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USDA cites circus for elephant’s Butte escape

Viola the elephant was the subject of worldwide attention seven weeks ago when she briefly escaped while being bathed in an enclosure at the back of the Butte Civic Center. Recorded for posterity by a passerby, video of the older pachyderm’s trek as she strolled down Harrison Avenue and

Viola the elephant’s ‘tragic’ story: This wasn’t her first escape

The story of Viola the elephant escaping the Jordan World Circus on Tuesday in Butte was shared nationwide and beyond. Reports of her brief journey for freedom spread like wildfire. People frantically sent photos to families and friends, as well as on social media. The accompanying videos were humorous material

All eyes on elephant that escaped circus, wandered through Butte traffic

There was some excitement at about noon Tuesday as Viola, an elephant with the Jordan World Circus escaped from the Butte Civic Center and headed down Harrison Avenue despite the heavy traffic. For a brief time, vehicles came to a standstill. Viola, who is in her late 40s, quickly veered

DCCC names Tranel in first round of 'Red to Blue' candidates

While Montana’s U.S. Senate race is already garnering significant national attention, the contest for the western congressional district isn’t going to be left out in the cold. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which works to get party members elected to the U.S. House, announced Monday it