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
Loggers softball opens state with familiar foe Ronan
Two wins on Thursday would put Libby in the 1 p.m. game Friday on the No. 1 field, likely against top seed Columbia Falls.
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Stimson ready to cement legacy with FWP conservation easement
The perpetual function is critical because any future landowner must abide by the terms of the current proposal.
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Bright futures ahead for Troy art students
It featured the works of four seniors, Jenika Meyer, Brooke Place, Salix Harris and Mellissa Laffoon.
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Sigea seeks Clerk and Recorder position in contentious race
Sigea is a native of Washington who moved to Libby in 2016.
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Eureka woman accused of child abuse denied release
Prosecutor Lauren O’Neill argued against Bernhard’s release and called three people to testify.
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Court documents shed some light on Libby Creek officer-involved shooting
In a phone interview with an ex-girlfriend of the man who was shot...
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Libby council OKs street closures for Ignite the Nites
The event moves to Millpond Motocross Park for the Ron Remp Memorial Burnout Contest at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Waldron remains in custody following several alleged parole violations
But Waldron’s record and recent actions suggested he may not be a good bet to follow through with treatment.
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New flags, old traditions grace Libby Cemetery angel re-dedication
The two veterans groups worked together again to place “Old Glory” at the sites of those who served in the military.
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Montana Supreme Court backs judge's ruling in Port Authority suit
The state’s high court ruled April 16 that Judge Luke Berger’s decision in July 2025 to...
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Commissioners to meet Tuesday about election department problems
The meeting, which is open to the public, will be held in commission chambers on the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Libby.
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Jury finds Libby woman guilty of assault with a weapon
According to the charging document filed by Zwang, county deputies...
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Troy man faces hefty restitution cost in pot dispensary burglary
He was also ordered to pay...
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