Libby Police Chief Scott Kessel. The City of Libby will not be looking for a new police chief. According to a Tuesday, Dec. 20 news release from Libby Mayor Peggy Williams, Chief of Police Scott Kessel will return to duties on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Williams wrote in the release that, "On Nov. 21, 2022, three employees resigned abruptly expressing ...by The Western News. | October 17, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby man died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while he was on U.S. 2 just east of city limits. According to a report by Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Virgil Sadewasser, the 40-year-old man was in the outside westbound lane at 11:44 p.m. when he was struck by a …Daily Inter Lake | March 2, 2021 7:00 AM. When Dr. Gregory Rice arrived in Libby, advancements in medicine were undergoing a revolution. His biggest fear in those first years was not keeping up with the outside world. "In about 1982 or '83, I remember having this panic attack feeling that I was getting completely out of date," said Rice.The Libby Volunteer Fire Department put out a structure fire at a residence located in the Evergreen Mobile Home Park on Pioneer Road late Monday afternoon. The lone resident of the home - a wheelchair-bound man - was not home at the time, but firefighters didn't know that until they searched the burning and smoke-filled home.Wintry conditions hamper travel in Libby area. First responders from Libby Volunteer Ambulance and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office responded to a 2-vehicle traffic accident Wednesday afternoon in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Wednesday's forecast by the National Weather Service didn't include accumulating snow in south ...Libby Loggers football player Cy Stevenson signs his letter of intent on Monday, Jan. 30, to play with the University of Montana Grizzlies. Stevenson was joined by his father, Jeff Stevenson, and Loggers coach Neil Fuller. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)Western News Home. 38.0°F Local News Sports Events Obituaries Submit Obituary Letters to the Editor Classifieds Best of Kootenai Valley ... <p>Gail Burger, the project director of Hotel Libby, now with a National Historic Landmark status, plans to restore the hotel to its form of the 1930s, when this photo was taken.</p> ...The Western News, a twice weekly newspaper located in Libby, was one of the first Montana newspapers to go online - the first among smaller publications. The first online issue appeared in early Spring 1995 with our Spring and Summer Visitors Guide. The Western News reaches roughly 3,000 households with every edition and is the largest paid ...The Western News | August 31, 2021 7:00 AM. Two members of Libby's class of 2021 have received scholarships from the Libby High School Educational Trust. Colton Halvorson and Bethany Thomas each received $1,000 from the fund to pursue college educations. Halvorson, son of Dan and Christina Halvorson, will study civil engineering and music at ...The Western news. The Western News was first published on July 17, 1902, in Libby, Montana. The paper was established by Frank M. Leonard and Leo H. Faust. In 1909, E.A. Southwick, the former publisher of The Whitefish Pilot, bought a half interest in the News.He and Faust continued together until Faust sold out to Southwick in 1912.Daily Inter Lake | June 7, 2022 7:00 AM. A portion of $2 million in federal funding will go toward a pair of potential redevelopment projects in Libby. The Environmental Protection Agency announced late last month that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality will receive a portion of a Brownfields Program grant to complete environmental ...Daily Inter Lake | March 2, 2021 7:00 AM. When Dr. Gregory Rice arrived in Libby, advancements in medicine were undergoing a revolution. His biggest fear in those first years was not keeping up with the outside world. "In about 1982 or '83, I remember having this panic attack feeling that I was getting completely out of date," said Rice.by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER. The Western News | January 13, 2023 7:00 AM. A joint law enforcement operation led to the recent arrest of a Libby man suspected of trafficking drugs. Kevin J. Michael Simmons is facing felony charges of possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl. He was also charged with three misdemeanors, including resisting arrest ...Maury Anderson, 75, former Libby Middle School and Junior High School educator, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington due to complications from Covid. Maurice (Maury) Anderson was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Perley and Kitty Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, Wisconsin, attending a one ...Lincoln County Sheriff's officers Taylor Stensland and Cody DeWitt shopped with Isabella and Sophia in one of the stores on Mineral Avenue in Libby during the annual Shop with a Cop event on Dec. 14. (Hannah Chumley/The Western News) by HANNAH CHUMLEY Reporter|December 26, 2023 12:00 AM. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office ninth annual Shop ...1 of 3. Peter DeJesus, president of the Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, stands for a portrait at the SEIU 1199 offices in Buffalo, November 30, 2023. (Libby March/Buffalo News ...The Western News, Libby, Mont. Jan. 26—Flathead Electric Cooperative's Roundup for Safety Board on Jan. 11 awarded $12,705 in grant funds supporting two Libby community safety projects. Turner Mountain/Kootenai Winter Sports requested and got $2,705 for assistance purchasing medical supplies and a rescue toboggan for its all-volunteer ski ...Sep 15, 2023 · Paul Bunn, 85. Paul Clifford Bunn was born in Miles City on 3/31/38 to Clifford and Chloe Bunn. Paul's eternal optimism fueled his unquenchable desire to try new things. Paul was the oldest of ... by The Western News. | December 29, 2023 7:00 AM. Libby senior standout Jace DeShazer was recently named to play in the 77th Montana East-West Shrine game. DeShazer, one of the top tacklers in the country, had 140 total tackles, 43 solo, with 16 stops for a loss in 2023, all while dealing with offensive game plans geared to slow him.Libby High School softball team photos. Libby softball second baseman Destinee Crawford during a game on Saturday, April 1. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The Libby Lady Loggers softball team opened its season last week with games against Polson and Frenchtown. Tuesday, they hosted Columbia Falls. The Lady Loggers return to action today ...Libby High School softball team photos. Libby softball second baseman Destinee Crawford during a game on Saturday, April 1. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The Libby Lady Loggers softball team opened its season last week with games against Polson and Frenchtown. Tuesday, they hosted Columbia Falls. The Lady Loggers return to action today ...The Western News is a twice-weekly newspaper in Libby, Montana. Its coverage area is southern Lincoln County, which includes the communities of Libby and Troy. The Western News was founded in 1902, and is owned by Duane Hagadone and the Hagadone Newspaper Group. The newspaper carries publication dates of Wednesday and Friday, though copies are available as early as Tuesday and Thursday ...The Western News | January 10, 2023 7:00 AM. Libby got a much-needed shot in the arm with the recent announcement that Nomad GCS is coming to town. The 21-year-old company based in the Columbia Falls area is expanding its operations into Lincoln County because of the demand for its products and what it says is a skilled and driven …The Wild West has been a source of fascination for generations, and now you can explore it in all its glory with full free western movies. From classic westerns to modern takes on ...The Western News is a twice-weekly newspaper in Libby, Montana. Its coverage area is southern Lincoln County, which includes the communities of Libby and Troy. The Western News was founded in 1902, and is owned by Duane Hagadone and the Hagadone Newspaper Group. The newspaper carries publication dates of Wednesday and Friday, …Jun 9, 2023 · April 6, 1952 - June 2, 2023. Georgina Woody, age 71, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023, peacefully while surrounded by her family after a long, hard fought battle with ... Caleb Covey, 37, at a prior hearing in Lincoln County District Court. (The Western News FILE) ... According to a press release from Libby Chief of Police Cody Ercanbrack, Caleb Covey, 37, is ...The Western News | July 25, 2023 7:00 AM. Libby's CARD Clinic is on the hook for nearly $6 million in damages and penalties after a judge's ruling last week in federal court in Missoula. U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen issued the order July 18 following a June trial in which a jury said the Center for Asbestos Related Disease had ...PUBLISHED In The Western News July 18 & 25, 2023. MNAXLP. Benjamin C. Shumate Shumate Law Office, PLLC 108 East 9th Street - Ste. 10 Libby, Montana 59923 406-334-4444 Attorneys for Estate of Warren Ezra Denny MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WARREN EZRA DENNY, Deceased. No.Hamilton's 3-point shooting sends Loggers to defeat. Libby's Tyler Andersen looks for an opening against Hamilton on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The Libby Loggers boys basketball team hung with visiting Hamilton for the better part of the first half before the Broncs got hot from 3-point …Share. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Libby, MT local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life …The Western News, a twice weekly newspaper located in Libby, was one of the first Montana newspapers to go online - the first among smaller publications. The first …I would encourage you, if you have an elderly person that is concerned about how he or she will get TV, to reach out to the club at (406) 293-1393 or email at [email protected]. Also, you can send donations to Libby Video Club, P.O. Box 977, Libby, MT 59923. I challenge you to donate monthly if you use the services of the video club ...(Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Kootenai National Forest hand crews dig a line around the Powerline Fire on Bobtail Road north of Libby Friday afternoon. Lincoln County Rural Fire District No. 1 volunteer Kyle Keller watches as a downed power line arcs at the scene of a wildfire on Bobtail Road north of Libby Friday afternoon.Ticket and Promote Your Events with The Western News. Book a Demo. Create an Event. | Sign in. All Events Live Music Nightlife Kids & Family Festivals Sports & Leisure Arts Attractions Classes & Courses Community Conferences Exhibitions Food & Drink Lifestyle Other Pets & Animals Retail.Libby's Cash Remp won the 50 in the 7-8-year-old age class at last Saturday's Millpond Motocross event in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) by The Western News. | August 5, 2022 7:00 AM. The weather was hot and the riders left the course sweaty and in need of hydration, but dozens of youth, their family and fans of the sport of ...The Western News | August 5, 2022 7:00 AM. A Libby man accused of stalking a local grocery store employee was dismissed last month after he died. Keith Archer Carlson, 76, faced one felony count of stalking, but according to court documents filed July 26 by Lincoln County Attorney Marcia Boris, the case was dismissed after his death.The Western News, Libby, Mont. Feb. 2—A Libby man who pleaded no contest to his involvement in the death of another during a game of Russian roulette was sentenced Monday in Lincoln County ...Longtime Libby Loggers head football coach Neil Fuller is retiring from coaching scholastic sports. Fuller and his python buddy, Sam, took a minute for a photo inside his classroom at Libby High School. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) November 17, 2023. Stories this photo appears in: November 17, 2023 7 a.m. ...Libby cross country teams host invitational. Libby sophomore Madison Vincent runs in the Libby Inviational Friday, Aug. 30, at Cabinet Heights Golf Course. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Libby Loggers first-year head cross country coach Brittany Katzer's summer club and recruiting efforts are paying dividends in her first year at the ...(Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Kootenai National Forest hand crews dig a line around the Powerline Fire on Bobtail Road north of Libby Friday afternoon. Lincoln County Rural Fire District No. 1 volunteer Kyle Keller watches as a downed power line arcs at the scene of a wildfire on Bobtail Road north of Libby Friday afternoon.The Western News | November 7, 2022 4:00 PM. Heavy and fast-accumulating snow Monday morning wreaked havoc in southern Lincoln County. According to the Montana Highway Patrol incident log, a fatal crash occurred at about 2:23 p.m. Monday on U.S. 2 at milemarker 27, a few miles west of Libby. No details were available …6 days ago · Libby Cheer Team Senior Night. Libby Senior Night walk Lyndee McElmurry. | February 16, 2024 7:00 AM. QQQ. Q. Maury Anderson, 75, former Libby Middle School and Junior High School educator, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington due to complications from Covid. Maurice (Maury) Anderson was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Perley and Kitty Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, Wisconsin, attending a one ...Explore The Western News online newspaper archive. The Western News was published in Libby, Montana and includes 28,340 searchable pages from 1902-1963.The Western News, Libby, Mont. Feb. 6—A Libby man is jailed after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance last month. Tyler Evan Eroh, 32, who remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center, is charged with felony strangulation of a partner or family member, partner or family member assault, a misdemeanor, and ...The Libby Loggers boys basketball team battled, but lost 42-40. All Sections. Home. News ... (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Libby's Rylee Boltz seeks an opening against Whitefish Friday night. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Libby's Kinzee Boehmler prepares to inbound the ball against Whitefish Friday night. ...Western News reader enjoys history column. I was delighted to read the Half a Century column entitled, "Pitching staff key to Am. Legion ball," regarding the 1973 Legion team in the April 11 edition of the Western News. As the season unfolded, I was correct in believing that club was a "well-balanced" team, but at the same time ...Walter Charles Morkert. Walter Charles Morkert. Updated 1 month, 1 week ago.Jun. 23—A Libby couple accused of drug trafficking recently received deferred sentences after appearing in Lincoln County District Court. Judge Matt Cuffe delivered five-year terms to Amber Patterson Martin, 38, and Christopher Wayne Martin, 34, on June 12. Each pleaded guilty this spring to use or possession of property subject to criminal forfeiture, specifically $2,983 in cash.Libby Legion baseball photos. A nice running catch is made by Libby right fielder Amir Clutter as Kalispell's Luke Nikunen flies out on the 1-2 pitch for the second out in the top of third inning Wednesday evening. (Paul Sievers/The Western News) | May 26, 2023 7:00 AM. Caleb Moeller threw five scoreless innings as the Libby Loggers Legion ...The Western News | December 29, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby woman is facing charges after she allegedly bit her boyfriend and had bloody syringes in the presence of her 16-month-old child during a recent incident. Cricket Ann Orsborn, 34, was initially held on $35,000 bail in the Lincoln County Detention Center on charges including child endangerment ...by The Western News. | January 26, 2024 7:00 AM. Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board on Jan. 11 awarded $12,705 in grant funds supporting two Libby community safety projects. Turner Mountain/Kootenai Winter Sports requested and got $2,705 for assistance purchasing medical supplies and a rescue …By: MTN News. Posted at 10:10 AM, May 22, 2023. and last updated 9:43 AM, May 22, 2023. LIBBY - A 32-year-old Libby woman died and a 9-year-old boy was injured in a Friday, May 19, 2023, accident ...The Vendor Market in Libby got underway for the season Wednesday, May 4, with a good crowd of locals coming out for the event at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Mineral Avenue. Music could be heard playing in the background as groups of people walked from canopy to canopy, viewing booths and tables displaying an array of Montana-made items.by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER. The Western News | May 16, 2023 7:00 AM. A disturbance involving a gun at a residence on Farm to Market Road at the end of March led to a felony charge against a local man. Kody Andrew Roberts, 31, of Libby pleaded not guilty to one count of felony criminal endangerment on April 10 in Lincoln County District …The Libby Western News is a newspaper published in Libby, Montana, United States. The paper covers news, sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and opinion for Libby and the surrounding area. thewesternnews.com serves as the domain for the online version of the newspaper. Read our profile on the United States government and media. Funded by / OwnershipLaurence Carlberg, 78. Laurence Carlberg passed away May29th at home surrounded by. family. Laurence Carlberg was born in Aylesbury, England July 9 th 1944 to. Earl and Jane Hagan Carlberg ...The Western News | August 17, 2021 7:00 AM. When Earl Stanley moved into the Libby Care Center after an injurious fall in early July, his family expected him to be back on his feet within a few months. Though Stanley was 89 years old and suffered a broken shoulder and hip, his niece Karen Wickersham said he had lived independently …Walter Charles Morkert. Walter C. Morkert, 84, of Libby, Montana, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Walt was born Sept. 24, 1939, in Thompson Falls, Montana to Bud and Leona (Polley) Morkert and later moved with his family to Clinton, Montana. After high school, Walt joined the Army Airborne and was a …Western News reader enjoys history column. I was delighted to read the Half a Century column entitled, "Pitching staff key to Am. Legion ball," regarding the 1973 Legion team in the April 11 edition of the Western News. As the season unfolded, I was correct in believing that club was a "well-balanced" team, but at the same time ...Charles Bryan Welch, 50, of Libby died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at his home in Libby. He was born June 19, 1961, in Cumberland, Md., to Charles and Kathleen Varah Welch. He spent his boyhood years in Skaneateles, N.Y., and Gainesville, Fla. At the age of 18, he joined the U.S. Marines and served five years in the reserves.Western Montana News. ... Information sought on Libby burglary suspects. MTN News 10:13 AM, Feb 13, 2024 . Entertainment. Pearl Jam returning to Washington-Grizzly Stadium.Libby's Cash Remp won the 50 in the 7-8-year-old age class at last Saturday's Millpond Motocross event in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) by The Western News. | August 5, 2022 7:00 AM. The weather was hot and the riders left the course sweaty and in need of hydration, but dozens of youth, their family and fans of the sport of ...The Western News | May 16, 2023 7:00 AM The Libby tennis teams battled Ronan and Polson last Saturday at Rich Thompson Memorial Terrace. Libby will host the divisional tournament Thursday and Friday with qualifiers headed to the state tournament May 25-26 in Missoula.by SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER. The Western News | December 8, 2022 12:00 PM. Three Libby City Police officers quit the force on Monday, Nov. 21, and Chief Scott Kessel has been placed on paid administrative leave. The startling news was not announced by city officials until after a social media post revealed the information in the last few days.The Libby Senior Center has in-house, home delivery or grab and go meals available Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals are available from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Those interested in a meal are asked to call 293-7222 for all meals by noon on Tuesday and Friday or by 9 a.m. on Wednesday.Libby ex-con gets prison time for drug offense. The Western News, Libby, Mont. October 27, 2023 · 2 min read. Oct. 27—A Libby man with a criminal past received a 4-year sentence to a Montana Department of Corrections facility on Monday, Oct. 23, for his most recent felony conviction. Joshua David Hoffman, 47, who originally faced five counts ...The Western News, Libby, Mont. Jan. 26—Flathead Electric Cooperative's Roundup for Safety Board on Jan. 11 awarded $12,705 in grant funds supporting two Libby community safety projects. Turner Mountain/Kootenai Winter Sports requested and got $2,705 for assistance purchasing medical supplies and a rescue toboggan for its all-volunteer ski ...Nov 3, 2023 · Maury Anderson, 75, former Libby Middle School and Junior High School educator, passed away Oct. 8, 2023, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington due to complications from Covid. Maurice (Maury) Anderson was born Jan. 8, 1948, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Perley and Kitty Anderson. He grew up in Hager City, Wisconsin, attending a one ... Samuel Sikes, right, was tapped as Libby's newest city administrator Oct. 4, replacing Jim Hammons. Sikes previously worked as the city's clerk and treasurer. (Derrick Perkins/The Western News) Libby City Council backed Mayor Peggy Williams' appointment of Samuel Sikes as city administrator this week, but not before clashing over procedure ...Western News Home. 13.0°F ... News. For more information regarding today's news, check out our latest news articles below. ... Four members of the Libby Cheer team ... The Western News | November 17, 2023 7:00 AM. It’s the end of an era for Libby football with head coach Neil Fuller retiring after 21 seasons of leading the Loggers. Fuller formally announced his resignation to the school in a letter dated Oct. 21. But those closest to the program knew it was his last year before the season kicked off.The King James Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, is one of the most influential books in Western civilization. The King James Bible was commissioned by King James I of E...Kristin Smith. (Photo courtesy of Kristin Smith) | October 19, 2021 7:00 AM. In anticipation of the November municipal election, The Western News sent questionnaires to all Libby and Troy candidates. Each candidate received the same questions and word limits. Libby City Council candidate responses will appear in alphabetical order in subsequent ...A Libby man is facing charges of assault with a weapon after he allegedly threatened multiple people during a recent incident. Justen Lane Fletcher, 44, is being held on $25,000 bail in the Lincoln County Detention Center on charges that include felony assault with a weapon and misdemeanor criminal mischief.Elsie D. Broden, 87, of Libby died Wednesday Feb. 12, 2014, at Immanuel Lutheran Care Center in Kalispell. Elsie was born March 18, 1926, in Kenmare, N.D., to Martin and Christine (Kalland) Christensen. Elsie was one of 12 children, five boys and seven girls. Elsie graduated from Kenmare High School with the class of 1945.She met Cecil Foote at an S.O. dance in Coupeville in 1944 and they later married in 1946. They lived for a short time in Idaho and later settled in the Libby and Troy, Montana, area where they raised their family. Maxine enjoyed quilting, knitting and caring for her family of five children.The Western News | August 31, 2022 8:00 PM. A Lincoln County man escaped serious injury in a garage fire Wednesday afternoon east of Libby. The man was in his garage, located on Echo Lane, when the fire broke out sometime around 2 p.m. Libby Volunteer Fire Department First Assistant Fire Chief Scott Beagle said he thought the man worked to put ...White, a Texas native and graduate of Texas A&M, has had a practice in Heron for the last 22 years. But prior to now, White split his time between Heron and Fresno, California. White is now operating his practice full-time at 26 Bear Foot Lane in Heron in northwest Sanders County, about an hour from Libby. White may be known to some Lincoln ...Obituaries. To find information regarding local obituaries, see below. We share today's obituaries as well as a local obituary search option.
Dec. 29—A Libby woman is facing charges after she allegedly bit her boyfriend and had bloody syringes in the presence of her 16-month-old child during a recent incident. Cricket Ann Orsborn, 34, was initially held on $35,000 bail in the Lincoln County Detention Center on charges including child endangerment, criminal possession of …. 511 indiana
Walter Charles Morkert. Walter Charles Morkert. Updated 1 month, 1 week ago.The Libby Christian Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at 100 River Road, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday. There will be tons of candy, walking tacos and fun games! Troy's festivities include the Second Annual Halloween Walk on Saturday, Oct. 28. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Adult tickets are $10 to join in the fun filled event.Daily Inter Lake | May 5, 2023 7:00 AM. It's official, Cody Ercanbrack is the new Libby Police Department Chief of Police. Ercanbrack was sworn in by Mayor Peggy Williams during a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon. His wife Nikki pinned on his badge after he was sworn in. "Chief, madam Mayor, Council and Libby it's an honor to be ...The Western News | February 17, 2023 7:00 AM. The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness hosted one of its Winter Tracks outdoor education programs at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby and local elementary school students enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Friends of Scotchman Peaks (FSPW) had events in Bonner County, Idaho, and Thompson Falls ...She met Cecil Foote at an S.O. dance in Coupeville in 1944 and they later married in 1946. They lived for a short time in Idaho and later settled in the Libby and Troy, Montana, area where they raised their family. Maxine enjoyed quilting, knitting and caring for her family of five children.April 6, 1952 - June 2, 2023. Georgina Woody, age 71, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2023, peacefully while surrounded by her family after a long, hard fought battle with ...Libby Activities Coordinator Nik Rewerts will be inducted into the University of Montana Western Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, Oct. 1. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) Nik Rewerts is glad he has many friends in Libby. The director of athletics for the Libby middle and high schools will not be in town this weekend for Homecoming ...DeShazer eclipsed the 100-win mark last season. He was 49-3 with 36 pins in 2022-23. For his career, DeShazer is 111-14 with 77 pins. DeShazer was at a wrestling camp in the Flathead last weekend as part of the preparation for the season. Libby opens the season at the Owen Invitational in Polson Dec. 2-3.Western News Home. 26.0°F Local News Sports Events Obituaries Submit Obituary ... Sadly it can, and almost did in Libby almost 30 years ago. In the mid 1990s, in what ended up being my son's last day of school in Libby, he awoke in tears. Ready to walk out of the door, armed with his father's loaded .45 semi-automatic pistol.The Western News | November 25, 2022 7:00 AM While some areas in Montana continue to grapple with the issue of having enough affordable housing, Libby has seen some light at the end of the tunnel. According to a press release, Cabinet Affordable Housing was awarded federal tax credits for low-income housing at a Montana Board of …A report of two dogs chasing and attacking a deer was made on Idaho Ave and W 10th St, Libby, MT. Officer responds to the Libby High School for a reported reckless driver in the 100 block of Education Way, Libby, MT. Officer responds in the 1400 block of Idaho Ave, Libby, MT, for a welfare check on an elderly woman.Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Western News. Search for other Newspapers on The Real Yellow Pages®.Mar 22, 2022 · (Derrick Perkins/The Western News) That didn’t sit well with neighbors, who said the project would destroy livelihoods and permanently mar the community south of Libby and White Haven. “If the state does not step in and do something to protect these citizens, we — as citizens — might take it into our own hands,” said resident Lonnie ... Libby Trick or Treat. Four-year-old Collin Anderson enjoyed trick or treating on Mineral Avenue in Libby Tuesday afternoon. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News) The temperatures were a bit chilly, but sunny skies were all that were needed for Libby area Halloweeners needed to enjoy a pleasant evening of trick or treating and other festivities.The Western News | January 10, 2023 7:00 AM The Libby boys and girls basketball teams each dropped a pair of games last week in Western A action as they returned from holiday break. The boys team fell to Columbia Falls, 77-46, on Thursday, Jan. 5, and to Browning, 83-66, on Friday, Jan. 6.If you’re an avid outdoors enthusiast or a fishing and hunting enthusiast, staying up-to-date with the latest news, tips, and trends is essential. Western Outdoor News (WON) is a l...Walter Brazington Sr. Former Libby Resident, Walter E. Brazington Sr. passed away peacefully with family on September 5, 2023 in Creston, WA. ... Published by The Western News on Sep. 29, 2023.The Western News was first published on July 17, 1902, in Libby, Montana. The paper was established by Frank M. Leonard and Leo H. Faust. In 1909, E.A. Southwick, the former publisher of The ...The Western News | October 20, 2023 7:00 AM. A Libby woman is in custody on drug charges after a manhunt for her boyfriend last month. Katherine Hoffman Mutrie, 42, is charged with criminal possession of dangerous drugs and obstruction. She appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Sept. 25 and pleaded not guilty to both offenses.May 19, 2023 · Coach Brittany Katzer shared with The Western News that distance runner Capri Farmer and teammates Hadleigh Wood, Alli Clemons and Vivian Cole worked to put four new marks on the record board. Farmer set three new individual records this season. Her time of 1:07.79 in the 400-meter run at the Whitefish meet is a new Libby standard. A Gotham service ace tied the score at 4-4 and later she had a kill to bring Libby to within one point at 11-10. Peyton Waggoner’s kill tied the match at 12-12. McElmurry was serving when Libby took a brief lead, 14-12. But Bigfork rallied to tie it at 14-14. A Waggoner ace made it 17-15 in favor of Libby and Bigfork called timeout..