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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.
Suspected Kellogg killer won't face death penalty
As a result of this decision by Allen’s office to take capital punishment off the table, Kaylor will now face a potential maximum life sentence for each count of first degree murder.
Lawmakers override Gianforte’s veto of bill tied to pot revenue measure
Representatives for the Montana Association of Counties, Wild Montana and the Montana Wildlife Federation this week lauded legislators’ override of Gianforte’s veto of the appropriations bill, House Bill 868.
Community briefs
Hunter and bowhunter education classes are open to registration in Libby.
Libby woman sentenced on business break-in convicttion
Bucker wrote that he saw merchandise and clothing removed from shelves and thrown on the floor. He said about $200 in cash was missing from the cash register.
Jury determines CARD Clinic submitted false asbestos claims
False claims enrolled hundreds in Medicare when they were not eligible.
Michigan homicide suspect won't fight extradition
Cuffe told Mobley he was not obligated to waive extradition, but the defendant had no qualms about his decision.
CARD leaders say verdict won't halt its efforts
CARD Executive Director Tracy McNew and Board President Leroy Thom said they were both disappointed by the verdict and felt a ruling by Judge Dana L. Christensen hamstrung its case against railroad giant BNSF.
Teen injured in ATV accident on U.S. 2
The ATV, driven by a teen from Ronan, collided with a Toyota pickup truck.
Sign-up open for surplus drawing hunting licenses, permits
To be placed on the Surplus License List, resident and nonresident hunters can sign up through the MyFWP portal.
Kootenai Forest Stakeholders hear grizzly report
Kasworm, the team leader for the Cabinet/Yaak Ecosystem Program, said there were three human caused grizzly fatalities in 2022, including two females.
Montana deploys 22 firefighters to Canada
The firefighters were assigned to the Kimiwan Complex of fires in the Peace River Fire Protection Area of northwest Alberta. Alberta has been in a crisis state…
How to pay down the deficit
The question politicians need to ask is “How much money will we secure for the honest American taxpayer when we catch the unpatriotic tax cheats?”
LOR continues to make a difference in Libby
As they close in on $500,000 in grants to dozens of community projects, LOR’s Tabitha Viergutz took some time to briefly reflect on what’s happened in the last…
Helena judge orders Gianforte to produce communications with Hecla
Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Christopher Abbott on June 23 ordered Gianforte to produce the records sought by Montana Environmental Information Center and Earthworks, both nonprofits active in mining…
MHSA approves change to Class A state hoops tourney
Four teams from the East and four from the West will qualify for the state tournament and there will no longer be a state play-in game for Class A.