Sunday, December 14, 2025

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Libby man dies during an accidental shooting

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Veteran's Day events honor those who've served

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A long heritage shows a piece of the valley's history

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Local High School Seniors gearing up for after graduation

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A man of many trades and passions: Crooks enjoys sharing his love of the outdoors with others

As a local to Libby for over 40 years, Terry Crooks has always found Libby, and its people, to be his “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
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Turner Mountain gets some recognition

Turner Mountain Ski Resort has hit the big screen, and locals couldn’t be more proud.
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Veteran remembers WWII, his first vote

Born on June 7, 1916, Homer Davis is one of the oldest Lincoln County residents to vote, but the first time he voted was in a completely different era.
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Troy HS considering going to Class C

After petitioning for Troy High School to play 8-man football next year, there is now discussion about going to Class C for all Troy High School athletics.
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Lady Trojans finish season 7-10

The Troy Lady Trojans wrapped up their season last weekend with a 7-10 record.
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Loggers speech, debate shines at season opener

Kicking off the season with a bang, the Libby Loggers debate students took first-, second- and third-place at the season opener in Browning on Saturday, Oct. 29.
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Construction to begin on trail expansion

“Trail development and connectivity will renew Libby’s sense of identity by providing access to new areas of exploration for both residents and visitors,” reads Amy Hilland’s master thesis, “The Great Libby Area Trails Plan.”
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The Job Service: a resource for businesses and job seekers

The Kootenai Job Service in Libby can assist in solving some of the issues and concerns job seekers and employers face.
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Libby and Troy looking to win at district tourney

The Troy Lady Trojans will play a decisive match against the Eureka Lions at 10 a.m. Saturday at the 7B District Tournament. If they lose that game, they will not be able to advance.
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Lady Loggers take on 10 teams in Missoula

The Lady Loggers were busy last weekend, facing off against many teams from across the state, including teams in Class A and AA.
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Award posted for missing ATV

The Lincoln County Sherrif’s Office is requesting assistance in a stolen ATV case.
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Non-sportsmen leaving a mess

Opening weekend is a time for hunters and hunting families to go out and enjoy ethical sportsmanship. This year, many hunters were not ethically enjoying their privileges.
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'Thursday Night Pursuits' at Libby Christian Church

For these past few weeks, a local church has held services in the midst of wild animals.
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Lady Trojans get first conference win

The Troy Lady Trojans won their first conference game this season against Thompson Falls last week.
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Superintendent wins leadership award

The superintendent of Troy Public Schools and Troy High School principal was honored with The Educational Leadership Excellence Award last week.
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New pastor looking forward to many years in Libby

Zane Officer, the new pastor at Libby Baptist Church, is looking forward to many years of walking alongside his flock through joyous occasions and difficulty.
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Tale from long ago: Norwegian man cut down giant tree before moving back to his home country

Growing up, Bjorn Egeland heard stories of his grandfather’s travels to America. One of those stories was about his grandfather chopping down a giant tree near Libby.
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Lady Loggers defeat Lady Trojans in three

The Troy and Libby volleyball teams squared off for the second time this season on Tuesday, with Libby once again coming out on top. Libby came away with the win, 25-21, 25-11, 25-14.
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Libby mayor admits mistake during his appointment

Libby’s mayor recently admitted that the council made an error during his appointment.
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Libby appoints new councilmember

Libby has a new councilwoman. Council chose Janelle Campbell to fill the seat left vacant when Brent Teske was named mayor on Sept. 28.
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Lady Trojans fall to Eureka, Bigfork

The Troy Lady Trojans lost to the Eureka Lions in three games of 29-31, 18-25, 15-25 on Thursday and to the Bigfork Valkyries on Saturday in 19-25, 22-25, 14-25
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Lady Loggers take 3rd at Butte tourney

The Lady Loggers had a busy weekend, walking away with third place out of five teams at the Butte Central Tournament on Saturday against Belgrade, Corvallis, Stevensville, Park City and Dillon.
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Sears Hometown Store is evolving with the times

The Sears Hometown Store recently held a re-grand opening to celebrate their new “America’s Appliance Experts” status.
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Troy to vote on chicken ordinance soon

What comes first, the chicken or the ordinance? In this case, it’s the ordinance.
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Lady Loggers lose to Thompson Falls in five

The Lady Loggers had a good fight at Thompson Falls on Monday, keeping up through the entire match but losing in the fifth game by two points.
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Loggers headed back to Class A?

The Libby School District is debating whether to move up from Class B to Class A for high school sports.
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Libby's junior high football team dominates

When junior high football season ended last week, a team of eighth-graders came out undefeated for the second year in a row.
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Mixing old and new on Utah Avenue: Event venue and food creations too

It has been a long, difficult and enjoyable journey, but when Kari Martell bought a 100-year-old church, she wanted to do it right.
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Community comes together to heal a broken heart once more

Over two decades ago, Libby came together to help pay for a young girl’s heart surgery. Now, the community is coming together for a second time to raise money for that same girl.
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LHS girls finish winless

With losses to Polson and Whitefish, the Lady Loggers soccer team finished with a record of 0-12.
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Loggers win 1 of 2, but fail to make playoffs

The Libby Loggers won over Whitefish on Saturday 2-0, but with Thursday’s loss to 3-1 Polson, the team came in short in conference wins to make it to the playoffs, finishing the season with three wins, six losses and one tie.
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Lady Trojans fall to Eureka Lions

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Logger kickers cage Cougars, 2-0

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Jerry Bennett: County Commissioner candidate

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Rhoda Cargill: County Commissioner candidate

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Lady Loggers suffer first conference loss

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Unite for Youth receives $200K grant

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Free Wi-Fi coming to City Hall

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Man charged after shooting incident

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Libby runners reaching mid-season form

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Area high schoolers get early jump on college credits

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Apple Festival returns to Troy this weekend

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New dentist drawn by Libby community

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Troy dispatch dissolution discussed again

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Family celebrates 40 years on roller skates

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Kootenai Harvest Festival continues to flourish

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Lady Loggers collect four wins three days

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Lady Trojans split matches Thursday

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Libby police chief to vacate office in January

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Second annual Harvestfest set for Riverfront Park

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Troy continues centennial celebration this weekend

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Remembering victims, heroes of 9/11

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Troy council passes $2.5 million budget

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Canoe Gulch anniversary marks past generations

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Kootenai economy falls below statewide growth

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Nordicfest returns to Libby

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Troy Volleyball defeats Stillwater Christian at home

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First Shuck It! Corn Feed a success

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Crews gain 70 percent containment on Copper King Fire

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Libby students test out the medical field

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Lady Loggers soccer still winless after weekend games

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Class is back in session

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New family to teach, learn at Libby Elementary

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Copper King fire over 27,000 acres

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Troy volleyball team looking to improve this season

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Libby schools weighing biomass plant proposal

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Boy Scouts continue community repairs

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Libby volleyball tops Polson tournament

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Commissioners approve health board restructuring

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Troy upgrades community, schools

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45 still evacuated as Copper King Fire slows

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Fire still burning in industrial park

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'Richard III” draws 100 to Libby amphitheater

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Troy School One

The brand-new Troy High School wall murals and tile, complete with the Troy Trojan design. (Bethany Rolfson/The Western News)
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CARD Clinic study: asbestos exposure linked to autoimmune diseases

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Libby volleyball defining strengths in preseason

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Copper King Fire doubles in size overnight

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CARD Clinic

Center for Asbestos Related Disease Clinic, Monday afternoon. (Bethany Rolfson/The Western News)
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Ignite Pinkal

Mark Pinkal burning the rubber off his 1926 Model T Ford. (Bethany Rolfson/The Western News)
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Montana's oldest car club 55 years strong

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Richard III to return at Libby school amphitheater

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Two Libby natives return from military training in Romania

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Troy council announces finished playground, approves businesses

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Pasture Pickin' organizers pass gathering to new director

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Troy student's Thailand travels offer lessons in culture, zoology

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101 cyclists tour Kookanusa

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Troy local to put experience to work as new shop teacher

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Community looks good, feels good at blues fest'

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Riverfront Blues Fest returns this weekend

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Libby School District renews interlocal agreement

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Troy schools lower mill rate for coming year

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Libby, Polson host blues festivals

The blues are back.
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Boy Scouts bring touch-ups to town

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Achievements announces art contest winner

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RC Showdown draws drivers from far and wide

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Troy football hires new skipper

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Copper King Fire near T. Falls grows to 1,286 acres

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Libby Elementary adds special education teacher

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Rodeo competitors ride away with the cash

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Brewery-touring band plans Libby performance

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Libby brewery reaches two-year milestone

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Local cast brings Old Town theater to modern audiences

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Troy school board denies grievance by former employee

A Libby lawyer told the Troy School Board last week that she intends to file lawsuit against them regarding the non-renewal of former employee.
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Libby Relay for Life draws community support

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New downtown Libby coffee shop a family affair

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Residents 'scared to death' of Troy reserve officers

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Minnesota man bikes the U.S. to promote Christian book

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Tester bills initiate fire support funding

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Troy brothers opening local coffee roasting company

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Libby native goes coast-to-coast for charity

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Three Troy teachers nominated for nationwide honors

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FWP moving forward with Dunn Creek project

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Thrift store thrives on volunteer work, generosity

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New fabrication company expands into new facility

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Montgomery brings the bash to the Big Sky

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Troy clinic project enters bidding phase

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Shaved ice shop a family affair

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Country music start to rock the Big Sky Bash

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Troy schools earn statewide recognition

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Troy High School dismissals prompt citizen committee creation

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Local trainer opens new gym with group fitness in mind

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Troy school board honors students, staff with awards

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Search and rescue finds man, wife in difficult situation

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Libby golfer signs with University of Great Falls team

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Bull of the Woods champion continues family legacy

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Community sends nutrition aid off with farewell meal

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Grant funding provides Troy students with summer programs

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Garden of Eatin' serves Pipe Creek community

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East Coast church group helps create carnival

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Student intern program a positive push for careers

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Troy Police Department adding four new reserve officers

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Tester speaks on defense bill, Orlando shooting and VA service

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Libby Boys Tennis skipper named Coach of the Year

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