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Sampling work shows CWD detections increase across Montana
Location could also be to blame for a lag in the total number of samples taken. During the 2024-25 season, biologists tested 9,504 samples for chronic wasting disease, compared to just 8,630 for the 2025-26 season.
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Montana SOS denies turning over confidential records to feds
But the Department of Justice has pressed states, including Montana, for full voter rolls, which include partial Social Security numbers …
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Libby man pleads not guilty to domestic assault
According to the charging document, Libby police officer...
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Man struck by train near Libby identified by authorities
BNSF employees said the man was sitting on the tracks facing away when they saw him.
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Yaak Forest Council to host roadless rule meeting
The meeting is Thursday, March 5 at the Maki Theater in Libby.
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Kootenai River
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Some Forest Service officials believe roadless rule should remain
Also, especially in the West, more than 75% of fires are caused by humans, so more roads could mean more …
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Cabinet Peaks welcomes new Emergency Department Medical Director
Dr. Weeks brings a strong background in emergency medicine...
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Officials host public meeting for those affected by severe weather
It will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Ponderosa Room at Libby City Hall.
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Troy man sentenced in stabbing incident
Glaze was first charged in Lincoln County Justice Court with...
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Community briefs
David Thompson Search and Rescue is hosting an avalanche seminar this weekend.
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County seeks levy for recreation, swim pond
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Odd weather doesn't stop Fisher River Fire Rescue's fish derby
Nearly 400 anglers still signed up to try their luck for...
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Sheriff’s office blotter
A woman called to report her ex-boyfriend sent her a video of him burning her dresser on her front lawn.
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Convict returned to county on alleged probation violation
Galloway was scheduled to appear Monday in...
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Many Montana cities record historically warm winter temperatures
Weather records show the winter of 2025-2025 clustered near historic extremes across much of the state.
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