Good morning, Butte.

A cookbook compiled in 1981 by McKinley Elementary parents, teachers and students has been discovered in Butte—it features recipes and names that recall cherished local memories.

This find connects past and present members of our community and helps preserve an important part of local history.

ZooMontana announced Tuesday that Simpson—the beloved grey wolf rescued near Condon as a sick pup with congenital hydrocephalus and given care through community support—was humanely euthanized after his health declined over the past year.

Hotels in Butte-Silver Bow now charge an extra $1 per night due to a local fee in place since 2011—set by the Tourism Business Improvement District that supports local tourism.

Tim Montana received the Excellence in Cinema and Cultural Heritage Award — given at the Montana Department of Commerce's Governor's Conference on Tourism — for blending film and music with Montana’s heritage.

He reopened the Wise River Club and promoted local traditions in shows and interviews across North America.

Two sinkholes opened in Butte this spring near Quartz and Henry St, and along East Broadway a road closed briefly as old mining tunnels collapsed—residents are urged to report cracks or shifting ground to help prevent further damage.

The Montana Legislature’s Cigar Bar Bill has stalled as the House denied it after the Senate passed it.

Lawmakers changed the bill to allow cigar rooms and require a camera system—more tweaks may be needed before it can move forward.

Montana's no sales tax policy is facing pressure as states like California, Utah, and Colorado ramp up enforcement against out-of-staters using Montana plates (often set up through an LLC to avoid taxes) and local drivers may soon see extra DMV checks (which could prompt changes in state policies).

Two measles cases were reported in Gallatin County this week, but no cases have been confirmed in Butte-Silver Bow as of Wednesday.

Health officials urged locals to check their vaccine records and visit the health department at 25 W Front St for no-cost shots—an information booth will run at Mayfair during Mother's Day weekend.

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.

Uptown Comedy Night

8:30-11:00 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious lineup of stand-up comedy every Thursday night.

A Taste of Ireland

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the return of the acclaimed Irish music and dance sensation after its Off-Broadway debut.