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
Troy enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions; road closure ordered for Libby OU3
Troy Volunteer Fire Department Chief D.J. Welch called for Stage 1 fire restrictions July 22 inside city limits.
Construction company owner accused of fraud pleads guilty
Joseph Anthony Tobiness, 52, was accused of four counts of forgery...
Top talent performing at Riverfront Blues Festival
Hosted by the Libby Revitalization Project, the festival will be held at the Riverfront Park Aug. 9-10.
Eureka man accused of shooting neighbor’s dog
According to the woman, the veterinarian said he could...
Troy man accused of fifth DUI
According to the affidavit of probable cause, Trooper Bryce Ford was driving on U.S. 2...
Late night hotel fracas leads to assault charge
Pape said when he spoke to Bennett the man was very intoxicated...
Multiple charges for Kalispell woman following hit-and-run crash
According to the affidavit of probable cause by Montana Highway Patrol trooper Virgil Sadewasser, Lundin was involved in...
City wades back into Flower Creek spoils pile discussion
The spoils pile, left following the construction of the newer dam in 2016 because the project was...
Second accused dog napper pleads not guilty
County deputy Andrew Smith and county detective Brandon Holzer investigated...
Local governments seek candidates for study commissions
The purpose of the study commission is to look at the existing form and powers of the local government and compare them with other forms available under the laws of the State of Montana.