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5/18/2013

More than 500 graduate from Montana Tech; Gov. Bullock gives keynote speech

Posted 4:26 PM 5/18/2013 by Shannon Davis

BUTTE - More than 500 students graduated from Montana Tech this afternoon.

The class of 2013 has students from eight countries, including the United States.

Tech honored previous alumni at the ceremony. A member of the class of 1953 was present. Robert Hark was given special (More)

5/17/2013

UPDATE: Body found on Butte's East Ridge identified as man in mid 50s

UPDATE: Body found on Butte's East Ridge identified as man in mid 50s

Posted 12:58 PM 5/18/2013 by Shannon Davis

BUTTE - Officials have determined that the body found on the East Ridge Thursday night is that of a Butte man in his mid 50s.

Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester says he does not believe the man has family in Butte.

Three adults hiking the East Ridge reported the body around 10 p.m. (More)...

Body discovered in mountains east of Butte

UPDATE: Montana Tech commencement ceremonies to be held at Butte Civic Center

5/15/2013

Man injured in Butte house explosion

Man injured in Butte house explosion

Posted 3:58 PM 5/15/2013 by Shannon Davis

BUTTE - A Butte man suffered serious burns in a house explosion this afternoon.

The explosion happened just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at 2218 Argyle Street.

The homeowner was sealing his basement cement floor with flammable materials, according to Butte-Silver Bow firefighters. (More)...

5/14/2013

UPDATE: Pioneer Fire 100 percent contained

Posted 4:38 PM 5/14/2013 by Katy Harris

WISE RIVER - A wildfire that gave Wise River residents a run for their money has calmed down.

The Pioneer Fire broke out Monday afternoon about five miles west of Wise River. It burned about 33 acres on both sides of Highway 43.

It was declared 100 percent contained at around 2:30 (More)

Butte man admits guilt in fatal car crash

5/13/2013

Wildland fire near Wise River threatening structures, affecting highway travel

Wildland fire near Wise River threatening structures, affecting highway travel

Posted 9:25 PM 5/13/2013 by KXLF Media Center

DILLON - A wildland fire is burning five miles west of Wise River along Highway 43, threatening multiple structures in the area.

The Pioneer Fire is estimated at 40-45 acres and is burning on private and Bureau of Land Management land, according to a news release from the (More)

Fire breaks out behind Butte furniture store