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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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Idle hands are not his
June 27, 2025 7 a.m.

Idle hands are not his

In 2021, the passing of Fr. Richard Kluk left St. Joseph’s without a priest.

No jail time for Yaak man guilty in police pursuit
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No jail time for Yaak man guilty in police pursuit

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Organizers prepare for Libby Dam 50th anniversary
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Organizers prepare for Libby Dam 50th anniversary

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Rain a helping hand to crews working Wolf Syrup Fire

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Proposed CARD Clinic sale on hold
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Attorneys wrangle over county's land deal with local businessman
June 24, 2025 7 a.m.

Attorneys wrangle over county's land deal with local businessman

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County to hold public hearing on pet license, impoundment fees
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County to hold public hearing on pet license, impoundment fees

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Libby man pleads not guilty in son's shooting death
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Libby man pleads not guilty in son's shooting death

When District Judge Matt Cuffe asked the defendant if he...

Weather officials predicting wet, cold weekend
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Weather officials predicting wet, cold weekend

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