In brief

Judge denies inmate a new trial in rape case

HELENA — A judge has rejected a Montana State Prison inmate’s argument that he deserves a new trial for a 2002 rape in a juvenile detention center that he says didn’t happen.

State of Montana directory now online

The State of Montana Phone Directory is now online at www.mt.gov , the governor’s office announced last week. The link can be found on the right side under “State Government.”

Dress code raises ire

Some Montana lawmakers are critical and social-media posters are having a field day ridiculing a strict new dress code for the floor of the 2015 Montana Legislature.

Record amount of internationals enrolled at University of Montana

A record 536 international students are enrolled at The University of Montana for the 2012-13 academic year. The number has increased 32 percent from last year and includes students from two more countries, according to UM International Programs.

Hunters' education course online

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers hunter education on the Internet to anyone 18 years and older.

Legals for January, 2 2024

Officials identify Colorado skier who died of hypothermia

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — Officials in western Montana have released the name of a Colorado skier who died last week while skiing outside the boundary of the Lost Trail Ski Area on the Montana-Idaho border.

Western Montana Mental Health welcomes outpatient therapist

Western Montana Mental Health has announced the hire of Linda M. Jensen, MSW, LCSW as an outpatient therapist.

Groups ask judge to halt Montana wolf trapping season over alleged threat to grizzlies

The Missoula-based Flathead-Lolo-Bitterroot Task Force and western nonprofit WildEarth Guardians asked for a preliminary injunction on Friday that seeks to block the state of Montana, Gov. Greg Gianforte, and Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Chair Lesley Robinson from allowing wolf and coyote trapping in habitat inhabited by grizzlies in the state.

White-tailed deer harvest up in northwest Montana

A CWD sampling station in Libby will operate Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1.5 hours past sunset at the Montana Department of Transportation shop on U.S. Highway 2 south of town. Hunters are not required to stop at the Libby CWD sampling station.

Troy woman named to grizzly bear advisory council

A Troy woman has been named to the Montana Grizzly Bear Advisory Council.

Legals January 8, 2019

Notice of Public Hearing- Water System Monday January 22nd, 2019 6:00pm City of Libby, Montana 952 East Spruce Street The City of Libby, Montana will hold a public hearing on Monday January 22nd, 2019 at 6:00pm at the City Hall, 952 East Spruce Street, Libby, MT 59923. This hearing is to obtain public comments regarding the proposed application to the Montana Dept. of Commerce Community Development Block Grant-Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program. The City of Libby has completed a Water System Preliminary Engineering Report Amendment in 2018 that evaluated water supply, raw water screening, treatment, storage, pumping stations and distribution system condition and alternatives. This hearing will review the recommended solutions to repair three critical water distribution system deficiencies which were identified during the Preliminary Engineering Report process. The proposed project includes the installation of water mains and of treated water transmission main. The water main in the alley between Minnesota Ave and Utah Ave. and the new transmission main will be installed along the general alignment of existing pipes. New water mains along US Highway 2 will be installed within a new utility easement outside of MDT right of way with the exception of four new crossing perpendicular to the highway. The new looping main will also provide additional redundancy and improved pressures and fire flows to neighborhoods in West Libby. The proposed project is in accordance with all applicable Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality, Dept. of Transportation and the Environmental Quality Agency requirements including those set forth in MDEQ's Circular DEQ-a Standards for waterworks. The proposed project also adheres to the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The proposed project will eliminate the leak between Minnesota Ave, and Utah Ave, in Libby Ground Water Contaminations NPL site and will eliminate other leaks in the water main in US Highway 2. The aging and vulnerable treated water transmission main will be replaced in a conventional trench where it will be less of a risk to the entire water system. The City of Libby is hosting this public hearing to review the purposed project, to review the goals and activities of the project, the proposed budget, and the City's efforts to obtain funding including the CDBG program and all the potential impacts to City residents this project may result in. Comments may be given orally at this hearing or submitted in writing to the City of Libby PO Box 1428, Libby, MT 59923 through February 8th, 2019. Comment Sheets are provided and will be available at the City Hall as well as shared on the City of Libby's website. Copies of the presentation from the public meeting will be made available via the City's website www.cityoflibby.com and copies of the meeting minutes will be available as with any public meeting hosted by the City. The City of Libby makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this public hearing. Persons needing accommodations must notify the City of Libby Manager Jim Hammons at 406-293-2731 no later than January 16th, 2019 to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. Or write your requested to PO Box 1428, Libby MT 59923 attention Jim Hammons. Published In The Western News January 4, 8, 11, 15, 2019 MNAXLP

Carlene May Erlandson

Carlene May Erlandson

Below normal water supply forecasted for Montana after low-snow winter

Current outlooks predict above-average temps, below-normal precipitation this summer.

Fish and Wildlife Service declines to give Northern Rockies wolves ESA protections

Conservation groups say legal challenge is likely.

Kootenai Country Montana International Chainsaw Carving Championship

The competition runs through Sunday.

Legals August 10, 2018

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF FRED O. BACHE, Deceased Cause No. DP-18-63 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed personal representa-tive of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Grace J. Bache the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 24th day of July, 2018. s/Grace J. Bache Personal Representative Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash Published In The Western News August 3, 10, 17, 2018 MNAXLP

Legals June 4, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Donald E. Radabah, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-43 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Chad F. Wyman, Personal Representative by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED May 9, 2019. s/ Chad F. Wyman, ersonal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/C Mark Hash

Legals for April, 22 2025