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Casey Street resident suffers smoke inhalation Several Butte firefighters were at the scene of a fire Tuesday afternoon at 515 Casey St. Man who forced ride to Sagebrush Sam’s gets 5 years with DOC A man accused of taking out a knife and telling a driver to take him to Sagebrush Sam’s has been sentenced to five years with the DOC. Report: Former Montana teacher under investigation for ’sexual misconduct’ A former teacher at a small rural school in southwest Montana is being investigated for alleged "sexual misconduct." Major Butte drug supplier sentenced in Missoula Seven years, three months is the sentence Candidates run on experience in Supreme Court race The race’s nonpartisan label hasn’t prevented politics from taking hold in recent cycles. What justifies self-defense in a grizzly killing? We still don’t know. MONTANA UNTAMED: At least seven grizzly bears died in Montana in 2023 after being shot by hunters. All were judged to be self-defense. Steve Kiggins: There’s more than meets the eye in Butte This was my fourth trip to Butte since moving to this Last Best Place, and every time I’m there, I like it just a little bit more. Parties agree to drop lawsuit over charter school openings The coalition that brought the lawsuit said in court documents the Office of Public Instruction followed a previous order and set up a process allowing approved schools to open this fall. Provisional ballots push Butte High levy to passage by 3 votes A count of provisional ballots pushed a Butte High School property tax increase to passage by three votes. Adult woman’s body found in Butte yard Woman found on South Dakota Street Trout face challenges in Silver Bow Creek A study of trout, especially westslope cutthroats, shows a population decline in Silver Bow Creek likely reflects a host of limiting factors, ranging from warm water to continuing metals contamination. Wildfire burning in southern Sapphires, mapped at 99 acres The fire is about 11 miles south of Skalkaho Pass, 20 miles southwest of Philipsburg and 25 miles east-southeast of Hamilton. OPI claims positive reviews for MAST, district representatives say otherwise The Office of Public Instruction’s implementation of the new testing model caused mixed emotions from piloting districts even though the office claimed positive feedback. UPDATED: Gallagher wants to void contract with Gleason, cites legal concerns Butte-Silver Bow’s chief executive wants to cancel a consulting contract with former Budget Director Danette Gleason, citing legal concerns. Alyssa Creighton handles coach and mom duties while leading Dillon softball Being able to be by their side along this journey – because of course they love the sport – is special. They are great kids and great athletes and I’m just blessed to be by their side.” Northern Lights returns Saturday night for some after a historic Friday night The most significant geomagnetic storm since at least 2003 brought the Northern Lights to places that have rarely seen them before. Parts of America will have another chance Saturday night if you missed it. Photos: Friday night’s aurora borealis sightings The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, arced across the night sky in Butte and the surrounding area late Friday night into early Saturday morning. Lawmakers halt implementation of child care reform rules Against the recommendation of child care providers, a legislative interim committee struck down rules that would have made licensure easier and expanded capacity. Gianforte taps Polson attorney for district court bench John Mercer had been an attorney with the Polson firm Turnage Mercer & Wall for 42 years before his appointment to the bench. A solar storm will produce northern lights over the US. Find out where to look for the aurora borealis this weekend Northern locations in the U.S. are best for viewing the northern lights, but clouds will interfere in many spots. Police blotter: Not welcome, Hit with cane, At the scene, Four jailed, and more Local law enforcement personnel respond to multiple crimes in and around Butte. Democrat Jon Tester announces he will co-sponsor GOP immigration bill Tester is facing a tough reelection challenge in the fall and his campaign has continually framed him as tough on the border. Special delivery: Bozeman Pass man helps out as storm shuts down interstate As winter hung on despite bouts of spring-like warmth in recent weeks, hundreds of cars were stranded along I-90 near Bozeman Pass yesterday with snowdrifts as high as 3 feet. Blue’s retirement is official: ’I’m losing a tremendous partner’ Blue the Black Lab gets retirement celebration before Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners. FWP kills three Missoula bears, first of season; trap set for fourth The recent expansion of Missoula’s bear buffer zone may have pushed the bears toward more extreme behavior in pursuit of easy meals. State says it’s ready for upcoming wildfire season Amanda Kaster, head of the Montana Department of Natural Resources, said it’s simply too soon to tell” what the forecast for the season will be. Rock engineer, guitarist Steve Albini’s musical path began in Missoula The musician, who recorded Nirvana, the Pixies and more, started playing and dabbling in audio while attending Hellgate High School. Low water levels predicted across Montana Water users should plan for below normal water supplies in the coming months after one of the lowest statewide snow seasons on record. Butte Central moving to four-day school week The changes will go into effect for the 2024-25 school year. Recommended For You Adult woman’s body found in Butte yard Police blotter: In custody, Both jailed, Sitting in stairwell, and more UPDATED: Gallagher wants to void contract with Gleason, cites legal concerns The Latest Butte man to graduate from Air Force Academy He will graduate as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of second lieutenant. Elk Creek fire contained, holds at 99 acres Forest Service Law Enforcement determined the fire was caused by an "accidental escaped debris burn" on private property. Person dies in Highway 93 South collision with Missoula sheriff’s deputy The driver of the second car was pronounced dead on scene, while the deputy was brought to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Man...