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Not all in favor of Libby, Troy being removed from Superfund list
But, in letters addressed to the Environmental Protection Agency, some physicians and researchers argued that deli…
Man convicted of drug crime in Lincoln Co. faces time in state facility
Alexandr Shestak, 54, was originally charged with two felony counts of possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug parapherna…
Pitiful Players hosting "The Mark of Zero" in Libby, Troy
Shows in Libby at the Maki Theatre are at...
Meet Libby City Council candidate Brian Zimmerman
The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates an…
Meet Libby City Council candidate Hugh Taylor
<em>The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidate…
Community briefs
The Libby Friends of the Library will have its next book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p,m. Friday, Nov. 3 in the Book Sale Room downstairs at the library.
Community forum on housing problems set for Nov. 14
The forum will have five people covering the changing real estate market, how housing insecurity affects education and physical and mental health, zoning that affects growth and programs that are in place to help t…
Libby man sentenced in gun disturbance case
But a victim in the case made a written statement that was part of the case file.
Libby man pleads guilty to stealing nearly $29,000
But on Oct. 23, Quimby appeared in court to plead to felony theft and check forgery.
Troy man gets suspended sentence in stabbing case
The case began late on the night of June 5 when Troy Police Officer Travis Miller learned a man had been stabbed on a residence on Missoula Avenue.
Libby Chief of Police urges drivers to slow down
Ercanbrack also reminded motorists of defensive driving and having extra clothing in a vehicle in case of an emergency.
Montana Association of Counties wants ‘swift resolution’ on property tax question
At least three lawsuits already are asking the courts to clarify a statute that governs how much money counties must collect on behalf of the state for education equalization.
Heritage Museum hosts holiday bazaar Nov. 3-4
This year, The Heritage Museum will host its annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Nov. 3 rd !
How artificial intelligence plus local expertise can promote ‘good fire’ in Montana
Potential Operational Delineations, also known as PODs, is the name of a collaborative risk-based framework designed to help fire managers and landowners get o…
Fortine man pleads guilty to setting dad's home on fire
Huggins, who was freed after posting $100,000 bail, will have to pay restitution.
Montana FWP chief of operations on administrative leave
She volunteered that he was cited for a game violation, hunting without permission, but declined to provide further detail on the citation.