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• Butte woman accused of cutting off boyfriend's ear

  April 18, 2012 8:51 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte resident faces two felony counts for allegedly cutting off her boyfriend's ear. On the afternoon of March 26, Tara Wilkie, 21, reportedly shut her boyfriend's head in a car door, severing his ear. Court documents state that at one point she was punching her boyfriend... more »

• Former Butte judge sentenced for bribery; investigation detailed

  April 13, 2012 10:25 PM

  Stephen Joseph Kambich, a 53-year-old resident of and former municipal court judge in Butte, was sentenced to a term of five years probation, restitution in the amount of $5,000, and 200 hours of community service in connection with his guilty plea to bribery. Kambich could have received a maximum... more »

• Butte cosmetologist helps cancer patients look their best Play Video

  April 10, 2012 8:17 AM

  BUTTE- A nationally recognized program gives ladies in the Mining City something to smile about. Diana Walrath is an avid motorcycle rider and is currently in Butte undergoing treatment for cancer. And like so many women in her shoes, Walrath wanted to do something to restore her pre-treatment glow.... more »

• Port of Montana upgrade could bring jobs

  March 26, 2012 8:10 AM

  BUTTE- An upgrade for the Port of Montana means more business for Butte. The facility will likely secure funding to upgrade their foreign trading warehouse along with the Tax Increment Industrial District. The upgrades total $325,000 and will fund a high-tech Surveillance system and a new partition. The improvements... more »

• Police still investigating Butte shooting Play Video

  March 23, 2012 3:05 PM

  BUTTE- A dispute over a utility bill may have triggered an incident that landed one man in the hospital with a gunshot wound on Thursday afternoon according to Butte-Silver Bow officials. Police have talked to both men involved in the shooting in the 3600 block of South Oregon Avenue,... more »

• Shooting reported at Butte residence; Man taken to hospital

  March 22, 2012 7:35 PM

  BUTTE- One person was taken to the hospital after what neighbors say was a shooting at a Butte residence Thursday afternoon. Butte-Silver Bow Police Capt. Doug Conway said a male was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle after the incident happened around 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the... more »

• Suit filed over 2009 fatal Butte plane crash Play Video

  March 21, 2012 8:34 PM

  BUTTE - The wife of a pilot who was flying a plane that crashed in Butte's Holy Cross Cemetery three years ago is suing the plane's manufacturer as well as the company that maintains the plane. Paperwork filed in Silver Bow County District Court shows that Janet Summerfield is... more »

• Butte inmate commits suicide in jail

  March 16, 2012 9:55 PM

  BUTTE- Frank Hansen of Butte reportedly hanged himself with a bed sheet on Thursday afternoon in the Butte Detention Center. Hansen, 40, was found by officials who began giving assistance around 3:45 p.m. He was pronounced dead at St. James Healthcare about an hour later. Thursday was Hansen's... more »

• Man accused of Montana Tech assault admits guilt

  March 16, 2012 5:26 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte man accused of assault on the Montana Tech campus pleaded guilty to the crime Friday. Brandon Curry, 29, of Butte changed his plea in district court. Curry pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in the restroom of the Montana Tech Library in January 2011. Police... more »

• Butte inmate dies, foul play not suspected

  March 15, 2012 10:59 PM

  BUTTE- A 40-year-old inmate has died at the Butte Detention Center, but officials say that foul play is not suspected in the death. The man's body will be transported to the State Crime Lab in Missoula Friday for an autopsy and toxicology, according to the coroner. He was... more »

• St. Patrick's Day festivities kick off in Butte

  March 15, 2012 10:48 PM

  BUTTE- The Edmonton Pipers kicked off Butte's St. Patrick's Day celebrations Thursday night, playing at the Chamber of Commerce social at the Copper King Hotel and Convention Center in Butte. Click here for a full list of St. Patrick's Day events from Mainstreet Uptown Butte. more »

• Twin sisters arrested in Butte for trying to steal beer, clothes

  March 13, 2012 6:19 PM

  BUTTE- Twin sisters Jayne Voelkel and Janet Zagranis were arrested in Butte for shoplifting after allegedly trying to take beer from a gas station and then stealing clothes from another store. According to police, at around 5:45 p.m. Monday two 49-year-old women purchased a pack of cigarettes at the... more »

• MT man makes strides in case against Remington Arms Play Video

  February 29, 2012 8:10 PM

  BOZEMAN- A Manhattan area man's legal quest to take on one of America's largest weapons manufacturers has taken a big step forward. As we reported in November, Richard Barber asked for intervener status in a Butte case involving a Remington Model 700 hunting rifle. He wants to unseal a... more »

• Butte pizza delivery driver assaulted

  February 24, 2012 6:12 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte Domino's Pizza employee was physically assaulted when he returned from a routine pizza delivery. According to the police report, the Domino's driver was followed into the Domino's parking lot by a white Dodge Dakota pickup truck with temporary license plates. The Domino's driver exited his... more »

• Man accused of beating girlfriend into a coma appears in court

  February 23, 2012 6:16 PM

  BUTTE- A man who is accused of beating his girlfriend into a coma and leaving her for dead on the sidewalk on South Washington Street in October pleaded not guilty in district court on Thursday morning. Vincent Knight, 19, faces a felony charge of attempted deliberate homicide and District... more »

• Wind blows roof off Walkerville building

  February 22, 2012 7:01 PM

  WALKERVILLE- Strong winds blew the roof off of a building in Walkerville, a Butte suburb, Wednesday afternoon. The roof and bricks from the top of Montana Home and Hearth at 1606 North Main Street blew across the street and hit nearby houses, causing minimal damage, according to Centerville Fire... more »

• Butte woman sentenced for Jeep incident

  February 15, 2012 6:57 PM

  HELENA- Sarah Bunker of Butte won't be spending any more time behind bars or have to pay any fines related to her unauthorized use of a stolen Jeep she was driving in 2010. Bunker was given a deferred sentence on Wednesday for the two misdemeanor charges a jury found... more »

• Butte judge pleads not guilty in methadone case

  February 8, 2012 5:11 PM

  BUTTE- Butte Justice of the Peace Bob Lee pleaded not guilty to all charges in both Jefferson and Deer Lodge county court on Wednesday. Lee is charged in two counties with 34 felony counts of fraudulently obtaining dangerous drugs, 12 of those count being in Deer Lodge County and... more »

• Montana Tech students charged for shooting Play Video

  February 6, 2012 7:41 PM

  BUTTE- Two Montana Tech Students face felony charges for shooting live rounds in the direction of a student housing complex at Montana Tech early Sunday morning. Clayton Giesick, 22, and Joshua Clark, 23, were taken into custody by a SWAT team shortly after 6 a.m. Sunday. Officers responded... more »

• Man in Butte high-speed chase, says he has always wanted to

  February 3, 2012 10:22 PM

  BUTTE- An unusual high speed chase has members of the Butte Police Department scratching their heads. It was just past Rocker on Interstate 90 when officers deployed stop sticks on a white Nissan Xterra belonging to John Hughes, 55. The chase began around 3:25 a.m. Thursday when Hughes... more »

• Butte man accused of MT Tech assault pleads not guilty to burglary

  January 26, 2012 8:23 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte man accused of threatening a Montana Tech student with a knife in a school bathroom last year faces another felony charge in the case. Brandon Curry, 29, pleaded not guilty Thursday to aggravated burglary, this in addition to the felony assault with a weapon charge he's... more »

• One more MT stop for Tim Tebow

  January 20, 2012 11:00 PM

  BUTTE- Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow has added yet another stop to his already-busy Montana itinerary in March. In addition to visiting Great Falls, Missoula, Kalispell, and Billings, Tebow will also take part in a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity in Butte at 1 p.m. on March 6th. ... more »

• Former Butte judge's bribery accusations detailed Play Video

  January 13, 2012 6:01 PM

  BUTTE- A news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office sheds more light on allegations that a former Butte judge took bribes. Steve Kambich, 53, appeared in federal court in Missoula on Friday and pleaded guilty to bribery. His sentencing is set for April 13. He is currently released on... more »

• Missing Butte man found unharmed

  January 10, 2012 6:54 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte man who was reported missing has been found unharmed. Ray Sawyer, 51, was reported missing nearly two weeks ago. Authorities say they made contact with Sawyer on Tuesday. Due to privacy concerns, Butte-Silver Bow Police Captain Doug Conway would not release details on the circumstances... more »

• Butte community remembers avalanche victim

  January 5, 2012 10:37 PM

  BUTTE- Jasen Kellogg, 20, passed away Sunday when he was caught in an avalanche while snowmobiling and over 700 people gathered Thursday to honor his memory. The Butte-Silverbow Police Department led a procession of dozens of motocross bikes and four-wheelers through Butte. In addition to snowmobiling, motocross was one... more »

• Butte woman arrested for meth, endangering child

  January 5, 2012 10:11 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte woman was arrested following a traffic stop in which police say they found meth and a used syringe in the car along with a 5-year-old child. Rachel Babovich Eubank, 43, is charged with possession of dangerous drugs, tampering with or fabricating evidence, endangering the welfare of... more »

• Former Butte judge to appear in federal court for bribery

  January 3, 2012 5:52 PM

  BUTTE - A former Butte city judge is set to appear in federal court next week to face a felony charge of bribery. Court documents indic a te Steven J. Kambich will be arraigned on Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. in Missoula at the Russell Smith Courthouse. Kambich... more »

• 2 Butte men die in separate snowmobile incidents

  January 2, 2012 5:41 PM

  BUTTE- Granite County authorities say that two Butte men died in separate snowmobile accidents over the weekend. The Granite County Sheriff's Department reports that Allan Voss, 52, died Saturday afternoon near Twin Peaks, east of Discovery Basin Ski Resort. Granite County Sheriff Steve Immensehuh says he is waiting... more »

• Pair arrested after morning chase through Butte

  December 19, 2011 11:02 PM

  BUTTE- What began as a call about a suspicious car turned into a vehicle pursuit early Monday morning in Butte. The chase began around 1:25 a.m. on Second Street near Warren Avenue and ended 55 minutes later in the parking lot of Walmart on Harrison Avenue. Ryan Walker,... more »

• First group graduates from Butte-Silver Bow DUI Court

  November 23, 2011 11:12 AM

  BUTTE- There was a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving for six people who graduated from Butte-Silver Bow's DUI Court on Tuesday. This is the first ever graduation for the program that started 13 months ago. Not all of the graduates wanted their faces shown on camera, but... more »

• Man faces charges for smashing Butte post office windows

  November 21, 2011 6:34 PM

  BUTTE- A 50-year-old Butte man faces charges for reportedly smashing several windows at the U.S. Post Office in Butte. Police Captain Doug Conway says Ronnie Pelzman was taken into custody on Sunday morning and faces the charge of felony criminal mischief. Conway says Pelzman himself reported the incident... more »

• Butte man admits guilt in National Hotel arson

  November 17, 2011 6:17 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte man now admits to the charge of arson by accountability in connection to a fire that destroyed the National Hotel in Butte. Jeffery Richard Mizerski appeared before District Judge Brad Newman and pleaded guilty on Thursday. A pre-sentence investigation was ordered. His former roommate, Billy... more »

• Semi strikes I-90 overpass in Butte Play Video

  November 9, 2011 5:36 PM

  BUTTE- A semi-truck hauling a load of empty power circuit breakers for NorthWestern Energy to A&S Metals in Butte struck an overpass in Butte Wednesday after 2:00 p.m.. The semi was heading southbound on Montana Street and struck the Interstate 90 overpass because the load did not clear it.... more »

• Butte man accused of possessing more than 2 dozen marijuana plants

  October 20, 2011 3:50 PM

  BUTTE- A Butte man is accused of illegally possessing more than two dozen marijuana plants. Stephen James Shallcross, Sr., 60, was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a report of a disturbance at a home on the 1700 block of Yale Street, according Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff John Walsh. Once police... more »

• Name released of victim in possible Butte assault, remains in a coma

  October 20, 2011 3:45 PM

  BUTTE-Authorities have released the name of a 20-year-old Butte woman who is recovering from severe injuries to the head from a possible assault. Tameria Hartman remains in a coma at a Great Falls hospital, according to Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff John Walsh. Walsh said authorities hope to identify people who... more »

• Protester leaves site of Butte building after chain is cut

  October 10, 2011 5:11 PM

  BUTTE- A man who chained himself to the Greek Café building Monday morning in Butte to protest Tuesday's demolition said he did it draw more attention to the issue. Brian McGregor was found chained to the corner of the building with a sign reading "This Place Matters." McGregor is... more »

• Demolition of Butte building still on schedule

  October 7, 2011 8:31 PM

  BUTTE- The Tuesday demolition of the Greek Café building in Butte remains on schedule. Late Friday afternoon, District Judge Brad Newman denied a motion for a preliminary injunction to temporarily block the demolition of the Greek Café building. His decision followed a hearing today where Newman listened to arguments... more »

• Butte vocal competition back for second year

  September 27, 2011 10:00 PM

  BUTTE- The Mining City Star Singing competition is back for its second year. The vocal competition allows audience members to vote for their favorite performer as well as a panel of judges. Anyone can participate and this year registration is $20. The first place prize is $500, second place is... more »

• Butte to participate in National Walk to School Day

  September 26, 2011 7:30 PM

  BUTTE- Get your kids walking shoes ready - October 5th is National Walk to School Day and this is the first year Butte will be participating with an organized event. Gina Evans with Safe Routes to school says Whittier and Emerson elementary schools are the pilot schools for Butte's... more »

• Preps underway in Butte for NRA 2011 Finals

  September 20, 2011 9:40 PM

  BUTTE- The Butte Civic Center is gearing up to host the National Rodeo Association 2011 Finals for the first time. About 3,500 yards of dirt are being hauled into the Civic Center arena and also placed outside the building, according to Civic Center Manager, Bill Melvin. The dirt inside... more »