Good morning, Butte.

Butte Rescue Mission is seeking donations to support a 200-person Easter dinner — designed for local homeless men, women and families — planned for the upcoming holiday.

Community members can help by contributing at the mission site.

This Saturday, March 28th, the Knights of Columbus Hall in Butte will host a pasta dinner and dance to support the local Cadet Squadron by raising funds for uniforms — dinner starts at 5pm and dancing follows at 7pm.

Montana hunters must complete a required education course this spring to learn firearm safety, ethics and first aid.

Registration is required and student packets are available at Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices (check online for class schedules).

EPA and DEQ approved a plan today to expand the Butte Mine Waste Repository to accept contaminated materials from Silver Bow Creek Conservation Area — CTEC will host a meeting to discuss details.

Butte-Silver Bow County expanded its free paratransit bus route boundaries to 1.5 miles to help more residents access transportation in Blacktail Loop, Williamsburg, and areas above Walkerville.

Activist Linda Trevenna gathered 176 signatures — a move addressing outdated federal guidelines that limited service, prompting the county’s decision.

350 Montana warns that local ratepayers could face higher bills if the NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy merger is approved without full review by the Public Service Commission.

The dispute has prompted calls for transparency (and careful oversight) as the commission debates the proposal.

A new WalletHub report shows Montana ranks 19 overall for stress.

Local findings indicate low work stress but high financial strain, while family and health pressures sit in the middle — experts point to economic and job concerns driving local stress levels.

Montana gears up for summer as visitors explore local attractions like Glacier, Yellowstone, and Uptown Butte — known for its rich history and local cuisine.

Travelers will find welcoming cafes and scenic drives that highlight the state’s diverse offerings during the busy tourist season.

The Butte High Bulldogs will begin their baseball season on Thursday, March 26 when they host Gallatin at 3 Legends Stadium at Copper Mountain Park, with varsity and JV games scheduled for 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.