Good morning, Butte.

On Sunday, April 20, the Butte Rescue Mission at 610 E.

Platinum will host a free Easter service at 10:00 a.m. and an egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. where volunteers will supervise the event and local sponsors (Team 406, Aspen Mental Health, Adonis Fitness, ProTech Roofing, Al' Assist Behavioral Health) have helped secure extra Easter gifts.

DEA Special Agent Jonathan Pullen said Montana is now a drug pipeline with Mexican cartels using Interstate 25 to move deadly fentanyl and potent carfentanil—raising concerns as overdoses and violence increase in our communities.

Butte police report two individuals were jailed for allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint—one suspect, a teenager, is held at a juvenile detention center in Great Falls.

A Butte nonprofit launched an independent review of bullying and mental health care at Fred Moodry Intermediate School after a student suicide and urged a state board review while offering a 24-hour crisis support team.

The foundation expressed concerns over mental health after six student suicides in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County since April 1 and is working with school officials to improve safety protocols.

A new report ranks Montana counties by alcohol consumption using national health statistics that measure heavy and binge drinking.

The data shows some counties score unexpectedly high—highlighting both local culture and public health challenges.

Local high school teams, the Butte High Bulldogs and Butte Central Maroons, will take part in a busy week of spring sports with contests in baseball, softball, track, and tennis scheduled for April 17th, 18th, and 19th at venues including Three Legends Stadium and Stodden Field—supporters are encouraged to cheer on our athletes.

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.