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Updated 5 days, 10 hours ago

Russian roulette convict back in county jail

But, according to a report by Montana Probation and Parole Officer Steve Watson, Ball was accused...

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Forest Service holding meeting on proposed timber project

The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Kootenai National Forest Supervisor’s Office.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Libby Food Bank benefits from Ribeye Raffle

Organized by the Co-op to support local food banks, the 2022 Ribeye Raffle raised $22,725 in cash.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Purkhiser gets 10-year sentence in Montana State Prison

Purkhiser’s past includes a conviction in Georgia for assaulting his then-wife at a military base.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Troy parents voice displeasure; teacher tenders resignation

The teacher's resignation followed a school board meeting Monday night in a packed library where several parents and concerned citizens spoke their feelings about the situation.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Dozens attend hearing on proposed RV park at Happy's Inn

Commissioner Jerry Bennett said a decision would be made on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship

Marina Cole took top honors in the Clash of the Carvers. Cole is from Medicine Hat, Alberta.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Kootenai National Forest has job openings

Duty locations include Eureka, Libby, Trout Creek and Troy.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Rain slows growth of Bull Gin wildfires

According to the Montana Department of Environmental Quality’s air monitoring data at the Libby station, the air is rated moderate in the Health Affects Category.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Cinnabar teams with Friends of Scotchman Peaks

Throughout the month of September, any donations made to Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness will receive an equal contribution by the foundation up to $6,00…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Wolf hunting, furbearer trapping regulations available online

The regulations were combined into one book this year.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Fire destroys home outside of Libby

The white, single story home, which was located at the corner of White Avenue and Rose Street, had flames coming out of the roof and heavy smoke.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Lincoln County woman accused of meth possession

According to the affidavit of probable cause, county Sheriff Deputy Clint Heintz was on patrol shortly after midnight on April 22 when he saw a vehicle with th…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Browning woman sentenced for drug offense in Lincoln Co.

Valerie Sue Dog Taking Gun Grant, 56, received a 5-year suspended sentence.

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Bull Gin Complex fires continue to grow

According to the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 7, the fires have burned a little more than 3,000 acres in Sanders County, near the Lincoln County b…

Updated 2 years, 11 months ago
Kootenai Harvest Festival set for Sept. 17

The Kootenai Harvest Festival offers a day for the whole family where people can enjoy shopping from over 50 local vendors.