Beagle tapped to lead Libby Middle High School
Scott Beagle was named the interim principal at Libby Middle High School last week following the resignation of former Principal Jim Germany, who was accused of assaulting a student in December.
Libby man pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A Libby man accused of felony animal cruelty charges after two of his dogs were found starving earlier this fall recently pleaded not guilty to the offenses.
Effort to rename Libby bridge after fallen soldier headed to Legislature
When the state Legislature convenes next Monday in Helena, Sen. Mike Cuffe, R-Eureka, will introduce a bill to rename the Montana 37 bridge over the Kootenai River as it exits Libby in memory of former resident Arthur J. Rambo.
Libby's Miner celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
He attributes his longevity to his Christian faith and God.
Libby Public Schools educator charged with assaulting minor
In the charging document, Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack attended a regular, weekly meeting Dec. 10 of the Student at Risk Counsel at Libby High School.
Savage Lake residents hope to see speed limit on Montana 56 lowered
Some residents of the Savage Lake community in south Lincoln County want to see a decrease in the speed limit on Montana 56.
Thieves rob Troy hunter of buck, equipment
The joy a Troy man experienced after bagging a 5-by-5 white-tailed buck Nov. 20 in the Lower Yaak was quickly dashed after it was stolen, along with some of his hunting gear.
Schnackenberg stepping down as Lincoln County coroner
The Lincoln County Coroner’s Office will be seeking a new coroner.
Libby OKs safety measures on Mineral Avenue
Cruising the “gut” in Libby is about to become a thing of the past.
Troy city councilor voted in as new mayor
The city of Troy has a new mayor.
Libby man hospitalized following Thanksgiving weekend house fire
The Libby Volunteer Fire Department battled a roaring house fire Sunday evening that left a 79-year-old Libby man homeless.
Libby City Council weighs safety improvements to downtown drag
More stop signs on Mineral Avenue in Libby or a drop in the speed limit?
One dead after violent weekend incident south of Libby
One man is dead after a violent incident Friday night on Frazey Loop, south of Libby.
Answering the call: Six new EMTs join Libby Volunteer Ambulance
The challenges of running a volunteer ambulance service are countless, but the dedicated denizens in Libby have been doing it for more than 50 years.
Two jailed in Lincoln County following separate police chases
Two men are locked up in the Lincoln County Detention Center after they allegedly engaged in separate police chases in recent weeks.
Green Box sites in Lincoln County affected in deal to haul trash
Lincoln County officials approved a deal to haul trash for the next two years at a Nov. 13 meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
Montana Department of Environmental Quality halts public review of Montanore permits
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has stopped a public review of two permits for the Montanore Mine.
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine in Cabinet Mountains Wilderness
Idaho-based Hecla Mining is ready for another shot at operating the Montanore Mine, located south of Libby in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
Troy seeks new mayor after abrupt resignation
The city of Troy is looking for a new mayor.
Work begins on affordable housing project in Libby
Ground broke last week on an affordable housing complex years in the making on Commerce Way in Libby.
Libby asbestos clinic hit with new lawsuit
Libby’s asbestos clinic is facing another lawsuit, this time alleging medical malpractice, wrongful death and claims of disabling Lincoln County residents by prescribing them opioid pain killers following the misdiagnosis of health issues.
Adventure aplenty for Libby youth in outdoor program
More than 40 youth in Libby Middle School teacher Bill Moe’s program...
Lincoln County relies on federal funds, big cuts to balance budget
Lincoln County commissioners last week passed a $14.9 million budget for fiscal year 2025 with property taxes increasing.
Woman injured in deputy-involved shooting in Libby
A Libby woman was shot and wounded by a law enforcement officer last weekend at a residence just south of Libby, authorities say.
Libby Veterans of Foreign Wars post seeks to honor fallen soldier
The Libby VFW Harper Erdman Post 1548 has launched an effort to have the Montana 37 bridge that crosses the Kootenai River in Libby named after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arthur John Rambo.
Lincoln County's Election Department will stay within the Clerk and Recorder's Office
There will be no separation of the Election Department from the Clerk and Recorder's Office in Lincoln County.
Election officials in Lincoln County want to break off from Clerk and Recorder's Office
Lincoln County commissioners are considering separating the Election Department from the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.
US, Canada reach deal to renew Columbia River Treaty
After years of negotiations, the United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement renewing the Columbia River Treaty.
Lincoln County seeks money from defendant in animal cruelty case to pay for dogs’ care
Lincoln County authorities are attempting to recoup costs it has incurred while taking care of 11 dogs that were taken from a man facing felony animal cruelty charges.
Two Libby residents accused of dognapping from animal shelter
Two Libby residents are facing charges after allegedly breaking into the county animal shelter and stealing a dog.
Searchers find missing kayaker's body in Kootenai River
The search for a woman missing in the Kootenai River near Libby came to a sad ending Sunday morning.
Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker
Search teams continued to look Saturday for a missing woman who disappeared while kayaking the Kootenai River in Northwest Montana earlier in the week.
Authorities in Lincoln County searching Kootenai River for missing woman
Authorities in Lincoln County are searching the Kootenai River for a missing kayaker.
Libby man dies of injuries in traffic accident
A Libby man who was involved in a traffic accident on June 8 has died.
Troy man plans to appeal sentence for killing grizzly
A Troy man who pleaded guilty to charges related to the killing of a grizzly bear and was sentenced last week said he plans to appeal.
Republican voters in Lincoln County drop incumbent commissioner Josh Letcher
Lincoln County voters denied District 3 Commissioner Josh Letcher a second term and also voted down an initiative to create an independent library district in Tuesday’s primary election.
Life sentence given to man convicted for running down trooper
Life without parole was the sentence Flathead County District Court Judge Danni Coffman delivered to Jason Allen Miller on Wednesday afternoon in the Lincoln County Courthouse.
Cannabidiol oil firm execs accused of operating Ponzi scheme
Hopes were high in Lincoln County when a Texas hemp processing facility came to the state five years ago with big promises of new jobs and big money for investors.
Former election administrator sues Lincoln County, alleging wrongful termination
Lincoln County’s former election administrator has filed a lawsuit against the county alleging wrongful termination.
Libby Care Center celebrates World War II vet's 102 birthday
Thursday, May 2 was a special day at the Libby Care Center of Cascadia when World War II veteran Don Engel celebrated his 102nd birthday.
Lincoln County jury finds Montana Highway Patrol trooper's assailant guilty on all counts
A Lincoln County jury found the Eureka man accused of trying to kill Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in 2023 guilty on all counts Friday afternoon.
Trial of man accused of running down Montana Highway Patrol trooper underway in Libby
The trial of a Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit more than a year ago is underway in Libby.
Voters to decide fate of Lincoln County Library system
Voters in Lincoln County will decide the fate of its three libraries in June.
Rexford man killed in fatal U.S. 93 wreck near Trego
A 56-year-old Rexford man died following a traffic accident on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County near Trego on Monday morning.
State inmate involved in 2021 shooting sues Lincoln County
Tristan Kirk Assance, 35, filed the suit against the county on Jan. 11 in federal court in Missoula.
Libby City Council backs effort to redevelop historic high school building
Libby City Council agreed last week to endorse an effort by developers to secure a grant to restore and convert the old high school into a an apartment building with community space.
Troy man charged in 2020 grizzly killing
A Troy man accused of killing a collared grizzly bear on his property over bait more than three years ago has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to the alleged incident.
Troy man in critical condition after leading authorities on chase
A Troy man with a troubled past is in an Idaho hospital after a police chase Saturday evening that involved authorities from multiple jurisdictions before ending just over the Montana-Idaho border.
State investigating complaint against Libby Police officer
State investigators are looking into a complaint against a Libby Police officer.
Efforts in Lincoln County to reduce Montana 37 speed limit bear fruit
Efforts by a group of Lincoln County residents and the county commissioners to lower the speed limit on Montana 37 have proven fruitful.