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Police looking for missing Butte woman last seen on Feb. 14

Police looking for missing Butte woman last seen on Feb. 14

  • MONTANA STANDARD

“She does not have a vehicle and is likely on foot,” said the sheriff. “We would like to locate Sara in order to check on her welfare.”

Butte under winter weather advisory as snow showers hit

Butte under winter weather advisory as snow showers hit

  • Megan Nielsen

After a dusting Tuesday that had mostly melted off by the afternoon, Butte remained under a winter weather advisory Wednesday as snow showers created slick conditions.

Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick Church marks start of Lent, in photos

Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Patrick Church marks start of Lent, in photos

  • Megan Nielsen

Members of St. Patrick Church in Butte joined Catholics and Christians across the world Wednesday as they marked the start of Lent. Ash Wednesday is a solemn day of fasting and reflection, traditionally observed with church services where ashes are applied to the forehead.

Headwaters RC&D steering $110,000 in state grants to three Butte projects

Headwaters RC&D steering $110,000 in state grants to three Butte projects

  • Mike Smith

Headwaters says the grants help communities move projects from concept toward construction and implementation.

Deer Lodge Police Department announces death of assistant police chief

Deer Lodge Police Department announces death of assistant police chief

  • Tracy Thornton

Slauson remembered as a good coach, officer and person.

WEEKENDER EVENTS: Concerts, trivia evening, meetings, winter festival all on tap

WEEKENDER EVENTS: Concerts, trivia evening, meetings, winter festival all on tap

  • MONTANA STANDARD

Here's what's happening in the days ahead around the area.

After great gray owl dies in vehicle collision, wildlife advocates push for better awareness

After great gray owl dies in vehicle collision, wildlife advocates push for better awareness

  • Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com

The bird was one of two spotted this winter outside the normal wintering range. One witness called the fatality "devastating."

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Deer Lodge Police Department announces death of assistant police chief

Deer Lodge Police Department announces death of assistant police chief

Police looking for missing Butte woman last seen on Feb. 14

Police looking for missing Butte woman last seen on Feb. 14

Police blotter: Stolen Washington SUV found in Butte

Police blotter: Stolen Washington SUV found in Butte

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February 18 recap: Butte news you may have missed today

February 18 recap: Butte news you may have missed today

Don't miss Wednesday's most popular stories from The Montana Standard.

Montana FWP posts Smith River permit drawing results

Montana FWP posts Smith River permit drawing results

For applicants who were unsuccessful in the regular permit drawing, Smith River Super Permit chances are available through March 15 for $5 each. 

Glacier dropping vehicle reservation system, park officials confirm

Glacier dropping vehicle reservation system, park officials confirm

The system was introduced in 2021 to ease traffic congestion in the park, and required advance reservations to drive into the park during the summer season.

Who’s running (so far): A roundup of Helena-area candidates for the Montana Legislature

Who’s running (so far): A roundup of Helena-area candidates for the Montana Legislature

Here's a roundup of legislative races around Helena and beyond based on who has filed so far.

Hamilton lab employee exposed to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

Hamilton lab employee exposed to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever

NIH confirmed the exposure Wednesday in an email to the Ravalli Republic stating “At no time was there any risk to the public or to other staff.”

North Dakota man charged in $220M cattle investment Ponzi scheme

North Dakota man charged in $220M cattle investment Ponzi scheme

A North Dakota man is among five people facing federal criminal charges related to investments in a cattle and beef marketing company that was determined to be a Ponzi scheme.

Step into the magical world of 'Cinderella' at the Mother Lode Theatre

Step into the magical world of 'Cinderella' at the Mother Lode Theatre

The World Ballet Company’s “Cinderella” is brought to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 6, at the Mother Lode Theatre, 316 W. Park St.

History of Chinese New Year in Montana topic of upcoming Archives discussion

History of Chinese New Year in Montana topic of upcoming Archives discussion

“From Montana’s earliest boomtowns and mining camps, Chinese residents were a visible and vital part of frontier life,” said Johnson. 

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Police call for witnesses after human trafficking claims appear in Epstein files

Police call for witnesses after human trafficking claims appear in Epstein files

Outrage Erupts After Trump Appoints 26-Year-Old Ex-Receptionist to Lead White House Ballroom Project

Outrage Erupts After Trump Appoints 26-Year-Old Ex-Receptionist to Lead White House Ballroom Project

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, new poll shows

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, new poll shows

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Best friends and Helena High teammates Peyton Lorenz, Pacer Lybbert sign collegiately

Best friends and Helena High teammates Peyton Lorenz, Pacer Lybbert sign collegiately

“Me and Pacer have been long-time friends. Played a lot of football with him – kind of sad he’s not playing football with me. [Today] means a lot to me.”

Scoreboard: NAIA women's wrestling rankings (Feb. 18)

Scoreboard: NAIA women's wrestling rankings (Feb. 18)

Check out where the Providence women's team and individuals are ranked. 

Kevin Sherrington: To help Christian Parker succeed, Cowboys should prioritize boosting talent on defense

Kevin Sherrington: To help Christian Parker succeed, Cowboys should prioritize boosting talent on defense

FRISCO, Texas — Christian Parker is, at 34, not only the youngest defensive coordinator in Cowboys history, he’s roughly the same age as our oldest son. Doesn’t mean he can’t get the job done, but it could indicate I’ve been doing this too long. And the lovely wife and I started late. Parker gets it, if you were wondering, even if he can’t do anything about it now. “I’ve always been young,” he ...

Sports passion runs through Butte's Graham family

Sports passion runs through Butte's Graham family

"Going to basketball tournaments all the time, like watching state basketball and divisional basketball all the time. That's a really good way for our family to bond." Cadence Graham

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Do we outgrow idealism or abandon it? | The Ethical Life podcast

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🎧 Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss how repeated disappointment can calcify into distrust, and why that posture quietly erodes relationships, institutions and personal purpose.

'Kissing Is the Easy Part' is the latest Tubi rom-com | Streamed & Screened podcast

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Tubi may not have the same name recognition as Netflix or Hulu, but the streamer continues to offer original content, with several recent programs targeting younger viewers.

Colbert continues dispute with CBS; Woods may play Masters | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Civil rights leader Jackson dies; Obama shuts down alien buzz | Hot off the Wire podcast

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Amy Tan, Ekow Eshun and Michael Connelly among L.A. Times Book Prize honorees and finalists

Amy Tan, Ekow Eshun and Michael Connelly among L.A. Times Book Prize honorees and finalists

LOS ANGELES — Finalists and honorees for the 46th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were announced Wednesday. Writer-curator Ekow Eshun is among the biography finalists for "The Strangers: Five Extraordinary Black Men and the Worlds That Made Them," which parses Black masculinity as embodied by various civil rights activists, philosophers and other visionaries. Contenders in the fiction categories ...

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‘Flies and Brews’ to be held at Sláinte on Feb. 26

‘Flies and Brews’ to be held at Sláinte on Feb. 26

The George Grant Chapter of Trout Unlimited will host “Flies and Brews” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, at Sláinte, 8 S. Montana St.

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