The Formation of Bear Butte. Bear Butte (pronounced Bear Beaut) – Mato Paha in Lakota – is not truly a flat-topped butte. It is actually the remains of ancient volcanic activity. Scientists ...

A new hockey team is forming in Butte. The Western States Hockey League on Monday announced the formation of its 29th team, the Butte Cobras. It begins its WSHL tenure with the 2014-15 season. The ...