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Palafox pleads not guilty to animal abuse charge
The Troy man accused of abusing a dog and intimidating neighbors pleaded not guilty to all charges in Lincoln Co...
Wage increase OK’d for county workers
The board of commissioners approved a 3.5 percent cost of living pay increase for county employees in the coming fiscal year, but directed department heads to find room in their budgets for the raise.
Search yeilds drugs, paraphernalia, police say
A woman arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of an outstanding warrant pleaded not guilty to multiple drug-related charges in Lincoln County District Court on June 22.
Heritage Museum receives $5k from CARES Act grant program
Libby’s Heritage Museum received an influx of $5,000 via Humanities Montana’s CARES grant program.
County confirms new coronavirus case
It’s the first new confirmed coronavirus case in the county since April 5, officials said.
Sheriff’s office wants deputy for animal control position
Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short wants a sworn deputy as his next animal control officer.
Mocko charged with tampering after assault
A Eureka woman faces a felony tampering charge in Lincoln County District Court after allegedly threatening the victim of a brutal assault for speaking with ...
Realtors reporting rush on Montana property from out of state
Lydia Seely has wanted to move to Montana ever since her son came here five years ago. The California woman, who works in health care, had eyed properties in...
Wicka pleads not guilty in district court
The Libby man arrested after allegedly barricading himself against police earlier this month was arraigned in Lincoln County District Court on June 22.
Investigation into animal abuse case ends with arrest
The Troy man publicly accused of abusing a dog and intimidating neighbors in recent weeks faces charges of aggravated animal cruelty and two counts of tamper...
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Sheriff’s Office Blotter
The law roundup is compiled from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office incident log. It is not meant to serve as an exhaustive account.
Coronavirus testing encouraged
Dr. Brad Black, health officer for Lincoln County, wants you to get tested for the coronavirus. And then get tested again. And again.
Elected officials see cost of living increase
The county compensation board voted 5-1 to recommend a 2.5 percent cost of living pay increase for local elected officials June 17.
Health officials: Hungry bear turns Glen Lake facility into favorite dining spot
Officials are trying to trap and relocate a bear that has made the Glen Lake solid waste facility its regular feeding spot.
Final hearing held on Libby zoning changes
The last public hearing for a pair of once-controversial zoning proposals in Libby ended with a resident angrily accusing city councilors of ramming through ...