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Butte-Silver Bow police tap veteran cop as new undersheriff

There’s a new undersheriff in town. Jeff Williams, a 30-year veteran with Butte-Silver Law Enforcement, took the helm on April 1, replacing Mark St. Pierre, who retired on Dec. 4, 2025. Williams, 52, joined the police force on Jan. 8, 1996, and rose through the ranks. Starting

Butte police blotter: Broken window, outstayed welcome, dribbling duo, DUI, dumpster diving

Bad decision Just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, Jon D. Stolp, 61, of Kalispell had outstayed his welcome at Safeway, 310 W. Front St., and police were called. Stolp was told by officers to leave, and he did, but a short while later, he decided to return. That decision

Rottweilers fatally maul four alpacas

Rottweilers fatally maul four alpacas

By Charlie Fenton Four alpacas have been killed after being attacked by two Rottweilers. Officers from Cambridgeshire Police Rural Crime Action Team (RCAT) were called to a farm in Wisbech St Mary just after 6.30 am on Tuesday, March 24, following reports that two dogs were attacking livestock. Tragically,

Feds: Colombian crew illegally in U.S. targeted Asian American business owners with high-tech heists

Feds: Colombian crew illegally in U.S. targeted Asian American business owners with high-tech heists

Federal prosecutors say a high-tech robbery crew made up of Colombian nationals illegally in the U.S. targeted the homes of Asian American business owners in the Pacific Northwest using signal-jamming technology, group chats and surveillance to burglarize homes and steal cash, jewelry and designer goods. The burglary

Trial begins in case of Missoula deputy charged with speeding in crash that killed man

A trial began on Thursday in the case of a Missoula County Sheriff's Office deputy who's fought a misdemeanor speeding charge in a crash that killed a man all the way to a jury. Michael Baker is being tried in Missoula County Justice Court in front

Student protesters disrupt University event connected to the Department of War

Student protesters disrupt University event connected to the Department of War

“Attention. This facility is complicit in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide of Palestinians.” These words were shouted through a bullhorn by philosophy major Julian Staggs as he and other protesters rushed into the EngineWorks’ building on MSU’s Innovation Campus. Their mission? To disrupt an

Wait, there's a ‘Cat in the cupola?

Wait, there's a ‘Cat in the cupola?

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. According to an MSU urban legend, an oblivious cow was once led up the stairs of Montana Hall to the cupola, the big phallic