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• Official: Pertussis not found in Lincoln Co.

  May 1, 2012 2:23 PM

  LIBBY- Health officials report that no pertussis cases have turned up in Lincoln County. Communicable Disease Coordinator Marci Johnson says that the state health department keeps track of pertussis cases and most recent tally included two cases of people who caught the disease from out-of-state more than two months... more »

• Lincoln County resident already dealing with flooding Play Video

  April 27, 2012 10:37 PM

  LIBBY- Lincoln County is no stranger to spring flooding and even though it's still the month of April, waters have risen and continue to rise high on several streams. Reporter Dax VanFossen headed to Libby on Friday and found some residents don't have to worry yet while others are... more »

• Lincoln County prepares for flooding Play Video

  April 26, 2012 7:24 PM

  LIBBY- Lincoln County could see extensive flooding in certain areas this weekend after expected rain storms hit the area. The National Weather Service predicts that Libby could expect significant precipitation and Lincoln County Commissioner Tony Berget tells us that they are already seeing some flooding, similar to last year.... more »

• Lincoln Co. attempted murder investigation continues Play Video

  April 17, 2012 8:44 PM

  LIBBY- A northwestern Montana man who is wanted on attempted murder charges is still in custody in Idaho and that means the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office can investigate the case further. John Navarro Stone, 57, of Fortine was wanted for attempted deliberate homicide and aggravated assault for severely beating... more »

• MT man wanted on attempted murder charge arrested

  April 16, 2012 10:09 PM

  GRANGEVILLE, ID- Authorities say they've arrested a Fortine man who's wanted on attempted murder charges for a vicious attack on his girlfriend in early March. Police throughout the region had been on the lookout for 57-year old John Navarro Stone since he attacked the woman in Lincoln County, nearly... more »

• Lincoln Co. man wanted for attempted homicide

  April 16, 2012 7:27 PM

  Idaho law enforcement is currently searching for a Lincoln County man wanted for attempted homicide. 57 year old John Navarro Stone from Fortine, Montana is wanted by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office for severely assaulting a woman. Stone failed to turn himself into authorities in Eureka on March... more »

• Libby woman accused in standoff pleads not guilty

  April 9, 2012 6:56 PM

  LIBBY- A Libby woman who is accused of triggering a standoff with law enforcement says she's not guilty. Gloria Sprinkle, 53, reportedly fired a rifle at her husband who escaped unhurt and then fired another round during the standoff that ensued and lasted roughly 18½ hours last month. ... more »

• 2-year-old boy recovered from frozen pond

  April 3, 2012 7:43 PM

  EDNA CREEK- Law enforcement and search and rescue crews in Lincoln County responded to an unresponsive 2 and a half year old boy, found in a frozen pond, Tuesday afternoon. In a press release, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a missing person's report Tuesday morning.... more »

• Woman in Lincoln Co. standoff facing felony charges

  March 28, 2012 11:26 PM

  LIBBY- A Libby woman who sparked a standoff with law enforcement that lasted roughly 18½ hours is now facing three felony charges. Gloria Sprinkle, 53, pulled a rifle on her husband at their home and fired a round of shots on Monday night. The husband was not hurt and... more »

• Lincoln Co. attempted homicide suspect still sought

  March 26, 2012 8:24 PM

  Law enforcement continues to follow-up on information, leading to the arrest of a man, suspected of attempting to murder his girlfriend in Lincoln County. Authorities say that on March 10th, 57-year-old John Navarro Stone assaulted a woman so badly, she may have a broken neck. The woman is recovering... more »

• Man in Lincoln Co. grizzly attack died from gunshot wound

  December 21, 2011 6:57 PM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department reports that a Nevada man who was shot and killed during a grizzly attack in September died an accidental death. Steve Stevenson and his friend Ty Bell were hunting in the Yaak area when they came upon a grizzly bear, who attacked Stevenson. The... more »

• Arraignment date set for Libby homicide suspect

  December 12, 2011 7:57 PM

  LIBBY- A Libby woman is being held behind bars without bail after being arrested for deliberate homicide last Thursday. Kristina Lynn Welch made her initial appearance in Lincoln County Justice Court on Friday to face the charge and a judge ordered that she be held without bail until her... more »

• Fatal Libby shooting investigation continues

  December 9, 2011 9:24 AM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is getting more search warrants authorized in an effort to grab possible evidence in a home where a Libby man was found dead after what appears to be a fatal gunshot wound. The victim's wife is now in the Lincoln County jail and... more »

• Jaw bone, teeth found in Lincoln Co. to be buried

  December 5, 2011 10:23 PM

  LIBBY- A jaw bone and teeth belonging to a Chinese immigrant will be buried in the Yaak area soon. Lincoln County authorities were hoping someone would come forward with information leading to more bones but so far no one has spoken. The jaw and teeth were found in... more »

• Lincoln Co. cracks down on underage drinking

  December 5, 2011 10:13 PM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Alcohol Enforcement Team is making sure businesses are following laws and regulations on selling or serving alcohol this holiday season with a series of alcohol compliance checks recently. Eureka and Libby were both areas of compliance checks on Saturday in an effort to reduce underage drinking... more »

• Multi-state high speed chase ends in Lincoln County

  December 1, 2011 8:00 PM

  LIBBY- Wednesday night was kind of like a remake of the story of Bonnie and Clyde as two juveniles led the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and Idaho State Police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle. Two juveniles, a male and a female were in a vehicle that... more »

• Man arrested in Libby after car hits house

  November 28, 2011 7:25 PM

  LIBBY- A man was arrested in Libby after he drove his vehicle into a neighbors house. Just before 3:00 a.m. on Friday a report came into Lincoln County 911 dispatch that a man struck a house on Idaho Street. Authorities arrested James Schnackenberg and charged him with a DUI. He... more »

• Slick roads blamed for Lincoln Co. accidents

  November 21, 2011 10:35 PM

  LIBBY- Slick road conditions continue to cause trouble in Lincoln County and on Friday alone, there were five slide-off incidents. Friday morning a car drove over the bank and into a ditch near Kootenai Falls. Then about 45 minutes later a car with Washington State plates pulling a trailer... more »

• Missing hunter found in Flathead County Play Video

  November 13, 2011 1:41 PM

  KALISPELL- The hunter who was reported missing on Saturday in Flathead County has been found. Flathead County Sheriff Chuck Curry said the hunter was found around midnight and that the weather had lifted enough by that time and search and rescue brought in a helicopter. Curry said the... more »

• Missing hunter reported in Flathead County

  November 12, 2011 7:47 PM

  A report of a missing hunter came into Flathead County dispatch at around 3:30 pm Saturday. Details are very limited at this time, but the hunter is believed to be missing near the Lincoln County and Flathead Couny line. Search and Rescue crews were beginning the search as... more »

• Info sought on human jaw bone found in Lincoln Co.

  October 31, 2011 7:16 PM

  LIBBY- Lincoln County authorities are seeking information regarding a human jaw bone found over the summer near the green box dumpsters near Trego. The Mandible lower jaw bone was found in a zip lock bag and authorities waded through the dumpsters to look for more bones but none were... more »

• Man killed by grizzly in Northwest Montana

  September 16, 2011 7:16 PM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly bear attack that happened in the remote Buckhorn Mountain area, near the Idaho/Montana border. CBS affiliate KREM-TV reports an initial investigation placed the attack and shooting on the Idaho side but a further investigation determined it happened in Montana.... more »

• Libby residents can weigh in on budget proposal

  August 30, 2011 5:20 PM

  LIBBY- Local residents can weigh in on the city's proposed budget for the 2012 fiscal year during a Tuesday evening hearing. A special meeting will be held following the public hearing to finalize the $1.3 million general fund budget. That marks an increase of about $20,000 over FY 2011,... more »

• Lincoln County prepares for 102nd annual fair

  August 25, 2011 5:57 PM

  Lincoln County residents are getting ready for carnival rides, farm animals and tasty treats at the 102nd annual fair that begins Friday. 4-H kids have their steers and pigs out in full show and judging today at the fair. Friday, judging begins on many more 4-H animals, including the... more »

• Libby man drowns in Kootenai River

  July 29, 2011 2:27 PM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department reports that a 23-year-old Libby man drowned in the Kootenai River while another man was saving a girl from going underwater. Lincoln County Sheriff Roby Bowe says they received a 911 call Thursday afternoon of a man that was missing in the river... more »

• Company expansion welcome news in Libby

  July 23, 2011 11:43 AM

  LIBBY- Montana's unemployment numbers could drop in Lincoln County where the job outlook is especially grim because Stinger Welding is now looking to hire additional workers. Libby has struggled with asbestos contamination and a dwindling economy for years. "There's been a lot of stories done about the tragedy... more »

• Flooding concerns worsen in Eureka area

  May 16, 2011 10:01 PM

  EUREKA- Lincoln County is dealing with rising waters all over the region, including in the town of Eureka. The Tobacco River is just a block from downtown, has flooded Riverside Park and is now nearly flooding the river walk. Meanwhile, Graves Creek, located just five miles south of Eureka is... more »

• Sandbagging efforts underway in Lincoln County

  May 13, 2011 5:22 PM

  Sandbagging efforts are underway in Lincoln County as residents prepare for rivers to rise even more this weekend. Friday night emergency response crews will be holding a public meeting in Eureka about the potential flooding. The Yaak River near Troy is still at flood stage and some residents... more »

• Libby officials prepare for possible flooding

  April 29, 2011 8:44 AM

  LIBBY- The Lincoln County Emergency Management team will meet with the Libby mayor, Lincoln County Commissioners and search and rescue teams next month to begin planning in case flooding occurs later this Spring in Northwest Montana. Libby Creek is one of the primary drainages for the Cabinet Mountains and... more »

• MHP identifies woman killed in Lincoln Co crash

  April 21, 2011 11:01 AM

  LIBBY- Montana Highway Patrol troopers say it was a 36-year old Somers mother who died when her SUV crashed near Lower Thompson Lake Wednesday evening. The wreck happened shortly after 6 p.m. on U.S. 2 near Happy's Inn. Troopers say Kim Yost was leaning over to get something out... more »

• Woman killed in Lincoln County crash

  April 20, 2011 11:35 PM

  LIBBY- A woman died in as a result of a Lincoln County car crash on U.S. Highway 2 West on Wednesday. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that a driver and three passengers in the car ended up pinned against a guard rail just east of Happy's Inn at around... more »

• Glacier Bank rebuilding after Eureka fire

  April 11, 2011 8:03 PM

  EUREKA- Glacier Bank in Eureka is starting the rebuilding process after last year's accidental fire destroyed their branch. The bank had been located in the heart of town and burned to the ground when the fire started in an office in the northeast corner of the building on October 14,... more »

• 2 arrested in Libby on drug and assault charges

  April 6, 2011 9:45 PM

  LIBBY- Two men were arrested and booked into the Lincoln County Detention Center Tuesday afternoon, one on charges of possession of dangerous drugs and the other on family member assault. James Hernvall, 30 and Patrick Massey, 36, were taken into custody after police searched two homes and also stopped... more »