Western News

March 18, 2025 7 a.m.

William (Bill) Hildreth Cook

March 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Kootenai Klassic Youth Wrestling

Hundreds of wrestlers from the region competed in...

March 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby truck wreck

Libby Volunteer Ambulance, Libby Police Department...

March 18, 2025 midnight

Kootenai Nordic: A legacy of cross country skiing in Libby

Despite the challenges of being in a remote area far from major race hubs, Kootenai Nordic has continued to produce competitive skiers.

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Transient man gets state prison time for police chase conviction

Lee, who was held in the Lincoln County Detention Center before being taken to the facility...

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Oregon man sentenced in West Kootenai gun theft

According to a narrative by county deputy Bo Pitman, the offense came to light following a disturbance call New Year’s Day 2024...

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy VFW honors students, teacher for academic work

Winners of the local Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy writing contest were honored with pins and cash rewards for their essays.

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit

Parks Family Real Estate and Happy’s RV Park wants to build a 21-acre park which would include 69 recreational vehicle sites and 20 tent sites. The park would be located just north of U.S. 2 across from Happy’s Inn.

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Local performers, students excel in 'High School Musical'

Karacters President Brian Bell decided the previous collaboration with...

March 14, 2025 midnight

Legals for March, 14 2025

March 11, 2025 11:05 p.m.

From the ashes: Noxon faces uncertain future

Kevin Johnson sidles up to the stretch of countertop by the entrance to his Noxon store and flashes a friendly, but tight smile. He knows what’s coming; he’s heard the questions before about the town's future — from neighbors, customers and friends.

March 11, 2025 11 p.m.

Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April

A new journal focusing on the economic and entrepreneurial trends that shape Northwest Montana's business communities will make its debut next month.

March 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby resident displeased with response from commissioners

Apparently, Mr. Duram has already forgotten the names of all the private companies with their sustainable jobs that have rolled through Lincoln County in the past 30 years.