General News
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Wargo appointed to FWP Region 1 Commission
With a strong passion for Montana’s natural heritage and wildlife, Wargo has been actively involved with Montana F…
Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens Saturday
Hunters can use plain lead projectiles and a muzzleloading rifle that is charged with loose black powder, loose pyrodex or an equivalent loose black powder substitute and ignited by a flintlock, wheel lock, matchlo…
Battle between citizens, county and Happy’s Inn developers reaches court
District Judge Matt Cuffe heard arguments from attorneys from both sides as the Thompson Chain of Lakes Stewardship Coalition seeks a summary judgement against…
Loggers speech, drama, debate team hosting invite Saturday
The Libby Loggers prepared for hosting their first speech and debate competition in more than 10 years on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Sheriff's Office Blotter
Two units including medical help professionals arrived to a report of assault.
Winter ecology, birding class set for Dec. 16 in Libby
It begins at 9 a.m. in the Viking Room of the Venture Inn (1015 U.S. Highway 2) in Libby). A short introduction includes the basics of tracking, tree and plant identification and winter birding for about 40 minutes.
Residents concerned about proposed grizzly rules that include killing on public lands
In August, the commission amended the proposed rule to require ranchers to try nonlethal means to deter grizzlies threatening their livestock on public land before they can receive a permit to kill a grizzly follow…
Search continues for missing Libby man
According to the county Sheriff's Office, Johnnie Lee Hantz was last seen leaving Libby on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Libby holiday decorating
Managhan Furniture employee Gage Cichosz hands a Christmas wreath to Montana Sky employee Todd Janssen...
County gets debriefing report from election administrator
District 1 Commissioner Brent Teske said the commissioners wanted to hold the session after he said he received quite a few questions from voters about ballot …
Lack of snow, crunchy conditions made hunting tough
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks tallied more than 10,000 hunters at its four regional check stations in northwest Montana. Hunters reported harvesting 761 white-tailed deer, including 567 bucks and 97 mule deer.
Canada lynx draft recovery plan available for public review and comment
The Canada lynx lower 48 DPS includes populations in northern Maine and northeastern New Hampshire, northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Montana and north Idah…
Troy woman draws state sentence following probation violations
Earlier this year, Williams pleaded guilty to burglary and received a 6-year deferred sentence in March. The other charges were dropped after a plea deal was n…
Eureka man dies in crash near Rexford
According to MHP, alcohol and speed were suspected factors in the crash.
Idaho man charged with burglary, assault after Yaak incident
Tom Dana Upshaw, 50, of Rathdrum, Idaho is charged with felony burglary...
Eureka probationer faces new felony charge
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cody DeWitt was dispatched to the intersection of Purdy Drive and Sinclair Creek Road, east of Eureka, for a crashed and abandone…