Good morning, Butte.

Aislinn Wright and Emaleigh Cimorelli, two Montana Tech nursing students, are organizing a food drive on Wednesday at Three Bears Alaska at 45 Three Bears Drive—volunteers will donate canned goods, pet food and toiletries to help families in need.

Big-name restaurant chains will open new locations in Montana later in 2025 as permits are pending and a growing population with rising tourism draws national brands—some chains will also close stores or change menus, with Starbucks set to cut 30% of its offerings before the year ends.

Butte Police and Montana Highway Patrol arrested a white male suspect after he robbed the Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union on Elizabeth Warren Avenue on March 24 at 12:21 p.m.—authorities stopped his vehicle near Rocker at 2:58 p.m. and the investigation remains ongoing.

An unknown man entered a local credit union and left a note demanding money—he received cash and fled before law enforcement apprehended him.

Butte Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly robbed a credit union in Butte on March 24 by entering the branch, handing staff a note demanding cash and fleeing in a dark-colored car; the suspect is described as a white male with dark, curly hair and a dark beard possibly wearing a green shirt.

Montana has a rare natural wonder called the Ringing Rocks located 18 miles east of Butte near I-90.

The rocks ring like bells when struck and were first noticed by local R.T. 'Kid' Ogle in 1933 — scientists think the sound comes from the way the rocks are made and stacked.

Root Sports announced a new streaming app that will let Seattle Mariners fans in Montana watch games without cable restrictions—avoiding blackout issues and extra fees.

The service will cost $20 a month and offers local fans a new way to follow their team.

Platinum Street Jazz & A - Z Dance Lesson (ChaCha)

6:30-10 p.m. | Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge | Free admission | Enjoy live jazz music paired with a fun ChaCha dance lesson under the stars.

39th Annual Spring Art & Craft Show

9 AM – 4 PM | Helena Civic Center | Free entry | Explore unique handmade items from over 90 talented vendors across Montana.

Jordan World Circus

4-5:30 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Family-friendly entertainment — Experience the excitement of one of North America's premier traveling circuses.