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State OKs $ for natural resource work in county
Locally, state officials held a meeting in Libby earlier this summer and accepted written comments suggesting how …
Man jailed after pointing AR-15 at Troy residents
According to charging documents, Frederick blamed his wife for being unfaithful to him as the reason for his actions.
Kalispell woman dies after being struck on U.S. 2
According to the report, the driver was traveling west on U.S. 2 when the car struck the deceased on a dark stretch of road that wasn’t in a designated crosswalk.
Former Libby resident pleads guilty to theft
The second theft occurred on March 31 when a man from Libby Christian Church called and reported a theft after someone cut a lock in the mission donation stora…
Troy man pleads guilty to drug possession
Jesse David Rebo, 42, was charged with felony...
Troy's Tender Lovin' Quilters hosting 101 event
Doors open at 9 a.m., welcoming guests with coffee and snacks.
Kootenai National Forest plans spring prescribed burns
The Libby Ranger District and the Three Rivers Ranger District began conducting prescribed fire operations on Tuesday, April 3.
Local, federal crews prevent pile fire from destroying local homes
The fire spread behind and around one side of the man’s house, which had an attached garage. The fire climbed a pine tree next to the garage and lit some pine …
City officials feel justified in seeking water, sewer rate increase
City officials will hold a public hearing in council chambers at the city building at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8. The hearing will give Libby utility customers to …
Highway projects planned in south Lincoln Co.
According to information from the agency, it and construction partner Thompson Contracting will be clearing rock from the recent rockslide on a portion of High…
DOJ imposes $9.9M penalty for Montana man who targeted communities with robocalls
Scott Rhodes, who lived in Libby and in Idaho, had the judgment imposed against him last Tuesday – three years after the Federal Communications Commission imposed the $9.9 forfeiture penalty against Rhodes and afte…
Sheriff's Office blotter
An officer took a call about littering at the Bear Creek Cross Country Ski area.
CASA announces opening of a new program in county
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to provide a voice for children who are in the foster care system or whose families are at risk of court involvement. They work to ensure children receive the necessary servi…
Troy woman sentenced on animal cruelty charge
She was ordered to pay a total of $1,085 in fines and fees and she is prohibited from owning or possessing any animals.
Libby man facing federal charges for alleged drug dealing
Scott Gilbert Apgar, 41, was arraigned on...
Fraud schemes target older Montanans
The victims of fraud fall into no particular category, age or educational background, but those over the age of 60 are most vulnerable.