Good morning, Butte.

A family-friendly fundraiser to aid local musician Mark LaFond will be held Friday, June 19 at the Butte Depot.

Live jam sessions, raffles + musical acts will support his recovery after emergency heart surgery.

Butte Rescue Mission celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon cutting for its renovated Center of Hope building.

Local businesses exceeded the challenge grant for the Montana Folk Festival, which is set to return July 10-12 to Butte.

The extra funding helps boost festival planning and local participation.

A fatal grizzly attack occurred earlier this year at Glacier National Park — the first since 1998, with data showing 2 to 3 deaths from such encounters annually.

Residents are reminded to carry bear spray when venturing into bear country.

The Clark Fork River cleanup faces a funding shortfall and will likely need extra support from the EPA, state agencies, and Atlantic Richfield (DEQ delays its strategic plan update).

Montanans who purchased Motor City Pizza Co 5 Cheese Bread for freezers from Feb.

2 through the end of April should check and discard the product — Champion Foods recalled it after ingredients from California Dairies, Inc. posed a salmonella risk at local retailers including Costco and Walmart.

Blodgett Canyon near Hamilton has been ranked among America's best swimming spots by Travel Bucket List.

The location features shallow and deep pools + scenic trails for summer adventures.

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.