News for Friday, July 26, 2024

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July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Keeping political power in check

It’s easy to succumb to temptation if nobody’s watching, but if there is someone else there, well, people behave a little better.

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Senior Center August menu

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. on Wednesday.

Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty

Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, was accused of four counts of forgery...

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Game wardens seek info on bighorn sheep shot near Troy

The bighorn ewe was left wounded and had to be euthanized...

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

First-ever hoot owl fishing restrictions ordered for part of Flathead River basin

The restrictions went into effect at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 and prohibit people from fishing between 2 p.m. and midnight each day until they are lifted.

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Community briefs

Low net winner was Susie Jahn in Flight A...

Hydrothermal explosion causes damage in area of Yellowstone National Park
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Hydrothermal explosion causes damage in area of Yellowstone National Park

Biscuit Basin’s parking lot and boardwalks are temporarily closed for safety; Yellowstone National Park geologists are investigating the explosion but say data shows no out-of-the-ordinary volcanic activity.

WILD ART-Car fire
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

WILD ART-Car fire

Troy Volunteer Fire Department members extinguished the blaze...

Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival

Hosted by the Libby Revitalization Project, the festival will be held at the Riverfront Park Aug. 9-10.

Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3

Troy Volunteer Fire Department Chief D.J. Welch called for Stage 1 fire restrictions July 22 inside city limits.

Troy man faces trial in Idaho child sex assault case
July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy man faces trial in Idaho child sex assault case

According to court documents, the child told his mother that Alyea and he had engaged...

July 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Sheriff's Office blotter

Free-roaming dogs were reported in the 400 block of East 6th Street, Libby.

July 26, 2024 midnight

Legals for July, 26 2024