In 2006, I left Alaska with a plan to become a famous singer-songwriter. But before I got to Memphis, I stopped to visit Butte, Montana, where my friend Wendy had bought a $10,000 house and wanted ...

Note: Jim Killoy is a 2025 Butte Local Heroes honoree. Every year, The Montana Standard partners with community groups and organizations to identify and honor locals that go above and beyond for Butte ...