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Colorado coal town grapples with future as plant shuts down
CRAIG, Colorado (AP) — In a quiet valley tucked away from Colorado's bustling ski resorts, far from his hometown...
Group seeking speed limit reduction pushes for update
Representatives of a group of state Highway 37 residents hoping to see speed limits on the busy roadway lowered returned before the board of commissioners on...
Troy man accused of attacking police chief
A Troy man who allegedly attacked and injured Chief Katie Davis while attempting to escape law enforcement earlier this month now faces multiple charges.
State superintendent pitches revisions to teacher licensing
On Thursday, the Montana Board of Public Education conducted its first review of state Superintendent Elsie Arntzen’s proposed changes to regulations governing teacher licensing.
Thompson Contracting Inc. awarded Angel Island Bridge project
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners signed off on Thompson Contracting Inc.’s bid for the Angel Island Bridge rebuilding project Jan. 12.
Accused drug smuggler pleads not guilty to new charges
Prosecutors have brought new charges up against a man long under investigation for smuggling drugs into Lincoln County.
Montana magician nixes plans for Las Vegas tiger sanctuary
A Montana man has withdrawn a proposal to open a tiger sanctuary in Las Vegas for his magic show.
Guns or marijuana, but not both
While marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on New Year’s Day, a key federal agency has confirmed a fact underreported in coverage of the state’s new marijuana program: It remains illegal under...
More chronic wasting disease confirmed in Idaho, this time in elk and white-tailed doe
BOISE, Idaho — Chronic wasting disease, a fatal neurological condition that affects members of the deer family, has been confirmed in two more Idaho animals, Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials confirmed ...
Lawmaker wants flags at half-staff once yearly for abortions
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A panel of lawmakers has introduced a resolution that would have flags flown at half staff one day a year in recognition of abortions that have been performed since the medical procedure becam...
Weed department seeks air conditioning after last summer's heat took a toll
The county’s noxious weed department may soon get air conditioning.
Supporters seek help in securing funding for Yaak Community Hall
Yaak Community Hall supporters are petitioning the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners for help in repairing the building’s aging foundation.
Graves pleads guilty to drunk driving charge
A local man who once boasted to deputies that they would never catch him driving under the influence pleaded guilty to operating with an alcohol concentratio...
Montana psych hospital failed to properly investigate death
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Employees at Montana's state psychiatric hospital failed to properly investigate the death of a patient who was reportedly told to go back to her room "and stop being dramatic," after she tol...
Commissioners open up recreational marijuana discussion
County commissioners indicated last week they will honor voters’ wishes for legalized recreational marijuana sales locally, but seek to keep the industry on ...
Letcher named chair of county health board
County Commissioner Josh Letcher (D-3) took the reins as the chair of the county health board last week as members elected new officers to mark the start the...