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Attorney representing Libby woman shot by law enforcement bows out

But in a July 17 motion to withdraw as her counsel, Crowe wrote that the...

Updated 2 years ago
Libby man accused in Russian roulette death pleads not guilty

According to court documents, 30-year-old Shane Ellison died in the tragic shooting.

Updated 2 years ago
Kootenai River Stampede photo gallery

Rodeo fans in south Lincoln County enjoyed two nights of action-packed fun...

Updated 2 years ago
Northwest Montana wildfire roundup

Fire managers with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation said the human-caused North Lake Fire was sparked by equipment in a dry hayfield.

Updated 2 years ago
Feds says ‘poor track conditions’ led to fatal Amtrak derailment

Federal investigators say it was a combination of track problems near Joplin that led to the derailment that killed three people and injured dozens more.

Updated 2 years ago
Firefighters tackle Rainy Creek blazes; fire danger at extreme

While the area falls within the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site, Kootenai National Forest Fire Manager Officer Dan Rose said only one of the three fires was in O…

Updated 2 years ago
Western state budgets, industries rely on federal lands, but so does wildlife

Under the proposal, most conservation leases would be offered for a maximum of 10 years, with the opportunity for renewals.

Updated 2 years ago
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds everyone: A fed bear is a dead bear

Raising small livestock like chickens can be a fun, fruitful activity, but in bear country it presents a likely conflict waiting to happen.

Updated 2 years ago
Libby native realizes long-time dream

A former Libby Logger will go on to serve her country and join the nursing profession.

Updated 2 years ago
Heritage Museum celebrates 45th anniversary with new exhibit

The museum is home to a vast collection of local, regional and U.S history.

Updated 2 years ago
County resident takes on graffiti vandals

Wendy Chopyak wanted to repaint the sign.

Updated 2 years ago
Libby man accused of child sex assault

Laurence Alton Haflich, 69, is charged with two felonies in relation to an alleged incident...

Updated 2 years ago
Libby ex-con pleads not guilty to drug, fleeing charges

Joshua David Hoffman, 47, faces five counts, including one felony, after he allegedly was involved in a police chase.

Updated 2 years ago
Governor seeks federal drought relief for Northwest Montana

Gianforte noted that Montana is already in drought disaster status per a prior declaration.

Updated 2 years ago
Montana property taxes explained by state revenue dept.

The bottom line here — even though your property appreciated greatly, it doesn’t mean your taxes will go up by the same amount.

Updated 2 years ago
Officials seek info on Haul Road fires

People with any information on these fires are asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 406-293-4112.