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
Victim of Libby bar owner’s attack gives tearful testimony
Tuin was ordered to report to the jail at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7.
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Former Troy cop pleads not guilty to grooming teen for sex
Artigo was sworn in as Troy’s newest member of the force on March 10, 2025.
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Libby teen accused of sexual assault
He is currently incarcerated in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $250,000 bail.
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David Thompson SAR memorializes Daryl Anderson
Anderson, who died a little more than 2 1/2 years ago, was remembered fondly by family members and those who worked with him in SAR work and local law enforcement.
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Heated words over firewood sparks fight in Lincoln County
Two Lincoln County men are facing felony assault charges after a fight last month sparked by firewood.
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Fuel truck driver accused of DUI in Bull Lake crash
Roland pleaded not guilty to the charges...
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City OKs contract for help with FEMA process
According to information on the EA Assist website, it has recovered more than $3 billion in disaster funding in the last seven years.
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Missoula man killed in Libby crash
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
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Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Post Falls man injured
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
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Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
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Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
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Two men charged after incident involving firewood
Bailey allegedly said something about the man smoking crack...
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Lincoln County to launch storm resource center; water still available for residents
In response to the natural disasters that have affected south Lincoln County, the county Health Department will open a Winter Storm Resource Center next week in Libby.
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County to launch Winter Storm Resource Center; water still available for residents
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