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Kendall back in custody
After more than a week on the run, Jeremiah Kendall is back in custody.
Wildlife management plan stuck in limbo
Libby officials are tentatively planning a meeting with FWP representatives to finish hashing out the city’s wildlife management plan.
Semi-retirement didn't last long for Brad's Burgers owners
When Dale and Kathy Merkt opened Brad’s Burgers in December, everyone thought they were crazy.
Board votes to lift mask requirement in May
After months of debate, Libby Public School Board members voted in favor of lifting the district’s mask requirement early next month.
Kendall fled home arrest on April 7
Jeremiah Kendall broke the terms of his house arrest as early as April 7, when law enforcement officials watched him flee his property on a four-wheeler, acc...
Paul found guilty on marijuana charge by jury
A jury in Lincoln County this week found John Hugh Paul guilty of felony operating a non-commercial vehicle under the influence of marijuana.
Budget committee takes first crack at fiscal year 2022
Libby City Council’s budget committee has recommended a set of counter-offers to union-proposed amendments to the municipality’s upcoming financial roadmap.
$17M in US money available for Montana rental assistance
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has a new program to provide rental assistance for people who have lost income and are at risk of housing instability due to the pandemic, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Tuesday.
Montana Veterans Affairs to open $12M primary care clinic
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The Montana VA Health Care System has announced plans to open a $12 million primary care clinic at a medical center in Helena where veterans will remain in a single appointment room and each ...
Liberty on Parade to return for second year
Libby’s take on the Fourth of July holiday will return this year, but with a different date.
Golf cart ordinance revisited
Libby City Council is looking into allowing golf carts on local streets in some fashion for a third time in recent memory.
Wood reflects on half-century career
Tom Wood has seen a lot in his nearly 50-years with the Libby Volunteer Fire Department.
Forest Service projects waiting in the wings
U.S. Forest Service officials are continuing work on a slate of projects designed to increase local timber harvests in the coming years.
Commissioners tackle vacant elected positions in county
Lincoln County Commissioners took the first steps towards filling elected county administrative positions left vacant.
Lawmakers OK bill giving elected officials power over health boards
A bill that would give elected officials the power to change or shoot down emergency rules adopted by local health boards was sent to Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk this week after passing both chambers of th...