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Troy woman perishes in traffic accident
The woman, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.
Local law enforcement determines school threat wasn't credible
After speaking with the suspect about the information received from the Bonner County deputy, it was determined there was no threat to the schools or the publi…
UM students create virtual reality hunting tool to advance stewardship
‘You are going to have to identify the animal. You are going to have to get in a place to make a good shot. You are going to have to target, understand the ballistics of your gun, the range. All those things.’
Former Libby resident pens book on ESP
Boeve spent her early years south of Libby on the banks of Libby Creek, her high school years in Bonners Ferry and then met and married her husband, Ron, who w…
Officials ID Washington man who died in U.S. 2 vehicle mishap
England died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while he was on U.S. 2 just east of city limits.
County approves assessment fee increase for Fisher River Valley Fire
The increase, the first in 15 years, was approved at the Oct. 11 meeting. The commissioners held a public hearing on Sept. 28 at Happy’s Inn.
Washington man accused of burglary pleads not guilty
His first appearance in Lincoln County was on Sept. 25 for an extradition hearing on a fugitive complaint in Bonner County, Idaho.
Ballot box for Troy area voters will remain in former dispatch center
But with word that a video camera would be installed in the former dispatch center, it was decided to maintain the drop box at its current location.
Wildlife officials hopeful about decline of CWD in Libby
When officials first detected the disease in Libby, they initially saw 13% prevalence among the population, Anderson said. The majority of those infected were white-tailed deer. Currently, the prevalence is around …
Officials say dry winter could mean deeper drought in northern Montana
Climatologists hopeful that addition of new monitoring sites can improve drought, water forecasts.
Troy hosts tailgate party for Senior Night football
The Trojans also honored their seniors before the game.
Snow, cold coming to northwest Montana
Tuesday night and Wednesday may see snow accumulation of about one inch. Tuesday, the snow level is predicted to drop to 2,800 feet.
Libby woman pleads not guilty to drug possession
Katherine Hoffman Mutrie, 42, is charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs and obstruction.
Missoula housing co-ops aim to prove an anti-gentrification tool can work
With help from nonprofits and city grants, tenants in two pockets of Missoula have established resident-owned co-ops in an effort to keep their housing affordable.
Biden signs law allowing hunter education, funding for schools
Ron Goodman, superintendent of Libby School District, also applauded the policy change.
California man pleads guilty to check forgery
Forty-two-year-old John E. Nieblas, also known as John Eugene Kelton, faces a 10-year prison term.