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Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends

He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.

Troy woman pleads guilty to driving drunk with infant in car
December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy woman pleads guilty to driving drunk with infant in car

The plea deal calls for a five-year suspended sentence on the endangerment charge and a...

December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain wrestlers 11th at Wild Memorial Tournament

Libby returns to the mat Jan. 3-4 at the Ronan Tournament.

City workers place new stop signs on Mineral Avenue
December 27, 2024 7 a.m.

City workers place new stop signs on Mineral Avenue

The stop signs mean both intersections are four-way stops.

Logger boys basketball improves to 3-1
December 24, 2024 7 a.m.

Logger boys basketball improves to 3-1

Ryan Beagle banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer to increase the Libby lead to four points, 15-11.

Loggers girls basketball rolls to first win over Stevensville
December 24, 2024 7 a.m.

Loggers girls basketball rolls to first win over Stevensville

There wasn’t much drama against the Yellowjackets after Stevensville led...

Superb free throw shooting carries Loggers past Eureka
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Superb free throw shooting carries Loggers past Eureka

Led by three seniors, the Loggers hit 19 of 22 from the stripe.

Greenchain grab dual meet triumph over Eureka
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain grab dual meet triumph over Eureka

103-pounder Levi Nick opened the action with a pin in 4:27 of Eureka’s Trent Shay.

Eureka Lady Lions hold off Libby, secure Battle of Kootenai
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka Lady Lions hold off Libby, secure Battle of Kootenai

Libby (0-3) trailed by 11 after one quarter, 12 at the half and 14 after three quarters.

Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor
December 20, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor

In the charging document, Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack attended a regular, weekly meeting Dec. 10 of the Student at Risk Counsel at Libby High School.

Greenchain claim second at Kinney Classic
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain claim second at Kinney Classic

The Greenchain had one champion in 110-pounder Tristin Rogers and five other placewinners.

Troy boys basketball enjoys best start since 2008
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy boys basketball enjoys best start since 2008

A records check indicates the 2008-09 season was when a Tony Smith-coached Troy team began the season 4-0.

Troy girls basketball shows improvement in 1-1 start
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Troy girls basketball shows improvement in 1-1 start

Friday, Dec. 13, Troy rolled to a 76-40 win over Alberton.

Bull Lake Road residents seek lower speed limit
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Bull Lake Road residents seek lower speed limit

Some residents of the Savage Lake community in south Lincoln County want to see a decrease in the speed limit on Highway 56.

Libby High School band shares Christmas spirit
December 17, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby High School band shares Christmas spirit

In addition to performances by the jazz and concert bands as well as the percussion ensemble, several solo ensembles treated the hundreds in attendance to sounds of the season.

Two people taken to hospital following U.S. 2 wreck
December 13, 2024 7 a.m.

Two people taken to hospital following U.S. 2 wreck

Libby Volunteer Ambulance transported two people to Cabinet Peaks Medical Center for treatment...

December 13, 2024 7 a.m.

Thieves steal Troy man's buck, hunting gear

Bob Swiden, 74, was hunting about three miles up the Yaak River Road when he bagged the big buck.

Criminal charges stacking up for Libby man
December 13, 2024 7 a.m.

Criminal charges stacking up for Libby man

The alleged probation violation includes charges from Wheatland County where federal and local authorities are investigating Devine.

December 13, 2024 7 a.m.

Accused rapist charged again following release from custody

According to the charging document filed by County Attorney Marcia Boris, Springer was charged with...

Schnackenberg stepping down as county coroner
December 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Schnackenberg stepping down as county coroner

Schnackenberg has served as the deputy coroner and coroner for the last...

Greenchain wrestlers claim second at Owen Invitational
December 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Greenchain wrestlers claim second at Owen Invitational

Greenchain wrestlers enjoyed top six placewinner performances by nine wrestlers while...

December 10, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man faces animal cruelty charges

The charges include three felony counts of animal cruelty and three misdemeanors...

Libby man faces another assault charge
December 6, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man faces another assault charge

McQueen is being held in the detention center on $75,000 bail.

Libby woman gets prison time after failed drug tests
December 6, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby woman gets prison time after failed drug tests

She will be screened for possible admission to Passages Women’s Center, an addiction treatment facility in Billings.

Donations pave way for Turner Mountain's new snowmobile
December 6, 2024 7 a.m.

Donations pave way for Turner Mountain's new snowmobile

Rounding out the fundraising were several generous donations by private parties, totaling $4,450.

Rexford man pleads to assaulting girlfriend
December 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Rexford man pleads to assaulting girlfriend

The victim, who has a 2-year-old child with...

Eureka man pleads guilty to felony drug charge
December 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Eureka man pleads guilty to felony drug charge

Dunsing first appeared in Lincoln County District Court and pleaded...

Ryggs Johnston storms to Australian Open title
December 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Ryggs Johnston storms to Australian Open title

The 24-year-old carded a closing 68 at Kingston Heath to finish 18 under par while taking home the Stonehaven Cup.

Libby man hospitalized following house fire
December 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man hospitalized following house fire

Fire crews, Libby Volunteer Ambulance, Libby Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and Flathead Electric were on the scene...

Libby Councilors OKs stop signs on Mineral Avenue
December 3, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Councilors OKs stop signs on Mineral Avenue

Libby City councilors approved a number of new traffic restrictions during Monday’s meeting aimed at making Mineral Avenue a safer place for pedestrians and motorists.

November 29, 2024 7 a.m.

Former Libby man accused of custodial interference

The grandmother then had to obtain a court order to...

LHS choir members named All-Northwest performers
November 29, 2024 7 a.m.

LHS choir members named All-Northwest performers

Long-time music teacher Lorraine Braun lauded senior Keyera Haischer, Caleb Hart and freshman Vivian Cole for...

State OKs $ for natural resource work in county
November 29, 2024 7 a.m.

State OKs $ for natural resource work in county

Locally, state officials held a meeting in Libby earlier this summer and accepted written comments suggesting how the money should be spent.

November 29, 2024 7 a.m.

Warrant issued for Troy man accused of partner assault

But Kelso missed a pre-trial conference on...

Boswell Jr. takes over as new Troy mayor
November 29, 2024 7 a.m.

Boswell Jr. takes over as new Troy mayor

Councilor Tyler Roland Boswell Jr. was sworn in Monday, Nov. 18.

Gehring Memorial Field cameras lead to burglary arrest
November 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Gehring Memorial Field cameras lead to burglary arrest

The coach had security video of the incident and believed items were stolen.

Mineral Avenue business owners seek safety changes
November 26, 2024 7 a.m.

Mineral Avenue business owners seek safety changes

Also talked about were the failure of motorists to stop at the crosswalks...

One man dead in Frazey Loop incident
November 25, 2024 10:30 a.m.

One man dead in Frazey Loop incident

Based on statements from the victim, witnesses and...

Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance
November 22, 2024 7 a.m.

Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance

To become an EMT, individuals must be certified by...

November 22, 2024 7 a.m.

Two jailed after alleged separate police chases

Allen is facing several misdemeanor charges, including...

November 22, 2024 7 a.m.

LOR hosting second volunteer drive Saturday at Memorial Center

Pastries from the Amish Farm to Market, Tiffany's, Coffee from Camp Creek Roasters and an assortment...

November 22, 2024 7 a.m.

County announces new info on Green Box sites

The new hours of operation begin Monday, Nov. 25 and the schedule, provided by county...

Libby's government study commission ready for work
November 22, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby's government study commission ready for work

D.C. Orr, Karen Dinkins and Vince Backen will spend the next...

New felony charge for Washington man convicted of indecent exposure
November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

New felony charge for Washington man convicted of indecent exposure

A Washington man hauled off an Amtrak train in Libby after...

Libby's Johnston earns European Tour card for '25
November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby's Johnston earns European Tour card for '25

The DP World Tour is known as the PGA European Tour and features the top pro golfers in Europe.

Libby Elementary School students enjoy Red Ribbon festivities
November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby Elementary School students enjoy Red Ribbon festivities

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t.

November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Montana DEQ stops public review of Montanore Mine permits

According to a news release from DEQ, Public Notice No. MT-24-13 incorrectly indicated that the purpose...

November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Green Box sites affected in county deal to haul trash

Evergreen did agree to a two-year deal to take care of garbage pickup until the county is ready to take over.

November 19, 2024 7 a.m.

Libby man takes Alford plea in road rage incident

According to the alleged victim, Swartzenberger pulled on to U.S. 2 near...

Elderly Libby man accused of exposing himself
November 15, 2024 7 a.m.

Elderly Libby man accused of exposing himself

Paxson was taken into custody Oct. 13.