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Year in Review, Part 3
January 7, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 7, 2025 7 a.m.

Raymond Lee Countryman

Raymond Lee Countryman

January 7, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 7, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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.

January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 7 a.m.

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
January 3, 2025 midnight

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
January 3, 2025 midnight

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
January 3, 2025 midnight

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.

January 3, 2025 midnight

Legals for January, 3 2025

Canadian man pleads not guilty to Yaak assault
December 31, 2024 7 a.m.

Canadian man pleads not guilty to Yaak assault

Romanuik appeared on video for his arraignment Dec. 2 in Lincoln County District Court...

December 31, 2024 7 a.m.

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
December 31, 2024 7 a.m.

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.

December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

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
December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends

He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.

December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

It's OK to be nice

No more concerns about communism or woke mobs infringing on your rights or undocumented immigrants taking your jobs.