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Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

Jefferson City search ends after missing man found safe

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mont. — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) reported a search that began after a text-to-911 message on Thursday, May 7 ended when a missing man was found on Friday, May 8. JCSO said dispatch received the message at about 5 p.m. from a

Silver Bow Mining tolls capitalism's big bell as exploration begins

On Friday morning, Travis Naugle, chairman and CEO of Silver Bow Mining, along with J.P. Gallagher, chief executive of Butte-Silver Bow County, and Johnny MacLean, Ph.D., chancellor at Montana Tech, were among those gathered to ring the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell. The three

State provides status update on suspected Anaconda shooter

State provides status update on suspected Anaconda shooter

ANACONDA, Mont. -- More information in the case of Michael Paul Brown, the suspect in a mass shooting that took place in an Anaconda bar last August, is coming out this week, starting with a status hearing at the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. Brown appeared in court

Butte-Silver Bow County warns voters their ballot may have been rejected due to new signature requirement

Butte-Silver Bow County warns voters their ballot may have been rejected due to new signature requirement

BUTTE, Mont. - Butte-Silver Bow County is warning voters about an increased number of rejected ballots in the current school election due to a new signature requirement, and encouraged citizens to check the status of their ballot online before the deadline to resolve it. The deadline to resolve rejected ballots

People in Business for May 2, 2026

• Dustin Barber has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Opportunity Bank of Montana. In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s lending and relationship banking functions, supporting growth and strengthening customer relationships across the state. Barber joined Opportunity Bank in 2014 and most recently served

Company's land purchase puts Butte data center plans in question

Company's land purchase puts Butte data center plans in question

BUTTE, Mont. — Long-discussed plans for a data center in Butte faced a new hurdle after a different buyer moved to purchase the land tied to the project. About 600 acres at the Montana Connections Business Development Park had been set aside for a possible data center for more than

Butte-Silver Bow coroner steps down, citing 'mental and physical well-being'

Butte-Silver Bow coroner steps down, citing 'mental and physical well-being'

BUTTE, Mont. – Jason Parish, the Butte-Silver Bow County coroner, is stepping down from his position. Parish confirmed his resignation to the public in a Facebook post on Friday, citing his mental and physical well-being for the decision. “As many of you are seeing in the news, yes, I