Here are today’s top stories from The Western News (as of Saturday, August 16, 2025):
Local Headlines from Libby, MT
- Libby man admits violating order of protection
A local individual admitted to violating an existing protection order, originally issued on November 9, with specific restrictions against contact and proximity remaining in effect. The order spans being at least 1,500 feet away from the petitioner and the protected parties.Facebook+3Western News+3Western News+3Bonners Ferry Herald+14Western News+14Western News+14 - Convicted killer denied parole in 2018 homicide case
Ryan Cody Lamb, age 41, was denied parole during a recent hearing on July 29. The Montana Board of Parole and Pardons determined he will serve at least another year in the state prison in Deer Lodge.Western News+1 - CSBG State Plan public hearing scheduled
A public hearing will be held via webinar on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Its purpose is to gather comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services’ 2026–2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan. The draft will be available for review at the DPHHS office in Helena, or by phone, until the comment deadline at 5:00 PM on the same day.Western News+1
Quick Summary
- Court & Safety News: A local man admits to violating a court’s order of protection.
- Criminal Justice Update: A convicted murderer was denied parole after a recent hearing.
- Public Service Notice: A state-level webinar for public comment on a community grant plan is set for next Wednesday.
