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Libby High School Educational Trust awards four scholarships
Anyone wanting more information or wishing to donate to the trust may contact any of the trustees.
Federal money, big department cuts help county balance budget
For homes valued at $100,000, their property taxes will increase $100.01. For a home worth $300,000, the increase is $300.02 and for a home valued at $600,000, it is $600.05.
Clash of the Carvers International Chainsaw Carving Competition
Dennis Beach won People's Choice and...
Independent candidate Elena Evans cleared to run for PSC
In an email to Montana Free Press, Melby said the secretary of state’s office has verified more than 5,000 signatures.
Utah files lawsuit to take control of 18.5 million acres of federal public land
Regardless, the lawsuit has the potential to upend how the Bureau of Land Management operates in Utah and possibly the Western U.S.
Friends of Scotchman Peaks trail work events
Signing up to volunteer on a trail work day will connect you to the land in a deeper way and you might make some new hiking buddies while you’re at it!
Elk research: UM Scientists, Students Study a Changing Population
In Noxon, Montana, at a base camp for wildlife biologists nestled deep in the pines, camera traps and other measuring instruments are capturing forensic evidence of what is happening to the state’s elk population.
Montana lawmakers eye more prison beds
State facilities face a capacity shortage as inmate population surges.
Birth announcement
Family Birth Services as well as Andrew and Mykayla McLaury are...
Thompson Falls felon admits to gun charges
The government alleged in court documents that Day previously had been convicted in Montana of prohibited person in possession of a firearm and of illegal sale of outfitted mountain lion hunts and was prohibited fr…
Idaho bowhunter survives grizzly attack
During the surprise encounter, one of the hunters was knocked down and bitten by the bear.
Changing weather sparks wildfire in Lower Yaak
Three Rivers Ranger District Fire Management Officer Beau Macy said he was somewhat surprised...
State announces changes in CWD reporting in Lincoln County
There are a few changes, such as mandatory reporting, all hunters should be aware of, particularly in regards to Chronic Wasting Disease.
Montana asserts its water rights to protect fisheries, recreation on several major rivers
FWP is using its water rights to bolster 10 rivers negatively impacted by the winter’s meager snowpack.
Sheriff's Office blotter
Someone found drugs in the 1100 block of U.S. 93, Eureka, and turned them into law enforcement.
Libby VFW launches effort to honor Army vet Rambo
Staff Sgt. Rambo was killed in action at the age of 23 on Thanksgiving day 1969 in the Vietnam War.