Good morning, Butte.

Clean and Dry Laundromat on Cobban and Farragut invites local residents to a free community wash day on Saturday, May 16, offering free washer+dryer use from 7:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. staff will be on hand to help manage loads.

The Montana DOT and Sletten Construction began upgrading two Butte bridges, with full closures at the Centennial Avenue bridge through mid-October and lane shifts plus closures at the Burlington Street bridge on I-90 through mid-August — drivers are urged to follow posted detours.

A study from NiceRx released in April found Montana ranked fifth in the nation for heart disease death rate increases, with a 9.7% rise from 2014 to 2023.

Health experts advise residents to adopt early preventive measures such as regular exercise and a balanced diet.

Mad Hatter's Tea Party and Croquet Tournament

12-5 p.m. — Historic Clark Chateau Museum & Gallery — Free entry — Enjoy whimsical tea and croquet in a delightful setting.

11th Annual Pete Sorini Day Celebration

8 AM – 6 PM — Near Butte, Montana — Free entry — Celebrate stewardship with a day of volunteer work followed by a BBQ feast prepared by masterchef Rick.