Good morning, Butte.

BUTTE — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for any information on 16-year-old Izzabella Marie Smith Collett, who was last seen in Whitehall on March 26.

A guide lists 26 planned Montana concerts for 2025 that promise popular country music acts and local festivals.

The list highlights events at big venues like MetraPark and smaller spots like the KettleHouse Amphitheater—drawing on the state’s rich cowboy culture.

Last week, the Montana Senate approved a bill that would let the governor appoint three Public Service Commission members—removing voters’ power to elect them.

Kurt Alme explained that the FBI will send 60 agents to Native American reservations in a new operation to solve cold cases and violent crimes such as those involving missing indigenous women—while also using immigration charges to curb a 10% rise in crime since his last term.

The city of Butte filed a lawsuit last Thursday against producers of firefighting gear that contains harmful forever chemicals which put over one million firefighters at risk.

U.S. District Court reports show that up to 70 percent of fire crews develop cancer—attorneys expect that replacing the gear will cost billions.

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.

USPA Tested & Open 2025 Montana State Championship

9:30 AM – 6:00 PM — ADONIS Strength & Fitness — $15 entry for spectators — Watch top lifters compete in both tested and non-tested divisions.