Good morning, Butte.

Local farmers Mitch Tammietti and Tammy plan to open The Garden Dr. booth at the Butte Farmers Market in Uptown Butte on May 17 — they will offer homemade jam, veggie starts, flowers and fresh eggs as part of a long family tradition.

They have prepared for months and expect to welcome both new and returning customers throughout the season.

A man broke a window and jumped into a Butte bar on May 13th to steal cash from the register—police are now searching for him after reviewing the surveillance footage.

Ken and Bonnie Haines of Hitchin’ Post in Melrose have opened an outdoor live music patio this summer that starts Saturday, May 17 with Butte’s High Ore Road + continues with concerts through September ending with the annual Human Foozball Tournament.

Montana students, families and tribes settled a lawsuit with the Board of Public Education and the board pledged stronger oversight of Native education—calls for changes will take effect soon.

NRDP worked with the Butte Country Club to plan a project that will improve Blacktail Creek for native trout by installing a pipe to separate the irrigation pond from the creek and adding rock weirs and step pools to help fish migration + the council approved a $229,000 allocation toward the estimated $900,000 cost with bidding expected soon and winter construction planned to avoid disrupting the golf course.

A conservation group called Upper Missouri Waterkeeper filed a lawsuit on May 12 asking the courts to reverse the DEQ decision that rejected classifying parts of the Big Hole River as impaired due to nutrient pollution, which has led to harmful algae blooms that deplete oxygen and threaten aquatic life. A show cause hearing is set for May 16 at 9 a.m. at Lewis and Clark County Court—DEQ did not comment on the pending case.

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee deliberated on May 13 on a plan to cut Medicaid funding by $880 billion over the next decade, a move that could endanger coverage for 76,619 Montanans including children, seniors, and low-income adults.

Montana lawmakers had recently renewed Medicaid expansion, but if federal funds drop, many people may lose needed healthcare—prompting local leaders to urge residents to contact federal representatives.

Today, Montana Tech’s athletics programs won the George Bandy Award for the third consecutive year by scoring 105 points + narrowly beating Carroll College by five points.

The school also clinched three Frontier Conference championships with wins in women’s cross country, men’s basketball and women’s track & field.

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.

Growling Old Men Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Mother Lode Theatre — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an evening with Montana's own Growling Old Men featuring mandolin and guitar melodies.

Monthly Memory Cafe

Time not specified — Butte-Silver Bow Public Library — Free entry — A supportive gathering for individuals experiencing early-stage memory challenges to foster connections.