Good morning, Butte.

On Saturday (May 31), the Silver Bow Kiwanis will host their 26th annual Bicycle Rodeo at the Butte Civic Center parking lot from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where families will get free bike inspections, safety lessons, helmets, and pizza.

Colt Anderson announced his Dream Big Montana Experience will be held June 26 and 27 in Butte; Thursday will feature a Family Fun Area in Uptown Butte with FMX shows by Keith Sayers, Levi Blom and Travis Denning while Friday will host the UPTOP Skills Camp at Naranche Stadium with registration opening June 2. The event will close Friday evening with a cocktail party and auction at Metals Sports Bar and Grill.

NorthWestern Energy raised electricity prices for Montana customers by 16.87% on May 23 - adding about $204 to bills a year - using a little-known Montana law without prior approval.

The Public Service Commission will review the new rates starting June 9 - the process may lead to refunds if final rates are set lower - and will make a final decision later.

Butte prosecutors said Larry Jason White pleaded not guilty to charges of holding police officers at bay and is free on specific release conditions (further court dates have yet to be set).

The band Growling Old Men will perform on June 11—local fans can expect a lively music show at the event.

Butte High seniors received a final lesson from local attorney Cathy Tutty as they prepare to graduate later this week.

She shared her real-life experience prosecuting a high-profile heroin case—showing students that many career paths are possible.

On May 29, Butte High held its annual commencement ceremony at the Butte Civic Center, graduating 278 seniors.

Families and community members celebrated the milestone—marking a fresh start for the graduates.

Crews from Butte’s Department of Transportation blasted a giant boulder off I-90 near Homestake Pass yesterday using a Boulder Buster technique—drilling holes then setting off controlled explosions—and repeated blasts reduced the rock to pieces small enough to be removed from the highway. Traffic was briefly blocked during the blasts as the crew managed the situation.

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.

The Divide Trail Race

9 AM – 6 PM — Thompson Park — Registration includes bib, medal, and prizes — Experience a thrilling 50 & 25K trail race along the Continental Divide.

Student Ministry Montana Mission Trip

June 19th-25th — Butte Montana — $1500 — Join a meaningful mission trip to serve the community and participate in group activities.

Samvega Concert

10 PM – 1 AM — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Tickets available — Experience a night of surreal music with Samvega and Doctor Fly featuring visuals by Rainbow Gorilla.

Butte's Uptown Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — Covellite Theatre and Uptown Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter with local stand-up comedians in a vibrant setting.