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SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER

The Western News

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.

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Grizzly-human encounters picking up in Northwest Montana
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Grizzly-human encounters picking up in Northwest Montana

he encounter occurred last Thursday on the trail which is located off of Callahan Creek Road.

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County commission OKs Port Authority reorganization

During the public comment portion of the hearing, a number of residents expressed concerns and doubt about the decision...

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Libby to interview Idaho educator for principal opening

All board interviews are open to the public and a short executive session after the interview is possible.

Libby woman charged with criminal child endangerment
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Libby woman charged with criminal child endangerment

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Man officials accused of dealing fentanyl locally gets prison time
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Man officials accused of dealing fentanyl locally gets prison time

Watts agreed to a plea deal May 19 in which he accepted responsibility for...

Libby seeks involvement in Mineral Avenue improvement plan
July 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby seeks involvement in Mineral Avenue improvement plan

City officials are looking at ways to improve Mineral Avenue from the BNSF Train Depot to Seventh Street at Lincoln Boulevard.

Speed to burn: Ford Mustang GTD comes to Libby
July 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Speed to burn: Ford Mustang GTD comes to Libby

The Mustang was the first one delivered to Montana as well as in the western U.S. in 2025, Andreessen said.

Libby man sentenced on animal cruelty charges
July 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man sentenced on animal cruelty charges

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Area SAR teams dedicated to their mission
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Area SAR teams dedicated to their mission

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EPA hosting meeting on Superfund cleanup work
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EPA hosting meeting on Superfund cleanup work

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in the Ponderosa Room at Libby City Hall.

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