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Heritage Museum seeks copies of old photos; readies for May 18 opening
The museum opens for the season at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, with the annual “Opening Day Celebration.”
Jury: BNSF contributed to two deaths in Libby where asbestos sickened thousands
The jury awarded $4 million each in compensatory damages to the estates of the two plaintiffs who died in 2020.
Correction
James is not part of operations at Energy Keepers and while the lake should reach full pool, no promise was made to keep the lake at full pool for the summer.
Eureka man accused of burglary, theft spree pleads not guilty
According to charging documents filed in the case, Lee is facing three felony counts of burglary, three felony counts of theft of a light vehicle...
Group sues DOJ over withheld communications with Canadian coal company
Suit seeks to force DOJ to turn over records, privilege log
County to host candlelight vigil April 25 for crime victims
This event will be in support of all victims/survivors of crime and the many volunteers who support...
Lincoln Co. CASA will honor its volunteers
CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of children before the court due to allegations of abuse or neglect.
Injured trooper thankful for A.L.E.R.T. air ambulance
His experience with their team was highlighted during the 46th annual A.L.E.R.T. banquet in Kalispell...
Override poll for Gianforte’s veto of pot revenue redistribution bill fails
Just 24 senators and 41 representatives voted in favor of overriding the veto, which needed the support of two-thirds of both chambers in order to pass, and 68 lawmakers did not cast a ballot.
Man found guilty of trying to kill state trooper
Miller is facing the potential of serving the rest...
Large conservation easement proposed for northwest Montana
The deadline to comment on this proposal is May 15.
Kootenai Valley Rotarians return to Guatemala
In another school, Rotarians had built a library, pump and outside bathrooms for the students.
Construction company owner charged with defrauding Libby firm enters plea
Lincoln County authorities allege Tobiness failed to pay a local contractor more than $200,000 in invoices for work it had done through the end of October 2023.
Deferred sentence for Yaak man accused of kidnapping, assault with weapon
Cuffe said probation officers indicated O'Day was a low risk of offending.
City officials back down on water, sewer rate increase
City Administrator Sam Sikes, Mayor Peggy Williams and city councilors have caught a lot of flak for the rate increase plan it put forth at a March 4 council m…
Jurors hear trial testimony of state trooper run over by Eureka man
Tpr. Lewis Johnson suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident near Rexford and is still recovering after returning home to Chester, Montana in October …