Canyon Creek
Canyon Creek, MT · Municipal
Fairfield Sun Times
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library hands out one millionth book in Montana
BUTTE, Mont. -- Though county music icon Dolly Parton sadly passed away in August, her legacy will live on for generation across the country and in Montana--and not just because of her music. Monday marked a special occasion for statewide youth literacy, as Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a program responsible...
NBCMontana
Montana Supreme Court reverses previous order on Butte data center initiative
BUTTE, Mont. — The Montana Supreme Court reversed a previous order on Thursday that allowed for a proposed Butte-Silver Bow data center initiative to move forward during appeal. The Supreme Court vacated their injunction from earlier this week that would've placed an initiative on the November ballot. If passed,...
Fairfield Sun Times
State to tear down former governor’s residence
The Capitol Complex Advisory Council voted 8-1 during a meeting this week to tear down a former residence of Montana governors, located at 2 N. Carson Street in Helena. The building has been a topic of legislative and state discussion for years, as the residence, built in 1959, was in disrepair. It would have needed nearly $4 million to repair when the issue was discussed during the 2025 Legislative session. That number was even higher, potentially more than $5 million.
NBCMontana
Washoe Theatre marquee lights up Anaconda night sky once again
ANACONDA, Mont. — An iconic marquee is lighting up the night sky in Anaconda for the first time in decades. The Washoe celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday night with a big party featuring a showing of the 1936 film The Texas Rangers. That’s the first movie shown at the theatre, 90 years to the day from Thursday.
KULR8
Former Montana Governor's Mansion will be torn down
The former Governor’s Residence at 2 Carson Street in Helena will soon change from a vacant building to a vacant lot. But members of the Capital Complex Advisory Council say the changes will hopefully help something new to grow. The council voted 8-1 on Tuesday to demolish the building...
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Harrington Bottling Launches Montana's Treasures To Spotlight People Making Real Differences Across The State
Butte's Harrington Bottling Company is recognizing Montana's Treasures, starting with Special Olympics Montana. The program celebrates those who show up for others and strengthen their neighborhoods, one community at a time.
mtpr.org
EPA announces expanded lead cleanup rules for Butte
The EPA finalized stricter lead cleanup levels and more soil testing for thousands of residential properties in Butte on Monday. The decision cut the threshold that triggers cleanup of lead in soils within priority residential areas by nearly a third, from 1,200 parts per million (ppm) to 456 ppm. Now,...
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State to tear down former governor’s residence
The Capitol Complex Advisory Council voted 8-1 during a meeting this week to tear down a former residence of Montana governors, located at 2 N. Carson Street in Helena. The building has been a topic of legislative and state discussion for years, as the residence, built in 1959, was in disrepair. It would have needed nearly $4 million to repair when the issue was discussed during the 2025 Legislative session. That number was even higher, potentially more than $5 million.
montanarightnow.com
Butte honors military veterans with memorial stars
BUTTE, Mont. -- Butte, America remains as patriotic as ever during the nation's 250th birthday, with the installation of a new memorial honoring the city's military veterans. As of Tuesday, Butte's Stodden Park is now the home of Blue Star, Gold Star, and Green Star Memorial By-Way markers. Etched in...
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Sheep Creek exit northbound ramp closed weekdays through Sept. 30 for paving
The Montana Department of Transportation and Jeffery Contracting Inc. are closing the Interstate 15 Spring Creek Interchange, Exit 219, northbound off-ramp on weekdays from Sept. 24 through Sept. 30, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting. Crews will prepare the ramp for paving once the closure is in place, and then...