Good morning, Butte.

University of Montana grad Merrilee Kick, founder of BuzzBallz (available in all 50 states and 42 countries), will speak at the Women's Business Symposium today.

She will share her journey from UM to building an internationally recognized beverage brand for local business leaders.

Local hosts Aaron, Dan and Kane run Tuesday night open mic events featuring music, comedy and poetry through April, May and June.

The event gains support from sponsors like Ziply Fiber and Townsquare Media — fueling local arts — and invites community members to share their talents.

Historian Brenda Wahler will discuss her new book Marcus Daly’s Montana Empires at a First Friday literary event on Friday, Apr.

3 at noon—an opportunity for local readers to explore Montana’s rich history.

Crews are preparing the Anselmo Mine yard to store clean soil for a free residential abatement program on Butte’s west side, with clean fill replacing contaminated dirt this summer—property owners can register online or call 406-497-5040.

As spring arrives, local health officials advise residents enjoying Montana’s outdoors to take tick precautions since risks of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease may be increasing – simple steps like wearing long sleeves and using repellent help reduce bites.