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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.
Michigan murder suspect captured in Plains
According to the Sanders County Sheriff's Office, Chadwick Shane Mobley was arrested Monday evening after citizens saw him and called authorities. He was found…
Michigan murder suspect escapes in Plains
According to information from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office, Mobley escaped custody at the Town Pump in Plains at about 9:58 a.m.
Kaczynski’s death a powerful reminder of danger of unchecked mental illness
Ted Kaczynski’s brother, David, said Gehring’s book “might well be the best attempt to yet understand the strange life and mind of my brother.”
Federal judge halts Ripley logging project, orders Forest Service to do more work
The project slated about 25,000 acres for “treatment” or various logging activity, including new roads and the likely disturbance of grizzly bear habitat.
New parking requirement for residential builds
After drawing on past experience, city council decided that at least two parking spaces will be required for new residential buildings.
Troy man jailed for stabbing, sending man to hospital
The case began late on the night of June 5 when Troy Police Officer...
Libby to host property tax meeting; rebates available soon
The City of Libby’s Ponderosa Room, located at 952 E. Spruce St., will host a forum from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 13.
Fire officials increase danger level as conditions worsen
Despite very green vegetation, fire officials are reminding people that rapidly changing conditions have led them to increase the fire danger level to very hig…
A Yaak Fourth of July celebration
It is a time for us to pause and remember our independence from the tyranny of Britain’s mad King George 247 years ago and the founding documents that started …
Troy Fourth of July photos
The usual parade, car show, breakfast and other festivities were accompanied by a new splash pad and sun shade for the kids.
Libby man pleads guilty to assaulting woman, officer
Samuel Ryan Sutherland, 39, was charged with felony assault of a peace officer and misdemeanor partner or family member assault.
Fortine man accused of arson
Justin D. Huggins, 35, pleaded not guilty to one felony count of arson and one count of criminal endangerment.
Convicted killer pleads guilty to assault of prison guards
Standing Rock tried to dissolve the victims of his fatal stabbing attack in acid.
Hunters may register for online game damage hunt roster
Hunters are asked to sign up for districts where they know the landscape and can respond quickly to game damage issues typically within 24 to 48 hours.
Even after his death, Kaczynski still holds the nation’s attention
“Unabomber” was the nickname given to a long-wanted domestic terrorist who, starting in 1978, committed 16 bombings across the United States, usually with package bombs sent in the mail.