The Western News
Scott Shindledecker is the editor of The Western News. He covers public safety, city, county, sports and outdoors news. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism. He has been the sports and outdoors editor for the Courier-Express newspaper in DuBois, Pa., and worked for Hagadone Montana newspapers in Northwest Montana. He can be reached at 406-293-4124 or [email protected].
ARTICLES BY SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Libby man pleads guilty in shooting death of toddler son
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Wood, Delmas lead Libby girls over Troy, 51-41
It was the first time the neighboring county schools had played each other since 2022 when Troy dedicated its court at the Activity Center.
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Fierce winds damage homes, cut off power for thousands
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to only drive or travel if it's an emergency.
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Gov. seeks federal help; Libby, Troy schools closed Wednesday
The National Weather Service is predicting a 100% chance of rain Tuesday night with possible amounts between one-half and three-quarters of an inch.
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Last of local defendants in kidnap, assault conspiracy sentenced to prison
According to Montana State Prison records, Waldron is incarcerated in the...
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Rain, wind and snow on tap for NW Montana
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Caution urged as flooding damage evolves
Residents can stay informed in a number of ways.
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Lincoln Co. officials attempt to dispel local resident fears
The condition of reservoirs and dams in both communities were hot topics of conversation at both gatherings.
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Lincoln Co. officials attempt to dispel local resident fears
The condition of reservoirs and dams in both communities were hot topics of conversation at both gatherings.
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Flood response and updates shared at Libby town hall
There are no concerns with the larger Flower Creek Dam upstream, which was built in 2015, the agency stated.
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Lincoln Co. officials attempt to dispel Libby resident fears
There are no concerns with the larger Flower Creek Dam upstream, which was built in 2015, the agency stated.
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Weekend flood meetings in Libby, Troy; officials address old Flower Creek dam
Libby and Troy will host town hall meetings Saturday and Sunday about the recent flood damage and response.
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Flood meetings planned in Libby, Troy this weekend
The Libby Town Hall meeting will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Dome Theater on Mineral Avenue. The Troy Town Hall meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Troy High School auditorium on Missoula Avenue.
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Receding flood waters begin to reveal scope of damage in Lincoln County
For 12 very long hours, the residents of Libby and Troy weren’t sure whether the flood waters affecting south Lincoln County would abate.
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