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Butte hospital helps wound care patients receive treatment close to home
Intermountain Health St. James Hospital in Butte is using a new hyperbaric chamber to help wound-care patients receive treatment close to home. The therapy increases oxygen in the bloodstream and can support healing…
Butte neighbors: Obituaries for November 13
The Montana Standard published its obituary listings for November 13, featuring notices for people from the Butte area. The listings provide a local record of recent deaths and information for readers seeking details…
Help Me Ben: Navigating shipping troubles during the holiday season
Residents and businesses in Butte are facing fewer shipping options after recent UPS and FedEx store closures. The closures are creating difficulties for local commerce as the holiday season approaches, with businesses…
November 12 recap: Butte news you may have missed today
Local news from Butte on Thursday, November 12, was gathered in a daily recap for readers who missed the day’s developments. The roundup revisits the main stories reported in the area while residents were at work…
KXLF Butte Area Weather: Unseasonably mild for now, but changes are coming
Unseasonably mild weather will continue across Montana and Wyoming through the weekend, with Thursday highs running 10 to 20 degrees above average. A small weather system could bring isolated light showers to western…
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PSC approves NorthWestern merger
Montana’s Public Service Commission approved a merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corporation in a 3-2 vote on Tuesday. The $15.4 billion deal, once finalized, will create Bright Horizon Energy, serving…
Sabey Data Centers pulls out of development agreement
Sabey Data Centers has withdrawn from NorthWestern Energy’s Montana data center queue after previously holding a development agreement. The company had sought property in Butte but missed out on the site. Sabey and…
Gridiron commits, Graham are Frontier Credit Union Athletes of the Week
Collegiate football commits and Cadence Graham have been named the Frontier Credit Union Athletes of the Week by the Montana Standard. Three Butte High seniors committed to college football programs on Tuesday: Graham…
American coots provide a moveable feast
Birds of prey are following American coots as the waterbirds migrate through southwest Montana, turning the seasonal movement into an opportunity to hunt. Coots gather on lakes, including Georgetown Lake, during their…
Dillon shadow dancers pay tribute to veterans
The Montana Moon Stars, a Dillon-based shadow-dance group, performed a Veterans Day tribute for schoolchildren at the Mother Lode Theatre in Butte. The dancers used silhouettes to guide the audience through American…
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Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament in Butte
The Special Olympics Montana State Basketball Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 12-14 in Butte, bringing more than 100 teams and over 600 athletes to venues across the city. Games are open to the public. The Butte Civic…
Veterans Day ceremony in Butte honors sacrifice, service
More than 100 people gathered at the Butte Civic Center on Nov. 11 for the annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring U.S. Armed Forces veterans. Attendees recognized the sacrifices and service of military members, while…
Daughters of Norway bazaar and others listed
The Daughters of Norway will hold their annual lefse sale and bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Eldersgate United Methodist Church in Butte. Vendors will offer goods, including the group’s popular “Viking on a…
Check out ‘hardest trivia in Butte’
The Butte-Silver Bow Public Library will host its “hardest trivia in Butte” night on Nov. 18 at the Cavalier Lounge. Library staff will prepare questions for teams, with a mix intended to challenge trivia experts and…
Butte Garden Club to meet at Butte Archives
The Butte Garden Club is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Butte-Silver Bow Archives. The gathering is open to the public and will feature two local gardens, including Patricia and Larry McGrath’s garden…
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McGladdery receives Special Olympics award for service
Special Olympics Montana presented Bill McGladdery with its Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Award as the organization prepares for its state basketball tournament in Butte. The award recognizes McGladdery’s service…
Widespread air pollution from early 20th Century copper works found in Arctic ice
Researchers traced heavy-metal pollution preserved in Arctic ice to copper production at Montana’s Anaconda mine, finding that arsenic and other toxins rose about 15-fold between 1886 and 1918. The Desert Research…
What Makes Federally Qualified Health Centers so Special?
Federally Qualified Health Centers provide primary care in medically underserved communities, including rural areas and neighborhoods with low incomes or limited insurance. The centers offer services such as medical…
Montana Tech's nursing program celebrated as state's best
Montana Tech’s Sherry Lesar School of Nursing has been ranked the state’s best nursing program by RegisteredNursing.org and Niche.com. The rankings consider several measures, including performance on licensure exams. It…
Butte High Bulldogs win Hometown Showdown for Best Mascot
The Butte High Bulldogs have officially secured the title in the Hometown Showdown competition, earning recognition as the best mascot. The local high school team outperformed other competitors in the bracket-style…
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November 9 recap: Butte news you may have missed today
The Montana Standard’s November 9 roundup revisits several state and local stories, including Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen’s warning to the Gallatin County attorney over a policy he said had the effect of…
Colstrip Fillies close season at divisionals
The Colstrip Fillies finished their volleyball season at the Southern B Divisional tournament in Butte with a 12-10 record. They lost their opening match to Columbus, then beat Manhattan in three sets before falling to…
The best images from the Montana Standard last week
The Montana Standard’s weekly photo collection captures scenes from Butte and the surrounding area, including voters at Melrose Elementary and the Civic Center, Montana Tech football and basketball games, and a regional…
Read the latest from Montana Standard reporter Tracy Thornton
Readers can access the latest reporting from Tracy Thornton, a journalist for the Montana Standard based in Butte. The publication continues to provide local news coverage, obituaries, and community updates, serving as…
Democratic Rep. Denise Baum wants to get back to work
Democratic Representative Denise Baum has secured another term in the state house after winning the 45th District race by an 18-point margin. Baum defeated Republican challenger Bryce Walston in Tuesday's election…
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Butte neighbors: Obituaries for November 8
The Montana Standard has published its daily obituaries for November 8, 2026. The list includes local residents such as James Hopper, Dolores Tash, Ronald Jay Rathie, and Brett Alan Mayes. These notices provide details…
Tech secures share of 2nd straight Frontier East Division title
No. 5 Montana Tech secured at least a share of the Frontier Conference East Division championship after a 46-14 victory over Dickinson State at Alumni Coliseum. Led by strong performances from receivers Manu Melo and…
KXLF Butte Area Weather: Gusty wind and unseasonably mild weather on Sunday
The Butte area is experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures and gusty winds following a series of disturbances. An approaching cold front is expected to bring stronger winds and warmer highs on Sunday before cooling…
Pumpkin Smash: Pumpkins smashed, blasted, dropped from Butte headframe
Families gathered at the World Museum of Mining in Butte on Saturday for a community pumpkin-smashing event. Participants used baseball bats, sledgehammers, and even explosives to destroy old Halloween pumpkins. The…