SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER
Scott Shindledecker is the editor of The Western News. He covers public safety, city, county, sports and outdoors news. He is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a degree in journalism. He has been the sports and outdoors editor for the Courier-Express newspaper in DuBois, Pa., and worked for Hagadone Montana newspapers in Northwest Montana. He can be reached at 406-293-4124 or [email protected].
Recent Stories
Libby woman jailed in Idaho after high-speed police chase
Man charged in animal cruelty case
In addition, Kovalenko is accused of 35 more counts of...
Authorities seize animals, investigate possible neglect in Lincoln County
Dozens of animals were seized by authorities in Lincoln County earlier this month following an investigation of alleged neglect in the Eureka area.
U.S. Sen. Sheehy tours forestry project in south Lincoln County
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy was in south Lincoln County last week for a tour and to honor the Troy Power and Light crew for its work during the wind and flooding events in the last six months.
Health officials in Lincoln County ask residents to salvage wood instead of trashing it
The landfill is requesting that residents temporarily stop disposing of large tree materials, including logs, trunks and main stem wood products.
Libby man gets state prison sentence in road rage incident
An agreement between the county and Chartier calls for him to serve a total of...
Libby man sentenced to prison in shooting death of 3-year-old son
Moore remains locked up with his bail at $500,000.
Officers involved in shooting near Libby while serving warrant
Lincoln County law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon at a location on Libby Creek Road, authorities said.
Scotchman Peaks' Winter Tracks connects kids with nature
Electronic devices may hold a wealth of information, but there’s nothing quite like a hands-on demonstration to make it stick.
Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Post Falls man injured
Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.
Receding flood waters begin to reveal scope of damage in Lincoln County
For 12 very long hours, the residents of Libby and Troy weren’t sure whether the flood waters affecting south Lincoln County would abate.
State warns of new disease-carrying tick species in Montana
Blacklegged ticks are extremely common in Northeastern United States. Recently, these ticks have steadily expanded into other states. Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, Powassan virus, hard tick relapsing fever, and babesiosis are examples of diseases known to be transmitted by the bite of a blacklegged tick.
Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River
A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other property were recovered below Kootenai Falls.
Homicide suspect escapes custody in western Montana
Man went on the lam in the Plains area
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide escaped from custody Sunday morning in the Plains area.
Montana man kills two wolves in his barn
There are two fewer wolves on the prowl in Lincoln County, after a man shot two wolves attacking his goats.