SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
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.
Recent Stories
New wolf hunting, trapping regs approved
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several new wolf hunting and trapping regulations on Friday.
Man headed to prison for vehicular assault
A northwest Montana man who nearly killed two local people while driving high on meth last year is headed to the Montana State Prison.
State takes aim at scents, lures in CWD fight
In an effort to limit the spread of chronic wasting disease, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is poised to curb the use of cover scents and lures hunters use in pursuit of game animals.
Procession honors Kila boy who succumbed to rare condition
Maverick Bench has come home.
Commission OKs purchase of Lost Trail easement
Terry Zink of Marion is a lifelong bowhunter and houndsman and his comment about the Lost Trail Conservation easement was brief, but meaningful.
Trial halted for woman accused of hitting girl with vehicle
The trial of a Fortine woman accused of striking a little girl while driving on U.S. 93 near Whitefish more than one year ago has been halted as the case has moved into mediation.
Man found guilty of vandalizing Ten Commandments monument in Kalispell
A man accused of vandalizing a Ten Commandments monument at the Flathead County Courthouse in Kalispell earlier this summer was found guilty Monday in Flathead County District Court.
Deputies find missing child
A missing Columbia Falls baby has been found safe in Lincoln County, and an AMBER Alert was canceled Tuesday morning.
AUTHORITIES: MAN DROWNS IN MCGREGOR LAKE
Officials on Tuesday were investigating the death of a man who apparently drowned in McGregor Lake, west of Marion.