Butte police and first responders warn public after spike in fentanyl ...
Nov 12, 2024 · BUTTE — It was a dangerous weekend in Butte after six people nearly died of fentanyl overdoses. Now first responders in the community are asking the public to be aware that the drug is in the community and to call 911 immediately when an overdose is suspected.
Inmate dies in suspected suicide after sustaining serious injuries at ...
Sep 24, 2024 · BUTTE — An inmate in the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center has died in what officials suspect was from self-inflicted cuts he sustained while in custody in a holding cell at the overcrowded facility.
Earthquake reported east of Dillon early Monday morning
Oct 7, 2024 · A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was detected near Dillon early Monday morning, Oct. 7, 2024, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Sentencing date set for man convicted of 2023 Superior murders
Nov 19, 2024 · MISSOULA — A sentencing date has been set for the man convicted of killing his wife and another man in Superior in August of 2023. Kraig Walter Benson will be sentenced on Jan. 3, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Mineral County Courthouse.
Spike in Butte fentanyl overdoses prompt law enforcement advisory
Nov 11, 2024 · BUTTE — Over the last 72 hours, 6 medical emergency calls about people overdosing on fentanyl have been reported by Butte-Silver Bow Sheriff Ed Lester.
Montana State Prison inmates graduate from computer …
Nov 14, 2024 · DEER LODGE — Outside a window are high fences covered with razor wire. It’s the Montana State Prison, but today a group of inmates who just graduated from the Last Mile Program feel like they’ve escaped, and they have hope for their future.
UPDATE: Sheriff identifies inmate who died following injuries at …
Sep 24, 2024 · UPDATE, 9/25 — Sheriff Ed Lester identified the inmate who died from apparent self-inflicted wounds at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center as 61-year-old Kevin Plubell of Butte. Plubell was found unconscious and severely injured in a holding cell at the detention center on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. He later died at St. James HealthCare.
Meet the Candidate: Bill Foley - kxlf.com
Oct 16, 2024 · Bill Foley, a candidate for Chief Executive for Butte-Silver Bow, visited with Jane on today's Montana This Morning to discuss his transparency, his critique of the current administration, and his take on petty crime in the Mining City.
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KXLF-TV is a CBS affiliate in Butte, Montana. KXLF is your source for continuous news coverage and the latest sports and weather information.
Montana teen's design chosen for new state license plate option
Nov 27, 2024 · The Cascade County Deputy Sheriff Association hosted a competition for students in the County schools to design a license plate that represents Montana, and the winner’s design will be available as a license plate all over the state. Cascade student designs Montana license plate The competition ...