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Police blotter: Transient flees from Butte police officers

Bus station arrest A transient, Kasmir Spilis, 33, was arrested just after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spilis was taken into custody after fleeing from officers who were investigating a disturbance at the Butte-Silver Bow Transit Station, 1324 Harrison Ave. He was jailed for obstructing a peace officer.

Automaker Stellantis posts massive loss, pivots from EV

Automaker Stellantis posts massive loss, pivots from EV

Troubled automaker Stellantis, behind brands like Jeep and Fiat, announced Thursday a net loss of 22.3 billion euros ($26.3 billion) for last year, blaming a lack of demand for electric vehicles. The group said earlier this month it would incur colossal charges to finance a shift back to

Auto Industry’s Hottest New Model: Selling Insurance | Insurify

South Korea-based automaker Hyundai has announced plans to launch its own branded insurance carrier, joining Tesla, Honda, and GM, among others, in entering the car insurance business. In a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Hyundai applied for a trademark called “Hyundai Secure+,” which it said

4x4 at Montana State takes you off the beaten path

4x4 at Montana State is carving its own path through Montana’s rugged backcountry. Since its creation in 2018, the offroading club has steadily grown into a dedicated group of around 50 members passionate about exploring the great outdoors. A 4x4 — or four-wheel-drive vehicle — is designed to send

Take a drive with Bobcat Motorsports

In Bobcat Motorsports — one of MSU’s many education-based clubs — students can clock in some speed on the race track while applying their mechanical knowledge to real-world scenarios. With automotive education at the forefront, this club facilitates collaboration, ingenuity and craftsmanship by allowing engineering students to build and

All eyes on elephant that escaped circus, wandered through Butte traffic

There was some excitement at about noon Tuesday as Viola, an elephant with the Jordan World Circus escaped from the Butte Civic Center and headed down Harrison Avenue despite the heavy traffic. For a brief time, vehicles came to a standstill. Viola, who is in her late 40s, quickly veered

The Ruffest Ride I’ve Ever Seen

The Ruffest Ride I’ve Ever Seen

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. Clyle Gunnelson, a rancher since birth and six-time junior rodeo champ, competed last Saturday in MSU’s 2nd Annual Rough Stock Rodeo, which