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Libby VFD extinguishes structure fire
The lone resident of the home - a wheelchair-bound man - was not home at the time, but firefighters didn’t know ...
Libby Middle High School switches to remote learning
The Libby Middle High School will be moving to a fully remote schedule on Nov. 12 for much of the rest of the month, according to a press release from Superintendent Ron Goodman.
Gunderson, Duram secure reelection
While the presidential election still hangs in the balance, Lincoln County officials completed tallying a record amount of local ballots in the early morning hours following Election Day.
Libby Elementary School closed after evidence of virus spread in the building
Education officials have announced that Libby Elementary School is closed tomorrow, Oct. 14, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Air quality hazardous as Callahan Fire grows
Air quality in Libby and Troy fell to hazardous levels as the Callahan Fire grew to about 1,000 acres on Sept. 13, blanketing Lincoln County in a hazy layer ...
Callahan fire grows to 400 acres
U.S. Forest Service officials say the Callahan Fire has grown to 400 acres as of Sept. 12.
In a reversal, county officials now plan on a mail-in ballot election
Newly appointed Election Administrator Chris Nelson announced the change on Sept. 4. Nelson said he submitted his plan for a mail-in ballot election to the Office of the Montana Secretary of State that day. State...
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Libby Public School District employee tests positive for COVID-19
A Libby Public School District staff member has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Lincoln County sees second coronavirus-related death
A second Lincoln County resident has succumbed to complications related to COVID-19.
Masks required in Lincoln County public spaces
Masks are now required in Lincoln County in all businesses, government offices and other indoor public spaces according to a July 15 directive issued by Gov. Steve Bullock. Face coverings also will be required at...
19 new novel coronavirus cases confirmed in Lincoln County
Health department officials announced 19 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Lincoln County on Sunday evening.
Lincoln County Health Department announces new coronavirus case
A 50-year-old male has tested positive for coronavirus, Lincoln County Health Department officials announced in a July 9 Facebook post. The department is con...
Health officials investigate possible cluster of COVID-19 cases
Officials announced the probe during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lincoln County Health Board on July 8. The investigation was launched after testing revealed two new cases of COVID-19 in the county, sa...
County confirms new coronavirus case
It’s the first new confirmed coronavirus case in the county since April 5, officials said.
School resource office proposal fails again at ballot box
For the second year in a row, Libby voters rejected raising taxes to pay for a school resource officer.