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.
State says no speed limit change needed in Happy's Inn area
Concerns from residents prompted county officials to ask the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) to conduct speed studies on Montana 37 and U.S. 2 in th…
Two northwest Montana residents enter guilty pleas in drug case
Amber Patterson Martin, 38, of Libby, and Christopher Wayne Martin, 34, of Marion, were each charged with two felony counts of possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to distribute. They are also charged with…
Libby's O'Rourke sets his sights on space
Thankful for early learning from both high school classes and a childhood on a ranch, Isaac O'Rourke will spend the next school year working for the Borealis p…
Judge halts Knotty Pine project because of grizzly concerns
Federal judge says U.S. Forest Service intentionally didn’t consider road impacts on grizzly habitat
More money for Kootenai Complex Priority Landscape
The one million acre landscape in Lincoln County includes 150,000 acres of hazardous fuels treatments surrounding the communities of Libby, Troy, Eureka, Stryker, Fortine and Trego.
Mail carriers to participate in annual food drive on May 13
Participation in the food drive is simple, Muniz said. “Just leave a non-perishable food donation in a bag by your mailbox.”
State seeks comment to further reduce mountain lion numbers
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 and the comment deadline is May 11.
More election consternation in Montana
A local elections group in Great Falls filed an ethics complaint against newly elected Cascade County Clerk and Recorder Sandra Merchant and other county officials alleging electioneering and more than 20 untrained…
Libby celebrates 30 years as Tree City USA
Libby Mayor Peggy Williams led the ceremony and shared some of the history of Libby becoming a Tree City USA member.
Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana
2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year
Libby students treated to Native American culture presentation
Bill Moe, a social studies teacher at the elementary school said he was networking with other teacher at a conference when he found out Hockaday’s show.
Troy School Trustees approve Schertel as next superintendent
At Monday night’s meeting, the trustees were unanimous in their vote to make her the next Superintendent of Schools.
Troy Police, school officials investigate threat by student
Troy Schools Superintendent Jake Francom said officials do not believe the threat to be credible but did say a junior high student was trespassed from school property.
Officials issue flood watch alert for Yaak River
The National Weather Service is predicting the Yaak River will crest at about 8.28 feet around 11 a.m. Sunday.
Ercanbrack sworn in as new Libby Police of Chief
On Ercanbrack's first official day of duty, Monday, May 1, he attended the Libby City Council meeting and thanked Sergeant Ron Buckner.