Legals for October, 13 2023

Montana to apply for federal money for children’s meals for summer 2024

Schools see more hungry children this year

It’s time for state control of grizzly bears

When grizzlies were listed on the Endangered Species Act, there was good reason for it, but the reality on the ground is far different now.

Grizzly kills couple, dog in Banff; bear injures woman near Polebridge

The victim was on national forestland with her husband and dog when the bear emerged from thick brush and attacked her. Her husband deployed bear spray and the bear moved away from the victim.

Registration open for apprentice hunting program

The apprentice hunter program allows people ages 10 and older to hunt as apprentices with a mentor for two seasons without completing a Hunter Education course.

Montana man in jail accused of drug possession charges

A Montana man is jailed after accused of various drug possession charges accompanied with failure to carry proof of insurance in Libby late last month.

Hydropower generation drops in Montana, Pacific NW due to drought

Feds say Montana hydropower generation dropped 26% in first half of year compared to 2022.

Man accused of child sex assault pleads not guilty

He is being held in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $100,000 bail.

Libby man gets state sentence for violating probation

Lincoln County District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Eric Ernest Bohn, 50, to three years on Sept. 20.

Lincoln County votes to lower school property tax mill collection

At last Wednesday’s commissioners meeting, the vote was unanimous on a resolution to reduce the mill levy from 95 to 77.9 for the 2024 fiscal year.

City council candidates cover much ground in final debate

Six men running for three, four-year seats gathered at the Maki Theater last Thursday, including incumbents Zach McNew, Hugh Taylor and Brian Zimmerman, as well as challengers Darrel “DC” Orr, Ian Smith and Brad Nelson were at the 90-minute affair along with 14 citizens.

Sen. Molnar brings class-action lawsuit for statewide residential property tax relief

In a class-action lawsuit filed in Yellowstone County on Tuesday, attorney Matthew Monforton, a former Republican lawmaker, and current lawmaker Sen. Brad Molnar, R-Laurel, allege that the state is continuing to overcharge residential taxpayers of the state.

Montana wardens describe fear, intimidation in audit report

More than half the game wardens surveyed by state auditors from the Legislative Audit Division said they feared retaliation from leadership in Helena and complained that the agency was turned into an arm of county law enforcement.

Groups sue over changes to Montana voter registration law

The lawsuit notes several times during the legislative session when lawmakers and others questioned the criminal penalties in the bill and called it too vague or broad for interpretation.

Todd M. Schatz

Todd M. Schatz

Northwest Montana Stand Down steps up for its veterans

Twenty-five years later, Erickson is handing his responsibilities to others.

Man pleads not guilty in alleged police chase, drug cases

Howe is in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $35,000 bail.

Libby's Malyevac fifth at Class A state golf

"Finishing fifth was a great accomplishment also knowing he had beaten the guys ahead of him at earlier tournaments,” Rohrer said.

School official seeks more traffic safety measures

Kootenai Valley Christian School Administrator Tara Niemi said rising enrollment has led to more traffic and concerns for safety at the school, which is located at 1024 Montana Ave.

Montana man pleads guilty to smuggling drugs into jail

Gibson was part of a group of county inmates accused of being involved in a drug smuggling case.