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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.

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.

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.

Germany reaches deal with county in youth assault case
February 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Germany reaches deal with county in youth assault case

Germany worked at Libby Public Schools from 2002 until his resignation following the assault accusation.

Dissatisfaction growing over Trump policies, actions
February 21, 2025 7 a.m.

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.

State continues work to protect wild lands in Northwest Montana
February 21, 2025 7 a.m.

State continues work to protect wild lands in Northwest Montana

The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.

Troy basketball teams celebrate Senior Night
February 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy basketball teams celebrate Senior Night

The Trojans are back in action this weekend in St. Ignatius at the 7B tournament.

Comfort Inn coming to Libby’s Kootenai Business Park
February 18, 2025 7 a.m.

Comfort Inn coming to Libby’s Kootenai Business Park

The 80-room hotel in a multiple-floor story building will also feature...

More charges for Libby man accused in transgender incident
February 18, 2025 7 a.m.

More charges for Libby man accused in transgender incident

According to the probable cause statement by county deputy Christopher Pape, he was...

Troy man sentenced in West Kootenai road rage incident
February 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy man sentenced in West Kootenai road rage incident

Reid’s case began at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, according to...

Troy High School Drama Club puts on a show to remember
February 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Troy High School Drama Club puts on a show to remember

Despite some unforeseen setbacks, Troy High School Auditorium hosted two shows Friday and Saturday evening.

Local woman pleads to DUI with child in car
February 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Local woman pleads to DUI with child in car

According to the supplemental narrative by county deputy Ben Fisher, his shift was about to end...

Libby's Siefke wins Halfway House pike derby
February 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby's Siefke wins Halfway House pike derby

But a well-timed cold snap built a good 10 inches on the 107-acre lake...

February 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man accused of assaulting jail guard, burglary

After Harsh was taken into custody the first time, he was accused of striking and kicking a detention officer during a Dec. 31, 2024, incident.

Greenchain wrestlers send 15 to state tournament
February 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Greenchain wrestlers send 15 to state tournament

Led by senior Riley Orr's win at 118 pounds, he and 14 other Greenchain wrestlers will...

Libby woman sentenced in drug possession case
February 11, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby woman sentenced in drug possession case

According to her terms of release, Willey is not allowed to use or possess alcohol, dangerous drugs or weapons.

Rexford man sentenced for partner assault
February 7, 2025 7 a.m.

Rexford man sentenced for partner assault

She told the deputy she was sleeping on the couch when Sims started...

County officials continue effort to improve animal shelter
February 7, 2025 7 a.m.

County officials continue effort to improve animal shelter

The commissioners were unanimous in their support for the county to run the facility.

February 7, 2025 7 a.m.

Berm jumping leads to felony charge

After getting a description of the man from the employee, Pitman spoke to...

Libby man pleads not guilty to violating protective order
February 7, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads not guilty to violating protective order

According to charging documents, Judge Cuffe issued a Temporary Order of Protection Nov. 7, 2024, against...

Local health care providers get training in sepsis
February 7, 2025 7 a.m.

Local health care providers get training in sepsis

Wednesday, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center hosted a special training event for its...

February 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Former Troy woman accused in puppy abandonment case

According to the charging document, county dispatch deputy got a call in the early evening hours of Feb. 1, 2024, about a passerby finding...

County hosting multiple ice fishing tourneys
February 4, 2025 7 a.m.

County hosting multiple ice fishing tourneys

This weekend, the hot spot will be Bull Lake for its Ninth Annual Ice Fishing Derby.

Greenchain wrestlers wrap up memorable week with safe homecoming
February 4, 2025 7 a.m.

Greenchain wrestlers wrap up memorable week with safe homecoming

The Greenchain never made it all the way up Highway 37 after the bus...

January 31, 2025 7 a.m.

Lincoln County Crisis Response Team in limbo

The news about the Crisis Response Team’s demise was circulating before it...

Winter Tracks welcomes area youth to nature's wonders
January 31, 2025 7 a.m.

Winter Tracks welcomes area youth to nature's wonders

The American badger was part of James’ presentation on...

Losing streaks continue for Libby hoops teams
January 31, 2025 7 a.m.

Losing streaks continue for Libby hoops teams

Newcomer Bransen Holzer was next with 11 points and Isaac Lamere added 10.

Washington man arrested in Libby pleads to federal gun charges
January 31, 2025 7 a.m.

Washington man arrested in Libby pleads to federal gun charges

Brown was removed from an Amtrak train Jan. 9, 2024, in Libby after the indecent exposure incident.

J. Neils bull statue getting some company
January 28, 2025 7 a.m.

J. Neils bull statue getting some company

Harman said he got a grant from the LOR Foundation to pay for the new structure.

Libby man pleads guilty to head butting girlfriend
January 28, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man pleads guilty to head butting girlfriend

District Judge Matt Cuffe ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set Spady’s sentencing for March 10.

Trojans run win streak to three after beating Eureka
January 24, 2025 7 a.m.

Trojans run win streak to three after beating Eureka

Troy is 7-3 overall and leads 7B with a 5-0 record. Tuesday’s win over the Lions was...

January 24, 2025 7 a.m.

Feds seek comment on Montanore Mine project

Montanore Minerals wants to conduct mineral exploration activities, primarily for copper and silver...

January 24, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man charged in pepper spray incident at local store

Charging documents indicate Ludwick was having a problem with the cashier being...

Libby bridge to be named in honor of Vietnam vet
January 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby bridge to be named in honor of Vietnam vet

“This is a man who could have taken a deferment and not went, but that’s not what Arthur did,” Cuffe said.

County man sentenced for drug offenses
January 21, 2025 7 a.m.

County man sentenced for drug offenses

Dunsing was first accused of five offenses, including four felonies.

Trojans rally in second half to beat Superior
January 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Trojans rally in second half to beat Superior

The Trojans (5-3) broke a three-game losing streak with the win as they work to overcome a...

Former high school principal pleads not guilty to assaulting student
January 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Former high school principal pleads not guilty to assaulting student

Germany worked at Libby Public Schools from 2002 until...

Libby man gets deferred sentence in road-rage incident
January 21, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man gets deferred sentence in road-rage incident

Swartzenberger, who appeared with his attorney...

Libby High School students seek welding certification
January 17, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby High School students seek welding certification

Nearly two dozen current Loggers have passed their G1 American Welding Certification Test while two others have passed their G3 test.

Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire
January 17, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby apartment complex heavily damaged in fire

The call came in at about 2 p.m. for a fire at the...

Libby man dies in motorhome fire
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Libby man dies in motorhome fire

Nineteen firefighters were on the scene of the blaze for 2 1/2 hours as well as...

Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Deer Lodge man pleads guilty to rape

A plea deal calls for Brickey to receive a...

Greenchain wrestlers sweep dual against CFalls, Bigfork
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Greenchain wrestlers sweep dual against CFalls, Bigfork

Forfeits played prominently in all the matches as the visiting teams struggled to fill weight classes.

Frenchtown sweeps Libby in high school hoops
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Frenchtown sweeps Libby in high school hoops

Hosting two hot-shooting squads from Frenchtown resulted in...

Feds say no to grizzly delisting
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Feds say no to grizzly delisting

In 2023, the agency said the Greater Yellowstone population was at 1,030 while the NCDE population was 1,163.

Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty
January 14, 2025 7 a.m.

Gravel Pit Fire arsonist pleads guilty

A plea deal calls for him to receive a 20-year sentence, with...

January 10, 2025 7 a.m.

Forest officials plan thinning work near Libby

Kootenai National Forest Libby Ranger District has proposed a project in the Bobtail and Lower Pipe Creek areas that would include logging on nearly 3,000 acres of federal land in a tract of nearly 3,600 acres.

Local bar owner accused of assaulting woman in own establishment
January 10, 2025 7 a.m.

Local bar owner accused of assaulting woman in own establishment

When Luthey spoke with the alleged victim, she said she was in the bar when...

Beagle takes over principal duties at Libby Middle High School
January 10, 2025 7 a.m.

Beagle takes over principal duties at Libby Middle High School

Beagle is taking on the added responsibilities following the...