Organizers gather ideas to boost Troy's outdoor activities
Organizers with an outdoor access program are compiling public feedback on a plan intended to guide the management of recreational opportunities in the Troy area.
Oversight left Libby subdivision without fire suppression pond
Property owners at a Libby-area subdivision have gone without a piece of fire suppression infrastructure that should have been included in the development but wasn’t owing to an error in Lincoln County’s permitting process.
Cleanup plans considered for Libby vermiculite mine site
Officials overseeing the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site are a step closer to selecting a cleanup solution for contaminated property in and around the former vermiculite mine.
Troy city clerk cracks open town's book of the dead
Over the past two years, Tracy Rebo, Troy’s clerk and treasurer, and other city officials have paired entries in the record book with information from the cemetery plat and a catalog of plot sales to chart the layout of the city’s burying ground.
Where there's a mill, there's a way
Backyard sawmill a response to high lumber prices
When Josh Byers moved his family to Troy earlier this year, he didn’t expect that running a backyard sawmill would be in the cards.
Effort to preserve Troy Cemetery aims to honor town's history
Walking among the graves of the legends and laypeople who helped build Troy, Mayor Dallas Carr says he feels a link with the city’s past he hasn’t been able to find anywhere else.
Anticipation high as Eureka prepares for border opening
Anticipation is running high in Eureka with the U.S. border set to open Monday to travelers from Canada, but some are worried the vaccine and Covid-19 testing requirements present obstacles for those looking to make short trips across the border.
Lincoln County Sheriff's deputy recovering from Covid
After nearly losing his life to Covid-19, Ben Fisher has changed his mind about getting vaccinated against the virus.
Lincoln Theatre a coming attraction in Troy
Following a roughly six-year hiatus, Lincoln Theatre is scheduled to reopen next month, bringing the old-school, big-screen experience back to Troy.
Sen. Daines' bill to reopen border fails in Senate
Despite drawing bipartisan support, a Montana-led effort to reopen traffic across the U.S.-Canada border fell short in Congress last week.
Latest Covid surge at Libby care facility leaves at least 10 dead
At least 10 Libby Care Center residents died due to complications related to Covid-19 after the coronavirus spread through the local nursing home last month.
Plans for revamped skate park in Troy begin to cement
Thanks to a recent swell in public support, Troy community organizers and city officials are working with a construction firm to give the municipality's skate park a facelift.
Old-school Italian restaurant opens in Libby
Libby's menu expanded last week when Dorio's, an Italian restaurant with an old-school, homestyle flair, marked its soft opening.
Retired teacher puts limelight on Libby's history with new book
After 17 years of cataloging, researching and writing, the first of Jeff Gruber's three volumes on the city of Eagle and surrounding areas is hitting bookshelves.
Libby couple killed in MN plane crash were doctor, county official
Two Libby residents, known for their dedication to public service and love of the outdoors, died in a plane crash in southeastern Minnesota over the weekend along with a relative.
Search continues for teen missing near Kootenai River falls
Rescuers are searching for a 17-year-old boy who may have drowned after falling into the Kootenai River east of Troy on Tuesday.
Hurdles remain to bring wood products factory to Libby
The next step in bringing a medium-density fiberboard factory to Libby involves securing a line of credit for the Washington businessman local officials courted for the project. Those officials are standing behind the businessman despite past legal troubles.
Plans emerge for Libby fiberboard plant
Lincoln County Commissioner Mark Peck announced plans last week to establish a medium-density fiberboard factory near Libby that could employ upward of 150 people.
Forest Service projects waiting in the wings
U.S. Forest Service officials are continuing work on a slate of projects designed to increase local timber harvests in the coming years.
Lincoln County officials gather in violation of open meeting law
Two Lincoln County commissioners, a mayor and members of a local board met over breakfast earlier this month to discuss the future of the Troy Area Dispatch District, in what open meeting law experts deem a violation of state law.
State evidence lacking in Ranch for Kids case
The Lincoln County Attorney’s Office will not pursue charges against a former facility for troubled youth in Rexford after reviewing a state investigation into allegations of child abuse at the site.
Canadian coal mine fined $60 million for polluting waters upstream of Lake Koocanusa
Canadian mining company fined $60 million for polluting waters upstream of Lake Koocanusa
Proposed bill aims to assuage some of the pain of bagging animal with CWD
Dallas Carr had one thought running through his mind when he put his crosshairs on the bull moose.
EPA approves new selenium standards for Lake Koocanusa
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given its stamp of approval to new selenium standards for Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River.
Warrant issued for missing Eureka man
A Lincoln County judge issued a felony warrant last month for a Eureka man missing since summer.
Hunters restricted from some former Weyerhaeuser lands
With the local real estate market booming, Southern Pine Plantations, the company that purchased 630,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timberlands in Montana, has begun selling off parcels.
Troy officials asked to support new selenium standards
In hopes of protecting the water quality and aquatic life of Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River, state environmental regulators have approved new standards for levels of a heavy metal that has leached into the bodies of water from upstream Canadian mines.
Where is Benjamin Earls?
'None of it makes sense — just to vanish like that'
Four months into the search for Benjamin Earls, his case is still a mystery.
Hecla completes remediation work at Troy mine
Four years into their restoration of the Troy Mine, Hecla Mining Company officials say they have reached a crucial milestone.
COVID-19 complicates wildfire response
As they continue to battle the Callahan fire, officials are managing hundreds of firefighters and dozens of pieces of machinery drawn from multiple states.
Libby schools see increase in out-of-state students
With schools across the country committing to remote learning, Libby administrators have seen a rise in out-of-state enrollment from families looking for an in-person education.
Wildfire rages outside of Troy
As the Callahan Fire swelled to 1,200 acres, U.S. Forest Service and local government officials briefed residents on their efforts to battle the blaze during a Sept. 13 public meeting.
Assisted-living center planned at defunct Libby school
The Lincoln County commissioners provided a letter of support for the Asa Wood Elementary School redevelopment proposal during their July 22 meeting.