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Hileman faces tenth driving under the influence conviction after wreck
A Libby man with nine prior driving under the influence convictions was arraigned last month on multiple charges stemming from an alleged alcohol-fueled wreck in July.
Medical experts press lawmakers for stronger response
Leading medical professionals are imploring local elected officials to take more action on the COVID-19 pandemic, telling county commissioners July 27 that the region is at a tipping point.
Eureka man accused of shooting dog
A Eureka man accused of shooting and killing a dog in June pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated animal cruelty and criminal endangerment July 20.
Lincoln County sees second coronavirus-related death
A second Lincoln County resident has succumbed to complications related to COVID-19.
Haflich sentenced to five years behind bars
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a five-year sentence without parole to a Libby man convicted of partner or family member assault, third offense, July 20.
Health officer seeks tighter pandemic restrictions
Lincoln County’s top doctor is pushing for a more robust pandemic response effort as evidence of community spread of COVID-19 mounts.
19 new novel coronavirus cases confirmed in Lincoln County
Health department officials announced 19 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Lincoln County on Sunday evening.
Health officials investigate possible cluster of COVID-19 cases
Officials announced the probe during the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lincoln County Health Board on July 8. The investigation was launched after testing revealed two new cases of COVID-19 in the county, said Public Health Manager Jennifer McCully.
County confirms new coronavirus case
Patient is a man in his 70s
It’s the first new confirmed coronavirus case in the county since April 5, officials said.
Local Black Lives Matter demonstration draws large crowd
Several hundred people gathered outside the Lincoln County Courthouse on June 11 for what Libby police officials described as a peaceful Black Lives Matter demonstration and associated counter protests.
Barricade situation in Libby ends peacefully
Authorities took one man into custody after he barricaded himself in a home near downtown Libby.
Lost hikers rescued from Kootenai National Forest
Officials with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced via social media the safe return of three missing hikers in the early morning hours of May 26.
School resource office proposal fails again at ballot box
For the second year in a row, Libby voters rejected raising taxes to pay for a school resource officer.
Bullock declares 'magical entities' essential workers
Gov. Steve Bullock issued a directive on April 9 that gives the Easter Bunny, Tooth Fairy and other magical creatures the leeway to continue working despite travel restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Third COVID-19 case confirmed in Lincoln County
Health department officials said all three cases are linked and stem from out-of-state exposure to COVID-19.
Second COVID-19 case detected in Lincoln County
Officials have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County.
First COVID-19 case detected in Lincoln County
Local health officials announced the first case of COVID-19 detected in Lincoln County on Wednesday evening.
Ingbretson receives deferred sentence for drug possession
A Libby woman arrested after authorities responded to a drug overdose in November received a deferred, three-year sentence in Lincoln County District Court on March 9.
Urban chicken ordinance comes home to roost
About a year-and-a-half after Libby officials allowed residents to keep chickens on their property, local authorities are raising concerns about how to house the poultry in instances of animal control enforcement.
County commissioners declare state of emergency
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners declared a countywide state of emergency in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic during its March 18 meeting.
Libby board taps Goodman as next superintendent
After a public questioning lasting more than an hour March 12, the Libby Public School Board offered former principal Ron Goodman the position of superintendent.
Possible mobile phone ban discussed by city ordinance committee
Libby City Council may soon consider whether to make using a mobile phone while driving an offense that potentially results in a traffic stop.
Savage pleads no contest to assaulting a peace officer
Prosecutors will drop a slew of charges against Alvin McKenzie Savage III after he pleaded no contest to a count of assault on a peace officer as part of a deal announced March 2.
Donoghue receives suspended sentence for drug charge
Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a suspended three-year sentence to Kathleen Marie Donoghue on March 2 after she pleaded guilty to a single count of criminal possession of dangerous drugs.
McCanse, Kocieda, Andreasen returned to planning board, zoning commission
Libby City Council reappointed several familiar faces to the municipality’s planning board and zoning commission March 2.
Ceramics shop owner offered second try at business license
Libby Mayor Brent Teske invited the owner of a proposed ceramics shop to reapply for a business license after city councilors denied her permission last month.
City wins $478k grant for wastewater upgrades
Rags, gloves, grease, hair and dentures, all of it trash and all of it ending up in Libby’s wastewater system over the years.
Ski club head demands investigation into county employee
The head of the local cross-country ski club wants Lincoln County commissioners to investigate a public employee after she raised concerns about the group’s infrastructure projects.
Accused Army deserter freed
Authorities have released a man held in the Lincoln County Detention Center accused of deserting the U.S. Army almost five decades ago.
Business district vote scheduled for March
The decision to create two controversial business districts in Libby will not go before city council until March at the earliest.