Good morning; on the Beacon, disappointed by the verdict, Libby residents try to put suffering behind them and look forward to moving on to a new chapter for their town. Columnist Bill Schneider makes the case for why hikers and “wildernuts” should embrace mountain bikers. The Whitefish boys tennis team prepares to defend its state title.And apparently, our state is home to the third-most knowledgeable drivers in the nation.
In other news, fearful of the Obama administration’s potential to tighten gun control laws, people from all over the country are continuing to stock up on guns and ammunition. The state is investigating at a ranch in Powder River County where Sheriff John Blain shot and killed a man Monday. Meanwhile, another shooting investigation found a federal agent justified in the use of deadly force that ended a random shooting spree in Glasgow.
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Halfway to the weekend.