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Person killed in helicopter crash near Anaconda
ANACONDA, Mont. - A helicopter has crashed in Anaconda. According to Chief Cody Tocher from the Anaconda Fire Department, one person involved in the crash is dead. Anaconda-Deer Lodge Chief Executive Bill Everett tells NonStop Local that the crash scene is in an area with steep slopes and hills. The...
2 Montanans, 1 Californian convicted for drug trafficking
MISSOULA, Mont. — Two Montana residents and a California man were convicted by a federal jury Thursday on drug trafficking charges. Juan Felipe Vidrio of Anaheim, California, James Andrew Stringari of Whitehall, and Jean Dean White of Butte are all facing charges. They were charged with conspiracy to distribute...
Highlands College students learn to build modular housing
BUTTE, Mont. — Highlands College in Butte excels at preparing students for blue-collar jobs in the real world. Their latest venture includes providing affordable housing where it’s needed. The two-year Construction Technology Program features plenty of book learning, although it’s what’s going on outside the school walls that’s...
Two firefighters injured, one occupant transported to hospital after Butte fire
MISSOULA, Mont. — Two firefighters sustained minor injuries while helping a resident and pets out of a house fire in Butte. Butte-Silver Bow and Race Track and Floral Park firefighters all responded to the fire Sunday afternoon. Engines 2, 4 and Rescue 1 of Butte arrived to find smoke...
'Techxpo' projects show potential to impact environmental future in Butte
BUTTE, Mont. - The items on display at Montana Tech's annual 'Techxpo' on Thursday were more than just for show. The 78 projects showcased are prime of student ingenuity and tangible difference-making in the community, a culmination of two semesters worth of development for Techxpo's judges to assess. And one...
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