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No jail time for Libby man guilty of cocaine possession
Cuffe ordered Maxim to pay the fee while pointing out that he had the duration of the sentence to do it.
Libby man jailed following alleged road rage incident
According to a report by county sheriff’s deputy James Derryberry, Swartzenberger used a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup...
Libby man accused of assaulting wife
He was arrested by Libby police officer Don Luthey following an...
‘Sacred Return’: Tribal ceremony honors birth of prophesied white buffalo calf
Calf’s arrival means people need to come together and help Mother Nature, leaders say.
Libby Lofts to hold grand opening event at old high school
In addition to the new picnic table, the park will soon feature a new outdoor water fountain equipped with a dog bowl...
Man gets suspended sentence in DUI homicide case
Lefell was sentenced June 6 by District Judge Matt Cuffe to two six-year suspended terms, to be served consecutively.
Investigation still in progress after 10 railcars plunged into the Yellowstone River
Federal and state authorities: Clean-up, investigation and fish sampling are ongoing.
Permanent birth control on the rise
Sterilization rates of among young women doubled after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River
Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short told The Western News searchers found the...
Search continues for woman missing in Kootenai River
Members of David Thompson Search and Rescue searched the river and its banks a few miles below the China Rapids section...
Birth announcement
Keaton and Amber Julson announce the birth of their daughter...
Libby's Williams inducted into the state Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Williams began his broadcast career as an announcer on a 500-watt daytimer in 1967.
Libby Senior Center July menu
Staff is asking those that want to reserve a meal call the center 24 hours in advance. The number is 293-7222.
Happy's Inn hosting fundraiser for wounded Montana vet
The 4 Miles to Freedom fun run will take place at Happy’s Inn on July 6, starting at 7:30 a.m.
Canadian environmentalists question plan to sell coal mines above Lake Koocanusa
Pending $9 billion sale would transfer north-of-the-border mines that have polluted Montana waters for decades to a Swiss company.
Local vandalism spurs use of more surveillance cameras
Vandalism is not a new problem in south Lincoln County, but what can be done when first graders are engaging in destructive behavior?