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Friends of Scotchman Peaks plan trail work days
Our staff will teach you everything you need to know about trail safety...
Troy annual seed exchange set for Jan. 21
All gardeners, from novice to master, are welcome to attend.
Author to present mountain goat program in Libby
Smith will do a family book reading from his Legend Keeper series titled, “Can Kids Save a Glacier?”.
Vincent to give Jan. 18 program on forestry in grizzly country
According to a news release, Vincent’s program will provide highlights of a project he is involved with on nearby private land aimed at thinning fire-prone for…
Cascade Co. judge upholds jury’s $36.5 million decision in asbestos case
Ralph V. Hutt, who worked for the W.R. Grace Company in Libby for about 18 months beginning in 1967, successfully sued Maryland Casualty Company, winning $6.5 …
County health agencies seek public comment in survey
Residents asked to voice their opinions about health care in Lincoln County Health Survey.
Eureka man headed to trial on strangulation charge
William Timothy Teeple, 43, appeared with his public defender, Scott B. Johnson, on Dec. 19 for a hearing to determine if his case would go to trial.
Passions still run high in debate over Troy Dispatch
While the sentiment is not new, Troy folks are feeling more confident they can maintain their location after hiring some new dispatchers since last summer.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center shares first baby of 2023
Vincent Alexander Slosser was born on Jan. 11, 2023.
Butte native daredevil Knievel dead at 60
As a boy, Robbie Knievel began on his bicycle to emulate his famous father, Evel Knievel, who died in 2007 in Clearwater, Florida.
Northwest Montana man sentenced for wild land fires
In court documents, the government alleged that between 2013 and 2021, more than 40 suspected arson fires were set on state and federal land in Mineral County.
Libby man charged with drug crimes
Kevin J. Michael Simmons is facing felony charges of possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl.
W.R. Grace offers $18.5M to settle Montana asbestos claims
The proposed settlement was filed in W.R. Grace & Co.’s bankruptcy case in Delaware for the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site in Lincoln County.
Libby Police Commission elapsed; second investigation underway
According to the Jan. 7 press releases, Williams wrote that, “It has been determined that the police commission currently has no members."
Flower Creek, Old Snowshoe development plan tabled
A plan to expand recreation near Libby was halted due to concerns about the city water supply.
Community teams up to recognize teen mental health issues
Mental health or substance use challenges to be more addressable for teens under new program.