County Port Authority accused of more secret business dealings
Torgison’s application asserts that the Port Authority is contemplating selling property to...
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.
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
Farmer dominated the 1,600- and 3,200-meter runs.
Libby man sentenced to state prison for burglary charge
Cuffe mentioned Admire's extensive criminal history while delivering...
Libby Loggers tennis sweeps Bigfork
For the girls varsity, Maggie Fantozzi rallied from a first-set loss to beat...
Police chase suspect enters guilty plea
Covey pleaded to seven counts of felony...
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
Also, the Loggertown Baseball Club is hosting a youth baseball tournament June 14-15 at the Remp Fields.
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...
Convicted rapist sentenced to Montana State Prison
Brickey must register as a Tier 1 sex offender and was ordered to pay $879 in restitution...
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...
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.
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.
Libby woman guilty of dealing illegal drugs
On Nov. 15, Det. Holskey met with Rowe at her motor home...
Troy man admits guilt in arson case
Troy Volunteer Fire Department members had extinguished the blaze and...
Gravel Pit Fire arsonist headed to Deer Lodge
Cuffe followed the terms of the plea deal that...
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
The 64th annual show, according to information at igniterscarclub.com, begins Thursday, Aug. 14 with the High Stakes Poker Run.
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.”
Miss Montana visits Kootenai Valley Head Start programs
Wolfensberger has been traveling the state giving presentations on the benefits of music education.
Eureka man accused of sex assault
The alleged victim said he met...
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
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
It resulted in her needing several skin grafts, requiring numerous trips...
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
In the Gehring Field burglary case, it had been the site of vandalism...
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'
Karacters President Brian Bell decided the previous collaboration with...
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
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
Erik Lynn McQueen, 41, who has multiple prior convictions for assault and...
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
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
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
In 2009, Christopher Michael Haines, 42, of Libby was given a...
Four locals accused in kidnapping conspiracy
Det. Holskey and Det. Brandon Holzer met with...
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
The Trojans are enjoying their best season since 2011-12 when...
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
According to charging documents, Montana Highway Patrol Tpr. Virgil Sadewasser reported...
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
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
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.
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.
Germany reaches deal with county in youth assault case
Germany worked at Libby Public Schools from 2002 until his resignation following the assault accusation.
State continues work to protect wild lands in Northwest Montana
The new easement would encompass forestlands in the Cabinet Mountains between Kalispell and Libby.
More charges for Libby man accused in transgender incident
According to the probable cause statement by county deputy Christopher Pape, he was...
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
The 80-room hotel in a multiple-floor story building will also feature...