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Cabinet Peaks Medical Center expands cardiology services
Cardiology continues to be one of the most critical service lines identified by patients...
Bomb threat determined to be hoax
No explosives were found during the search.
State Supreme Court dumps Judge Christopher from child custody case
In the High Court ruling, justices write that Christopher “erred as a matter of law” and caused a “gross injustice” by abruptly removing the child from his mother’s custody, giving full custody to the father for th…
NorthWestern touts coal, natural gas, in meeting record energy demand
Energy analysts said the utility monopoly omits crucial information about renewable sources
Survey shows Montana’s general population has increasing tolerance of wolves
University of Montana, state Fish, Wildlife and Parks study from 2023 builds off datapoints from 2012, 2017 surveys.
Sheriff's Office Blotter
Six officers responded to a traffic stop...
Eureka man accused of drug trafficking
According to the probable cause statement by county Deputy Clint Heintz, he was on patrol when he saw...
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
Recently the U.N. Security Council approved a surge in aid for people in Gaza, along with a pause in fighting for delivering the aid. The vote was 13-0, with the U.S. and Russia abstaining.
Voicing opposition of 'Natural Asset Companies'
This new type of company, will in essence, place a monetary value on our natural resource processes, such as clean air, water, minerals and food to name a few.
Presidential candidacy disqualification
In reference to the 2024 presidential election, it has been argued by some political soothsayers that because the disqualification requirements of the 14th Amendment have rarely been applied, we should just move on…
Libby residents accused of meth trafficking plead not guilty
The other defendant, 32-year-old Trevar Alee Sheasby, is accused of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, or in the alternative, criminal possession of dan…
Cabinet Peaks' Smith chosen as inaugural winner of DAISY award
Smith, RN, was selected for this honor based on his unwavering commitment to excellence in patient care, embodying the qualities of an extraordinary nurse.
Gov. Gianforte launches property tax task force, announces members
In November 2022, the DOR told the Montana Legislature the amount it would need to lower tax rates for residential properties to keep taxes neutral in light of significant increases in reappraisals, some 46% on ave…
More snow on the way
South Lincoln County locales, including Libby, Troy and Happy’s Inn, may see between seven and 17 inches from Tuesday night through Wednesday night, according …
Winter descends on south Lincoln County
Another blast of winter weather is forecasted for Tuesday into Thursday morning.
Fence contractor facing theft charges in multiple cases
Prosecutors have brought two felony cases against a contractor accused of bilking county residents out of thousands of dollars for unfinished home improvement …