Wednesday, April 30, 2025

ARTICLES BY ABIGAIL GEIGER

Power outage planned in Lincoln County

Power outages are planned for both the Troy and Libby areas this coming weekend.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Libby High School turns 50 years old

Someone asked Bob Malyevac last year at a class reunion if he was “a dammer.”
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bicycle-seat maker relocates to Libby

RideOut Technologies is getting comfortable in Libby.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Three arrested after incident at Hotel Libby

At 2:38 last Saturday morning, three people broke in a side door of the Hotel Libby and were arrested on site soon after and charged with felony burglary charges.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Peterson arrested on assault charge

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Man missing; drowning likely

Anthony Joseph Bachman is presumed to have died on Saturday, Aug. 16 after falling off of the bow of a moving pontoon boat on Middle Thompson Lake, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County will repair road to mine to repay debt to Revett

Lincoln County and Revett Mining Co. have come to an agreement over how Revett wil be compensated for being overtaxed for multiple years starting in 2010.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Local group brings 'L' back to life

The “L” on the hill near Libby is going to look a little brighter after a fresh coat of paint.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pharaohs Car Club united at Ignite the Nites

“They’re the best group in town during the Ignite the Nites,” Darren Short said, speaking of the Pharaohs Car Club. “You’ve got to talk to the Pharaohs.”
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Libby soccer brings experience, focus to new year

Libby High School girls soccer coach Joseph Cik is hoping the team will show calm strength and tight teamwork in the upcoming season.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rubber meets road at Ignite the Nites

Ivan Troyer was one of the first charter members of the Igniters Car Club, which started in 1961 at a local coffee shop, and now, Nick Grotjohn is likely the youngest.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Midsummer night's show: Shakespeare in Libby

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “As You Like It” will be performed at 6 p.m. Sunday at the amphitheatre outside Asa Wood Elementary.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rantalas rev up for Ignite the Nites

Gary and Grace Rantala have been involved in Ignite the Nites since 1995, and both have seen and helped the event transform from a four-car show at First Montana Bank to a Libby staple event that attracts thousands of visitors.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Le Tour de Koocanusa rides through Libby

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THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hanson's bond set at $500,000 after altercation

Larry Hanson was arrested Aug. 5 and is being held in custody under a $500,000 bond after Janelle Doubek, his ex-girlfriend, told authorities he had followed her, knocked out her car’s taillight and stole things from her house.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

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