Good morning, Butte.

The new Center of Hope facility for Butte Rescue Mission will open soon after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' donation completed the $2.9 million construction project and expanded capacity by 25% to help an estimated 1,750 people.

Volunteers & members assisted Tuesday evening on East Platinum Street.

The Butte Symphony announced a Children's Concert for local students and families even though school is cancelled that day—Lowell Stuck said children are invited to attend with a parent for a special musical presentation in Butte.

Food prices in Montana have jumped nearly 30% since 2019, and a WalletHub study finds local households now spend 2.15% of their median monthly income on groceries compared with up to 2.6% in Mississippi and 1.5% in states like New Jersey.

Montana's 46 public airports will receive $3.33 million in grants + loans from the Montana Aeronautics Board to upgrade infrastructure and enhance safety for fiscal year 2027.

The funding helps leverage federal dollars for major construction and repairs statewide.

Butte residents can visit an open house on Feb.

25 to learn about data centers, as Sabey, NorthWestern & Butte-Silver Bow representatives join the governor’s Energy Task Force to discuss local energy projects.

Butte arts community member Frankee Angel experienced a heart attack & stroke after days of unusual fatigue, dizziness, and nausea, and she now urges residents with persistent symptoms to seek prompt care.

Cardiology expert Becky Wozniak with Intermountain Health advised establishing a primary care provider for regular check-ups.

Big Sky on Waterford is hosting a Health Fair on Feb.

27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3701 Elizabeth Warren Ave where locals can get health screenings and heart health advice from community wellness organizations.

At Ross J- Richardson Memorial Gym, Butte High's Hudson Luedtke scored 26 points to lead the Bulldogs to a 58-43 win over Helena Capital on Thursday evening.

The team, now 12-3 overall and 7-3 in the Western AA, will head to Helena Saturday to play the Bengals.

Desperate Electric Concert

7-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre — $15 ADV | $20 DOS — Experience an electrifying night of music with Desperate Electric and StilGone.

Butte Symphony Orchestra Dance Concert

7:00-10:00 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — $45 Adult, $15 Student — Explore the universal language of dance through vibrant music from diverse cultures.