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September 26, 2017 4 a.m.

A son remembered on Gold Star Mother's Day

The last Sunday in September is a special day for For Karla Colclough of Libby, even though it means she is something no mother wants to be.

John Loban
November 27, 2007 11 p.m.

John Loban

John Loban, 79, of Libby died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Hospital from natural causes. He was born Sept. 1, 1928 in

Louis S. Crow Sr.
August 1, 2008 midnight

Louis S. Crow Sr.

Louis S. Crow Sr., 68, of Libby died from natural causes Monday, July 28, 2008, at his home in Libby.

Wesley Croucher, 41, of Libby
June 5, 2012 7:54 p.m.

Wesley Croucher, 41, of Libby

Wesley Brian Croucher, 41, of Libby, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, while on vacation in Fairmont Hot Springs.  

Eugene V. Koch, 70, of Troy
February 5, 2013 9:06 a.m.

Eugene V. Koch, 70, of Troy

Eugene V. Koch, 70, a longtime Troy resident, died from natural causes Saturday Jan. 26, 2013, at St. John’s Lutheran Hospital.  

Troy Halloween walk to help kids run
October 11, 2022 midnight

Troy Halloween walk to help kids run

Fundraising efforts for a new school track in Troy have yielded success despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and now a Halloween event for the whole family will help the school reach fundraising goals.

Libby student Faith Erickson honored at Senior Night
February 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby student Faith Erickson honored at Senior Night

Erickson, the daughter of Liz and Josh Erickson, excelled in Special Olympics in the 50- and 100-yard dashes...

Seven 'Little Guys' make Finals
March 28, 2008 midnight

Seven 'Little Guys' make Finals

The Libby Wrestling Club finished fourth in last weekend's state championship in Missoula and Arlee, with seven wrestling their way into the finals.

October 20, 2017 11 a.m.

Build Montana's workforce, build Montana's future

As communities across the nation work to recover from recent natural disasters, many are discovering that while they have plenty of rebuilding to do, they lack the manpower to do it.

February 22, 2019 3 a.m.

Grateful for local support of charity

I am writing to thank Libby residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.

Old Photo 8-29
August 28, 2012 10:53 a.m.

Old Photo 8-29

Drawing A Crowd Todd Berget, Libby High School aide, puts the finishing brush strokes on the Logger logo highlighting Harlow's Bus Service activities coach. Bus is part of new fleet serving the school district's transportation needs. Watching Todd are Harlow Hageness, president; Merry Thompson, driver; Bill Donahue, school superintendent; Nancy Sagen, driver; Dan Zachreson, Libby co-manager; Jeremy, Hageness, Libby co-manager; and Jason Hageness, vice president. Chuck Blair photo from the Sept. 2, 1992, files of The Western News

Several area Veterans Day events planned in Libby, Troy
November 10, 2023 7 a.m.

Several area Veterans Day events planned in Libby, Troy

There will be an informal ceremony recognizing U.S. military veterans past and present at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lincoln County Veterans Memorial in Riverfront Park in Libby.

Blanche B. Ward 79, of Libby
January 3, 2012 11:18 a.m.

Blanche B. Ward 79, of Libby

Blanche B. Ward passed away on Dec. 21, 2011, at her home in Libby. 

Roshae M. Hales Jenne
April 19, 2008 midnight

Roshae M. Hales Jenne

Roshae Marie Hales Jenne was born Dec. 19, 1985 and passed away April 13, 2008 as a result of complications from Cystic Fibrosis and Influenza. Even though Roshae was born with Cystic Fibrosis she lived every day at full speed ahead and never acknowledged that she was anything but a normal kid.

James Holder
June 28, 2019 4 a.m.

James Holder

James ‘Jim’ Elliott Holder, 75, peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior in the morning hours of June 20, 2019, with the love of his family surrounding him.

U-15 team takes first in Montana Cup
June 13, 2008 midnight

U-15 team takes first in Montana Cup

The Kootenai Rapids U-15 team claimed first in the Montana Cup on June 7 and 8 in Helena, while the Kootenai Rapids U-13 teams took third.

Libby senior appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy
February 14, 2017 11:36 a.m.

Libby senior appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy

Last Wednesday, U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester congratulated Colin Maloney, a Libby High School senior on his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

February 10, 2015 7:40 a.m.

Soulful Folsom coming to Libby

Musician, poet and artist Rebecca Folsom is bringing her near four-octave vocal range to the Libby Memorial Events Center for the community’s auditory enjoyment Thursday, Feb. 12. The Boulder, Colo., native is swinging through Libby as part of a tour that will take her through parts of Montana and Idaho.

April 16, 2019 4 a.m.

The KVCS third quarter honor roll

Kootenai Valley Christian School had 28 students on the honor rolls in the third quarter.

Grizzly attacks college wrestlers near Yellowstone
October 21, 2022 7 a.m.

Grizzly attacks college wrestlers near Yellowstone

The men are crediting their bonds as wrestling teammates at Northwest College in Cody, Wyoming, with helping them survive the attack Saturday evening southeast of Yellowstone National Park.