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We continue our "Rest In Peace, Sports Illustrated" tour after the longtime sports magazine laid off its entire staff last week.

Every town or city in Montana

April 16th, 2024 will forever be the day that an escaped elephant terrorized the streets of Butte, Montana. And it was glorious.

They were careful to emphasize the fact that earthquakes cannot be predicted, but preparing for the inevitable is vital for everyone’s survival.

Montana Folk Fest 2024 is going to be something to remember, so join me as we get to know and hear the first 7 artists unveiled.

The Butte mine headframes are possibly the most easily identifiable structures on The Hill as you look up from down on The Flats. Especially as the sun goes down and their looming shadows are cast eastward across the Uptown cityscape. Sure, the Original Mine is becoming known worldwide thanks to the Montana Folk Festival and the thousands that it attracts every year. The Mountain Con is known for it's "Mile High, Mile Deep" paint job as well as for having its surrounding area turned into a beautiful recreation area. The Belmont's hoisthouse is now a bustling Senior Citizens center. But what about some of Butte's lesser-known mines whose headframes are still standing? Can you name these mines just by sight?

The Dumas Brothel in Butte is reportedly one of Montana's most haunted places. Is a portrait found inside one of a ghost?

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte cut the ribbon on Wednesday morning.

Butte is not known for its crime, though crime rates here have reached 47 violent crime offenders per 1000 residents, putting it well above the national average of 38 per 1000. Point is, no place is absolved from crime. Case in point: on March 20th, 2024, a high-level employee at Butte's Montana Tech was taken into custody.

The NAIA Basketball Tournament in Butte was a special event for fans, who were excited to see NBA legend John Stockton in their midst.