Montana Folk Festival, Butte's signature summer event, concludes as a scorcher
“People just did not want to hang out in the heat,” said festival director George Everett. “Some, though, were tough and stayed.”
Jul 16, 2026Open source
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Butte's Joe Gibson earns gold at Special Olympics USA Games
Special Olympian Joe Gibson took home the gold recently, representing Montana in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games held June 20-26 in Minnesota.
Jul 14, 2026Open source
Photos: Montana Folk Festival showcases wide range of traditional arts
The Montana Folk Festival returned to Uptown Butte over the weekend with more than 20 groups slated to perform on the festival’s six stages, bringing diver...
Jul 12, 2026Open source
Montana Folk Festival brings diverse musical and cultural traditions to the Mining City
The Montana Folk Festival returned to Uptown Butte over the weekend, with more than 20 groups slated to perform on the festival’s six stages, bringing dive...
Jul 12, 2026Open source
June in photos: The Montana Standard's best images from photographer Megan Nielsen
From graduating Butte High School's class of 2026 to enjoying time on the Big Hole River, take a look at The Montana Standard's best photos from June.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Butte's Mattie Stepan, Butte Central's Ryan Peoples are Intermountain Health Athletes of the Week
The Montana Standard has partnered with Intermountain Health to honor a Butte area boys and girls high school athlete of the week each week throughout the 20...
Jun 26, 2026Open source
Chick-fil-A opens in Butte with $25,000 donation to Montana Food Bank
Chick-fil-A has opened in Butte, donating $25,000 to the Montana Food Bank and hiring 110 employees.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Butte strongman attempts to lift 96,000 pounds in one hour to benefit local addiction recovery home
A Butte strongman is attempting to lift over 96,000 pounds in one hour to raise money for a new addiction recovery home.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Teen injured after falling from ride at Butte carnival
The Midwest Amusements Carnival had been operating in the north parking lot of the Civic Center since Thursday
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Butte is in Silver Bow County, Montana.
Region: Western Montana
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59701, 59702, 59703, 59707, 59750
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Beat the heat: What you need to know before triple-digit heat returns to Montana this weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. — With another round of triple-digit temperatures expected across Montana this weekend, many people will be relying on air conditioners and...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, along with increased fire weather concern expected across Montana this weekend
MONTANA - Very hot temperatures return today, lasting through Sunday, prompting Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings across central and eastern Montana....
Jul 24, 2026Open source
Judge orders new trial for ex-Senate president Ellsworth after court staff mistake
The Montana Attorney General's Office says they look forward to retrying the case and remain confident a jury will find Ellsworth guilty again.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Montana: 14-Year-Old Ropes Drowning Man to Save His Life
A 14-year-old "ranch kid" has been making headlines after he roped a drowning man in the Yellowstone River to save his life.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Streamer builds a battery powered PC with over 100 AAs, uses Hannah Montana Linux to benchmark their abomin...
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Jul 20, 2026Open source
Lawyers give opening statements in Ellsworth trial
HELENA — Attorneys presented opening arguments on Wednesday in Lewis Clark District Court in the trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth,...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Lawyers say Montana Democratic Party could choose to not nominate replacement if Bankhead withdraws
In a new legal analysis, a group of lawyers say the Montana Democratic Party wouldn’t need to nominate a replacement if Alani Bankhead withdraws from the U...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Woodland Avenue intersection to close for roundabout construction
Road work will kick off on July 21, and is expected to wrap up in the fall of 2027, according to a July 16 announcement from the Montana Department of Transp...
Jul 19, 2026Open source
Missoula and Western Montana neighbors: Obituaries for July 19
Cleo Ann (Bohlin) Greenwood, 64, of Missoula passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Cleo was born in Bismarck, ND, on August 31, 1961 to Geor…
Jul 19, 2026Open source
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