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Belgrade School District conducts review after malware incident

BELGRADE, Mont. — Belgrade School District officials reported experiencing technology problems recently due to malware and that an investigation into possible data exposure remained underway. The malware has reportedly been removed, however, district officials stated that work to restore and secure their systems would continue into June. Cybersecurity experts are helping

EPA promises update on Butte lead action level by June 1

Cyrus Western promised in January that EPA would announce by June 1 a new action level for lead contamination of residential soils and interior dust in Butte. On Monday, Mackenzie Meter, a regional EPA spokeswoman, said, "Yes, we are still on track to release a proposed new residential lead

Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department assists 2 residents out of a house fire

Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department assists 2 residents out of a house fire

BUTTE, Mont. - The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department (BSBFD) and Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Edwards Street early Sunday morning. Two residents were assisted out of the house when crews arrived. According to a social media post from BSBFD, the fire was called it

Butte Mai Wah Society honors Chinese ancestors at Qingming Festival

BUTTE, Mont. — The Mai Wah Society held a traditional Chinese Tomb Sweeping Day observance on Sunday afternoon at the local cemetery. The event marked the commencement of the Qingming Festival, a tradition centered on remembering ancestors and celebrating spring. Participants swept historic graves connected to Butte’s Chinese community and

Pete Buttigieg visits Butte to discuss removing corporate money from Montana politics

Pete Buttigieg visits Butte to discuss removing corporate money from Montana politics

BUTTE, Mont. — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg came to Butte on Sunday for a town hall focused on Initiative 194, also known as the Montana Plan. The proposal would change state law to block businesses from donating to election campaigns. NonStop Local attended the town hall and asked

Butte crews contain building fire around Main Street and East Silver Street

BUTTE, Mont. — Fire crews responded to a structure fire in the area of Main Street and East Silver Street after it was reported around 9 p.m. on Thursday night. The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department stated that crews ran into heavy smoke and no visibility inside the building upon

Federal report details Sen. Tim Sheehy plane crash near Ennis

ENNIS, Mont. — A preliminary federal report detailed U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy plane crash near Ennis on April 10, 2026. The report said Sheehy was piloting the aircraft during a Part 91 instructional flight and was not injured. It said the flight was preparing for an upcoming checkride while practicing