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
Hecla seeking new permit for Montanore Mine
The agency said there will be no lapse in permit coverage as the 2006 permit would not terminate until the new permit becomes effective.
Changing weather sparks wildfire in Lower Yaak
Three Rivers Ranger District Fire Management Officer Beau Macy said he was somewhat surprised...
Troy woman pleads guilty to running over man
Palmer said during a June 6 court hearing...
Teck Coal faces new pollution violation charges
According to a press release from Environment and Climate Change Canada Enforcement, it filed...
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.
Michigan homicide suspect escapes custody
A Michigan man wanted for a 2011 homicide escaped from custody Sunday morning in the Plains area.