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September 8, 2023 7 a.m.

Gianforte should show fiscal restraint on property taxes

The state will collect almost $90 million more property tax revenue this fiscal year than it did last fiscal year — a 26% increase.

September 8, 2023 7 a.m.

Co-op’s Ribeye Raffle facilitates food bank donations

Over the last eight years, Ribeye Raffle has raised $70,580 in cash and donated approximately 7,000 pounds of meat to the Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork, Lakeside, Libby and Veterans food banks.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly
September 8, 2023 7 a.m.

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

Patricia “Patti” Slauson Kelly

September 8, 2023 midnight

Legals for September, 8 2023

September 5, 2023 7 a.m.

Lincare to pay $29 million for overbilling Medicare for oxygen equipment

According to court documents, the case began in May 2021 when two whistleblowers, former employees in Lincare’s center in Libby, Montana, filed a complaint.

September 5, 2023 7 a.m.

Medicare Advantage supports health care for rural Americans

Many Medicare Advantage plans go beyond the basic coverage of traditional Medicare.

Troy, Libby 4-H clubs show well at Lincoln Co. Fair
September 5, 2023 7 a.m.

Troy, Libby 4-H clubs show well at Lincoln Co. Fair

According to Kara Matthews, of Libby, the auction sales were $469,372.35.

Lincoln County officials see spike in fentanyl deaths
September 5, 2023 7 a.m.

Lincoln County officials see spike in fentanyl deaths

Sheriff Darren Short said in a phone interview with The Western News Friday that he knew of at least five overdose deaths in the county this year.

September 5, 2023 midnight

Legals for September, 5 2023

Grizzly bear killed in self-defense encounter in Whitefish Range
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Grizzly bear killed in self-defense encounter in Whitefish Range

The adult bear charged the individuals and both men shot and killed the bear.

Troy man sentenced for threatening wife
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Troy man sentenced for threatening wife

The county Attorney’s Office later determined the shooting was likely justifiable.

Libby hosts season-opening cross country invitational
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Libby hosts season-opening cross country invitational

Sunny skies and pleasant temperatures greeted the hundreds of runners who competed from the middle school level to high school varsity.

Lincoln Co. considers moving offices into Asa Wood
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Lincoln Co. considers moving offices into Asa Wood

Williamson said the consolidation could include offices in the county’s Libby Annex, treatment court, forester and Asbestos Resource Program.

John Rex Macpherson
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

John Rex Macpherson

John Rex Macpherson

September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Officials lift, ease fire restrictions across northwest Montana

The order, which was approved by fire managers and county commissions, took effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Archery, upland bird hunting seasons begin this weekend
September 1, 2023 7 a.m.

Archery, upland bird hunting seasons begin this weekend

For more specifics, refer to the regulations book or visit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website fwp.mt.gov.

September 1, 2023 midnight

Legals for September, 1 2023

James "Jim" R. Hicks
August 29, 2023 7 a.m.

James "Jim" R. Hicks

James "Jim" R. Hicks

August 29, 2023 7 a.m.

Gunderson picked to chair legislature's Environmental Quality Council

The council will next meet on Sept. 27-28. The public is welcome to join the meeting and comment.

August 29, 2023 7 a.m.

Hunter education classes scheduled in northwest Montana

To purchase or apply for a Montana hunting license, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1985, must complete a hunter education course issued by Montana, any other state, or any Canadian province.