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Libby woman sentenced for selling meth, prescription drugs
Rowe, who entered and left the courtroom with the aid of a...
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.
Puppy abandoner gets suspended sentence
She pleaded not guilty Feb. 18 in...
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.
Governor signs Bobby’s Law, imposing tougher drunk driving penalties
The legislation was introduced by Rep. Braxton Mitchell, R-Columbia Falls, to address...
Thompson Falls to host May 15 meeting on wild, domestic sheep
Managing wild and domestic sheep interactions creates unique biological, social and cultural challenges...
Community effort helps bring youth baseball tourneys to Libby
In preparation to host the tournaments, Libby resident Derek...
Burn permits required for spring burning season in Lincoln Co.
Free permits available online – residents are urged to burn responsibly
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.
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.
Legislators give tearful goodbyes, reflect on service, pass the ‘dean’ torch
The Senate was punctuated by division, heard heartfelt speeches on the last day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.