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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 …
County projected to receive $161k for trail projects
Two came from Lincoln County. The County Commissioners are seeking money to expand facilities at the Kootenai Falls Trailhead, including construction of bathro…
On first inspection weekend in Montana, first ‘mussel-fouled boat’ intercepted
Many invasive species have infected Montana waters, but so far, mussels have not, Lemon said. He said suspected mussel larvae were found in the Tiber Reservoir and Canyon Ferry Reservoir in 2016, but enough time ha…
Forest officials seeking comment on Trojan Defense project
The Trojan Defense Project Area is located west and southwest of Troy. The area of analysis is a mixed ownership of, and intermingled within, rural areas of Forest Service, private timber lands and residential home…
Libby Assembly of God Church hosting noted author
Libby Assembly of God Church is hosting a few events next month about redemptive compassion.
Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1.
Libby man accused of cheating elderly Troy woman out of thousands
According to court documents, Swanson made hundreds of transactions totaling $87,620.89 in a span of 2 1/2-years between Nov. 1, 2019 and May 17, 2022.
Winter weather expected to return to region
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory across northwest Montana with snow and cold temperatures expected to possibly affect road con…
State sends out packets for lawmakers to try to override marijuana revenue bill veto
Courts ordered Executive Branch to mail out override polls by end of day Tuesday.
Washington man admits killing eagles on Flathead Reservation to sell on black market
Travis John Branson, 48, of Cusick, Washington, pleaded guilty to conspiracy, two counts of unlawful trafficking of bald and golden eagles and violation of the…
Spring sports begin for south Lincoln Co. squads
The Libby boys and girls tennis squads are scheduled to be in Polson at 9 a.m. Friday to take on the Pirates. Matches with Hamilton will follow at about 11 a.m.
New deadline to enroll kids in Libby Public pre-school
Due to changes at the state level, open enrollment begins April 1 and must be completed by June 30.
WILD ART-Congressman Ryan Zinke
Among other subjects, Zinke spoke about the Ukraine, Israel, the U.S. Veterans Administration, border security and...
Montana proponents for public access, landowners, await implications of Wyoming lawsuit
Outcome of pending corner-crossing case could impact who has the right to use — or lock up — more than eight million acres across the West.
Sheriff's Office blotter
Joshua Glaese was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 400 block of Montana Avenue, Libby.
State launching program to increase access to forensic fitness evaluations
Under the new system, a County Attorney may request a judge specify that a court-ordered forensic fitness evaluation be completed locally. If approved, the County Attorney’s office can select from a list of provide…