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NEWS

Montana non-profit launches statewide movement to address foster care crisis

The number of children in Montana still waiting for a family currently outnumbers the families available to care for them by two-to-one.

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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...

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April 1 deer, elk permit deadline looms

Remember, April 1 is the deadline to apply for deer and elk permits. May 1 is the deadline to apply …

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Troy VFW Auxiliary supporting local veterans in need

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

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Libby councilors OK distracted driving ordinance

Following a 3-2 vote Monday at the city council meeting, Libby became the latest Montana community to...

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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.

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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...

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Federal appeals court sides with corner-crossing hunters in Wyoming dispute

A three-judge panel upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of four hunters facing civil trespassing charges.

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Libby Legion Auxiliary, library celebrates Women's History Month

Auxiliary members presented a number of publications to the library...

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New deadline to enroll kids in Libby preschool

Due to changes at the state level in 2024, open enrollment begins April 1, 2025, and must be completed by …

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Libby man pleads guilty to burglarizing baseball field

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

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State House passes another bill taking aim at asbestos claimants

“We’re talking about Libby, Montana,” said Rep. Zooey Zephyr, D-Missoula, at a March 1 House Judiciary Committee meeting.

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USDA releases new county data on poverty, population, unemployment and education

These numbers reflect ongoing economic challenges in the county and underscore the...

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Volunteer hunter, bowhunter education instructors honored at Kalispell workshop

20 Years Hunter Education: David Noble, Libby

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Libby truck wreck

Libby Volunteer Ambulance, Libby Police Department...

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Libby Senior Center Menu for March 2025

Staff is asking those that want to reserve a meal call the center 24 hours in advance. The number is …

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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 …

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Troy VFW honors students, teacher for academic work

Winners of the local Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy writing contest were honored with pins and cash rewards for …

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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 …

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Residents endorse state plans to add acreage to conservation easement

At a March 5 public meeting, long-time Happy’s Inn resident Mark Maskill praised the plan as a “common sense solution” …

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