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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.
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…
Dist. 3 commissioner, clerk and recorder seats up for grabs
There are four candidates seeking the District 3 county Commissioner seat. Two Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent filed to run for the six-year term.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcases splendor, adventure
The festival will include the journey of Katie Veteto as she learns how to “drive sweep” down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
Toxic-exposed veterans eligible for expanded VA Health Care
VA’s announcement means that veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health c…
State officials sound alarm on tax season, investor scams
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is hosting 16 investor protection events in western Montana this month, including one in Libby at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28.
Montana FWP considers gear restrictions on Kootenai River
According to the agency, the rationale for the possible change is to provide more protections for bull trout and sub-legal rainbow trout. Specifically, the pro…
Fraud conviction nets Whitefish interior designer prison time
The defendant, Jennifer Michele Helm, aka Jennifer Michele, 45, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to wire fraud and to aggravated identity theft.