Tuesday, August 12
Woman faces assault, other charges following domestic incident and jail disturbance
Once inside the cell, Gannon allegedly grabbed a wall-mounted...
Property tax rebates available starting Aug. 15
Eligible Montana homeowners may qualify for the rebate — up to $400 this year — for property taxes paid in 2024.
Gloria Pat (Cole) Cunnington
Gloria Pat (Cole) Cunnington
Outdoor sporting groups appeal federal court ruling on gray wolf protections
A judge this week Judge ruled that U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must reconsider decision about relisting wolves in the Rocky Mountains under the Endangered Species Act.
Donald R. Johnston
Donald R. Johnston
Suspected Anaconda killer caught by law enforcement
Authorities believe Brown, 45, killed four people a week ago in the small town of Anaconda with a rifle that police believe was his personal weapon.
Woman faces DUI, criminal endangerment charges after pursuit
Beckedahl was taken into custody and allegedly...
Guns and Hoses
The partnership includes area law enforcement, volunteer fire departments, Lincoln County Unite for Youth and Spring Up.
Libby's Riverfront Blues Festival
The night was capped by the All-Star Jam, hosted by Jay Snow & the Tone Keepers.
Judge denies protection order sought by Libby city councilor
In Burger’s request, she described past alleged online abuse by Orr.
Legals for August, 12 2025
Friday, August 8
One dies in Lost Prairie Boogie sky diving accident
According to Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino, the collision triggered one of the parachutists’ reserve parachute to deploy automatically.
Susan Brenda Smith Grenfell
Susan Brenda Smith Grenfell
One man's take on Trump
One of our nation’s principal tenets is E pluribus unum, “out of many, one.”
Cabinet View ladies golf results
All women golfers are welcome to join us at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Tips for using FWP’s Block Management Program
Many hunters have come to rely on block management, but FWP staff still encounter misconceptions about how it works.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
For the first time since 1923 Paris recently opened the Seine to swimming, The Week said. It took $1.6 billion to clean the river of pollutants, which included upgrading old water treatment plants and connecting 20,000 homes to sewer systems, instead of flushing directly into the river.
Libby's Blues Fest set to host Buster's one-man band
Buster will perform both days, including 5 p.m. Friday and at noon Saturday.
Libby man charged with assault after July 4 fireworks dispute
The reporting party told authorities he and his son were...
Libby man admits stalking charge
When deputies spoke with the reporting party, they stated that ...
Feds violated Endangered Species Act in denying gray wolf protections, court rules
In 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied further federal protections to wolves in Western states.
Libby Dam 50th anniversary commemoration draws near
This special event, Saturday, Aug. 23, includes a memorial unveiling...
The Fear of Voters…
No one cares if a voter is an immigrant, a young person, a minority or even if they vote in drag...
State, national Republican groups join lawsuit over Montana election laws
Both bills were sponsored by state Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka.
Joshua Stanley Tallmadge
Joshua Stanley Tallmadge
Montana health insurers propose double-digit rate increase for 2026
One company suggested an average 30% rate increase for individual plans purchased through the federal Marketplace.
Legals for August, 8 2025
Legals for August, 8 2025
Tuesday, August 5
Heritage Museum Art Display
The art exhibit in the Tower Gallery of Libby's Heritage Museum will continue through Sunday, Aug. 10.
Libby man headed to prison following sentence revocation
Kelley pleaded not guilty to the charges April 28 in Lincoln County District Court, but...
When judge changes mind, defendant reconsiders options
Thomas Alestine Eaker was facing a...
Birth announcement
Family Birth Services LLC as well as...
United Forest Products closing Bonner facility, 100-worker layoff
UFP Edge, located in the Bonner Industrial Park, will close Sept. 27...
Voices in the Wilderness – Joslin Gassmann
Huckleberry Pie...
Heritage Museum seeks new leadership for holiday bazaar
An informational meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Heritage Museum Cookhouse.
Why Greg Gianforte and the Republican Legislature are so afraid of your vote
Apparently, in their warped view of democracy, the fewer people who vote, the better.
Kootenai Outdoor adventurers experience nature's finest
Also, the sixth- to eighth-grade boys did a great job summiting the Jumbo Peak Trail...
American Legion pancake breakfast part of Igniter's weekend
This year’s breakfast will be from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 16, at the American Legion located at 319 California Street. Enjoy huckleberry or plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruit, juice and coffee.
County proposes hefty rate increase for garbage hauling
This proposed increase is much more substantial with a planned jump to $200 a year, beginning Oct. 1. That’s a 33.3% increase.
Joshua Stanley Tallmadge
Joshua Stanley Tallmadge
Sheep Creek Mine - Why risk another Libby asbestos disaster?
A similar disaster was narrowly avoided when actinolite, a mineral that belongs to the amphibole family became a topic of concern about the proposed Skalkaho vermiculite mine near Hamilton in 1999.
Remains of Great Falls World War II POW brought home
They were subjected to the 65-mile Bataan Death March and then held at the Cabanatuan POW Camp #1.
Clinic set for new high school football officials
The clinic is geared for new officials, and the four-hour clinic offers new officials a solid introduction to football officiating.
Legals for August, 5 2025
Friday, August 1
U.S. Forest Service to abandon nine regional offices
As Washington continues slash policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land.
Montana FWP releases online Bear Relocation Dashboard
FWP relocates bears for a variety of reasons and the interactive features allow users to click to see information about the relocation including the species of bear, general reason and the date of latest relocation.
Veterans can get free rides to Kalispell for medical care
Local volunteer Roger Diller said trips are made from Libby and Troy to Spokane Monday through Thursday and to Kalispell Monday through Friday.
EPA hosting meeting about contaminated groundwater in Libby
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Ponderosa Room at City Hall at 952 East Spruce St.
Attorney representing Libby woman shot by law enforcement bows out
But in a July 17 motion to withdraw as her counsel, Crowe wrote that the...
Authorities wrapping up alleged kidnapping conspiracy cases
July 14, Sean Raymond Waldron, 33, pleaded guilty to aggravated kidnapping in Lincoln County District Court. His sentencing date is set for Oct. 6.
One taken to hospital in Libby traffic accident
The accident occurred at about...
Melvin C. Thomas
Melvin C. Thomas
Lincoln Co. gets sizable chunk of PILT funds
In Northwest Montana, Lincoln County is slated to receive $872,636 for its 1.7 million acres of federal land.
Libby councilors approve cost of living pay increases
Those receiving increases in the Collective Bargaining Agreement were 1.5% for cost of living and a 1% step increase.
Christopher David Swenson
Christopher David Swenson
