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Jun 4, 2021 Butte, Montana is one of the most historically significant cities in the state. Initial interest in the areas underground silver and gold led to the towns founding in 1872. But copper, which was in high demand due to the advent of electrical wiring and World War II, ultimately led to Buttes early 1900s prosperity. And the vast copper resources mined from Butte led to its popular nickname as the " Richest Hill on Earth.” The booming copper industry made Butte one of the largest cit...

Several companies are partnering to try to make North Dakota a hydrogen “hub” that would harness the state’s abundant natural gas resources.

How about a little puppet mojo to lift the sagging spirits? Let your imagination go for a romp in the puppet world this Saturday, May 15, at The Myrna Loy Puppet Festival: Part Two, with two shows of puppet shorts: 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. From shadow puppetry to suitcase theatre, to large scale effigy puppets and cart puppetry -- there is a delightful sample of puppetry storytelling styles to experience. And it’s all created by Helena’s very own, very talented crew of puppet makers and ...

Rolling Stone Menu The Battle for the Soul of Montana A copper mine threatens the iconic Smith River. It will bring jobs and the copper needed for a renewable-energy future, but is it worth the risk to one of the last pristine waterways? By Geologist Jerry Zieg grew up next to the Smith River in central Montana, on the ranch his family has owned for five generations. The river irrigated their land. He learned to fish from its pristine bounty of westslope cutthro...

MICHAEL CAST Like a kid in a candy store, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale toured the Montana Resources mine in Butte Friday. “When do I push the plunger?” said the Republican congressman, a reference to blowing the dynamite in the pit. In his first ever tour of the mine, Rosendale saw the active Continental Pit, the shovel and haul trucks operating at full steam, and the mill. He didn’t make it to the Berkeley Pit on this trip. Rosendale inquired about ore grade, and asked h...

10 Toxic Bodies Of Water The sight of a calm, pristine lake, river, or beach is enticing to many. Whether it’s for fishing, swimming, boating, or just relaxing, bodies of water have always drawn people in. Sometimes, however, dipping one’s toes in that water isn’t at all recommended. Lakes, rivers, and lagoons can become a threat to both animal and human populations. Causes include industrial pollution, human waste, bacterial growth, and even Mother Nature’s temper. Here are ten bodies ...

Berkeley Pit bird management has been 99% effective It’s been an unusually warm winter that has caused the appearance of waterfowl over the Berkeley Pit to dip a little below average. By: Kaitlyn Aguiles and last updated 2021-01-18 21:10:43-05 BUTTE — It’s been an unusually warm winter that has caused the appearance of waterfowl over the Berkeley Pit to dip a little below average. Montana Resources Vice president of environmental affairs Mark Thompson said theyre ...

Berkeley Pit bird management has been 99% effective It’s been an unusually warm winter that has caused the appearance of waterfowl over the Berkeley Pit to dip a little below average. By: Kaitlyn Aguiles and last updated 2021-01-18 21:10:43-05 BUTTE — It’s been an unusually warm winter that has caused the appearance of waterfowl over the Berkeley Pit to dip a little below average. Montana Resources Vice president of environmental affairs Mark Thompson said theyre ...

MICHAEL CAST When storm water rushes down the Butte hill, toxic metals come with it. Filtering those metals out of surface water is one of the great challenges of the Superfund cleanup. With a grant from the EPA, Montana Technological University student scientists are experimenting with a new solution to the problem: sustainable biochar wattles, or beds of charcoal made from organic waste. They think they can catch the bad metals the old methods let slip through. Doing what hasnâ€...

MICHAEL CAST At a virtual community meeting held by Montana EPA Region 8 on Monday, Atlantic Richfield Company laid out a plan to increase community involvement as the Superfund cleanup continues in Butte.    First, those in attendance were treated to a computer rendition of the ponds, boardwalks, green parks, and amphitheaters to come. Josh Bryson, liability manager for Atlantic Richfield, presented the Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area as it will look once the majority of w...