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Cabinet Peaks welcomes new Emergency Department Medical Director

Dr. Weeks brings a strong background in emergency medicine...

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Dr. Richard S. “Dick” Wood funeral procession

Dr. Richard S. “Dick” Wood

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Officials host public meeting for those affected by severe weather

It will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Ponderosa Room at Libby City Hall.

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Troy man sentenced in stabbing incident

Glaze was first charged in Lincoln County Justice Court with...

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Community briefs

David Thompson Search and Rescue is hosting an avalanche seminar this weekend.

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Odd weather doesn't stop Fisher River Fire Rescue's fish derby

Nearly 400 anglers still signed up to try their luck for...

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Sheriff’s office blotter

A woman called to report her ex-boyfriend sent her a video of him burning her dresser on her front lawn.

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Convict returned to county on alleged probation violation

Galloway was scheduled to appear Monday in...

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Libby man sentenced for strangling girlfriend

But Brown did an about-face...

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Many Montana cities record historically warm winter temperatures

Weather records show the winter of 2025-2025 clustered near historic extremes across much of the state.

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Libby hosting Lincoln County Spelling Bee Feb. 19

Competition begins at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the Maki Theater in Libby.

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County school trustee, elected official races looking lively

Incumbent Darren Short is joined by Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack and Troy Police officer Ian Smith.

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Officials seek community patience as flood work continues

Following massive and widespread flooding in south Lincoln County...

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Feds sued for wolverine management failures

Scientists estimate that a few hundred wolverines currently inhabit mountain ranges in the contiguous United States.

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Mine expansion talk revives selenium pollution concerns

One study conducted by the United States Geologic Survey found that selenium concentrations in the Elk River increased by 581% …

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Sweetheart Market performers

The day also featured special performers...

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Libby native qualifies for Olympic freeski slopestyle finals

Twenty-three-old Ralph will compete for a medal beginning at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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Two logging projects underway in Libby Ranger District

Forest officials are asking the public to keep a safe distance from...

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Forest plans campground improvements; lists temporary closures

The Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District will be...

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