General News
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Troy woman perishes in traffic accident
The woman, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
Endangered Species Act protections for wolverines likely imminent
Wolverine ecology is plagued by unanswered “key questions” about the population size, gene flow and dispersal corridors across the Canadian border, the assessment states.
Libby timber company honored with forestry award
Jared Fitchett owns and operates J. Shar Timber Harvesting, a cut-to-length timber enhancement company.
Tester secures $26 million to strengthen Montana’s energy grid against wildfire
Grid resilience funding comes from the Senator’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Legislature cut red tape to increase housing availability
Excessive government regulations have been one of the barriers to meeting demand for housing.
Registration open for Libby's Turkey Dash
The Ninth Annual Turkey Dash will be held at J. Neils Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18.
Marion man accused of using stolen credit card
Deuel was arraigned on the charges Monday in District Court where he pleaded not guilty.
Libby Elementary School celebrates Red Ribbon Week
Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t.
Sheriff's Office blotter
A woman called 911 to report someone knocking on her door at 4:30 in the morning on Spencer Hill Avenue.
State, local election workers quitting amid abuse, officials tell U.S. Senate panel
Conspiracy theories have fueled a more hostile environment for election workers, which has led many to quit, creating more challenges for the inexperienced new leaders.
FWP hosting meetings on possible hunting reg changes
There are a number of proposed season and quota changes involving elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer in Region 1.
Heritage Museum gets locals in the holiday spirit
The well-known event gave local shoppers an early start on Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping for handcrafted items and homemade edibles.
Meet Libby City Council candidate Brad Nelson
The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates an…
Meet Libby City Council candidate Ian Smith
The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates an…
Montana man pleads guilty to possessing meth
He has been locked up in the Lincoln County Detention Center since June 1.
Defendant in Libby standoff pleads guilty
Butala, originally from California, according to a court filing, is scheduled to appear for sentencing on Dec. 18.