Eureka man accused of drug trafficking

According to the probable cause statement by county Deputy Clint Heintz, he was on patrol when he saw...

Voicing opposition of 'Natural Asset Companies'

This new type of company, will in essence, place a monetary value on our natural resource processes, such as clean air, water, minerals and food to name a few.

Presidential candidacy disqualification

In reference to the 2024 presidential election, it has been argued by some political soothsayers that because the disqualification requirements of the 14th Amendment have rarely been applied, we should just move on, turn a blind eye to the Constitution, ignore the Disqualification Rule and quietly leave the voters to address, by their votes, the presidential qualification issues in the coming election.

Libby residents accused of meth trafficking plead not guilty

The other defendant, 32-year-old Trevar Alee Sheasby, is accused of criminal distribution of dangerous drugs, or in the alternative, criminal possession of dangerous drugs and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia.

Eric Michael Christiansen

Eric Michael Christiansen

Gov. Gianforte launches property tax task force, announces members

In November 2022, the DOR told the Montana Legislature the amount it would need to lower tax rates for residential properties to keep taxes neutral in light of significant increases in reappraisals, some 46% on average. But the legislature, led by a Republican supermajority, did not do so.

More snow on the way

South Lincoln County locales, including Libby, Troy and Happy’s Inn, may see between seven and 17 inches from Tuesday night through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.

Legals for January, 16 2024

Troy man hospitalized after police chase ends in Idaho

Covey's past includes two run-ins with law officers dating back to 2015. He was arrested on April 23, 2015, following a domestic disturbance at his home. A plea deal where two counts of assaulting a peace officer were dropped in exchange for a guilty plea to two counts of misdemeanor resisting arrest saw him get a suspended sentence in 2016.

Incidental captures of lynx reported in northwest Montana

Allowable take of lynx in the lower 48 is complicated. The concept of “allowable take” acknowledges that in states with bobcat trapping seasons, some incidental capture of lynx is possible.

More newspaper pages available through Montana Historical Society project

Montana newspapers from all the NDNP projects, totaling more than 400,000 pages, are available on the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website www.loc.gov/collections/chronicling-america/.

Montana to start trucking grizzlies into Yellowstone region to improve delisting prospects

Montana and Wyoming — which have hashed out an agreement — are translocating bears as part of the effort to convince the federal government that they’re responsible stewards of a large carnivore species, which the states contend no longer requires Endangered Species Act protections.

Kimberly Finley

Kimberly Finley

Stephen George Dahm

Stephen George Dahm

FVCC Lincoln County offering free high school equivalency test prep courses

The Libby campus is offering three different sessions of free HiSET preparation classes during the upcoming spring 2024 semester.

State investigating complaint against Libby police officer

While none of the agencies specified what the investigation was about, the DCI’s Investigation Bureau provides direct assistance in a broad range of criminal investigations...

Anglers, skaters, others encouraged to practice safety on ice

If you have even the slightest doubt about the safety of the ice — stay off of it. Nothing is ever worth a fall into frigid water.

Legals for January, 12 2024

More snow, bitter cold expected at end of week

But the most notable change in the weather will be a drastic change in the temperature with predicted highs below or at 0 degrees from Friday through Sunday.

Smith River float permit applications due Feb. 14

Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply Jan. 2 through Feb. 14.