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Montana FWP releases online Bear Relocation Dashboard 🐻
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has launched an interactive Bear Relocation Dashboard featuring relocation events with species, dates and reasons, providing public transparency. Updated early August 1, 2025. (thewesternnews.com)
Veterans can get free rides to Kalispell for medical care 🚗
A volunteer program is now offering free weekday transport for veterans from Libby and Troy to VA medical centers in Spokane and Kalispell. Updated early August 1, 2025. (thewesternnews.com)
EPA hosting meeting about contaminated groundwater in Libby 💧
The EPA plans a public forum at Libby City Hall’s Ponderosa Room on Tuesday at 6 p.m. to address local groundwater contamination and cleanup strategies. Updated early August 1, 2025. (thewesternnews.com)
Authorities wrapping up alleged kidnapping conspiracy cases ⚖️
Sean Raymond Waldron, 33, pleaded guilty July 14 in Lincoln County District Court to aggravated kidnapping; sentencing is set for October 6, 2025. Updated early August 1, 2025. (thewesternnews.com)
Lincoln Co. gets sizable chunk of PILT funds 💰
Lincoln County is slated to receive $872,636 in federal PILT (Payments In Lieu of Taxes) funding to support public services across its 1.7 million acres of federal land. Updated early August 1, 2025. (thewesternnews.com)
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