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Iconic Butte carousel hosts family fundraiser event on Saturday

Iconic Butte carousel hosts family fundraiser event on Saturday

BUTTE, Mont. – The Spirit of Columbia Gardens will host a St. Patrick's Day-themed fundraiser on Saturday, March 7 to support the iconic carousel in Butte's Stodden Park. This carousel has been a part of Butte’s community for the past eight years. It was inspired

First responders, officers in central Montana gain hands-on experience with training exercises

MONTANA — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department recently collaborated with GTR Towing in a hands-on training session using GTR's Rotator Tow Truck. During the training, crews learned to rig and lift a vehicle and stabilize another. This allowed firefighters to gain a deeper understanding of the capabilities

Basin Creek Reservoir wildfire grows to 3 acres near Butte

Basin Creek Reservoir wildfire grows to 3 acres near Butte

BUTTE, Mont. – Firefighters from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (BDNF) are battling a wildfire in the Basin Creek Reservoir area, located 11 miles south of Butte and one mile southeast of the Basin Creek Picnic Area. The fire was reported late Saturday afternoon. Initially estimated at one acre, the fire

Governor's energy task force continues public discussions on data centers

Governor's energy task force continues public discussions on data centers

BUTTE, Mont. – Talks about bringing data centers to Montana, including the Mining City, continue to spark interest and concern. A public forum in Butte on Wednesday evening addressed these issues. Officials from Butte-Silver Bow, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), NorthWestern Energy, Sabey Data Centers, and others attended the

Butte officials prepare to tackle local health issues through community needs assessment

Butte officials prepare to tackle local health issues through community needs assessment

BUTTE, Mont. – Public health officials in Butte are gearing up to address the city's most pressing health concerns with the upcoming completion of the Community Health Needs Assessment. This assessment is updated every three years, utilizing data collected through key informants, including physicians and health providers, as well

Lima woman charged with deliberate homicide for death of disabled child

UPDATE: Feb. 25, 2026 10:20 a.m. Nicole Lynn Boyer pleaded "not guilty" to all charges, according to court documents filed on Feb. 24. LIMA, Mont. - A Lima woman has been charged with deliberate homicide in connection to the death of her young child. Nicole Lynn Boyer

Man charged with negligent homicide after police find decomposing child in his house

Man charged with negligent homicide after police find decomposing child in his house

UPDATE: Feb. 25, 2026 10:20 a.m. Christopher Cox pleaded "not guilty" to all charges, according to court documents filed on Feb. 24. BEAVERHEAD COUNTY, Mont. – A Lima man was charged with negligent homicide and child endangerment in connection to his grandson, who was found dead and