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Year in Review, Part 3
With the dismissal of a “bad actor” lawsuit following the retirement of former CEO Phillips Baker Jr., mining company Hecla said it is ramping up exploration in the Cabinet Mountains area south of Libby.

Raymond Lee Countryman
Raymond Lee Countryman
Sheriff's Office blotter
Several officers and Libby Volunteer Ambulance personnel responded to a location on Alpine Road, Libby, following a report of...

Eureka teen enters not guilty plea to felony rape charges
Springer was freed in Butte-Silver Bow County earlier this year following accusations he raped a 4-year-old child there.

Heritage Museum volunteers seek grant for Shay engine work
The Museum is going after a $2 million grant that would fund restoration work on the 118-year-old No. 4 engine...
Year in Review - Part 2
Libby junior Ryan Beagle dominated on his way to the 2024 Montana High School Association Class A boys singles tennis championship Friday night in Kalispell.

Joshua D Hemmerling-Kelso
On Dec. 12, 2024, Joshua D Hemmerling-Kelso, 48, of Troy left his exhausted, well-used body behind.

Jeremy Allen Townsend
The beautiful soul that was Jeremy Allen Townsend left this earth on Dec. 22, 2024, in Port Orchard, Washington. He will be remembered with unconditional love and gratitude for being a caring son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend to many.
Effort to rename Libby bridge after fallen soldier headed to Legislature
When the state Legislature convenes its 69th session next Monday in Helena, Sen. Mike Cuffe will introduce a bill to have the Montana 37 bridge over the Kootenai River as it exits Libby named in memory of former resident Arthur J. Rambo.
The Western News Photos of the Year, Part 2
In the second installment, we are including images of local sports figures.

Alma Caroline Forrest, 95
Alma Caroline Forrest, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, pastor and friend, age 95, of Troy went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024.

Jo Ann Anderson, 85
With heavy hearts, we announce that Jo Ann Davis Anderson, 85, most recently of Bainbridge Island, Washington, passed away on Dec. 12, 2024.

Vern Brue
Vern Brue was born on July 10, 1953, in Livingston and lost his battle to cancer on Dec. 9, 2024. After a long misdiagnosis with much pain and suffering, he is finally at peace.
Legals for January, 3 2025

Canadian man pleads not guilty to Yaak assault
Romanuik appeared on video for his arraignment Dec. 2 in Lincoln County District Court...
Gianforte appoints Christy Clark to lead Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Clark will take the top leadership position at FWP following the retirement of Director Dustin Temple.

Year in Review, Part 1
Libby City councilors approved writing a letter of support for developers to seek a large grant to help restore the old high school into a complex that would house apartments and a community meeting space.
I’m honored to serve, here’s my mission
We’ve got to secure the border on day one, and that's exactly what President Trump has vowed to do.

Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.
It's OK to be nice
No more concerns about communism or woke mobs infringing on your rights or undocumented immigrants taking your jobs.