Thursday, March 19, 2026
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NEWS

Flood watch issued for Lincoln, Sanders counties

Forecasters say rain will increase this evening lasting into Wednesday afternoon.

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DEQ, EPA say Park City Schools asbestos case is complete

19 properties affected; no known human danger exists after windstorm spread toxic vermiculite through Stillwater County town.

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Libby father, son accused of meth trafficking

The informant said they have bought meth from...

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Dems focus on affordability at congressional candidate forum

The candidates highlighted rising housing costs...

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Lincoln County benefits from federal dollars

Resuming SRS funding also reduces pressure on the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program.

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A snowman of epic proportions

Hunter explained that the fun activity quickly turned into a true winter engineering project...

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State makes several changes for next hunting season

All Region 1 Elk B Licenses will only be valid on private land.

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Man dies following truck crash on Highway 37

The man was ejected from the truck...

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State, feds to co-manage 200,000 acres in Northwest Montana

Signed in June 2025, the agreement seeks to increase the pace and scale of forestry projects...

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Libby man sentenced to state prison in death of son

Moore remains locked up with his bail at $500,000.

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Another wind storm batters Northwest Montana, Northern Idaho

Officials still asked for patience with power, road and emergency crews that are dealing with power outages as well as …

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School officials playing waiting game on weather

Forecasters are predicting southwest winds from 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 70 mph in the …

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Damaging winds, snow on tap for NW Montana

Forecasters are predicting southwest winds from 25 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 70 mph in the …

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Lincoln Co. sheriff, commissioner races highlight primary election

The primary elections will be held June 2. May 5 is the beginning of late registration for the primary election. …

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Beach named Libby deputy city administrator

Beach has served as the chair of the city’s Budget and Finance and...

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The battle over fish and power in the Columbia River Basin

A federal court has directed federal dam managers to do more to protect fish along the Columbia and Snake river …

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Large percentage of voters want Montana to maintain federal lands

Support for current or expanded federal land ownership includes 62% of self-identified Republicans.

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Troy woman charged with burglary, criminal mischief

During a walk through of the garage, Smith reported seeing a...

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Montana snow pack depleted after warm February

The Flathead Basin snowpack was 73% of average heading into March and the Kootenai was 84%.

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