Dozens of volunteers and businesses have stepped up to make sure the Mining City's most historic Christmas display is set up ...

Jim Killoy's bone deep interest in Butte's mining history began early and his knowledge has grown until he is a recognized authority who generously shares his expertise.

Why It's Overhyped: There's always somewhat of a distasteful feeling surrounding the tourism draw that disaster areas can ...

Federal program would support Montana Mining Association's Rare Earth and Critical Minerals Extraction Demonstration project ...

MISSOULA — Legislators are asking for federal funding to mine rare earth metals and critical elements in Montana, but some want to limit the funding to specific types of projects.

Legislators are asking for federal funding to mine rare-earth metals and critical elements in Montana, but some want to limit ...

The Environmental Protection Agency’s top official made an unannounced visit to Butte and the Berkeley Pit on Tuesday and he was joined by Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke of Montana. EPA Administrator ...

The Berkeley Pit might be the only toxic lake that doubles as a tourist attraction, but it’s just one chapter in Butte’s fascinating story. This is a place where America’s industrial revolution left ...

Butte, Montana isn’t just a dot on the map—it’s a living museum where copper kings once ruled and now retirees can stretch a dollar further than a taffy pull at an old-time county fair. The streets ...

BUTTE — Turning lemons into tourist lemonade, the Chamber of Commerce in this mining city is charging admission to see one of America's largest bodies of toxic water. And people are paying. "Some ...