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Grizzly-human encounters picking up in Northwest Montana
he encounter occurred last Thursday on the trail which is located off of Callahan Creek Road.
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.
WILD ART-LIBBY Easter egg hunt
More than 18,000 candy-filled plastic Easter eggs were...
Libby Friends of Library book sale set for April 5
This month’s specials include some favorite authors’ series, a new expanded section of World War II books and some great music books for pianists.
Butte construction company owner charged with defrauding Libby firm
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.
Cattle-killing griz euthanized in Teton Co.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks had previously captured and radio collared the young adult male bear weighing 375 pounds near Simms earlier this month.
Dog set afire in Troy now battling cancer
The Pet Connection Rescue Sanctuary in Libby launched a fundraiser on March 17 to help pay for his treatments.
Young and old performers bring musical "Annie" to Libby
Director Brooke Williams shared her thoughts in the musical’s program about how the production came together...