Good morning, Butte.

An outdoor Mass will be held at Granite Mountain-Speculator Memorial to celebrate Butte’s working people — the event honors local workers.

Newcomers and visitors in Butte should try the wop chop, a deep-fried pork chop with Italian roots that offers a taste of the town's rich heritage—locals recall enjoying it at family picnics and summer gatherings.

Butte School District is working with teachers and students to create a cookbook that shares recipes, artwork and local history while raising funds for the Angel Fund to help pay for breakfast and lunch.

Organizers are seeking sponsorships ranging from $250 to $1,000 to cover publishing costs—contact options are available for further details.

Montana Tech civil engineering senior Malachi Warneke from Shepherd was honored on April 24 with the Montana Student Volunteer Award—he earned a certificate signed by Governor Gianforte and his college president while volunteering with Chi Alpha to coordinate campus events.

Dylan Baldwin, a software engineering student at Montana Tech, was named Student Employee of the Year on April 24 for his work at the IT Helpdesk.

He helped campus staff set up MFA and led Canvas training workshops — his strong problem-solving and teamwork earned him the award.

The Montana Tech Robotics Club switched from the NASA Lunabotics Competition to the National Robotics Challenge when new rules made the NASA event too costly—traveling to Ohio to compete in a battle bots division with robots under three pounds.

The team, which included freshmen Noah Barnhart and Everett Lucibello and senior Garrett Pruttis, learned new design skills during combat—gaining key experience for future events.

Karen Marrongelle withdrew from consideration as Montana Tech’s next chancellor because of circumstances beyond her control—state officials said.

Protesters gathered Friday in front of the courthouse in Butte to demand equal treatment and civic inclusion.

Rose Brock of Indivisible Butte said they were there to assert their identity (as Americans) and (as citizens of the world).

Butte restaurants offer casual dining with unique experiences—Sparky’s Garage is known for its vintage sports bar vibe and top-rated fish and chips, Hummingbird Café serves local coffee with fresh brunch options, and Mr. Dog’s thrills with a variety of hotdogs.

The list also includes Italian, steak, pizza, and pasty spots that reflect Butte’s rich culinary heritage.

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.

Butte Mineral & Gem Show

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Butte Civic Center — Adults $3, Children free — Discover stunning minerals and gems while enjoying games and activities for the kids.