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
Rexford man killed in U.S. 93 wreck near Trego
A 56-year-old Rexford man died following a traffic accident on U.S. 93 in Lincoln County near Trego on Monday morning.
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Authorities investigate fatal shooting at Rexford Bench boat launch
Two men are dead after a shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Rexford Bench boat launch on Lake Koocanusa in Lincoln County.
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Missing man found dead in Koocanusa Reservoir
A Lincoln County man was found dead in Lake Koocanusa Wednesday, July 19, in the evening.
Missing mushroom hunter found alive in Canada
An 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area last weekend was found alive Tuesday afternoon in Canada.
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Missing mushroom hunter found alive in Canada
An 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area last weekend was found alive Tuesday afternoon in Canada.
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Searchers seek Whitefish man who disappeared in Lincoln Co.
The search continues for an 87-year-old Whitefish man who went missing in the Frozen Lake area Saturday night.
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Trooper injured near Eureka continues recovery in Colorado
The recovery of Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson continues in Colorado.
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GoFundMe fundraiser set up for injured Highway Patrol trooper
The Montana Highway Patrol trooper who was grievously injured during an incident involving a four-time convicted felon in northern Lincoln County last week has been identified and a fundraiser has been launched to support him and his family.
Man accused of injuring trooper in vehicle chase makes first court appearance
A Lincoln County man accused of running over a Montana Highway Patrol trooper during a law enforcement pursuit Thursday made his initial court appearance Friday.
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Montana Highway Patrol trooper injured in Lincoln County chase
A Montana Highway Patrol trooper is in stable condition at a Kalispell hospital after being run over by a vehicle during a police chase Thursday afternoon in northern Lincoln County.