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
Good Neighbor Authority logging projects set to begin near Libby
The ImPeckable Project, about one mile southwest of Libby, covers 482 acres on...
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Rexford man accused of trying to defraud cancer victim
Edward William Kahle, 62, appeared Nov. 24 in Lincoln County District Court and pleaded...
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Meth dealer gets prison time, forfeits truck
Petefish’s public defender, Maury Solomon, attempted to explain his client’s...
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Smith's swan song was a night to remember
Troy’s Tony Smith, along with many old and new friends in the Kootenai River Rhythm, put on a musical performance...
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Greenchain wrestlers kick off season at Owen Invite
The Greenchain return one state medalist in senior Boe Miles and several others who placed at divisionals.
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Libby accepting applications for vacant council seat
The appointment will fill a two-year vacancy beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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Locals pitch in to support family affected by mercury exposure
Family members who lived in the home are now residing at a local hotel, getting treated, and area residents have mounted an effort to gather clothing and other important items for them.
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Three Libby families affected by exposure to mercury
Archer said a child has suffered serious health effects and is being treated for it. She also said officials are not seeing widespread contamination.
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Libby man sentenced for July 4 gun incident
According to court documents, Hutton brandished a firearm and nearly...
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Libby woman pleads guilty to criminal child endangerment
After stopping the Yukon and speaking with Masters...
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Prosecutors seek jail time for Caleb Covey
Covey, 39, a Yaak resident with a criminal record dating back more...
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Three Libby families affected by exposure to mercury
Archer said a child has suffered serious health effects and is being treated for it. She also said officials are not seeing widespread contamination.
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Libby game warden’s day never a dull one
Haberlock’s list was a few years old, but after a few dials, he found someone to take the deer.
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Big changes for Libby Public School sports
Libby will field a high school baseball team in the 2026 season, joining the growing ranks of schools in Class A that have varsity squads.
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