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.
Good times at Troy Kids Fishing Day
The Troy Community Pond was constructed 21 years ago when FWP partnered with the City of Troy to help build it.
National Elk Refuge antler auction nets $218k
A total of 164 registered bidders participated in Saturday’s auction, which yielded a total of $218,382.
Gov. Gianforte signs MEPA bill into law
Sen. Mark Noland, a Republican businessman from Bigfork, told Montana Free Press that he sponsored the measure after seeing his friends’ livelihoods impacted by timber sales that had been halted under MEPA.
Suit says Cascade County Elections Office mishandled district elections
The districts want the elections for their respective boards redone within 85 days, saying violations of election law likely affected the outcomes, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
EPA hosting vermiculite meeting June 6 in Libby
The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Ponderosa Room, Lincoln County Emergency Management, 952 E. Spruce St. 205, Libby.
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Gladys A. Sather
Lincoln County hires new election administrator
Howell comes from Grants Pass, Oregon, where she worked in the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office since the beginning of 2020.
Libby City officials sound alarm on vandalism
Sikes said if anyone sees vandalism happening, they should contact law enforcement immediately.
Highway work continues near Kootenai Falls
Even if you are abiding by posted speed limits, you can still be traveling too fast for safety – particularly in inclement weather, low/no light conditions, or around emergency response or work zone sites.
Hammond's words inspire as Libby Class of 2023 graduates
Hammond, also the Senior Class President, shared her story of triumph over adversity while speaking during graduation ceremonies in Ralph Tate Gymnasium at Lib…
Group says it plans to sue state, feds because they’re failing to protect grizzlies from trapping
The 60-day notice is a requirement in order to bring a lawsuit in federal court and puts the agencies on notice so that they may opt to correct or modify plans…
Libby man sentenced in child assault case
Ty Reed Orsborn, 35, was originally charged and pleaded not guilty to felony assault on a minor and misdemeanor DUI.
Flathead Electric Co-op announces scholarship winners
A total of $118,000, funded by the Co-op's unclaimed capital credits, was awarded to local students this year.
Environmental groups file suit over Koocanusa selenium levels
Environmental groups have filed suit against groups accused of working together to change the state's water standards.
Libby Schools work to prevent bullying
Recently at Libby High School, the Seeds Leadership Group and Justin Boudreau gave an interactive presentation for a few dozen students.