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
Area fire crews battle wild fire near Happy's Inn
The West Camp Fire was called in at about...
Libby gifted students' project benefits those in need
The growing concerns of area homeless and food insecurity led the group to put on a food drive and donate the collection.
Libby Volunteer Fire crews douse structure fire
The call came in after 3 p.m. at a residence on Cherry Creek Drive.
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...
Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer
Officials said the adult female bear had a single yearling cub that was found on site, unharmed.
Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area
Holzer believed Watts would arrive on an Amtrak train...
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.