Meagan Thompson

Butte

Staff Photographer at Lee Enterprises

Multimedia Journalist at KXLF-TV (Butte, MT)

Articles

All Aboard: Butte rallies to revive iconic Steam Engine 25

5 days ago | kxlf.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — A historic steam engine that has been parked at the Butte Civic Center is getting some much-needed attention, as a restoration project is underway to bring the locomotive back to its former glory. Fired Up for the Future: Butte's Storied Steam Engine 25 Chugs Toward Rebirth Al Hess is spearheading the effort to restore Engine 25, with the help of Butte-Silver Bow County and several local businesses.
Butte Central High School students react as Leo XIV becomes 1st American pope

6 days ago | kxlf.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — Following the death of Pope Francis, Catholic students at Butte Central High School are honoring his life and celebrating the announcement of a new Pope. A large television projects the live announcement as English teacher Sabrina Holland-Kump interprets for the students. Watch the story here: Butte Central High School students react as Leo XIV becomes 1st American pope "We are all one family. We are one people of the whole earth," says Holland-Kump.
Montana FWP honors high school archery state champion from Twin Bridges

1 week ago | kxlf.com | Meagan Thompson

TWIN BRIDGES — Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is helping Montana kids preserve their heritage one arrow at a time through a program that helps children learn about archery. "I have this key saying that I say in my head: Aim small and miss small," says Maverick Greemore, a 17-year-old student at Twin Bridges High School.
'I have to warn her': Butte counselor brings granddaughter to poignant Missing Indigenous Women exhibit

1 week ago | ktvh.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — A Butte-based artist and activist has been using her photographic eye to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous people and for one grandmother gathered here at the Butte library for the artist talk, the issue hits way too close to home for her. Butte Artist Fights to Bring Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People "What brought me here today, painfully, is that this isn’t talked about," says Kim Leathers.
Butte counselor brings granddaughter to poignant Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women exhibit

1 week ago | kpax.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — A Butte-based artist and activist has been using her photographic eye to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and for one grandmother gathered here at the Butte library for the artist talk, the issue hits way too close to home for her. "What brought me here today, painfully, is that this isn’t talked about," says Kim Leathers.
'I have to warn her': Butte counselor brings granddaughter to poignant Missing Indigenous Women exhibit

1 week ago | kxlf.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — A Butte-based artist and activist has been using her photographic eye to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous people and for one grandmother gathered here at the Butte library for the artist talk, the issue hits way too close to home for her. Butte Artist Fights to Bring Awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous People "What brought me here today, painfully, is that this isn’t talked about," says Kim Leathers.
Anaconda family heartbroken after Montana legislature fails to pass Chloe's Law

1 week ago | kpax.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — Montana's 2025 Legislative session wrapped up without passing Chloe's Law, leaving an Anaconda family heartbroken. "It's political for them, it's emotional for us. It's something we fully believe in. You know, all you can do is sit back and go I hope a tragedy like ours doesn't have to affect you," says Keith Worl, Chloe's father.
EPA cancels $20 million grant awarded to Butte for resiliency hub

1 week ago | ktvq.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — Several months after celebrating the announcement that the Mining City would be granted $20 million to fund a state-of-the-art recreation center, Butte-Silver Bow is announcing that the grant has been canceled. MTN first brought news that the new “resilience hub” that is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grant appeared on a list of grants that the Trump administration was working to cancel.
Anaconda family heartbroken after Montana legislature fails to pass Chloe's Law

1 week ago | ktvh.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — Montana's 2025 Legislative session wrapped up earlier this week, passing several bills, but one bill, Chloe's Law, didn't pass which has left an Anaconda family heartbroken. "It's political for them, it's emotional for us. It's something we fully believe in. You know, all you can do is sit back and go I hope a tragedy like ours doesn't have to affect you," says Keith Worl, Chloe's father.
EPA cancels $20 million grant awarded to Butte for resiliency hub

1 week ago | kxlf.com | Meagan Thompson

BUTTE — Several months after celebrating the announcement that the Mining City would be granted $20 million to fund a state-of-the-art recreation center, Butte-Silver Bow is announcing that the grant has been canceled. MTN first brought news that the new “resilience hub” that is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Community Change Grant appeared on a list of grants that the Trump administration was working to cancel.