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Troy, Libby students receive FSPW scholarships
It gives $250 to a student from each school who writes an outstanding essay about their experience in wilderness.
County attorney seeks sanctions against state public defender's office
According to court documents filed Tuesday, June 21, in the Lincoln County District Court, Boris filed a motion for sanctions and payment for nearly $10,000 ...
Road closures planned on Yaak Valley Road due to emergency work
Due to recent flooding and rainfall, the rockface to the east of the road, also known as National Forest 508, near Yaak Falls is in danger of collapsing onto...
Libby native assists in road-side baby delivery
When Casey Vincent woke up this past Friday morning she was pregnant and began her day as such.
Anderson selected as FWP Northwest Regional Supervisor
Anderson stepped into the new role June 4 and is replacing Jim Williams, who recently retired.
County commissioners say better technology, savings reasons for dispatch center consolidation
The issue been a major topic in the county for many years, but the commissioners said changes in technology and increasing costs are reasons why consolidatio...
Libby man pleads guilty to assaulting wife
John Travis Byrd, 44, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of criminal endangerment.
Sign-up opens for surplus drawing licenses and permits
Hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP website.
FWP seeks comment on environmental assessment for habitat conservation leases
Examples of conservation easements and land purchases currently in process are several timberland conservation easements in Northwest Montana.
Libby postal workers collect 3,400 pounds in food drive
The Libby postal workers wanted to thank the folks in the community that contributed to their 2022 “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive.
Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold work session June 21
This is an information session during which the commission will have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions on agenda items for the June 22 commission ...
FWP seeks proposals for 2023 hunting license auctions
Licenses available for auction include bighorn sheep, Shiras moose and mountain goat.
Libby's Peterson wins 50-mile trail run
But the fastest finisher for the furthest distance of 50 miles starting over the border in Mullan, Idaho, was 41-year-old Nick Peterson from Libby with a time of 7:53:21.
Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation golf tourney set for July 9
It's time to sign up for the 29th annual Cabinet Peaks Medical Center Foundation’s Playing for Fundsies Golf Tournament.
Two Lincoln County men plead not guilty to burglary charges
Colin C. Wolf, 24, and Vaughn Grier Rouse, 25, of Rexford, are accused of stealing guns and fishing rods, an inflatable raft and an outboard motor from a home.
Bears 'n Stuff continues support of community groups
The group recently donated $400 to Dedi Coy and Deanna Nelson of the Libby Senior Center. It will help with delivered meals to about 20 senior citizens in th...