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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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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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Wildlife conflict bill would fund non-lethal tactics to protect livestock

Senator Steve Daines joins bipartisan measure to keep cattle, sheep safe from wolves and bears.

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Igniters Car Club celebrates 65 years

The very dedicated members of Libby’s Igniters Car Club, also one of the 10th oldest in the country, is set …

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Domestic dispute leads to felony charges for Troy man

Hammrich is also facing several...

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China Mountain Fire

Heavy equipment operators and firefighters are working on constructing fire line...

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County health hopes to assist former CARD patients

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which administered the grant that kept CARD in operation, is seeking entities to take …

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Eureka man charged in large-scale animal cruelty case

In addition, Kovalenko is accused of 35 more counts of...

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Ignite the Nites event will continue despite city spat

Saturday’s scheduled activities will go on as planned with the car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the …

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State FWP overestimated wolf population for decades

The division ultimately determined that about 90 domestic animals were confirmed killed or probably killed by wolves, including 59 cattle, …

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Montana lonely hearts fraudster battling cancer sentenced

The 70-year-old victim is a former attorney who founded a firm...

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Diagonal parking comes to Libby's Main Ave.

The new parking runs from the end of Main Avenue, at its intersection with West Second St., to West Fifth …

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Libby Legion hosting huckleberry pancake breakfast Saturday

This year’s event will be from 8:30 am to noon Saturday at the American Legion located at 319 California St.

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City approves pair of zoning changes for Flower Creek property

One of the two required a re-do after city officials realized a required public hearing was not held before councilors …

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Riverfront Blues Festival

Fans of all ages got to see...

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State auditor suspends Kalispell bail bondsman

Bondsman accused of trading services for sexual favors, Auditor’s Office says; bondsman denies allegation...

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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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Libby's CARD Clinic permanently closed

The Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) posted a message on its Facebook page at about 3:30 p.m. Monday that …

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