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Libby woman charged with criminal child endangerment

His radar indicated Master’s vehicle was traveling...

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Troy man hospitalized after police chase ends in Idaho

Covey's past includes two run-ins with law officers dating back to 2015. He was arrested on April 23, 2015, following a domestic disturbance at his home. A ple…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Incidental captures of lynx reported in northwest Montana

Allowable take of lynx in the lower 48 is complicated. The concept of “allowable take” acknowledges that in states with bobcat trapping seasons, some incidenta…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
More newspaper pages available through Montana Historical Society project

Montana newspapers from all the NDNP projects, totaling more than 400,000 pages, are available on the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Montana to start trucking grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects

Montana and Wyoming — which have hashed out an agreement — are translocating bears as part of the effort to convince the federal government that they’re responsible stewards of a large carnivore species, which the …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Libby man gets deferred sentence for striking another with truck

Christopher Phillip Vanhoose, 43, was first charged with two felonies, assault with a weapon and criminal endangerment.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
FVCC Lincoln County offering free high school equivalency test prep courses

The Libby campus is offering three different sessions of free HiSET preparation classes during the upcoming spring 2024 semester.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
State investigating complaint against Libby police officer

While none of the agencies specified what the investigation was about, the DCI’s Investigation Bureau provides direct assistance in a broad range of criminal i…

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Anglers, skaters, others encouraged to practice safety on ice

If you have even the slightest doubt about the safety of the ice — stay off of it. Nothing is ever worth a fall into frigid water.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Delivery of The Western News delayed due to dangerous winter conditions

We are hoping the newspaper will be available sometime Friday. If not, it will be available on Monday.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
More snow, bitter cold expected at end of week

But the most notable change in the weather will be a drastic change in the temperature with predicted highs below or at 0 degrees from Friday through Sunday.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Smith River float permit applications due Feb. 14

Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply Jan. 2 through Feb. 14.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Heavy snow, wind and cold forecast for northern Rockies

Several inches of snow is blanketing the landscape with more on the way, according to National Weather Service forecasters.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
FWP looks for members for mule deer advisory council

Potential members should be able to travel to two or more multi-day meetings between February and May of 2024. Mileage, lodging and meal costs associated with …

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Cabinet Peaks welcome first baby of 2024

Kaelo made his debut at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, under the care of Dr. Jana Hall.

Updated 1 year, 6 months ago
Gideon Gabriel Landis birth

Gideon Gabriel Landis