SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Scott Shindledecker is the editor of The Western News. He covers public safety, city, county, sports and outdoors news. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism. He has been the sports and outdoors editor for the Courier-Express newspaper in DuBois, Pa., and worked for Hagadone Montana newspapers in Northwest Montana. He can be reached at 406-293-4124 or sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.
Recent Stories
Lady Trojans run record to 9-0 with wins over Plains, TFalls
A day later, Troy won a big game over the Lady Blue Hawks...
Libby firefighters extinguish Kootenai River Road blaze
Twenty-one firefighters were on the scene along with...
Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area
Holzer believed Watts would arrive on an Amtrak train...
Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer
Officials said the adult female bear had a single yearling cub that was found on site, unharmed.
Fire crews douse multiple blazes in north Lincoln Co.
Fire Adapted Kootenai also provided considerable information to help those planning controlled burns.
Lady Trojans softball enjoy perfect start to season
After a 26-0 beat down of visiting Priest River, Idaho in three innings on a warm...
Farmer, Watson lead way for Libby track and field
Farmer dominated the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs.
County Port Authority accused of more secret business dealings
Torgison’s application asserts that the Port Authority is contemplating selling property to...
Troy, Libby hosting several Easter Week events
Good Friday will see the Troy community’s first cross walk at 11 a.m. The meeting place will be at the Troy Christian Fellowship Church, 78 Lake Creek Road. The walk will end at Roosevelt Park with a worship service and a brief message.
Black bear, wild turkey hunting seasons begin April 15
Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 and 104.