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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...
Yaak woman named to Western Montana Conservation Commission
Beder-Miller has become active in local community activities, such as Lincoln County WINGS, and is on the planning committee for the Yaak WINGS Annual Auction event. She also serves as a trustee on the Yaak Element…
Libby students show their gratitude to the community
Among the many things students did was making and donating several blankets to the women’s shelter, delivering 80 pairs of socks to the Libby Care Center...
Troy man gets jail time for reckless driving near first responders
Justice Court Judge Jay C. Sheffield ordered that Whipple serve 30 days with 335 days suspended.
Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond
East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.
Sheriff's Office Blotter
A traffic crash with injury had multiple officers, ambulance and fire department responding...
County's Shop with a Cop brightens Christmas for the kids
This is the ninth year of Shop with a Cop in Lincoln County.
Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new administrative rules on grizzly, wolf management
The adoption of the rules for both species marks key steps as the state updates its wolf management plan for the first time in two decades and prepares to manage grizzly bears in the event the U.S. Fish and Wildlif…
Large animal vet in Heron now serving region
Dr. George White has been a veterinarian for nearly half a century and he will now be operating out of his clinic in Heron on a full-time basis.
Libby man gets prison time for standoff incident
Chase Austin Butala, 36, who remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $100,000 bail, pleaded guilty...
Yaak residents lay Christmas wreaths, make plans to refurbish community hall
The Yaak Community Hall Board is looking forward to hearing from the community as they plan the 100-year celebration that will take place in 2025.
Florida man gets prison time in computer hacking scheme
After learning of the scam, the FBI set up a ruse, claiming Jane Doe had an additional $50,000 for the fraudsters. When Joseph and others arrived to collect the money, the FBI arrested them.
Environmental groups sue over train-related grizzly deaths
Lawsuit alleges more than 60 grizzlies have been killed by trains in the past 15 years.
Colorado releases 5 wolves on Western Slope, fulfilling voter-approved measure
Studies have linked wolf reintroduction to a variety of positive effects on impacted ecosystems, like healthier elk herds and the recovery of riparian habitats…
Libby VFD douses Highway 37 grass fire
An electric line came down, sparking the fire.
Memorial Center Christmas concert
Libby Middle and Elementary School students performed...