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SCOTT SHINDLEDECKER

The Western News

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.

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More pollution violation charges for Teck Coal
August 1, 2024 7 a.m.

More pollution violation charges for Teck Coal

According to a press release from Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement, it filed...

Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River
July 1, 2024 9:54 a.m.

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
June 29, 2024 4 p.m.

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
June 27, 2024 1 p.m.

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
March 29, 2024 7 a.m.

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.

December 21, 2023 7 a.m.

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
July 15, 2022 7 a.m.

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.”

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