NEWS
Montana FWP accepting submissions for 2026 migratory bird stamp contest
The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2026.
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Nonprofit set to investigate Chain of Lakes water woes
In 1959, only 335 wells had been drilled in the entirety of Lincoln County. Now, more than 8,500 wells tap …
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CPMC nurse Norwood honored for extraordinary work
This national award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the exceptional care and dedication nurses provide every day.
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Local folks show resilience in face of repeat disasters
Despite the repeated, tragic events, locals didn’t waste time, jumping in to help where they could.
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WILD ART-Libby Christmas parade
Kaylee Cohenour of Cohenour Trucking organized the second annual parade...
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Trump approves $5 million for disaster relief in NW Montana
Tuesday, Dec. 16, the governor submitted the request for federal funding to support emergency response costs associated with the flooding …
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State says no metals found in Libby water supply
A boil advisory remains in place due to high turbidity, or cloudiness, in the water.
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Libby’s Katzer honored with statewide educator award
The award is given annually by the Montana Professional Teaching Foundation to an educator...
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Libby man pleads guilty in shooting death of toddler son
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Libby awaits results of public water supply tests
While turbidity is not dangerous in itself, high-turbidity waters are more difficult to filter and are often associated with disease-causing …
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Big Sky Now: Quarterfinal recap and historic Super Brawl as Cats and Griz battle for a place in the finals
In a first-ever playoff meeting - Montana faces Montana State in Bozeman this weekend for the Super Brawl!
DAILY INTER-LAKE
Libby hosting Christmas parade Saturday
The parade’s big trucks will be parked on Idaho Avenue by the old Asa Wood School at 4:30 p.m. so …
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Fierce winds damage homes, cut off power for thousands
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to only drive or travel if it's an emergency.
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Gov. seeks federal help; Libby, Troy schools closed Wednesday
The National Weather Service is predicting a 100% chance of rain Tuesday night with possible amounts between one-half and three-quarters …
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Texas man pleads guilty to trafficking bald, golden eagles
According to U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme, John Patrick Butler, 71, pleaded...
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Mountain lion population monitoring planned for Libby area
The work is part of a statewide research strategy to monitor and manage Montana’s lion populations.
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Outdoors briefs
Hunters have a three-week harvest window starting the following day...
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Northwest Montana hunter check station big game results
The Thompson Falls check station reported the most elk killed with 27. That was a big jump from 2024 when …
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Last of local defendants in kidnap, assault conspiracy sentenced to prison
According to Montana State Prison records, Waldron is incarcerated in the...
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Rain, wind and snow on tap for NW Montana
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