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Libby native Konnor Ralph to light Big Sky State Games torch

His natural connection to the slopes began when his parents put him on skis at the Great Divide ski hill, almost before he could walk.

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Frisky mountain lion closes popular Libby trail

Tovey said houndsmen’s checks of the area Monday and Tuesday indicated the lion may have left the area.

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Crismore says more integrity needed in local government

The Lincoln County native and life-long resident still lives in the Happy’s Inn area...

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Libby Middle High School has a new principal

Bill Brist, the current associate principal and activities director at...

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Spiking roadless rule is ‘mandate in search of a problem,’ experts say

Studies show few trees to log or fires to stop in remaining Forest Service undeveloped lands.

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RMEF commits $3 million to wildfire restoration

Continuing important work to rehabilitate quality big game habitat destroyed by wildfire, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation will contribute up …

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Translocated female grizzly emerges from den with two cubs

This event marks a milestone for grizzly bear management in America, establishing certain genetic interchange between the Northern Continental Divide …

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Libby man accused of drug possession after traffic stop

A test of the syringe indicated...

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Lincoln Co. child killer denied in latest parole bid

Sweet, who is serving two 40-year sentences...

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Strutting blue grouse

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Kootenai River yields Idaho record burbot for Troy angler

The burbot on the end of Wilson’s hook that day on March 19 fit the description perfectly, with one small …

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Libby couple face child endangerment, drug charges

County Lt. Derek Breiland took both into custody...

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Libby Senior Center Menu for May 2026

Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Showing appreciation for land access pioneers

FWP recognizes 30-year Block Management partners, others.

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Montana wolf harvest decreased in 2025-26 season

On heels of 2021 legislative mandate, Montana hunters and trappers in 2025-26 harvested lowest numbers in a decade.

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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Lincoln Co.

The company will perform in Lincoln County twice in August.

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