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.
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.
Murder suspect expected to return willingly to Michigan
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide won't fight extradition back to his home state.
Asbestos clinic leaders say verdict won’t halt efforts
A federal jury’s decision that the Center for Asbestos Related Disease in Libby committed fraud has left clinic leadership undeterred.
Michigan murder suspect arrested near Libby
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide was behind bars Wednesday in the the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Collision on U.S. 2 kills one in Troy
An early-morning traffic crash Friday in Troy claimed the life of a 21-year-old Livingston man, formerly of Libby.
Lincoln County hires new election administrator
Two months after the resignations of Lincoln County’s clerk and recorder and both elections officials, it has filled two of the three positions.
One killed in two-vehicle wreck on Bull Lake Road in Lincoln County
A 32-year-old Libby woman died in a two-vehicle traffic accident that left another person injured Friday evening on Bull Lake Road.
Woman's body found in Libby's Flower Creek
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a body in Flower Creek near the Libby Cemetery and Libby baseball and softball fields about 2:37 p.m., May 10.
Francom stepping down as Troy Schools superintendent
Troy Junior and Senior High School Superintendent Jacob Francom announced his resignation last week.
Man accused of running over trooper facing drug smuggling charge
A Rexford man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper in February is facing an additional charge for allegedly smuggling methamphetamine into the Lincoln County Detention Center.
Libby City Council approves separation agreement with police chief
Libby City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a separation agreement with Police Chief Scott Kessel.
Resignation of Lincoln County clerk, election officials sparks response from residents
A proposed subdivision in the Yaak may have sparked the most discussion at a Lincoln County Commissioners' meeting last week, but the recent resignations of three county employees also generated comments.
Clerk and recorder, election workers resign in Lincoln County
With a handful of school board elections around the corner, the Lincoln County clerk and recorder and staff of the county’s Elections Department have resigned from their posts.
GoFundMe fundraiser set up for injured trooper
The Montana Highway Patrol trooper who was grievously injured during an incident involving a three-time convicted felon in northern Lincoln County last week has been identified and a fundraiser has been launched to support him and his family.