Community briefs
KPAX affected by heat in Missoula
Due to issues beyond its control, the Libby Video Club wanted to let its customers why the KPAX channels (the 8s) are currently unstable.
"The TV Mountain site in Missoula where KPAX broadcasts from is experiencing severe heat in their building," Club secretary Terry Peck said. "They had to reduce their power to 65% which isn’t enough to provide us with a stable feed. They are working to get some air conditioning there, but that will take a while. Things will remain like this until the temperature cools off, or they get the AC on."
Peck thanked their customers for their patience and support.
Montana Constitution Roadshow comes to Troy
Friday, Sept. 5, Upper Seven Law will present the Montana Constitution Roadshow at the Troy Public Library from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Upper Seven Law is a nonprofit public interest law firm whose mission is to hold the powerful accountable.
“Because it is so important to make information about the constitution and our system of laws available to everyone—and because we have a really good time talking about it, we’re launching the Montana Constitution Roadshow to have great conversations with Montanans about our foundation of government,” said Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Upper Seven’s Founder and Executive Director.
The Roadshow is an engaging and informative presentation about the foundations of a representative democracy, the rule of law and the ways in which the Montana Constitution is special and distinct. It includes exciting and timely topics like government transparency and separation of powers, and offers a peek into interesting stories about how Montana came to have one of the newest and most unusual constitutions in the country.
Everyone is welcome. To register for the free event, visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/uppersevenlaw/event/mcr-tpl/
Kootenai Heritage Council 2025-26 Season Series Kick-Off Gala
The Kootenai Heritage Council is hosting its 2025-26 Season Series Kick-Off Gala Saturday, Sep. 13. Doors open for free entry at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.
The kickoff will share a preview of the live performances scheduled to hit the stage at Libby Memorial Events Center during our new season ahead. There will be a review of the special events planned for this fall and winter.
During the kick-off Gala, there will be a limited-time opportunity to purchase a 2025-26 Season Series Pass for five incredible performances from Broadway classics to Brass Quintets, Americana & Roots to Award-Winning Country.
The Libby Park District, with support from the LOR Foundation, is sponsoring a gravel ride Saturday, Sept. 13.
Drivers are asked to be aware that they may encounter bike riders and support vehicles on the Jennings Haul Road, Forest Service Road 536, the Swede Mountain Road, Buck Creek Road, Fisher River Road and Williams Creek Road.
The ride begins and ends at J. Neils Park. The public is welcome to enjoy the post ride festivities with food vendors and with live music scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
Proceeds from the Circle Swede Gravel Ride will support Libby Park District and Kootenai Pets for Life.