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Sauls faces charges after assault
A Eureka man with a criminal history faces multiple charges in Lincoln County District Court for his role in ass...
Governor relaxes COVID-19 restrictions on businesses
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Wednesday that he is removing existing health mandates issued by his predecessor, saying the restr...
Procession honors Kila boy who succumbed to rare condition
Maverick Bench has come home.
Wicked winter storm leaves thousands in dark
Gary Neff’s morning took a turn when a tree crashed into his master bedroom around 9 a.m. While Neff and his wife were in their living room at the time, they...
In Glacier, latest effort to preserve a native trout species a success
A project to rid a couple of high mountain lakes in Glacier National Park of non-native fish and replace them with native species was a success, Park fisheries biologist Chris Downs said.
Carr faces drug, theft charges
A man arrested for theft from a local pawnshop last month now faces drug charges in Lincoln County District Court.
McDonald receives deferred imposition of sentence
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a four-year sentence with a deferred imposition to a man accused of electronically stalking his estra...
Commissioners tap Bennett as chair
Lincoln County Commissioner Jerry Bennett took over as the committee’s chair this week.
Peck backs Seifert, but not proposal
Count County Commissioner Mark Peck (D-1) among those who reacted strongly against a controversial plan floated last month to grade businesses based on their...
Fire south of Libby under investigation
The cause of a structure fire south of Libby in late evening Jan. 7 remains under investigation.
Citing insurance concerns, city council tables tennis court agreement
Libby City Council held off on adding its signature to joint agreement for the upkeep of local playing courts Jan. 4, with members citing insurance questions, among other concerns.
Warrant issued for missing Eureka man
A Lincoln County judge issued a felony warrant last month for a Eureka man missing since summer.
Commissioners assume direct oversight over asbestos program
In a move aimed at trimming local bureaucracy, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners assumed oversight of the Asbestos Resource Program.
Montana liability bill intended to limit virus litigation
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A Montana Senate committee is considering a bill that would provide liability protection for businesses and health care providers against lawsuits related to the pandemic.
Montana Legislature highly recommends face masks, for now
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's legislative leaders are highly recommending but not requiring face coverings for people participating in the Legislature, afte...
City Hall issues reminder of winter weather parking ban
Libby Police Chief Scott Kessel is reminding residents that parking restrictions are in effect within city limits through the end of March.