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
Former Troy resident pleads not guilty to abandoning puppies
Deputy Brandon Huff responded, spoke with shelter staff and deputy Smith and was told there were 17 dogs in the boxes.
Ian Smith resigns Libby City councilor seat
Smith must live in Troy to be a member of the force and his change in residency means he can not be a city councilor in Libby.
Troy woman pleads not guilty to endangering toddler
According to charging documents, Montana Highway Patrol Tpr. Virgil Sadewasser reported...
Freezing rain, flood warnings issued for Northwest Montana
According to the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency, forecasters in Missoula indicated a probability of an inch of rain in the valleys, 1.5 inches in the north end of the county and 2-plus inches in the Cabinet Mountains.
Germany reaches deal with county in youth assault case
Germany worked at Libby Public Schools from 2002 until his resignation following the assault accusation.
State continues work to protect wild lands in Northwest Montana
The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.
Dissatisfaction growing over Trump policies, actions
Last week in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse, Roesler-Begalke’s publicly illustrated his displeasure with the actions of Pres. Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
More charges for Libby man accused in transgender incident
According to the probable cause statement by county deputy Christopher Pape, he was...
Comfort Inn coming to Libby’s Kootenai Business Park
The 80-room hotel in a multiple-floor story building will also feature...
Troy basketball teams celebrate Senior Night
The Trojans are back in action this weekend in St. Ignatius at the 7B tournament.