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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.
Libby man accused of strangling woman
Silas C. Behee, 36, is charged with felony strangulation of a partner or family member.
City approves street closures for upcoming events
The headliner of the three events - the 2024 Ignite the Nites car show - is scheduled for Aug. 16-17.
Rexford man dies in Lincoln Co. vehicle crash
The 4Runner got stuck in the mud and rolled. The Rexford man, who was not wearing a seat belt, died in the crash.
Libby woman charged in incident involving teens at high school
The case began when a woman and her son came to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 18 and alleged that Green threatened the teen earlier that day in t…
New charge for Washington man accused of indecent exposure
Brown had another felony case filed against him recently for an assault in the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Kootenai Klassic a true measure of Libby civic pride
We rely heavily on wrestling families and community members to volunteer their time and energy to make the tournament a success.
Local briefs
In addition to the school assemblies, they will perform for the public in the Libby Elementary School Gym at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12.
Man wounded in accidental shooting
The caller reported that an adult male at the residence had accidentally shot himself in the lower leg while handling a pistol.
Advocates speak as county commissioners ponder library system future
The commissioners will hold a final meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11 and accept public comment before deciding if they’ll put it on the ballot.
Sheriff's Office blotter
A deputy responded to the site of illegal dumping on U.S. Forest Service land on Pipe Creek Road.
Suspect in Libby police chase appears in court
Covey is being held in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $2.5 million bail.
Man accused of Gravel Pit Fire still waiting on mental health evaluation
According to charging documents, Eutsler previously lived in Williamstown, New Jersey. But he was described as living in his van at the time of the offense.
Arrest warrant issued for Yaak man who assaulted his wife
Cuffe granted a two-week continuance, but following a second consecutive no-show, issued a $15,000 arrest warrant.
Cabinet Peaks introduces physician-based hospitalists program to enhance patient care
This innovative approach ensures that patients receive specialized, round-the-clock attention from skilled medical professionals throughout their hospital stay.
Flathead Electric participates in project aimed at improving power grid
As part of the study, participating cooperatives, including Flathead Electric, will pilot distributed energy resource (DER) programs that utilize software to shift or reduce electric demand from participating membe…