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Libby woman charged with criminal child endangerment
His radar indicated Master’s vehicle was traveling...
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…
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…
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/.
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 …
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Smith River float permit applications due Feb. 14
Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply Jan. 2 through Feb. 14.
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.
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 …
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.
Gideon Gabriel Landis birth
Gideon Gabriel Landis