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Libby firefighters extinguish Kootenai River Road blaze
April 22, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby firefighters extinguish Kootenai River Road blaze

Twenty-one firefighters were on the scene along with...

Lady Trojans run record to 9-0 with wins over Plains, TFalls
April 22, 2025 7 a.m.

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...

Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area
April 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Authorities say Libby man brought fentanyl to area

Holzer believed Watts would arrive on an Amtrak train...

Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer
April 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Shed hunter kills charging grizzly near Dupuyer

Officials said the adult female bear had a single yearling cub that was found on site, unharmed.

Lady Trojans softball enjoy perfect start to season
April 18, 2025 7 a.m.

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...

Fire crews douse multiple blazes in north Lincoln Co.
April 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Fire crews douse multiple blazes in north Lincoln Co.

Fire Adapted Kootenai also provided considerable information to help those planning controlled burns.

Troy, Libby hosting several Easter Week events
April 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy, Libby hosting several Easter Week events

Good Friday will see the Troy community’s first cross walk at 11 a.m. The meeting place will be at the Troy Christian Fellowship Church, 78 Lake Creek Road. The walk will end at Roosevelt Park with a worship service and a brief message.

County Port Authority accused of more secret business dealings
April 15, 2025 7 a.m.

County Port Authority accused of more secret business dealings

Torgison’s application asserts that the Port Authority is contemplating selling property to...

Black bear, wild turkey hunting seasons begin April 15
April 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Black bear, wild turkey hunting seasons begin April 15

Some of the top bear-producing Management Units in the state are 100, 101, 103 and 104.

Farmer, Watson lead way for Libby track and field
April 15, 2025 7 a.m.

Farmer, Watson lead way for Libby track and field

Farmer dominated the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs.

Police chase suspect enters guilty plea
April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Police chase suspect enters guilty plea

Covey pleaded to seven counts of felony...

Libby Public Schools seek mill levy for maintenance costs
April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby Public Schools seek mill levy for maintenance costs

School Superintendent Ron Goodman said the levy would be permanent and generate $250,000 annually.

Libby's event calendar filling up following council approvals
April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby's event calendar filling up following council approvals

Also, the Loggertown Baseball Club is hosting a youth baseball tournament June 14-15 at the Remp Fields.

Libby Loggers tennis sweeps Bigfork
April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby Loggers tennis sweeps Bigfork

For the girls varsity, Maggie Fantozzi rallied from a first-set loss to beat...

Libby man sentenced to state prison for burglary charge
April 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man sentenced to state prison for burglary charge

Cuffe mentioned Admire's extensive criminal history while delivering...

Convicted rapist sentenced to Montana State Prison
April 8, 2025 7 a.m.

Convicted rapist sentenced to Montana State Prison

Brickey must register as a Tier 1 sex offender and was ordered to pay $879 in restitution...

Suit alleges county officials violated open meeting, public participation laws
April 8, 2025 7 a.m.

Suit alleges county officials violated open meeting, public participation laws

The suit alleges that Torgison became aware last month the Port Authority entered into transactions with...

County election admin placed on administrative leave
April 4, 2025 7 a.m.

County election admin placed on administrative leave

Melanie Howell, hired to run the county’s elections in May 2023 following the resignation of Paula Buff, was put on...

Libby woman guilty of dealing illegal drugs
April 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby woman guilty of dealing illegal drugs

On Nov. 15, Det. Holskey met with Rowe at her motor home...

Libby woman accused of kidnapping also faces drug charges
April 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby woman accused of kidnapping also faces drug charges

Waldron, who was arrested March 4 by Lincoln County officers, also appeared in district court Monday.

Yaak residents ramp up Community Hall rehab efforts
April 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Yaak residents ramp up Community Hall rehab efforts

The hall, which will see its 100th birthday this summer on July 4, is in dire need of rehabilitation to keep it going another 100 years.

April 1, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy man admits guilt in arson case

Troy Volunteer Fire Department members had extinguished the blaze and...

Troy VFW Auxiliary offers free yard work help to area vets
March 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy VFW Auxiliary offers free yard work help to area vets

Auxiliary President Deanna Nelson began a program for Libby and Troy veterans...

City approves Mineral Avenue closures for 406 Day, Ignite the Nites
March 28, 2025 7 a.m.

City approves Mineral Avenue closures for 406 Day, Ignite the Nites

The 64th annual show, according to information at igniterscarclub.com, begins Thursday, Aug. 14 with the High Stakes Poker Run.

Gravel Pit Fire arsonist headed to Deer Lodge
March 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Gravel Pit Fire arsonist headed to Deer Lodge

Cuffe followed the terms of the plea deal that...

Miss Montana visits Kootenai Valley Head Start programs
March 25, 2025 7 a.m.

Miss Montana visits Kootenai Valley Head Start programs

Wolfensberger has been traveling the state giving presentations on the benefits of music education.

Young musicians herald spring’s arrival at Memorial Center
March 25, 2025 7 a.m.

Young musicians herald spring’s arrival at Memorial Center

A fundraiser, sponsored by the Rotary of Kootenai Valley, for the Libby middle and high school bands will be held Thursday, March 27 at the Dome Theater, featuring actor Jack Black’s “School of Rock.”

March 25, 2025 7 a.m.

Eureka man accused of sex assault

The alleged victim said he met...

Libby man admits guilt in assault with a weapon case
March 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man admits guilt in assault with a weapon case

According to police reports, Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from a...

Kolp picked to join Libby City Council
March 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Kolp picked to join Libby City Council

During questioning by council members, Kolp said the idea of being a council member snuck up on him.

Troy VFW Auxiliary supporting local veterans in need
March 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy VFW Auxiliary supporting local veterans in need

It resulted in her needing several skin grafts, requiring numerous trips...

Red Dog’s return brings life to “Top to Dog”
March 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Red Dog’s return brings life to “Top to Dog”

With the return of the Red Dog, so came the return of the Top to Dog...

Libby man pleads guilty to burglarizing baseball field
March 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads guilty to burglarizing baseball field

In the Gehring Field burglary case, it had been the site of vandalism...

Transient man gets state prison time for police chase conviction
March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Transient man gets state prison time for police chase conviction

Lee, who was held in the Lincoln County Detention Center before being taken to the facility...

Local performers, students excel in 'High School Musical'
March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Local performers, students excel in 'High School Musical'

Karacters President Brian Bell decided the previous collaboration with...

March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Oregon man sentenced in West Kootenai gun theft

According to a narrative by county deputy Bo Pitman, the offense came to light following a disturbance call New Year’s Day 2024...

Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit
March 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Judge rules for developer, county in Chain of Lakes suit

Parks Family Real Estate and Happy’s RV Park wants to build a 21-acre park which would include 69 recreational vehicle sites and 20 tent sites. The park would be located just north of U.S. 2 across from Happy’s Inn.

Libby convict returned to jail after violating release terms
March 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby convict returned to jail after violating release terms

Erik Lynn McQueen, 41, who has multiple prior convictions for assault and...

County awards landfill expansion contract to Washington firm
March 11, 2025 7 a.m.

County awards landfill expansion contract to Washington firm

County Health Department Director Kathi Hooper said her research through GreatWest Engineering indicated...

State alleges LPD officer offered underage woman alcohol, solicited sex
March 7, 2025 7 a.m.

State alleges LPD officer offered underage woman alcohol, solicited sex

Buckner became the subject of a state investigation in 2024 following a complaint made against him.

Man caught following chase in Libby Dam area by county, federal law officers
March 5, 2025 12:15 p.m.

Man caught following chase in Libby Dam area by county, federal law officers

The man, who a county officer said was not a local resident, was described as having a violent history.

Libby child molester accused of violating release terms
March 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby child molester accused of violating release terms

In 2009, Christopher Michael Haines, 42, of Libby was given a...

Four locals accused in kidnapping conspiracy
March 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Four locals accused in kidnapping conspiracy

Det. Holskey and Det. Brandon Holzer met with...

Troy Dollar General store opening in mid March
March 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy Dollar General store opening in mid March

Troy City Council approved a business license for the operation at its Feb. 18 meeting.

Trojans in Hamilton for Class B Divisional Basketball
February 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Trojans in Hamilton for Class B Divisional Basketball

The Trojans are enjoying their best season since 2011-12 when...

Aver ordered to pay county $20,000 for animal care
February 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Aver ordered to pay county $20,000 for animal care

According to a court document filed Jan. 10, Steven David Aver, 64, and county Attorney Marcia Boris agreed to a pretrial diversion agreement...

Troy woman pleads not guilty to endangering toddler
February 25, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy woman pleads not guilty to endangering toddler

According to charging documents, Montana Highway Patrol Tpr. Virgil Sadewasser reported...

Ian Smith resigns Libby City councilor seat
February 25, 2025 7 a.m.

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.

Former Troy resident pleads not guilty to abandoning puppies
February 25, 2025 7 a.m.

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.

Freezing rain, flood warnings issued for Northwest Montana
February 21, 2025 2 p.m.

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.