In focus: The best images from the Montana Standard last week
A collection of the best images from the cameras of Montana Standard photographers last week:
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Trump launches anti-fraud task force, Vance to lead
(The Center Square) - President Donald Trump launched an anti-fraud task force on Monday, and appointed Vice President JD Vance to lead it.
Trump signed an executive order to designate Vance as head of the anti-fraud task force alongside Andrew Ferguson, head of the Federal Trade Commission.
Stephen Miller,
St. James Hospital in Butte receives re-accreditation affirming cardiac care standards
The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Intermountain Health St. James Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients experiencing chest pain and heart attack symptoms.
The Butte medical facility achieved Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Re‑Accreditation following a rigorous onsite evaluation confirming the organization’s
Bondi, Lutnick, security guard to testify on Epstein
(The Center Square) - The U.S. House Oversight Committee will call several members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to testify as part of its investigation into the Department of Justice’s handling of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Commerce Secretary Howard
Who's in the lineup?: Nearly 100 entries for Butte’s St. Patrick’s Day parade
Politicians, high school bands, bagpipers, vintage cars and horses are just part of Uptown Butte’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade, which begins at noon on Tuesday.
Throw into the mix a couple of hurling teams, Irish dancers, St. Urho’s Day royalty, and some live music, all to
Forum Communications welcomes the Sidney Herald to the team
In January, Forum Communications announced that it had acquired the Sidney Herald along with six other news publications.
Forum Communications has a long heritage of delivering quality local news to communities throughout the Upper Midwest. Forum Communications Company is a fifth-generation, family-owned media company based in the Midwest
Trailer explosion prompts swift response from Butte-area fire departments
BUTTE, Mont. – An early morning explosion led to a rapid response from several local fire departments.
The Rocker Volunteer Fire Department, alongside Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department, Boulevard VFD Butte Mt and Big Butte VFD, arrived to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames.
The Rocker Volunteer Fire Department sent