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.
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.
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 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.
Libby students show their gratitude to the community
Among the many things students did was making and donating several blankets to the women’s shelter, delivering 80 pairs of socks to the Libby Care Center...
Libby's new Peace Officer Park a place for all community members
There’s little question that Libby’s newly named ‘Peace Officer Park’ is one of extreme community involvement.
Libby grad named Montana Assistant Principal of the Year
A Libby native has earned high accolades after being named the Montana Assistant High School Principal of the Year.
Missing Lincoln County man found dead near Huson Peak
Johnnie Lee Hantz, 72, who was reported missing on Nov. 29, was found dead Tuesday by a citizen in the Huson Peak area off Quartz Creek Road, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities searching for a missing man in Lincoln County
The search continues for a missing Lincoln County man.
Body of missing Troy woman recovered from Savage Lake
At about 11:10 a.m., Two Bear notified the Sheriff’s Office that a vehicle had been located submerged in Savage Lake, about 82 feet offshore from the boat ramp.
Troy man pleads guilty to DUI homicide in death of friend
A Troy man who pleaded guilty to DUI homicide in Lincoln County District Court last week may avoid time behind bars.
Ballot box for Troy area voters will remain in former dispatch center
The ballot box for Troy absentee voters will be maintained in the former office of the now defunct dispatch center.
Drought raises concerns for Libby water supply
Libby City Administrator Sam Sikes said the city is completing an engineering report to identify infrastructure upgrades, working with the U.S. Forest Service on hydrology projects and will consider state and federal grants to increase water storage capacity.
Lincoln County votes to lower school property tax mill collection
At the Oct. 4 commissioners meeting, the vote was unanimous on a resolution to reduce the mill levy from 95 to 77.9 for the 2024 fiscal year.
Kootenai campground killer sentenced to state prison
Garry Douglas Seaman, 64, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Thursday and received two 60-year concurrent sentences.
Stimson Lumber owner critical of U.S. Forest Service
Stimson’s mill in Plummer, Idaho, has dropped about two-thirds of its workforce by the end of last week.
Board votes to dissolve Troy Dispatch Center
After discussion at a Sept. 22 meeting, Troy Area Dispatch Board members John Righter, Heather McDougall and Hank LaSalla voted unanimously to dissolve the Troy Area Dispatch District and permanently transfer dispatch services to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Federal pandemic relief money helps Lincoln County commissioners pass balanced budget
The commissioners had to use the last of the American Rescue Plan Act money it had - $800,000 - to help get to a balanced budget.
Kalispell attorney Garry Seaman pleads guilty to two counts of deliberate homicide
A Kalispell attorney pleaded guilty Monday to two felony charges of deliberate homicide and attempted homicide in relation to the shotgun shootings of two people, one fatal, at a campground near Libby Dam last year.
Libby clinic files for bankruptcy following $6 million judgment over false asbestos claims
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby filed for bankruptcy in federal court Monday, just months after a jury ruled that it had submitted hundreds of false claims on behalf of patients.
Lincoln County puts local marijuana tax to voters
At the July 26 Lincoln County commissioner’s meeting, the vote on a resolution for a 3% tax on retail sales of both categories of marijuana was unanimous. Registered voters will decide the matter in a special election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Prosecutors in Lincoln County push for higher wages
The Lincoln County Attorney's Office is pushing for higher wages for its employees, citing the growth in cases and retention struggles.
Man accused of starting Gravel Pit Fire charged with arson
A homeless man living out of a van is accused of starting the Gravel Pit Fire in the Fisher River Valley east of Libby on Aug. 1.
Libby man charged after alleged Russian roulette game ends in death
A Libby man facing charges involving the death of another local man on Memorial Day weekend during a game of Russian roulette appeared in Lincoln County District Court on July 24 and pleaded not guilty.
Officials seek info on wildfires outside of Libby
Several wildfires sparked by fireworks on the Jennings Haul Road this month has authorities seeking the public’s help in tracking down the people who caused them.
Authorities investigate fatal shooting at Rexford Bench boat launch
Two men are dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Rexford Bench boat launch on Lake Koocanusa in Lincoln County.
Troy Dispatch no longer taking calls for service
Emergency and non-emergency dispatch services for the Troy Area District were transferred to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch on Monday, July 17.
Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Club making memorable connections
It’s an ambitious undertaking to be sure, but the benefits of the Kootenai Outdoor Adventure Program are very tangible.
Missing Koocanusa cliff jumper found dead
A missing Lincoln County man was found dead in Lake Koocanusa on Wednesday evening.
Missing Whitefish mushroom picker found alive in Canada
According to a press release from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Clifford Persons was picking mushrooms with a friend in an area about 11 1/2 miles east of Eureka.
Michigan homicide suspect escapes custody in Sanders County
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide escaped from custody Sunday morning in the Plains area.