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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

Trailer explosion prompts swift response from Butte-area fire departments

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

Road closures starting Monday in Butte for St. Patrick's Day

Road closures starting Monday in Butte for St. Patrick's Day

BUTTE, Mont. - Butte's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is set for Tuesday at noon, but road closures uptown will begin as soon as Monday afternoon. Here's what to know: Main Street from Broadway Street to Park Street will close on Monday at 4:00

Some Uptown Butte streets closed Monday and Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day

The Butte-Silver Bow Public Works Department, along with B-SB Parks and Recreation will implement temporary street closures in Uptown Butte for the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Emergency vehicles will be the only vehicles permitted within the closure areas. Vehicles must be removed from these areas to avoid

Federal funding boosts public safety, water infrastructure in Montana

Federal funding boosts public safety, water infrastructure in Montana

DEER LODGE, MT – More than $2.3 million in federal funding is set to enhance public safety and water infrastructure in Powell and Granite counties. This funding will upgrade Philipsburg's water transmission line and equip Powell County volunteer fire departments with new gear. In Philipsburg, $1,750,000

Here's where and when to catch Edmonton Pipes and Drums Band in Butte for St. Patrick's

The Pipes and Drums Band of the Edmonton Police Service is coming back to Butte on Monday and Tuesday for performances as part of the city's St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The group, a parade favorite, has been coming to Butte to perform and help celebrate Butte’s

Gusty winds and mountain snow: What to expect weather-wise through Saturday in SW Montana

Gusty winds and mountain snow are still on track to affect most of southwestern Montana Thursday through Saturday evening, according to National Weather Service forecasts. Wind gusts were measured largely between 30 and 50 mph from Anaconda east to Butte and Whitehall and down to Dillon on Thursday. Some higher