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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…
Trial date pushed back in homicide case involving Eureka man
That was the general thought following a hearing on Nov. 13 in Lincoln County District Court for twenty-five-year-old Joshua Joseph Sauls.
Grizzly spotted in Missouri River Breaks on American Prairie land
Grizzly tracks have been documented in the area near the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument the last couple of years as the bear population has expanded.
Man admits to stealing from Libby resident
Henry Mareman Yeadon entered his plea during a hearing on Nov. 6
City OKs new school safety zone; lists parking restrictions for snow plowing
City Streets Supervisor Justin Williams and Chief of Police Cody Ercanbrack did a site visit and came up with a plan for the area.
How Canadian coal mines put unparalleled pollution in Montana-bound waterways
The mining-related growth of selenium, nitrate and sulfate concentrations in the Elk River, “are among the largest documented increases in the primary literatu…
Montana Supreme Court sides with state, orders counties levy full statewide school mills
The court found the department’s interpretation of its taxation authority is consistent with the Montana Constitution and the Legislature’s directive to equalize funds for public education across Montana.
Proposal to change primary elections on 2024 ballot advances with state high court order
Currently, Montana voters in a primary choose which party’s ballot they want to vote, but in August, a group called Montanans for Election Reform Action Fund proposed a constitutional initiative to change the way p…
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in Yellowstone National Park for first time
Parks says mule deer from Wyoming died on southeastern side of park.
State committee wrestles with Montana’s childcare capabilities, low wages and staff retention
After the presentations, lawmakers acknowledged there was significant work to do on several facets of the workforce and childcare issues, as childcare is now costing Montanans, on average, about 28% of their median…
Libby Library hosting two events on Friday
Starting at 4 p.m. and going until 5:30 p.m. on the same day, Dec. 1 , the “Bows & Blows” musical group will be providing music of the season and other selecti…
Troy Christmas tree lighting
The lighting of the Christmas tree in Troy...
Troy welcomes Santa and Mrs. Claus
Lincoln County residents of all ages enjoyed the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Troy as well as the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on the evening of…
Sheriff’s Office blotter
Multiple deputies respond to a two vehicle crash...
Voices in the Wilderness: Is that a wolverine?
A small dark shape is slowly working along the lake's edge, nose to the ground.
Vital Ground expands Fowler Creek Grizzly Habitat Conservation Project
With major project support from the Wildlife Land Trust, Vital Ground’s expansion of the Fowler Creek project gives grizzlies and numerous other species a wide…