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Libby woman sentenced for selling meth, prescription drugs

Rowe, who entered and left the courtroom with the aid of a...

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Montana Supreme Court sides with media outlets in public meetings lawsuit

Justices say an advisory council erred by closing its proceedings while reviewing candidates for a 9th Judicial District judgeship in 2023.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Puppy abandoner gets suspended sentence

She pleaded not guilty Feb. 18 in...

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Libby Senior Center Menu for May 2025

Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Governor signs Bobby’s Law, imposing tougher drunk driving penalties

The legislation was introduced by Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, to address...

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Thompson Falls to host May 15 meeting on wild, domestic sheep

Managing wild and domestic sheep interactions creates unique biological, social and cultural challenges...

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Community effort helps bring youth baseball tourneys to Libby

In preparation to host the tournaments, Libby resident Derek...

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Burn permits required for spring burning season in Lincoln Co.

Free permits available online – residents are urged to burn responsibly

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Libby school trustee candidates share views at forum

For voters, their ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, May 6.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Ducks Unlimited Kootenai Valley chapter hosts 39th annual dinner

Several area businesses and individuals worked hard to support the event, which raises money for wetlands conservation and waterfowl.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Legislators give tearful goodbyes, reflect on service, pass the ‘dean’ torch

The Senate was punctuated by division, heard heartfelt speeches on the last day.

Updated 1 week, 6 days ago
Prison construction starts as legislators approve more money for expansion

New housing units are being built as lawmakers send proposals for $436 million in further expansion to the governor’s desk.

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Meet Troy School Trustee candidate Cliff Bara

I have lived in Troy for 40 years and taught math and science at Troy High School for 35 years before retiring in 2020.

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Trump signs executive order to expedite permitting of Lincoln Co. mine

The administration designated 10 projects throughout the country as critical, including the copper and silver mine owned by Hecla Mining Co.

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Bids sought for Libby area timber sale following state approval

The location of the planned sale is adjacent to timber thinning operations on private land just off the Haul Road outside of Libby.

Updated 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Community briefs

The next book sale sponsored by the Libby Friends of the Library will be held at the Libby Library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 2.