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FWP hosts workshops to get input for new mule deer management plan
The new Statewide Mule Deer Management Plan will reflect public concerns...
Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire
The call came in at about 2 p.m. for a fire at the...
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty
A plea deal calls for him to receive a 20-year sentence, with...
Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape
A plea deal calls for Brickey to receive a...
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.
Libby man dies in motorhome fire
Nineteen firefighters were on the scene of the blaze for 2 1/2 hours as well as...
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.
The Western News Photos of the Year, Part 4
In the fourth installment, we are including images of local first responders.
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.
Beagle takes over principal duties at Libby Middle High School
Beagle is taking on the added responsibilities following the...
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...
Libby woman accused of dealing drugs
Five days later, the detective met with...
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness guided winter hikes
Winter hiking and snowshoeing are perfect ways to see another side of our wild backyard.
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.
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…
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.