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Updated 2 days, 15 hours ago

New police officer joins City of Libby force

Luthey retired from the Ripon Police Department in October 2020 after a 26-year career. Ripon is a small town lo...

Updated 2 days, 15 hours ago
Climbing competition returns to Stone Hill after long absence

The Northwest Montana Climbers Coalition in association with the Access Fund, The American Alpine Club and the Kootenai National Forest, will host the first revival.

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Accused rapist returned to county after missing court date

Brickey missed a pre-trial conference on Sept. 5 and District Judge Matt Cuffe issued a warrant for his arrest.

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Libby native Heinert achieves career military milestone

His U.S. Naval service began one year before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks occurred on United States soil.

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Man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl

Robert William Emerick, 34, is charged with one felony count of sexual assault, victim less than 16 years old.

Updated 2 days, 15 hours ago
Troy Dispatch to discuss dissolution at Friday meeting

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in city council chambers at 301 E. Kootenai Ave.

Updated 2 days, 22 hours ago
A Libby native's journey to success

Jacob went from being a young man that had no interest in attending college to to a student that excelled, with honors and received his PhD.

Updated 2 days, 22 hours ago
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center recognized for improvement in patient care

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center was recently awarded the Montana Rural Healthcare Performance Improvement

Updated 5 days, 15 hours ago
Fisher River Valley Fire Rescue revises assessment request

The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the matter at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the fire station at 70 West Camp Road in Happy's Inn. The hearing will allow the public to comment for or...

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Report says Montana should adopt better wildland zoning for local government to curb fires

Montana insurance commissioner says some companies already dropping customers or raising rates

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Timber harvesting and wild game

For this outdoor column, I want to discuss how to improve big game populations in Northwest Montana.

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CPMC offers program for those at risk of pre-diabetes, heart conditions

The upcoming PREVENT program is set to begin Oct. 3, with classes scheduled every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Updated 5 days, 15 hours ago
Libby Care Center receives Achievement in Quality Award

Libby Care Center is one out of four to receive the Achievement in Quality Award.

Updated 5 days, 15 hours ago
Troy woman accused of animal cruelty

When the officer entered the home, he said he was immediately met by a female Labrador type dog, yellow in color. It appeared to be blind.

Updated 5 days, 15 hours ago
Kootenai Forest officials announce road work, prescribed burns

The first was scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 18, with road repair work on Quartz Creek Road No. 600 in the Libby Ranger District.