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May 29, 2017 12:07 p.m.

Troy High School seniors awarded scholarships

Kylie Carr: University of Montana-Western Haynes Scholarship, $2,000.

December 10, 2013 10:30 a.m.

Regional Briefs

Old Photo 2-25-14
February 25, 2014 9:57 a.m.

Old Photo 2-25-14

Pages Sandra Forrest and Jan Lee were on their way to Helena Sunday to work as pages in the state senate. The two Troy High School juniors will spend the enxt two weeks serving papers for the senators. The girls are the first pages ever selected from Troy High School. Photo from the Jan. 31, 1974, files of The Western News.

Wiley 'Buck' Buckner
December 12, 2006 11 p.m.

Wiley 'Buck' Buckner

Wiley A. "Buck" Buckner, 83, of Libby died Monday, Dec. 4, 2006, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes.

Aaron McKay
February 5, 2008 11 p.m.

Aaron McKay

Aaron McKay, 56, a former resident of Libby, died Jan. 17, 2008, in Puyallup, Wash. Aaron was born Jan. 9, 1952, in Big Timber, Mont., to Pat and June McKay. He moved to Libby in 1964 with his family, where he attended junior and senior high school.

Phyllis Urdahl
December 30, 2014 7:21 a.m.

Phyllis Urdahl

Phyllis Marie (Rubard) Urdahl died, after an extended illness, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014. She passed on in her home at McAllen, Texas, with all of her children at her bedside.

Libby places fourth at State A Tournament
November 13, 2018 3 a.m.

Libby places fourth at State A Tournament

For their second year in a row, the Libby High School volleyball team came away from the State ‘A’ Tournament with fourth place.

January 31, 2014 12:10 p.m.

Greenchain earn pins, eye home divisional

The Greenchain dominated the mat during their final regular-season dual of the year when they hosted Whitefish on Tuesday.

Boys Soccer: Libby takes home opener
September 8, 2009 midnight

Boys Soccer: Libby takes home opener

With the clock winding down and two tired teams reaching deep for a little magic, Livingston came up big to pull off a 2-1 victory over Libby on Saturday at Roosevelt Park in Troy.

Kent A. Whitehouse, 67, of Libby
May 2, 2014 3:12 p.m.

Kent A. Whitehouse, 67, of Libby

Kent A. Whitehouse, 67, of Libby died Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home in Libby from natural causes.  

Dolly Madison
March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Dolly Madison

Dolly Madison

November 13, 2008 11 p.m.

Libby volleyball squad playing for 'all the marbles'

Even though the Libby High School volleyball squad is still a step away from the Class A state tournament, the girls will be playing for all the marbles on Friday and Saturday at divisionals.

Matthew S. Righter
February 23, 2018 3 a.m.

Matthew S. Righter

Matthew Scott Righter, 26, of Junction City, Kansas, died Feb. 5, 2018, at his home.

Old Photo Too 2-15
February 14, 2012 10:27 a.m.

Old Photo Too 2-15

Ernest F. Bivins, superintendent of the Troy schools, has notified the Board of Trustees of School District No. 1 and Troy High School District, of his resignation, effective July 1, 1962. From the March 8, 1962, files of The Western News.

Libby Loggers emerge victorious in Battle of the Kootenai
February 6, 2020 3:20 p.m.

Libby Loggers emerge victorious in Battle of the Kootenai

The Kootenai cup trophy is staying in Libby.

Libby Loggers emerge victorious in Battle of the Kootenai
February 4, 2020 10:28 a.m.

Libby Loggers emerge victorious in Battle of the Kootenai

The Kootenai cup trophy is staying in Libby.

September 13, 2013 11:57 a.m.

W.F. Morrison to dedicate new flag pole

A pair of new flagpoles is in the works in area schools. 

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly
September 8, 2023 7 a.m.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly
June 30, 2023 7 a.m.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Moore Nelson
March 23, 2015 6:28 p.m.

Moore Nelson

Ed Nelson of Mark's Magic Carpet patches a wall in preparation for the installation of vinyl wainscoting.