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5 Mile Bar and Grill won't reopen after new owners find major issues
BUTTE, Mont. — A family's plans to restore and reopen a historic Butte business have been put on hold after the new owners say they discovered significant problems with the property. The Dowdy family recently purchased the historic 5 Mile Bar and Grill, located on the flats of Butte.
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Bowsher drug case in peril after key evidence suppressed
BUTTE, Mont. — A major drug case involving a former Montana Tech associate athletic director is now in peril after a recent district court ruling. Nicholas Bowsher was charged in 2024 with numerous felonies after law enforcement intercepted a package sent to his Butte home that was filled with “a large volume of pills that tested positive for mdma.”
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Butte's indoor winter market kicks off Saturday
BUTTE,Mont. — The Butte Community Market is bringing local shopping indoors for the winter, with its first winter market scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Butte Elks Lodge, 206 W. Galena St., offering shoppers a chance to support local vendors and Montana makers throughout the colder months.
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Friends of Maverick Mountain announces $250,000 match to rebuild fire-damaged ski area
WISDOM, Mont. — A fundraising campaign to rebuild Maverick Mountain after the Sand Creek Fire is getting a major boost with a $250,000 matching gift that will double donations until the match is met. "We are amazed and thankful for all the support in the last two months," said...
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Southern B Volleyball Tournament underway in Butte
BUTTE, Mont. — Nine teams arrived to Butte on Thursday for the Southern B Volleyball Tournament, but only three will advance to the Class B State Tournament once the three-day event is complete. This post will be updated with scores throughout the day. First round winner’s bracket matches.
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Pumpkin blasting demonstration planned at World Museum of Mining Saturday
BUTTE, Mont. — The World Museum of Mining is adding an explosive twist to its Pumpkin Smash event Saturday, Nov. 7. Montana Tech's Mining Engineering Department will demonstrate real blasting techniques by blowing up a pumpkin at noon. The event will take place at the World Museum of Mining...
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Montana Western Men’s Basketball to Compete in Best Western Tipoff Classic
GAME NOTES (PDF) DILLON, Mont. – — The Montana Western men's basketball program (1-1) travels to Butte, Mont., this weekend to take part in the Best Western Tipoff Classic, hosted by Montana Tech. The Bulldogs will face off against (RV) LC State (2-1) Friday and Westcliff (0-1) Saturday.