General News
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Libby man admits violating order of protection
The order was served to Miles Nov. 9 by county Sheriff’s Office Deputy Andrew Smith.
Man killed in Kalispell attack was from Eureka
Bryan, 60, was from Eureka and had most recently been a tenant at the former Vacationer Motel in Kalispell, according to intake paperwork from the shelter.
State conservation license now required for some sites
Increased use of state lands — particularly fishing access sites and wildlife management areas — has pushed up maintenance costs, according to officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Libby man accused of burglary, witness tampering
Daniel James Marozzo, 39, is facing three felony charges.
Unite for Youth continues youth support efforts
The organization has helped bring SEEDS training to schools.
Libby man jailed after Russian roulette turns deadly
Keigan I. Ball, 22, is in the Lincoln County Detention Center facing charges of negligent homicide and criminal endangerment after a May 27 incident south of Libby.
Libby ex-con faces more criminal charges
Joshua David Hoffman, 47, faces five counts, including one felony, after he allegedly was involved in a police chase.
Grizzly bears continue to spread across Montana
Grizzly bears haven’t lived there since the late 1800s, FWP said.
Missing mushroom hunter found alive in Canada
According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Clifford Persons was picking mushrooms with a friend in an area about 11 1/2 miles east …
Health officials issue measles alert in wake of increasing cases
While no measles cases have been found in Montana since 1990, officials in Seattle and King County investigated a confirmed case involving a child in May.
Montana proposes dropping wolf hunt quota significantly
FWP said the wolf population has dropped in the last two years, and it believes the new quota will keep wolves at a healthy and sustainable population per stat…
State wildlife officials release draft rules to manage grizzlies
The current language says that grizzlies “committing depredations” that don’t endanger human life but are causing property losses should be evaluated in that manner.
Rebo joins Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation board
Currently, she generously devotes her time to youth sports, including soccer, wrestling and baseball.
Community briefs
The Kootenai National Forest’s current postal mailing list will be retired in December 2023. After that date, subscribers should not expect to receive project notifications by postal mail.
Libby resident arrested after allegedly striking man with truck
Vanhoose was released from the Lincoln County Detention Center after posting $100,000 bail.
Chamber's rubber duck race returns to Libby
Chamber Board President Bruce Vincent was decked out in various forms of personal flotation devices when he dove into the shallow pool.