Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of January.
Good morning, Butte.
🏘️ Community
The Chelsea Bailey Animal Shelter received a $127,680 donation from the late Stephen Tomazich for facility upgrades to enhance public spaces and employee security.
The Butte Rescue Mission provides shelter and essentials to support individuals during sub-zero temperatures in Butte, aiding those in need with safety and resources.
Town Pump employees and customers across Montana raised a record $449,768 to support local food banks, providing approximately 1.8 million meals.
'The Big Le-Plow-ski' wins the snowplow naming contest in Butte, Montana, highlighting the state's campaign to promote safety around snowplows.
🚨 Crime
A former nurse practitioner in Butte has been sentenced to five years in prison for billing insurance companies $62 million in false claims for vitamin B-12 injections, with an order to pay $600,000 in restitution.
Montana law enforcement dismantled the state's largest drug trafficking network, linked to Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel, seizing over 2,043 pounds of methamphetamine, 722,000 fentanyl-laced pills, and numerous other assets.
🎭 Culture
Chad Okrusch, Lee Calvin, and Jarret Kostrba will perform in the 'Montana Roots: Americana Songwriters Showcase' at Butte's Covellite Theater, showcasing their diverse and talented musical styles.
🌲 Environment
Ducks Unlimited reopens its Butte chapter after 16 years to enhance wetland conservation and hosts a fundraising event at Hotel Finlen.
🎉 Butte Events
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Backcountry Film Festival in Butte
The Backcountry Film Festival features 11 films focused on backcountry recreation and conservation, with proceeds supporting Wild Montana.
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