General News
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Yellowstone griz delisting proposal clears key Congressional hurdle
Montana Reps. Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing are co-sponsoring the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025, which W…
Loggers 2-0 after beating Polson, 35-26
The Loggers defense forced three turnovers and held Polson to just 13 yards rushing on 21 attempts.
Lady Loggers soccer team wins home-opener
Goals by Madison Vincent, Kaydence Stanak and Capri Farmer in the last 12:34 turned the game into an easy win.
Co-op’s Ribeye Raffle facilitates food bank donations
Over the last eight years, Ribeye Raffle has raised $70,580 in cash and donated approximately 7,000 pounds of meat to the Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork, Lakeside, Libby and Veterans food banks.
Messiah's Mansion traveling museum comes to Libby
Step 3,000 years back in time with this Living Museum of the Messiah’s Mansion.
Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship
The Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship on Mineral Avenue...
Thompson SAR rescues lost hiker
While David Thompson SAR members began a ground search in the China Face area, others waited to hear if Two Bear Air could aid in the search.
Libby Loggers golf hosting tourney today
The first day was held Thursday in Eureka at Indian Springs Golf Course. Head coach Dann Rohrer said there are 96 players registered.
County to move ahead with plan for Lower Yaak zoning
The public hearing, held on Aug. 30, lasted nearly two hours and saw comments from several people, some of whom returned to the podium repeatedly to voice their thoughts and opinions.
The brouhaha over BORZ designations in Lincoln Co.
What are BORZ and what do these designations mean?
Lincare to pay $29 million for overbilling Medicare for oxygen equipment
According to court documents, the case began in May 2021 when two whistleblowers, former employees in Lincare’s center in Libby, Montana, filed a complaint.
Library hosting meetings to increase access
Both meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Flower Lake Road paving enhances access to recreation
Thanks to the perseverance of the Libby Outdoor Recreation Association, a section of Flower Lake Road is now paved.
CPMC Foundation acquires state-of-the-art U-Arm for Cabinet Peaks Clinic Orthopedics
This innovative device enables on-site X-ray capabilities, eliminating the need for patients to travel to the hospital for imaging services.
Troy, Libby 4-H clubs show well at Lincoln Co. Fair
According to Kara Matthews, of Libby, the auction sales were $469,372.35.
Lincoln County officials see spike in fentanyl deaths
Sheriff Darren Short said in a phone interview with The Western News Friday that he knew of at least five overdose deaths in the county this year.