General News
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Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape
A plea deal calls for Brickey to receive a...
Wildfire season arrives in northwest Montana
The Pine Creek Fire, caused when a tree fell on a powerline, is located on the Three Rivers Ranger District, northwest of Troy in the Yaak Hill area.
Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
While genetic sampling will occur in northwest Montana, GPS collaring efforts will be replicated not only in northwest Montana but several other areas around t…
Mystery snails turn up in Flathead Lake
Earlier this spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks personnel identified two species that were the result of aquarium dumps.
Managers confident Flathead Lake will fully fill, but late summer could pose challenges
Assistant state climatologist, Energy Keepers representative present to Water Policy Interim Committee.
Sheriff's Office blotter
A mother called to report an explosive in her son’s bedroom in the 1200 block of Big Bend Road, Libby.
Elementary school lunch running club piles up the miles
These students enjoyed earning special charms for each mile they completed.
Libby Community Thrift store in search of a new home
Libby Community Thrift’s giving is not insignificant. Since 2003, when they moved to their current location on Utah Avenue behind Rosita’s Mexican Food, the do…
Troy woman pleads not guilty to attempted homicide
Helen Katherine Palmer faces four charges, including...
Woman pleads, man still faces felony theft charge
Eryn Christine Jenkins, 45, was charged with one...
Forest officials seek comment on Yaak River mining plan
The three plans of operations submitted to the Three Rivers Ranger District propose to suction dredge in the Yaak River and Star Creek.
Injuries reported in two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 2
One injured person was flown...
Community briefs
The Libby Friends of the Library will have its Book Sale next from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, in the book sale room downstairs at the library.
Three local FVCC nursing grads join Cabinet Peaks team
With scholarship support from donors akin to Dr. Bonnet, Dahm made the drastic career change from pipe welder in the oil fields to registered nurse at Cabinet …
Zinke schedules local office hours in northwest Montana
Zinke’s staff may also be able to assist constituents with issues related to obtaining or expediting passports and visas, veterans’ affairs, Medicare...
Local fraudster ordered to pay restitution
Part of the plea deal included paying $1,005 restitution to...