Western News

June 14, 2024 midnight

Sheriff's Office blotter

A mother called to report an explosive in her son’s bedroom in the 1200 block of Big Bend Road, Libby.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Elementary school lunch running club piles up the miles

These students enjoyed earning special charms for each mile they completed.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Last day horse ride to school

Can a ride on a horse really be beat?

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Community Thrift store in search of a new home

Libby Community Thrift’s giving is not insignificant. Since 2003, when they moved to their current location on Utah Avenue behind Rosita’s Mexican Food, the donations total about $174,000.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Forest officials seek comment on Yaak River mining plan

The three plans of operations submitted to the Three Rivers Ranger District propose to suction dredge in the Yaak River and Star Creek.

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Injuries reported in two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 2

One injured person was flown...

June 11, 2024 7 a.m.

Managers confident Flathead Lake will fully fill, but late summer could pose challenges

Assistant state climatologist, Energy Keepers representative present to Water Policy Interim Committee.

June 11, 2024 midnight

Three local FVCC nursing grads join Cabinet Peaks team

With scholarship support from donors akin to Dr. Bonnet, Dahm made the drastic career change from pipe welder in the oil fields to registered nurse at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Zinke schedules local office hours in northwest Montana

Zinke’s staff may also be able to assist constituents with issues related to obtaining or expediting passports and visas, veterans’ affairs, Medicare...

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

County library district initiative fails; voters pick Duram over Letcher

Duram will be opposed in the general election by Democrat Doug Davies and Independent Brian Phillips.

June 7, 2024 7 a.m.

Miller gets life in prison for running over Trooper Johnson

Johnson’s wife, Kate, also an MHP officer, gave heart-wrenching testimony about her husband’s injuries and their effects that left many in the courtroom sobbing in anguish during a victim impact statement.