Western News

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Addiction treatment facilities operating on a provisional license after state investigations

Inspectors cited Recovery Centers of Montana for shoddy admissions protocols, practicing unlicensed withdrawal management and failing to report serious incidents on time.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Montana releases draft of first wolf management plan update in 20 years

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeks public comment, holding listening sessions in December

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Wrestling program in Kalispell School District subject of new complaint

Parent alleges district officials failed to protect son from sex assault and hazing.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Tim Sheehy’s personal finance disclosure shows vast wealth, array of investments

The multi-millionaire Republican U.S. Senate candidate’s investments range from the mildly amusing to the potentially politically problematic.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

State launches contest for new Montana migratory bird stamp

FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions...

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby woman in standoff pleads guilty to witness tampering

Her sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 8.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Deer rut kicks in as general hunting nears end

The general deer and elk hunting season concludes Nov. 26.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

End of an era for Loggers football as Coach Fuller retires

Fuller has coached scholastic sports since 1985, but the bulk of his time has been in Libby with the Loggers.

November 17, 2023 7 a.m.

Grover Wesley Lockwood

November 17, 2023 midnight

County says lead-tainted product was sold in Libby

Montanans are advised to check their homes and discard recalled products, which include WanaBana brand apple cinnamon fruit purée pouches, Schnucks brand cinnamon applesauce pouches and Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches.

November 14, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby's DeShazer gears up for wrestling season

DeShazer, already a two-time state wrestling champion, had 146 tackles in nine games in 2022. He also added 585 yards and five TDs.

November 14, 2023 7 a.m.

Water, sewer rates going up in Troy

The increases were approved by city council members at a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 6.

November 14, 2023 7 a.m.

Officials tout progress with new statewide election software

After a series of try-outs in local elections this year, lawmakers get an update on the status of Montana’s twice-delayed election system ahead of a busy 2024 cycle.