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 sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.

ARTICLES BY SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER

Libby woman guilty of dealing illegal drugs

On Nov. 15, Det. Holskey met with Rowe at her motor home...

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Yaak residents ramp up Community Hall rehab efforts

The hall, which will see its 100th birthday this summer on July 4, is in dire need of rehabilitation to keep it going another 100 years.

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County election admin placed on administrative leave

Melanie Howell, hired to run the county’s elections in May 2023 following the resignation of Paula Buff, was put on...

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Libby woman accused of kidnapping also faces drug charges

Waldron, who was arrested March 4 by Lincoln County officers, also appeared in district court Monday.

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Troy man admits guilt in arson case

Troy Volunteer Fire Department members had extinguished the blaze and...

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Miss Montana visits Head Start programs in Lincoln County

The Kootenai Valley Head Start programs in Libby and Troy enjoyed a special visit earlier this month from Miss Montana Kaylee Wolfensberger.

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City approves Mineral Avenue closures for 406 Day, Ignite the Nites

The 64th annual show, according to information at igniterscarclub.com, begins Thursday, Aug. 14 with the High Stakes Poker Run.

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Troy VFW Auxiliary offers free yard work help to area vets

Auxiliary President Deanna Nelson began a program for Libby and Troy veterans...

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Gravel Pit Fire arsonist headed to Deer Lodge

Cuffe followed the terms of the plea deal that...

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Eureka man accused of sex assault

The alleged victim said he met...

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Miss Montana visits Kootenai Valley Head Start programs

Wolfensberger has been traveling the state giving presentations on the benefits of music education.

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Young musicians herald spring’s arrival at Memorial Center

A fundraiser, sponsored by the Rotary of Kootenai Valley, for the Libby middle and high school bands will be held Thursday, March 27 at the Dome Theater, featuring actor Jack Black’s “School of Rock.”

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Libby City Council OKs distracted driving ordinance

Following a 3-2 vote Monday at the City Council meeting, Libby became the latest Montana community to approve such a measure.

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Libby man admits guilt in assault with a weapon case

According to police reports, Lincoln County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from a...

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Red Dog’s return brings life to “Top to Dog”

With the return of the Red Dog, so came the return of the Top to Dog...

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