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Trout Creek teen named top student archer in western United States

Sixteen-year-old James Lacy won top honors at the...

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NW Montana conservation easement in the home stretch

If the easement is approved next month, all of the company's Montana timberland holdings will be under perpetual conservation easements.

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After dark hiking major factor in Glacier grizzly attack that killed Florida man

“Darkness and deadfall on the trail would have prevented the bear and Mr. Pollio from seeing each other...

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Convicted killer accused of beating daughter, not paying child support

Montgomery’s daughter died by suicide June 6, but newly surfaced video captured him assaulting her...

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Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program overcomes obstacles for summer fun

Nearly four students from grades five through eight and their high school mentors spent time overcoming blowdowns as well as …

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State officials return to Libby to talk OU3 natural resource projects

NRDP will be hosting a restoration project workshop at the City Hall's Ponderosa Room in Libby Wednesday, Aug. 12. It …

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Birth announcement

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Roundup for Safety grants support local search and rescue teams

David Thompson Search and Rescue in Lincoln County received $4,000 for swiftwater rescue kits, lifejackets and helmets.

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Libby Senior Center Menu for August 2026

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

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Memorial Center hosting Little Mermaid auditions Aug. 3

The production will be presented Friday, Aug. 7 at the Libby Memorial Events Center.

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History under the hood of Evergreen's 2025 Show 'N Shine winner

The Coupe survived as the decades of the 20th century blurred by and charmed its owners enough that they kept …

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Fire watch issued as new blaze surges in Northwest Montana

A rapidly expanding wildfire west of Olney prompted numerous road closures Thursday on the Flathead and Kootenai national forests as …

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County authorities seize animals, investigate possible neglect

Following an investigation, the sheriff’s office got a search warrant for the property, documented any evidence and seize any animals …

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Wednesday is Kids Day at Libby Dam

Public tours of the dam will be available after the event at 4 p.m. Adults must have I.D. for the …

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The American smokejumper: ‘Swiss Army knife’ of wildland fire

As wildfire season arrives and the Forest Service juggles reorganization, the nation’s top firefighting force packs its chutes for the …

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Libby man pleads not guilty to drug trafficking

Calvin Paul St. Onge is the father of...

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Libby woman takes plea; boyfriend sought by authorities

She and fellow defendant, Brock Daniel Svendsbye...

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