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We take a look at the numbers and see how Butte's cost of living expenses compare to the average income. You may be surprised how Butte ranks in other metrics...

Discover the cherished memories and sentimental ties Butte, Montana residents hold for closed local spots. Explore the city's rich history and economic changes.

You really don't need to look too far in Butte to see that there are many among us who are living paycheck to paycheck. Some of those do not even have a paycheck. Their lives are meal to meal. For some, their conditions are not as dire, yet they are still in need of assistance and that assistance is provided here in Butte by the Butte Emergency Food Bank. What the Food Bank does here in Butte, for so many, is such an important service for those in need. This Saturday, our local Postal Carriers are going to give you a chance to help the Food Bank through the Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

We've all thought about it: what would happen if you went for a swim in the Berkeley Pit? Now, we have an official and reliable answer.

Following the completion of the 2024 Frontier Conference Track & Field Championship on Monday, the conference has announced the 2024 Frontier Men's and Women's Track & Field All-Conference Team.

What if I told you that you could feed the whole family, on Mother's Day even, in a great place for a very reasonable amount? Even better, what if I told you that choosing this place would help out one of the oldest volunteer fire departments in town? Well, that's exactly what's happening. The Centerville Volunteer Fire Department is holding their 26th Annual Mother's Day Breakfast at the Butte Elks Lodge at 206 W. Galena St. from 9am until noon.

It might be common knowledge that Montana harbors many nukes in silos across the state. But do they still pose a threat?

How long will it be until we see something like this in Montana, or is it already happening here?

This edition of the Butte Beat covers an iconic staple of Butte's distillery scene, and is a fan-favorite for many reasons. See my take on Headframe here.

You certainly cannot say that Tim Montana has not worked hard over the course of his career. I got to know Tim back when he was pushing his first single, "Butte, America" way back in 2007 and he was working hard then as he came to our radio stations personally and convinced us to give the song a few spins on the local airwaves. He had recently returned from school in California where he had studied under the legendary Johnny Hiland, which while impressive, was just the tip of the iceberg.