball enjoy perfect start to season
After a 26-0 beat down of visiting Priest River, Idaho in three innings on a warm...
Kootenai Basin snowpack at 96%
During the first two weeks of March most weather stations reported up an inch or two of precipitation, however Northwest Montana reported slightly more, about 2-4 inches.
Troy softball begins season unbeaten
Troy sophomore softball player Ellah Wallace...
Legals for April, 18 2025
Tuesday, April 15
Orpha Miller
Orpha Miller
County Port Authority accused of more secret business dealings
Torgison’s application asserts that the Port Authority is contemplating selling property to...
Crime Victim's Week
Lincoln County Victim/Witness Advocate Kathleen Sheffield...
Black bear, wild turkey hunting seasons begin April 15
Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 and 104.
Construction resumes on Highway 37 bridge preservation project
There is a 10-foot width restriction through the project area. Wide loads will need to find an alternate route.
Vet works to spread word of Vietnam Dustoff crews
Last fall, President Joe Biden signed into law the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act.
Farmer, Watson lead way for Libby track and field
Farmer dominated the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs.
Long-time Libby resident celebrates 100th birthday
Ortega, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a resident of...
Steed takes over as FWP Region 1 supervisor
Steed, 45, is the first woman to take the helm of the region, which is one of the most unique in the state, with a full suite of predators and almost intact ecosystems.
Troy, Libby hosting several Easter Week events
Good Friday will see the Troy community’s first cross walk at 11 a.m. The meeting place will be at the Troy Christian Fellowship Church, 78 Lake Creek Road. The walk will end at Roosevelt Park with a worship service and a brief message.
Troy falls to Ronan on the road, drops to 0-4
Orr was a bright spot for Troy, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate...
Legals for April, 15 2025
Friday, April 11
Jerry Lee Redifer
Jerry Lee Redifer
Columbia Falls shuts out Troy in five innings
Troy’s offense was held...
Libby's event calendar filling up following council approvals
Also, the Loggertown Baseball Club is hosting a youth baseball tournament June 14-15 at the Remp Fields.
Libby man sentenced to state prison for burglary charge
Cuffe mentioned Admire's extensive criminal history while delivering...
WILD ART-Libby Loggers Legion baseball practice
The home opener is at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, against Fort McLeod at Lee Gehring Field.
Elk hunting access agreement application deadline is May 1
For every permit/license issued through this program, landowners can select up to one-third of the required public hunters with the other two-thirds being randomly selected by FWP.
Keeping the Republic
Our democratic republic, though we’ve been blessed with it and devoted to it for 237 years, is nonetheless fragile. It is, after all, based upon the consent of every American. We cannot be forced to embrace it. We must choose it.
Police chase suspect enters guilty plea
Covey pleaded to seven counts of felony...
WILD ART-Hands Off Protest
Protesters in Libby and Troy involved with...
2025 wild horse kick-off adoption event in Hamilton
This event provides the public with the opportunity to adopt 37 wild horses, including yearlings, 2-5-year-old mares, and geldings.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
In a nutshell: destroying SS would allow the wealthy to dodge proposals to shore up SS by increasing or eliminating SS’s cap on taxable wages.
Libby man faces strangulation charge
On the day of the incident, Eaker messaged the person and wanted...
What has happened to Northwest Montana's dwindling elk herd
As the agency’s elk species lead for Region 1, which encompasses Lincoln, Flathead, Lake and Sanders counties...
Libby Public Schools seek mill levy for maintenance costs
School Superintendent Ron Goodman said the levy would be permanent and generate $250,000 annually.
Incompetence meets corruption
But they couldn’t have avoided knowing that in 2021 Ellsworth confronted a Highway Patrolwoman who had pulled him over for going 88 mph in a 55-mph construction zone – at night.
Libby Loggers tennis sweeps Bigfork
For the girls varsity, Maggie Fantozzi rallied from a first-set loss to beat...
Libby, Troy track and field perform well at Bigfork Invite
Freshman Capri Farmer led the charge with a personal-best time of 5:24.74 to take second in...
Legals for April, 11 2025
Tuesday, April 8
Tender Lovin’ Quilters of Troy event set for April 12
Beginning at 9 a.m., this half-day event is open to everyone.
Troy man calls dispatch, police say he has drugs
According to court documents, on March 21, Burdett made multiple calls to dispatch, saying that he...
Libby woman dies in traffic crash involving elk
Neither the driver nor the passenger were...
How to get help for home heating costs
If you or someone you know is struggling to pay their home energy bill, please contact CAPNM. All information is kept confidential.
Trojans still searching for first win after tough opening week
Despite the score, Troy showed signs of life at...
Convicted rapist sentenced to Montana State Prison
Brickey must register as a Tier 1 sex offender and was ordered to pay $879 in restitution...
Logger High School Band brings home gold at prestigious Seattle Music Festival
A special highlight of the evening was when Troy student Dayton Johnson...
Troy softball powers past Bonners Ferry, improves to 3-0
The Trojans collected 14 hits in the win, led by Ellie Borgmann, who went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.
MT 200 bridge work to begin next week
Wide loads, over 10 feet in width, must find an alternate route. For the most up-to-date width restrictions and road conditions visit https://www.511mt.net/.
Libby’s late rally falls short in tight loss to Ronan
Offensively, the Loggers were paced by Bently Houston, who went 2-for-3 with a triple and two RBIs.
It’s time to balance access with conservation on public lands and waters
The joke was on the public since many of those deeded lands never saw permanent rail lines built.
Suit alleges county officials violated open meeting, public participation laws
The suit alleges that Torgison became aware last month the Port Authority entered into transactions with...
John Francis Wagner
John Francis Wagner
Farmers Market gearing up for 2025 season
Beginning Thursday, May 1, the popular community market will open weekly...
Legals for April, 8 2025
Friday, April 4
America has Stage 4 cancer
We taxpayers have been paying for all this ‘corpulence’ for YEARS & now we must educate ourselves re the disgusting waste, fraud, corruption...
Yaak residents ramp up Community Hall rehab efforts
The hall, which will see its 100th birthday this summer on July 4, is in dire need of rehabilitation to keep it going another 100 years.
Late-inning rally lifts Libby over AA Flathead, 7-5
Class A Libby, playing up a division, erupted in the seventh to...
Libby Senior Center Menu for April 2025
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. Wednesday.
Lady Trojans Dominate Season Opener with 13-2 Win Over MAC
Halle Wallace and Leslie Gravier each blasted...
Libby native saves teen's life
As he ran south along Belardo Road near the Palm Springs Art Museum, he saw a teenage boy across the street screaming for help.
Hagadone Hospitality breaks ground on Sherman Towers
The project will add 139 rooms to the Newsweek-ranked No. 1 Waterfront Hotel...
Lynn Jaqueth
Lynn Jaqueth
Ross Creek Cedars will close soon for trail work
As part of a Great American Outdoors Act funded project, the area will be undergoing these improvements beginning this spring, with weather permitting, as early as April 2025.
County election admin placed on administrative leave
Melanie Howell, hired to run the county’s elections in May 2023 following the resignation of Paula Buff, was put on...
Libby woman accused of kidnapping also faces drug charges
Waldron, who was arrested March 4 by Lincoln County officers, also appeared in district court Monday.
Libby woman guilty of dealing illegal drugs
On Nov. 15, Det. Holskey met with Rowe at her motor home...
Legals for April, 4 2025
Tuesday, April 1
Elizabeth Marie Holmes
Elizabeth Marie Holmes
Birth announcement
Tony and Jessica Knapp, and big brother, Bridger announce...
Karoline Cole
Karoline Cole
Troy track and field turns in strong showing at Eureka meet
Distance standout Jaylee Meyers stole the spotlight by...
Libby’s new softball field: A community effort taking shape
However, the hope is to have the field ready for at least the last home game on May 6.
Troy man admits guilt in arson case
Troy Volunteer Fire Department members had extinguished the blaze and...
Lady Loggers split opening week games
The Loggers are set to host Flathead at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Remp Field.
Donald Ernest DeMars
Donald Ernest DeMars
No injuries reported in Kootenai River boat accident
The agency received a report that a 14-foot jet boat sunk...
Property raffle to benefit Tobacco Valley Animal Shelter
Inventor, entrepreneur and Eureka resident John Clarke hatched the raffle idea...
Troy Dollar General grand opening event April 5
The store's grand opening event will include $10 complimentary gift cards to the first 50 adult customers...
