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 sshindledecker@thewesternnews.com.
Recent Stories
Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River
Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short told The Western News searchers found the...
Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker
Search teams continued to look Saturday for a missing woman who disappeared while kayaking the Kootenai River in Northwest Montana earlier in the week.
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.
Dog set afire in Troy now battling cancer
The Pet Connection Rescue Sanctuary in Libby launched a fundraiser on March 17 to help pay for his treatments.
Lincoln Co. man faces animal cruelty charge
Steven Joseph Davis, 42, was charged with cruelty to animals, failure to provide food and water...
Assistance available for those seeking bear deterrent fence
“Bears are one-time learners,” Annis said. “Once they find a food source, they’ll never forget it. Prevention is the key.”