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FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are conducting this effort in response to declines in elk numbers and poor calf recruitment...
City OKs Fireman Park for new skateboard half-pipe
It will be located in the southwest corner of the park adjacent...
LOR, Turner Mountain team up to host wilderness first aid class
Members of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, David Thompson Search and Rescue, Turner Mountain and the Libby Police Department joined together on Friday eve…
Libby High School students seek welding certification
Nearly two dozen current Loggers have passed their G1 American Welding Certification Test while two others have passed their G3 test.
Sheriff's Office blotter
A county detective investigated a report of forged checks being cashed in the 500 block of Mineral Avenue, Libby.
New Bigfoot cut-out
Libby Central School's students recently completed...
Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire
The call came in at about 2 p.m. for a fire at the...
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty
A plea deal calls for him to receive a 20-year sentence, with...
Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape
A plea deal calls for Brickey to receive a...
Feds say no to grizzly delisting
In 2023, the agency said the Greater Yellowstone population was at 1,030 while the NCDE population was 1,163.
Libby man dies in motorhome fire
Nineteen firefighters were on the scene of the blaze for 2 1/2 hours as well as...
Montana author D’Ambrosio sentenced to prison for Montana Historical Society thefts
The judge said that D’Ambrosio’s excuse that he stole the items during a difficult time in his life didn’t explain his actions.
The Western News Photos of the Year, Part 4
In the fourth installment, we are including images of local first responders.
Cabinet Peaks Foundation’s Festival Fundraising Gala raises $75k
2024’s Gala was no exception, with more than 270 attendees and more than $75,000 in funds raised.
Beagle takes over principal duties at Libby Middle High School
Beagle is taking on the added responsibilities following the...
Local bar owner accused of assaulting woman in own establishment
When Luthey spoke with the alleged victim, she said she was in the bar when...