State senator forms PAC to oppose Obama

Home totaled in Coram fire, family needs assistance

A family in Coram lost their home and most of their belongings in a house fire Jan. 11.

Plains adds new truck to fire arsenal

Matt Unrau

Intuit, Moderna rise; Mastercard, Shake Shack fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Tuesday:

Iowa man guilty in 1979 killing of high school student

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — More than 40 years after an 18-year-old high school student's body was found outside an Iowa shopping mall, jurors Monday convicted a man of murder in her death.

Little introduces bill to increase veteran teacher pay

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday released his top priority for 2020: A five-year, $225 million plan to increase compensation for veteran teachers.

Trump heads to South Carolina before Democratic primary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will look to energize supporters and upstage his Democratic challengers on the eve of South Carolina’s presidential primary and in the midst of fears over the spread of the new coronavirus.

Trump to stump in South Carolina before Democratic primary

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump will look to energize supporters and upstage his Democratic challengers on the eve of South Carolina’s presidential primary and in the midst of fears over the spread of the coronavirus.

Paine exits as WV schools chief, citing family medical issue

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia schools superintendent Steven Paine stepped down from the post Friday to take care of a family member with a serious medical issue.

Man accused of double murder freed after 25 years in prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of two murders was freed from prison after 25 years thanks to a piece of evidence not disclosed to his defense team decades ago.

Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Program with anti-gay schools loses Wells Fargo support

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wells Fargo has pulled support and another bank says it will stop donating millions of dollars to Florida's private school voucher program after reports that some schools in the program discriminate against LGBTQ students.

Program with anti-gay schools loses Wells Fargo support

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Wells Fargo has pulled support and another bank says it will stop donating millions of dollars to Florida's private school voucher program after reports that some schools in the program discriminate against LGBTQ students.

Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during the State of the Union address Tuesday night.

Law enforcement requesting public's help identifying arsonist

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office initiated the Code Red broadcast system Friday, requesting the public's help in identifying the person or persons responsible for a series of fires in the area. Code Red is an emergency broadcast "reverse 911" system implemented by the county's Emergency Management Agency to help speed communications with the public in times of emergency.

Area students feel the spirit of giving

Recently, the Christian Logger Athletes at Libby High School participated in a “Be E-Free” campaign. Through the campaign, they gave up all of their electronic devices, even cell phones and took pledges for a sacrifice. Through the campaign, they were able to raise just over $2200 to shop for their fellow students who may have not gotten Christmas presents without their help. So far, they’ve been able to purchase and wrap 17 gifts through their campaign.

Libby little guys take state title

Lineup released for Whitefish songwriter weekend

For three days this fall, songwriters from Nashville along with local musicians will congregate in Whitefish for Downtown in the Round, a celebration of original songs and storytelling.

Words of wisdom from George Washington

Our constitution is a framework of laws of governance which only by agreement and commitment by all citizens, guarantees our liberties. Without “we the people” standing firm for its values of fairness and justice for all, it has no power whatsoever.