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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…
Officials urge safe boating on Labor Day weekend
Based on Montana’s Boating Accident Report Database, between 70 and 75 percent of Montana boating fatalities occur on non-motorized watercraft. These include r…
Voices in the Wilderness: Ice climbing A Peak
After 5 hours of skinning, stepping over downed logs, and several creek crossings we were finally rewarded with our first views of A Peak.
Property tax proposal will raise taxes
Don’t be fooled by Governor Gianforte’s rebate and the multiple marketing materials reminding...
Fall sports kick off this weekend in Lincoln County
The Libby Loggers cross country teams will host an invitational Friday at 10 a.m. at Cabinet View Golf Course.
Spots still available on Libby, Troy government study commissions
Some local officials have said that there was confusion of what the government study commissions were meant to do.
Libby man pleads guilty to criminal child endangerment
Steven Wayne Kelley, 52, initially pleaded not guilty in June in...
Libby man pleads guilty to trespass in dog napping case
If Ringsbye avoids any further legal issues during his probation...
Sheriff's Office blotter
A noise disturbance involving a woman screaming at a man was reported in...
Body of missing mountaineer found in Glacier National Park
Cause of death is still under investigation, but traumatic injuries and the location of the body are indicative of a fall.
Local crews tackle six new Kootenai wild fires
The OU3 Tub Fire, on the Libby Ranger District, occurred in the Operable Unit 3 superfund site area. Resources were able to contain the fire at one-quarter of …
Birth announcement
Family Birth Services as well as Mark and Madeline Vogel are pleased to announce...
Study finds mining-related pollution 350 miles downstream of Canadian coal mines
Regulators in the U.S. say the study shows that dangerous levels of selenium are entering the waterways of Montana and Idaho.
Hunter education classes offered in northwest Montana
All in-person classes are free. Students must be at least 10 years old to take a Hunter Education class.
Forest officials consider East Fork Fire logging project
The project area includes the area burned by the 2023 East Fork Fire. The East Fork Fire started on July 30, 2023, from a lightning strike. The fire burned approximately 5,259 acres on both the Kootenai and Flathea…
Beach resigns from Libby Council; city seeks applicants for vacant seat
Beach’s resignation was announced by Mayor Peggy Williams during...