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Updated 3 days, 16 hours ago

FWP hosts workshops to get input for new mule deer management plan

The new Statewide Mule Deer Management Plan will reflect public concerns...

Updated 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire

The call came in at about 2 p.m. for a fire at the...

Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty

A plea deal calls for him to receive a 20-year sentence, with...

Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape

A plea deal calls for Brickey to receive a...

Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Feds say no to grizzly delisting

In 2023, the agency said the Greater Yellowstone population was at 1,030 while the NCDE population was 1,163.

Updated 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Libby man dies in motorhome fire

Nineteen firefighters were on the scene of the blaze for 2 1/2 hours as well as...

Updated 4 months ago
Montana author D’Ambrosio sentenced to prison for Montana Historical Society thefts

The judge said that D’Ambrosio’s excuse that he stole the items during a difficult time in his life didn’t explain his actions.

Updated 4 months ago
The Western News Photos of the Year, Part 4

In the fourth installment, we are including images of local first responders.

Updated 4 months ago
Cabinet Peaks Foundation’s Festival Fundraising Gala raises $75k

2024’s Gala was no exception, with more than 270 attendees and more than $75,000 in funds raised.

Updated 4 months ago
Beagle takes over principal duties at Libby Middle High School

Beagle is taking on the added responsibilities following the...

Updated 4 months ago
Local bar owner accused of assaulting woman in own establishment

When Luthey spoke with the alleged victim, she said she was in the bar when...

Updated 4 months ago
Libby woman accused of dealing drugs

Five days later, the detective met with...

Updated 4 months ago
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness guided winter hikes

Winter hiking and snowshoeing are perfect ways to see another side of our wild backyard.

Updated 4 months ago
Forest officials plan thinning work near Libby

Kootenai National Forest Libby Ranger District has proposed a project in the Bobtail and Lower Pipe Creek areas that would include logging on nearly 3,000 acres of federal land in a tract of nearly 3,600 acres.

Updated 4 months ago
Year in Review, Part 4

At the Montana State High School Association Class A Championships, freshman Capri Farmer captured fourth in the girls race while sophomore Cody Watson was fif…

Updated 4 months ago
Libby felon denied in effort to have bail lowered

In the most recent incident, McQueen is accused of assaulting a woman at 1:49 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 920 Mineral Avenue.