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Libby felon denied in effort to have bail lowered
In the most recent incident, McQueen is accused of assaulting a woman at 1:49 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 920 Minera…
Kootenai National Forest officials plan fall burns
During prescribed fire operations, smoke may be visible from various places across the forest depending on the location of the burn units and weather condition…
Hunters shoot, kill grizzly bear north of West Yellowstone
FWP said it plans no further management actions but said the shooting is still under investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Sheriff's Office blotter
Cattle on Highway 37 at mile marker 57 were reported in the evening hours.
Jury finds Troy man guilty of harassing 911 dispatchers
A jury decided Dan J. Savage Jr., 47, was...
Hiker badly mauled by bear in Alberta
It’s not clear if the bear involved was a grizzly or a black bear...
State AG announces new program to put life-saving naloxone kits in schools
The kit includes the tools needed to revive someone suffering from an opioid overdose including naloxone (a medicine used to reverse opioid overdoses), instructions on how to administer naloxone, a CPR respirator m…
FWP looks at single hook restriction on Kootenai, Flathead rivers
Officials are recommending extending that restriction to the length of the...
Apprentice hunter applications available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting.
New game warden patrols Lincoln County's woods, waters
Haberlock, who previously worked as a technician for the state's fisheries crew...
Accused stabbing assailant returned to jail
David Kenneth Reid, 38, pleaded...
Troy man receives Governor’s Veteran Commendation
Sp-4 Erickson distinguished himself while serving with the 3rd Battalion of Company E while under massive mortar and ground attack in a defensive position.
Fire crews, Mother Nature douse KNF's largest fire of 2024
The China Mountain Fire, listed at 213 acres after aircraft with infrared...
Libby shooting incident investigated by Flathead Co.
According to Sheriff Darren Short...
Two stock-killing grizzlies euthanized in southwest Montana
These conflicts happened despite multiple attempts to avoid them, including guard dogs, moving sheep to new areas and hazing the bear.
Butte contractor sentenced in local fraud case
Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, was accused of...