General News
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New Bigfoot cut-out
Libby Central School's students recently completed...
New deadline to enroll kids in Libby Public pre-school
Due to changes at the state level, open enrollment begins April 1 and must be completed by June 30.
WILD ART-Congressman Ryan Zinke
Among other subjects, Zinke spoke about the Ukraine, Israel, the U.S. Veterans Administration, border security and...
Montana proponents for public access, landowners, await implications of Wyoming lawsuit
Outcome of pending corner-crossing case could impact who has the right to use — or lock up — more than eight million acres across the West.
Sheriff's Office blotter
Joshua Glaese was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 400 block of Montana Avenue, Libby.
State launching program to increase access to forensic fitness evaluations
Under the new system, a County Attorney may request a judge specify that a court-ordered forensic fitness evaluation be completed locally. If approved, the County Attorney’s office can select from a list of provide…
Dist. 3 commissioner, clerk and recorder seats up for grabs
There are four candidates seeking the District 3 county Commissioner seat. Two Republicans, one Democrat and one Independent filed to run for the six-year term.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival showcases splendor, adventure
The festival will include the journey of Katie Veteto as she learns how to “drive sweep” down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River.
Toxic-exposed veterans eligible for expanded VA Health Care
VA’s announcement means that veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health c…
State officials sound alarm on tax season, investor scams
The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is hosting 16 investor protection events in western Montana this month, including one in Libby at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 28.
Montana FWP considers gear restrictions on Kootenai River
According to the agency, the rationale for the possible change is to provide more protections for bull trout and sub-legal rainbow trout. Specifically, the pro…
Fraud conviction nets Whitefish interior designer prison time
The defendant, Jennifer Michele Helm, aka Jennifer Michele, 45, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to wire fraud and to aggravated identity theft.
Libby officials propose water, sewage rate increases
City officials will hold a public hearing in council chambers at the city building at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8. The hearing will give Libby utility customers to …
Family of Troy residents killed in DUI homicide oppose plea deal
Local attorney Amy Guth said the family of the men will oppose the terms of the deal between Polan Wright and Lincoln County Attorney Marcia Boris. It calls fo…
Birth announcements
Family Birth Services announces the birth of Austin Drew Hostetler.
Teen dies after being struck by truck on U.S. 2
Speed is considered a factor in the crash.