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New felony charge for Libby man accused in toddler's death
According to the charging document, Moore, on May 27, knowingly caused or permitted a child to inhale, be exposed …
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.
Libby, Troy plan for Halloween events
Whether you're looking for trick or treats or scary filled fun there are plenty of Halloween events in southern Lincoln County.
Libby ex-con gets prison time for drug offense
Hoffman was involved in a police chase on the afternoon of Saturday, July 8, on Farm to Market Road.
Meet Libby City Council candidate Zach McNew
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 DC Orr
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…
County efforts continue in wake of Troy Dispatch dissolution
At Wednesday's county commissioners meeting, they learned they're stuck with a $58,000 tab that resulted, in part, from TAD paying overtime in a futile attempt…
Sheriff's Office blotter
An officer made a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Vinion Lane after a vehicle failed to slow for a school bus.
Montana Public Service Commission votes to increase NorthWestern Energy rates
This agreement will mean a 28% increase in residential energy rates since August 2022.
Dog-eating grizzly causes consternation in North Fork
The problems started on Oct. 1, when a grizzly bear, apparently chasing a dog, encountered and mauled a woman at the “bubble-ups” near Trail Creek Road. Her husband drove it off with bear spray.
Local law enforcement determines school threat wasn't credible
After speaking with the suspect about the information received from the Bonner County deputy, it was determined there was no threat to the schools or the publi…
UM students create virtual reality hunting tool to advance stewardship
‘You are going to have to identify the animal. You are going to have to get in a place to make a good shot. You are going to have to target, understand the ballistics of your gun, the range. All those things.’
Former Libby resident pens book on ESP
Boeve spent her early years south of Libby on the banks of Libby Creek, her high school years in Bonners Ferry and then met and married her husband, Ron, who w…